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Seeking Social Serenity
Kermit the Frog sang, "It's not easy being green." These
days, the planet Venus might sing, "It's not easy being a personal planet
transiting retrograde in a transpersonal sign (Aquarius)." (Not as mellifluous
a song as Kermit's, perhaps.) With stationary Venus retrograde conjunct
Chiron at this New Moon, we may experience some potentially painful need
to set ourselves apart from the group (Aquarius) based on our feelings or
values (Venus). Through a social misstep or misunderstanding, an old wound
may be triggered, having the benefit, at least, of throwing our tendencies
in groups and friendships into high relief. Chiron transiting with
the social planet, Venus, in Aquarius may bring to light particularly painful
situations based on the double association of woundedness: Chiron,
the wounded healer, along with the association of Aquarius with the ankles
and Achilles' Heel, our area of greatest vulnerability. Soothing salve may come by not being in a hurry to have our feelings
all sorted out, and by spending time reflecting on what we need most in friendships
(Aquarius). Without being too high and mighty about it, it's important
not to compromise our truth (Mercury in Sagittarius conjunct Pluto) in defining
and expressing these needs. Yet it's a good idea to be careful how we phrase
things this month, as it may be easier to inadvertently wound with words than
usual. With Mars square Saturn and Venus retrograde at this New Moon,
it may take us longer than usual to formulate our New Year's goals this year.
We'll have to dig deep to make sure these goals lead toward things we
truly value, yet a still-resonant preponderance of fixed sign energy may help
our New Year's resolutions stick better than usual. It's a good idea
to keep expectations low for New Year's Eve. It's likely to be a wash
out, with Venus retrograde and the Moon void in Capricorn, sign of its detriment.
There will be better years for romance, that's for sure. Whereas Venus in Taurus tends to seek conservation, and Venus in
Libra tends toward social harmony, in Aquarius, Venus can grant a "live and
let live" acceptance of others, but incline us to exhibit extremes of detachment
and insensitivity to those very same others' personal needs or concerns.
The challenge in relating during this cycle is to find a combination
of effective social boundaries (Taurus) and fluid social interchange (Aquarius,
sign of the water bearer) that leaves all feeling safe (Taurus) and renewed
(Aquarius) instead of stubbornly (Taurus) disinterested (Aquarius) and stuck
in respective positions (fixed sign Grand Cross). Easier said than
done. The upside of Venus transiting in Aquarius is it doesn't incline toward
holding a grudge, and will eventually resurface from its thumb-sucking retrograde
through sober Capricorn with a clearer sense of social needs and priorities,
and renewed ideas on how to avoid recreating old wounds. Keep an eye out for the dates with the most planetary aspects/intensity
this month: January 13-15 and January 27. DATES TO NOTE:
NEW MOON FORECAST
FOR SUN AND RISING SIGNS ARIES (Mar
21-Apr 19): The New Moon occurs in your Tenth House of authorities,
reputation and career. You may
be more professionally active than usual
this month, especially with the public or those in positions
of leadership. Review your approach to: friendships and
groups, long-range hopes and wishes, business finances. Tell the truth
about: your desire for travel and expansive experiences. TAURUS (Apr 20-May
20): The New Moon occurs in your Ninth House of religion,
philosophy, higher education, long-range
plans and long distance travel. New doors
may open for you in one or more of these areas. Consider
taking a long range risk and mapping out some details, even if it's
only opening your mind to the possibility. Review
your approach to: career, relationships with parents or authority figures.
Tell the truth about: your joint finances. GEMINI (May 21-Jun
20): The New Moon occurs in your Eighth House
of joint finances, sexuality and secrets.
Reviewing investments, refinancing, deepening partnerships
through communication, and beginning counseling or therapy may
be on the agenda this month. Deeply transformative change
is rarely your favorite thing, but sometimes it's for the best. Review
your approach to: joint finances, sexuality, secrets. Tell the
truth about: relationships. CANCER (Jun 21-Jul
22): The New Moon occurs in your Seventh House
of partnership and marriage. New
partnerships or phases of an existing partnership
may emerge at this time. Take a look at your general approach
to partnership and the balance you achieve between self and others.
Review your approach to: relationships,
sexuality, joint finances. Tell the truth about: your health, work routines
and organizational strategies.
LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22):
The New Moon
occurs in your Sixth House of work, health
and service. You may want to review your health and
fitness regimes or organize your work environment
for greater productivity. A doctor's appointment or health
review could give you a reassuring reality check. Review your approach
to: relationships, work routines, balance of power with others. Tell
the truth about: your desire to be more playful and creative. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep
22): The New Moon occurs in your Fifth House of romance,
creativity, children and play.
New beginnings, breakthroughs or changes
may occur for you in these areas. Launch a creative
project or find one you started in the past and bring it back
to life. Focus on the childlike creative spirit
within and bring a sense of play to whatever you do. Review
your approach to: work routines, health, children's schedules. Tell
the truth about: what works and what doesn't about your home and family life. |