How will Venus Retrograde affect you?

Venus turns retrograde on Saturday 5th October at 20.05 UK time, from 10º Scorpio. It will remain in retrograde motion until 16th November; a 6 week period of introspection and reflection covering our love lives, creative flow and areas of finance too.

Where Venus falls in your natal chart (the chart of the time you were born) will say more about what you are going to learn through this period. Scorpios born in the first 10 days of the sign and Libras born during the last 5 days, will experience this time more than most. Equally those who are born with planets between 25º Libra and 10º Scorpio will have the applicable energies brought to the fore.

For those of you with unresolved relationship issues, this can be a time of reconnecting and going over old ground. In general we will all be looking more deeply at our love style and how it can be limiting at times to the true nature of love which is infinite, unconditional and part of the ONE consciousness.

If you would like me to look at your chart to help you with any love-related issues at this time, do email me to book a reading. I can do tarot readings also, which I use for more incisive results for those who are not sure how to proceed at this time. Find me at www.facebook.co.uk/waxyjo or email me directly at:waxlobster@hotmail.com

The lovely people at café astrology have been kind enough to create a page which will help you look up your own personal Venus sign, so that you can best utilise my summaries below: https://cafeastrology.com/venussignstables.html

Venus in Aries

Bold and expressive the first sign of the zodiac always brings a burst of energy and with Venus in Aries your warmth and charisma is your trademark. Honest and candid you are not afraid to speak your mind whether in love or war, but your natural congeniality creates far more harmony than opposition. Your innate selfishness is your most attractive trait, others are drawn to confidence and you tend to make clear choices about what you want and don't give up until you are successful. The fact that everybody knows where they stand with you, means people value you for your truth, conviviality and wit in the long term, just as much as the short.

Venus retrograde – with Venus in Scorpio operating as the 8th House
This period will be about understanding yourself by the way you relate to somebody close. The 8th house is the natural house of Scorpio and this Venus retrograde period will bring you knowledge of your own hidden depths, passions and fears. We all have some parts of ourselves we try to keep hidden, but Scorpio demands we confront the absolute truth of our inner nature. Through your connections you will find this time is one of great revelations; bringing the ability to form deeper stronger emotional bonds as a result.

Venus in Taurus

A lover of the earth, you are grounded, stable and trustworthy in the way you love. You have an affinity with plants and animals and seek security and comfort as a priority.

Venus in Taurus are often gifted in the kitchen too and with your solid, sensual and supportive nature, you are a joy to be around. Often the type who can settle into a long-term relationship easily, your downfall is that you can be indiscriminately loyal and end up being taken for granted and over-looked over time. 

Venus retrograde – with Venus in Scorpio operating as the 7th House
Your lesson is in valuing yourself, as you value nature. Just as you would protect a slow growing plant, which is being smothered by a much more prolific one, so you have to learn to free the self where circumstances may become stifling or depressing to your spirit. You may not ask for much, or even wish for anything; such is your consistency of heart, but in order for your love to emanate and facilitate growth in others, a little more selfishness is needed on your part. Learn to understand and represent your needs. Your feelings are real and should be honoured also.

Venus in Gemini

Easily bored, you like to learn when you love, always fun to be around you thrive off variety, ideas and exciting exchanges with other smarter than average folk. Mental stimulation is your aphrodisiac and intelligence a powerful draw for you. As somebody who values mental and inspirational activity it may be difficult for you to stay in one place, metaphorically. Once you find your partner in crime, who doesn’t try to change you though, you will be true and satiated. So long as they don’t decide to stop learning and become dull!

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 6th House
This period will give you time to look at yourself a little more definitively. There is a much more loyal and bonded side to your character which often eludes you. During this period, if you take the time to go deeper into your own character, you will notice that you harbour some fear of attachment which compromises your ability to open your heart fully. Holding back doesn’t stop us from getting hurt, it only stops us from appreciating what we have in the moment. Letting go of your judgements of yourself and others will liberate and uplift your life.

Venus in Cancer

Nurturing and warm, you have a very protective and giving nature deep down, no matter what your Sun sign. You are the archetypal home maker and even if you’re not a gifted cook, you do love to open up your home to people, so long as you trust them. Home is, after all a sanctuary. Tough too though, you are fiercely protective of your clan and extend great loyalty to those who come to matter a great deal to you. You don’t give your heart easily, but you mean it fully when you say I love you.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 5th House
Although Cancer is a cardinal sign –the water sign with the leadership skills - your desire to defend those you love, often includes you putting others’ needs before your own. During this retrograde period you are called to look more closely at your own inner depths and creative talents. Set some time aside for yourself during this period; to explore your abilities and begin to make creative expression a regular habit. Just for you! You are easily drained by others’ needs, it is important you set some time to regenerate and allow your artistic side to shine.

Venus in Leo

You need no introduction, you’ve already charmed the room with your presence. Probably the most charismatic of the Venus signs and definitely the most commanding, self-doubt is not a feature this placement possesses (the rest of the chart may say otherwise). You expect to be adored and at times worshipped and may well be. Confidence after all is extremely intoxicatingly magnetic. Relationships may feel limiting and dull to this Venus sign; as the enjoyment of snatching brief glimpses of attention is more appealing.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 4th House
We all love the magnanimity of a Venus in Leo, the person who sets the room alight is the ideal dinner party guest. Life isn’t one long social event however, and some Venus in Leo may forget that real relationships require depth and deep connections to develop. During this Venus retrograde you will be looking at your role within the family dynamic. How have you contributed to the unit that you were born into and those you have created for yourself since? There is nothing more fulfilling that giving love. This will be a time of learning the depths of your own giving and generous nature and how this brings you the greatest fulfilment.

Venus in Virgo

Candid and refined, this Venus sign is easy to respect and admire. Your style of love is inexpressive; preferring to show consistency and good behaviour in your day to day life, to creating grandiose gestures of love, which appear to you rather superficial anyway!

You are respectful, good and kind and great in a crisis. Your patience outlasts any other and whilst you don’t feel the passionate desire for relationships that others do, you are loyal and giving once committed.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 3rd House
This Venus retrograde is about you learning to speak your truth. It’s so much easier to sweep your needs aside where it comes to relating to others, after all, you usually make enough alone time to ensure you aren’t too suppressed. The downside of this is that you miss out on the opportunity to learn about true intimacy and closeness. Imagine a life where you could talk about your fears and insecurities; experiencing a lover who knew and accepted you as you truly are? Speaking out is scariest the first time, but it is only be showing your whole self that you can allow yourself to be truly loved!

Venus in Libra

The archetypal romantic….or are you? You love the romantic dream, are the most sucked in by the fairy tales and fables, but does this help or hinder your path?

Always drawn to aesthetics and beauty Venus in Libra is drawn to that which glitters. You are creative and probably have a flair for fashion and dressing up. Despite being cardinal (the leadership sign of air) you can be quite easy to influence however. A few compliments and sweet words can turn your head rather too easily. This is the sign that is rarely single, and hence tends to settle for anything but the fairytale.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 2nd House
Nobody is doubting your likely attractiveness, or your creative flair, it is integrity that Venus in Libra is likely to lack. Swayed so easily by superficial beauty, you often miss the depths of what makes love true. During this Venus retrograde period learning to look more deeply at the binding and nurturing elements of love can help you to add another dimension to your life. How do you feel when you close your eyes? This is how you recognise true love. Touch, loyalty, consistency and truth will bring you so much fulfilment once you realise there are of the highest value of all.

Venus in Scorpio

The thing about Scorpio is whilst it may be secretive, quiet, calculating and vengeful it is also one of the most honest and direct signs of the zodiac. With Venus here softening the edges we quite an intriguing, charismatic kind of nature. You will go after what you want, but only once you have ascertained that failure is practically impossible. When you pounce you know how to charm and entice better than any and since you spend so much time choosing your prey, once settled you will rarely stray.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 1st House
Your downfall is your tendency to hide your brilliance. As one of the most analytically advanced and intelligent signs, you really should show your talents more openly. During this Venus period you will be reassessing your times of success and learning to take a little pride in your abilities and sway. Sometimes you look at the loud, proud, less capable folk, touting their limited wares to a captive audience with scorn. You know you are more capable and intelligent, it is not crass to shine a light on your own talents when they are true and worthy of recognition.

Venus in Sagittarius

Ever the explorer you love to know more, find more and see more. You are the life and soul of the party with a kaleidoscope of anecdotal tales to regale to your captive audiences (so long as you don’t tell the same ones to the same people!). You are fun to be around and by nature do not take life too seriously, your motto is that if you think positively then life will reflect this and often this works to your advantage, as you are certainly well-liked and popular.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 12th House In the energy world like attracts like. To simply this process; this works from the conscious mind – i.e. how we choose to think, be and act and also the subconscious mind – which is the subliminal processes we tend to become more aware of whilst we sleep. For you this Venus retrograde period is all about the subconscious mind, the feelings and needs that you have deep down within you. No matter how well we think, we still have feelings and emotions that need our attention too, they accumulate. This may seem like quite a heavy time for you, as it will bring up the unseen, take note of your dreams and meditate at this time. Depth and emotion creates the difference between good company and a truly magnificent presence.

Venus in Capricorn

Refined and respectable, Venus in Capricorn often appears as an aloof, untouchable figure. Not prone to emotional outbursts or one who naturally shares details of one's personal life, you often give the outward impression of being very sure of life. Of course the real truth is that you have a shyness about you, that only appears as sureness. Once committed you are fervently loyal but it does take a long time to earn your trust and your partners may be forced to jump through hoops first. You are however loyal and true to your word and those who melt the barriers around you heart, will usually want to remain close thereon.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 11th House
This Venus retrograde period will have you looking at the great whole, and the bigger picture. Where can your experiences in life benefit the wider social dynamics? Sometimes it is important to share your own personal knowledge, as it can inspire others and help them to feel closer and more connected to you and each other. This is a time to drop some of your barriers and realise that being distrustful doesn't actually protect you from being hurt, but it may just help another to feel close when they are already hurting.

Venus in Aquarius

You are the true free spirit, offering your soul up as a commodity to all who wish for your cheery presence. Venus in Aquarius is a fun upbeat placement, able to find common ground with almost anybody, you are the fun, gregarious one that people don't easily forget. You are naturally creative in an inventive way and love to have a group of followers who admire you, as Aquarius is, after all just a far more introspective exhibitionist than it's opposite sign of Leo. You both enjoy the hoard the fans, if you hide the fact better.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 10th House
This Venus retrograde period will have you looking at your calling in life and whether it fits in with your life status. Is you creativity being used in the workplace? Do you get to come up with ideas, or are you stifled in some way? This is period will be about how you view love in the world also, you will be looking more deeply into how people appear, vs how they actually are. There is a lot of superficiality and that's something that's always particularly grated on you. Developing a more authentic, joined up life for yourself will bring you a lot more satisfaction for the future.

Venus in Pisces

This is the sign of the true romantic, you know that romance is in the small gestures, that love is show in the moments between the words. Venus in Pisces can see beyond the world's vision of love and reach out to the interconnected ether of truth and oneness. Often imbued with a gift for music and the arts, you understand beauty lies in the individuality of imperfection and uniqueness. Venus is said to be exalted in this sign as you are the ones capable of taking love to the highest level. Truth is though in modern society, your transcendental perceptions often feel muddied and tainted by the falseness you witness.

Venus retrograde – Venus in Scorpio operating as the 9th House
Most people reading this will be in the western world, living in a cold, capitalist construct, consisting of consumerism and inequality. There are many parts of the world who don't operate on this same preface however. Some do live in thriving, connective communities. There is freedom and truth in the world and it does propagate in some areas. Maybe this is the time to broaden your horizons. Whether physically or metaphysically you will seek an escape from your day to day existence during this Venus retrograde period. Doing so will give you the inspiration and inner freedom for your true creativity to flow once more.

These write-ups are brief. If you would like me to look more deeply into your personal Venus sign and how it interrelates with the rest of your astrological chart then email me at waxlobster@hotmail.com or message me on my page at: www.facebook.co.uk/waxyjo and I can do you an in-depth Venus analysis for just £15 (minimum 1,000 words, or 20 mins consultation).

Shalom and blessings~~~~ ♥

The Eclipse Season – July and August 2018

The total lunar eclipse on 27th July 2018 marks the beginning of a rollercoaster of change and intensity.

Since 27th June this year we have been in a Mars Retrograde period which has forced us all to slow down, look within and deal with unresolved issues from the past. Whereas a Mercury retrograde period will affect technology, communication, transport (and traffic) and force to revise our thoughts and ideas, Mars is quite different.

During Mars retrograde we have to look at the make up of our egos. In a sense you could bring it down to the basics by saying love vs fear. We all need our ego to remind us to have boundaries and a sense of self in the modern world, but when the ego takes control in any area of the personality it often loses touch with the true soul purpose.

We can always get back to our inner truths by focusing on being love centred and working on our self love, but this requires regular mindfulness and meditation. In reality most of us start to attach with certain elements of fear/ego driven behaviours and focal points through habit and influence.

The lunar eclipse on 27th July 2018 marks the almost exact midpoint of the Mars retrograde period (which completes on 28th August at 28 Capricorn) and it also falls within one degree of Mars which will be at 4 Aquarius at this point. Those of you born between 21st and 27th January will feel this eclipse very personally, along with those of you who have a birthday around this time (meaning your Leo Sun is affected personally also).

As this Moon-Mars opposite Sun configuration is also very close to an exact square from Uranus in Taurus there could be some very surprise events occur at this point. Whenever Uranus comes into the mix we have to allow for the unexpected as it rules; revolution, rebellion, change and the unexpected. There is always a spark of genius and humour with Uranus though, this doesn't bring foreboding change, rather changes which uplift. It's those who follow routine and order who are upset by Uranus, but on a higher level it naturally brings about its own sense of order. For those of you who have worked with Cosmic ordering, you will be aware that Uranus is the ignition that you can use to help you bring about big changes in focal areas of manifestation.

So, whilst this eclipse may bring about change that appears to be unwarranted, it can also be used as an impetus to help create what you really want in your lives. Mars retrograde has being showing us where our egos have been holding us back, tripping us up and clouding our inspiration. Meditating on this full moon can help hone this energy to clear out old behavioural patterns, fears and other blockages in a ~conscious~ manner, to begin to prepare for a very exciting and productive Autumn.

Mercury will turn retrograde the day before this eclipse, so looking inward will continue to be the theme for the coming weeks. Introspection is key, try not to have too many distinct plans at this time, they will fall through. With the Uranus aspect to this full moon and both Mercury and Mars retrograde, going with the flow and learning to surrender control will definitely make life a lot easier. Trying to control anything (or anyone!) at this time will create arguments, anger, conflict and further delays.

Anyone with planets around 2 degrees of any of the signs will feel the complications in early August. With Chiron at 2 Aries, Saturn moving back from 3 to 2 Capricorn, Mars passing 2 Aquarius and Uranus at 2 Taurus, and stationing retrograde here for almost 3 months, there is a lot of activity. This is personal, there are big changes to any planets at this position, all will be in the crossfire of complicated and supportive aspects.

Do you have any planets at 2 degrees of the signs? Would you like me to take a look at how the current planetary positions can be used for growth, rather than angst? Contact me at: waxlobster@hotmail.com 

The next Eclipse is a solar eclipse and will take place on 11th August 2018 at 18'41 Leo, so this will affect those with a birthday around this time and also those born from around 4th to 8th February, 9th to 13th November and 7th to 12th May the most.

Mercury is in on the act here, and sat close to the new Moon (conjunction of Sun and Moon) Eclipse point, as if to reiterate the reminder that Mars made during the previous eclipse. Mercury isn't quite at the middle point of its retrograde cycle, but it seems to want to affirm the messenger's messages to us by highlighting its journey backwards through Leo. An edgy aspect to Pluto shows again that trying to rise above controlling behaviour is one of this Summer's underlying growth points.

Whether we are looking at the hierarchical societal structures which trap and confine us, or the oppressive hand to mouth existence of living in debt that so many find ourselves in; these kinds of themes may loom over us oppressively at this point. Or perhaps we are being shown our own fear-based behaviours which cause us to stay stuck in patterns which do not suit us, or interactions with others which have gotten into loops of control drama and stagnation.

All of these themes will be poignantly exposed during the middle of August. Where the eclipse falls in your own personal chart will show more about how/what and where. The chances are you will already have a fairly good idea of what makes you feel suppressed and confined in your life at the moment. Things only reach a head when we have out grown them, or have ignored their negative influence for long enough for intervention to become necessary.

It's important to try to look at these times as growth periods, rather that resisting and fighting the patterns of nature, it is better to yield and allow change. Often the difficult times are where we clear out all the blockages so that the magic and joy can follow.

The heaviness of these themes does indicate some political and social flux too, things will seems unsettled overall during August. The weak spot at 2 degrees of the signs will impact wherever it falls. I'm not an astrologer who works with the charts of countries but if I was I would mention that the great instability of the UK at the moment is due to Pluto being opposite the Moon of the UK chart and having recently crossed the Sun in the chart also chart!

{For details: http://www.astro.com/nat/natuk2_e.htm}

By the end of August things will look very different for us all. This is going to be a complicated month, but it is also an adventure, a learning curve and a great opportunity to grow. Those who have had ideas and projects that have been neglected recently may well suddenly find the time to go back to these. The great thing about retrograde periods, is that it's excellent for study, revising previous projects and completing them properly and it's also an opportunity to have a rest and really catch up on leisure time.

It may be a complex period emotionally, but it will also be one that can be regenerative and restorative. For some this will be a very healing experience, others will need to go through and unblock a fair few areas in order to allow the healing, but it's worth doing so.

September will feel like a new year, enjoy the hot Summer of growth in the meantime.

Shalom and blessings~~~ WaxyJo https://www.facebook.com/waxyjo/

How do you heal? Chiron in Astrology

An article I wrote about Chiron and added some edits in 2010.

It is still in dispute as to whether Chiron is an asteroid or planet. Since its discovery in 1977 much speculation has continued regarding its astrological significance and scientific categorisation. Whilst we are still on fairly new territory, 25 years later astrologers are now beginning to agree on the characteristics associated with this maverick.

Many of the references to Chiron being labelled the ‘Wounded Healer’ link to the mythology. Whilst they tie up most aptly to my own definitions, I don’t personally, subscribe to ancient wisdom since my own use of astrology is as a psychological, life enhancement tool. However to refer briefly to the mythology, Chiron was a Greek God who became severely wounded. This, along with immortally, caused him grave suffering. Despite his great distress he channelled his great empathy and experiences into healing and caring for others.

Moving back to the 21st century many astrologers have begun to believe Chiron may rule Virgo, shifting Mercury to the position of ‘co-ruler’. I am one of those who subscribes to this belief, let me tell you why.

Firstly the Virgo psychology is known to be organised, detail oriented and very concerned with health and cleanliness – to sum up a few key attributes. Virgos are also often criticised for being critical but in my own experience I would regard Virgo energy as mostly self-critical. It is if this desire for perfection within the self is not met & the personal imperfections, that are common to all humans, become unacceptable that the Virgo will begin to turn that criticism outwards.

Virgos are highly capable and extremely reliable individuals, however this striving for superhuman perfection seems to leave many with insecurities and feelings of insufficiency. Their self-esteem is directly related to proficiency and order, the Virgo also desires hygiene as a precursor to well being. Health is also extremely important to them and they are very aware (to coin a couple of clichés) that we ‘are what we eat’ and that a ‘healthy body equals a healthy mind’. Most Virgos are also extremely willing and able to help others, some of the best nurses and carers around are Virgos expressing a very healthy sense of duty and diligence.

Already there is an apparent relationship between the symbolic deep wounding suffered by Chiron and the psychological wounding of the Virgo seeking perfection. We can also see how this sensitivity can manifest as a desire to help and protect others. Many links can be found between Virgo and Chiron far too many, in my opinion, to be coincidence.

How are we likely to experience Chiron by transit?

When experiencing a difficult transit to our Natal Chiron position; much depends on the planet aspecting it and also how Chiron falls natally, regards both house & aspects. However, to summarise, Chiron emotions usually relate to a feeling of deep emptiness – what I refer to as ‘the Void’. This ‘Void’ seems to be felt most in the Solar Plexus (charka/energy centre located directly below the centre of the rib cage). Memories of our earliest feelings of inadequacies, failure and lack of acceptance from others are likely to surface. We may also feel that we wish to be alone and that circumstances or people are in some way victimising us. These emotions are very personal, so we may feel we are alone in having experienced them. Of course, this is untrue it is simply that such depth is less easy to discuss and so is frequently internalised.

Unlike other outer planets Chiron transits do not have to be heeded and it is not unusual for any adverse emotions to be ignored and buried deep down in our psyches. This is by no means healthy for the individual but the hectic lifestyles and degrees of stress being experienced by more and more people often take precedence over emotional cleansing.

Many people when undergoing holistic healing will suddenly find themselves in the throes of intense, emotional release – Chiron rules experiences such as these. Chiron is also linked with eating disorders, and corresponds to the Bach Flower Remedy: crab apple and in Tarot: The Heirophant.

So how do we integrate this information into our natal charts in order to better interpret the energy of Chiron?

In order to examine the affinity in your own chart between Virgo and Chiron
first look to which Sign Chiron falls in:
 

Chiron through the signs:

Chiron in Aries individuals.......

 1 Apr 1968 - 18 Oct 1968, 30 Jan 1969 - 28 May 1976, 13 Oct 1976 - 28 Mar 1977
…wish to experience immediate healing. When ill they feel trapped and ineffective and will take proactive steps to ensure good health, though they have a tendency to cut corners when it comes to taking preventative measures. Expression of healing will be direct, truthful and to the point. Their vulnerabilities will be related to self assertion & identity. They do not like to be ignored or forgotten, as it reminds them of their failure to be self confident. Once the fear of being overlooked is faced they will be able to pioneering in their endeavours to heal and support those around them.

Chiron in Taurus individuals.......

28 May 1976 - 13 Oct 1976, 28 May 1977 - 22 Jun 1983, 29 Nov 1983 - 11 Apr 1984
…will have a very down to earth attitude to their health. They won’t be quick to change their approaches but they will be quite consistent about any new attitudes they adopt. Expression of healing will be stable, supportive and tactile. They will feel vulnerable when faced with unexpected changes, unusual occurrences related to their physical body and when their need for physical contact has been neglected. They do not like to be confused or pushed into fast decision making and are likely to fear deadlines and pressure when given no chance for preparation.  Their greatest asset is their reliability and unfailing patience both in love and when their help in needed by a worthy cause.

Chiron in Gemini individuals.......

22 Jun 1983 - 29 Nov 1983, 11 Apr 1984 - 21 Jun 1988
…although they may be flighty and unpredictable at times, there is much resilience with Chiron in Gemini natives.  They will be adaptive in their approach to healing and are intuitively aware that the power of thought is intrinsically linked to both healing and maintenance of a healthy body.  Quick to learn new ideas, they make ideal consultants, as they are likely to have tried many approaches.  I believe Chiron is exalted in this sign, as by sharing and communicating weaknesses, people feel closer and hence; less vulnerable, alone and ‘wounded’.  Their most significant downfall can be a lack of patience for others who are more negative and set in their ways.

Chiron in Cancer individuals.......

29 May 1938 - 1 Oct 1940, 27 Dec 1940 - 16 Jun 1941, 21 Jun 1988 - 21 Jul 1991
…have a natural empathy for others. They are caring, sensitive and seem to have an in-built ability to read signs of distress and unhappiness in others.  Expressions of healing may be diverse and they love to retrieve old memories and emotional experiences, though can find it difficult to let go of the past at times.   Vulnerabilities often lie in the welfare of others close to them, especially members of the family. They hate to see somebody they care about in distress and will feel most upset at any time they cannot assist. Their weakness is their inability to separate others’ feelings from their own at times.

Chiron in Leo individuals.......

1 Oct 1940 - 27 Dec 1940, 16 Jun 1941 - 26 Jul 1943, 21 Jul 1991 - 3 Sept 1993
…want to be seen as adept and able and will often be proud if they have strong bodies and healthy youthful looks.  Whilst quite self focussed, they are also extremely loyal and generous and will endeavour to be at the beck and call of their loves ones.  With a flair for colour healing and natural charisma their indefatigable positivity can be very helpful and uplifting to those needing a boost to their spirits. Their vulnerabilities lie in being overlooked or unappreciated and if they are not tangibly thanked for their loyalty they may retreat. 

Chiron in Virgo individuals.......

26 Jul - 1943 - 18 Nov 1944, 24 Mar 1945 - 22 Jul 1945, 3 Sept 1993 - 9 Sept 1995
…can be identified by their systematic and orderly approach. They are calm and able in a crisis and can easily perform as well under pressure as at any other time. When Chiron falls in Virgo, the energy is likely to be acknowledged, expressed and subsequently used in a positive manner. As Virgos already have natural tendencies to be purgative and wish to be clean throughout the mind, body & soul it seems Chiron has always been their natural ruler. Vulnerabilities for Chiron in Virgo involve being ineffective in their service to humankind. Their wish is to be there for others and if they are in some way unable to be so, disappointment will be deep. They also fear any form of uncleanliness or disorder, they are effective in many areas of healthcare and usually have great retentive knowledge and a calm demeanour.

Chiron in Libra individuals.......

22 Jul 1945 - 10 Nov 1946, 9 Sept 1995 - 29 Dec 1996, 4 Apr 1997 - 3 Sept 1997
care deeply for others, they want their health to be balanced and to have a glowing complexion. They tend to be very congenial and sympathetic to those in need and are happy to go out of their way for another, though they don’t have an instinct as to how would be the best form of assistance. Expressions of healing will be loving and warm, though they may be a little over sensitive and self preservative in a crisis. Their Vulnerabilities are mostly aesthetic, they want to be beautiful and anything that interferes negatively with their appearance or affectionate congeniality will upset their balance.

Chiron in Scorpio individuals.......

10 Nov 1946 - 28 Nov 1948, 29 Dec 1996 - 4 Apr 1997, 3 Sept 1997 - 7 Jan 1999,

1 Jun 1999 - 22 Sept 1999
…are intuitive and secretive about their fears. In regards their health they tend to suffer from suppressing their emotions the most and while they can become great spiritual healers, they need to first work on the inner self. Expression of healing with be via mediumship, intuition or through some form of deep meditation. They need depth and feelings to be able to perform well and so are good at assisting with emotional distress and grief. Vulnerabilities relate to a fear of death and destruction by unseen forces. Since they have such a connection with the spirit world, they are very aware of the troubles which can be encountered from that quarter.

Chiron in Sagittarius individuals.......

28 Nov 1948 - 9 Feb 1951, 18 Jun 1951 - 8 Nov 1951, 7 Jan 1999 - 1 Jun 1999,

 22 Sept 1999 - 11 Dec 2001
…are warm and outgoing. Whilst difficult to pin down, they are well able to lift the mood of those near them and tend to display a warm vivacity. Expression of healing with be through; warmth and humour.  Although they have a tendency to become uncomfortable with serious illness, they are great emotional supporters due to their exuberant optimism. They dislike criticism, boredom and demands being placed upon them and will respond defensively in these sorts of situations.  For them laughter is the best medicine and most will shy away from self-analysis and prefer nobody to know if they are suffering.

Chiron in Capricorn individuals.......

9 Feb 1951 - 18 Jun 1951, 8 Nov 1951 - 27 Jan 1955, 11 Dec 2001 - 21 Feb 2005
...are very serious about health matters. They tend to be quite focussed and conscientious in their attitude to healthcare.  The downside is this is they may be prone to worrying, which can cause bodily stress.  Expression of healing will be traditional and they prefer to follow protocol and statistically proven methods. Vulnerabilities lies in the unknown and whatever is beyond their control, excessive emotional outbursts will also make them uncomfortable.  Around sickness they can be remarkably calm and provide stability; however they their own illnesses may be regarded almost as failure. 

Chiron in Aquarius individuals.......

27 Jan 1955 - 26 Mar 1960, 19 Aug 1960 - 21 Jan 1961, 21 Feb 2005 - 1 Aug 2005
…don’t tend to be preoccupied with thoughts of healing and illness. They are more concerned with any lack of self-expression and individuality. Expression of healing is intellectual and they are open to new ideas and have an affinity towards holistic methods.  They fear limitation, inhibitions and for choices to be taken away from them, so will endeavour to maintain good health and believe in prevention not cure. They don’t rely on others and neither do they expect others to rely on them. They are however, altruistic and insightful so at times their intuition and ability to see the bigger picture can be most useful.

Chiron in Pisces individuals.......

26 Mar 1960 - 19 Aug 1960, 21 Jan 1961 - 1 Apr 1968
… have an otherworldly outlook on all things related to health, they also see that anything is possible and so gravitate towards alternative therapies, spiritual healing and meditation. Expression of healing is very giving, caring and concerned. However, due to their deep sensitive caring nature they will feel the pain of others at times, sometimes even unconsciously. Vulnerabilities lie in their inability to relate to the physical world. They fear real life issues at times and although they are in touch with their emotions, escapist tendencies often surface.  To avoid the depths of despair they feel when troubled and may be a little too willing to try new ventures/remedies. 

Full Moon in Taurus ~14th November 2016

This 'supermoon' will be exact on Monday 14th November at 1:52pm at 22'37º Taurus.

Termed such, because the Full Moon coincides with the point during the Moon's elliptical 27.32 day orbit at which it is closest to the earth. Traditionally astrologers have regarded the Moon in Taurus to be 'exalted' which means those who are born when the Moon (which rules emotions, moods, sensitivity, family, history) is in Taurus function very well emotionally. The grounded, plodding, planned-out qualities of Taurus help the cyclical, changeable nature of the Moon to have a methodical, empathic and reliable approach to feelings.

Hence, we have the dichotomy of a grounded and quite balanced full moon energy; coupled with the stronger more powerful result of the increased proximity. Certainly we can expect there to be more of a physical, gravitational impact upon the tides and anything else water-based (including our bodies) when the Moon is closer. Since the full Moon position does make a creative 5th harmonic aspect (quintile) to Neptune, the ruler of the sea it is likely that higher tides, and storms will be more prevalent at this time. There is a minor 30º aspect to Uranus, which with random, natural disasters, predictably features rather more prominently than it does in this chart.

Much of the focus at the moment is on finance and the markets as Jupiter and Pluto, the most entrepreneurial combination of planets, link up in a tense square with Mercury & Juno lingering around the midpoint of the two. Mercury in a chart will always show the thought processes and media slant at any time, and in Sagittarius as it is during this Full Moon (and for the 2.5 weeks following) thoughts will be around travel, culture, religion and all that connects to that. So, again, we have a lot of talk of immigrants and wages, and exchange rates and global markets. Not least, as speculation continues about the impact of the US election results.

Pluto is now halfway through Capricorn, having moved into the sign on 27th January 2008, it will complete it's stint and move into Aquarius in January 2024. Capricorn rules the societal structures and all that is traditional, functional, rule oriented and to do with money and responsibility. We can be sure that by the time Pluto (the planet of transformation, death, sex, rebirth and psychological motivations) has finished in Capricorn democracy as we know it will no longer exist. Pluto exists to make changes, for better, for worse, for progress, indiscriminately. We are due some major revisions to how the western world functions and I think we're beginning to really begin to see these in 2016.

There are around 319 million people in the US, in the 50 states which all have their own individual laws and regulations and yet they are given the choice of two people who are allegedly to run the country. The people have no say in who these two people are, and seem to find comfort in the tradition of a nation which found it's voice and footing following a divisive civil war 250 years ago. When you actually view the fact that 319 million people accept that these two fairly randomly selected candidates are their only choice it all starts to look a little surreal.

It only makes sense that with the continuing availability of more and more information, that this kind of acquiescence cannot continue much further down the line. Of course the situation is not so different in the UK and the same changes are beginning to look more and more likely.

The last time Pluto was in Capricorn (1762 – 1779) we saw the beginning of the industrial revolution, which entirely change the working lives and commercial activities in the UK forever. The US which was still a very young nation, had a revolutionary war during this period and formed its 'Declaration of Independence Act' was signed in 1776.

This is the backdrop to life as we know it in 2016, and in the meantime in the shorter term we see a more balancing and grounding full Moon than we have in recent times. In the days following we have the lovely escapist, fogginess of Mercury square Neptune on the Friday; a lovely excuse to immerse oneself in all that feeds the imagination and the soul. Music is the obvious choice of entertainment when Neptune is the picture, and imagery of creative fantasy movies can work equally well.

Just prior to the New Moon which will fall on Tuesday 29th November, we have quite a powerful weekend with Venus linking up with Pluto and Pluto and Jupiter perfectly linked up. Between 24th November and 26th November it will feel as if almost anything is possible. Business and finance-wise it all bodes very well, passionate and emotional connections which have been on the backburner can be reignited at this time. It's a weekend to take action, cram in any activity which could have a long-term outcome that's positive.

For those looking for love this is the weekend to be social, or more open with the object of your affection. All relationships can benefit with the Venus-Pluto link up, particularly when upbeat, exuberant Jupiter is in the mix. Venus and Pluto alone can bring great exciting and passionate encounters but the downside is that Pluto can bring possessiveness, envy and jealousy into the mix and this can result in energy games. Jupiter will assuage the negative human limitations and expand our desire to be gracious, accepting and upbeat.

All-in-all this full moon will be more calm and reflective than most. It's a good time to focus on relaxing, being in the comfort of the home, looking after the body and indulging in sensory enjoyment – all things Taurus. The following week packs more of a punch and promises to be a lot more exciting, romantic and intriguing. Jupiter in Libra has been gentle in its impact so far, but as it links up more with Pluto that warm, creative and loving Libra vibe will start to come to the fore, more…

Shalom~~~~ ♥

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