Aquarius New Moon 2014

The Aquarius New Moon On January 30 is a SuperMoon. A SuperMoon means that the Moon is closest to the Earth and in direct alignment with the Sun and the Earth. This makes it extra potent. There are two New Moons in January. Both are SuperMoons. Wow! This is a double new beginning. Pause, breathe and digest what is happening with you. The Capricorn New Moon educated you on power and control. How you use power. How you own your power. And/or how you give your power away. This is the year to empower yourself. Do what makes you feel powerful. The Aquarius New Moon represents freedom and liberation. Liberate your mind first and your freedom will follow. Aquarius reminds you to follow the beat of your own drum. Be unique. Be original. Be who you really are. Take a walk on the weird side of life. You may find a part of yourself that has been begging for expression. This is the Aquarian New Moon message.

The Sun and Moon are coupled in Aquarius offering you a fresh outlook on life. There are no challenging aspects to this New Moon. In fact, Uranus, Aquarius modern ruler is in a harmonious aspect with both lights (Sun and Moon). This positive energy can be utilized to further your dreams, goals and pursuits. A new cycle is beginning for you. The Aquarius New Moon can empower you to move in a bold direction. You may break free from bad habits and relationships. You could awaken to your divine destiny. You are no longer distracted by fear and doubt. You are ready to be who you were born to be. You are prepared to stand in your divine power and shine your light. This energy promotes your creative self-expression.

• Who were you born to become?
• What are your talents, gifts and abilities?
• What is your point of brilliance?
• Where do you shine the brightest?
• What were you born to do?

The Star card in the Tarot represents Aquarius. The Star guides you to your destination with the gentleness of her soft light. The Star fulfills promises and brings good fortune in general. She inspires you. The New Moon in Aquarius reminds you that you are the Star of your life. You are the Sun center of your universe. If your life is hard, look inside yourself and make the needed changes. Coach yourself. Be honest. Where are you giving your power away? What are doing that sabotages your success? The change you want to see in the world begins with you. Change your mind. You change your life. See your challenges from a different perspective. See your challenges as opportunities for growth. They keep your life fresh and lively. Your life can be much freer than you may have realized. In this way, new opportunities will emerge for you. Believe in your dreams coming true. Believe. When you wish upon a Star your dreams come true. The Star is shinning on you.  The New Moon is lighting up a new path way for you. Perhaps it was there all along and now your eyes are opened.

“Dreams are the stepping stones of further expansion. Dream on.”
–Ivo/Lisa Dorr

Jupiter will be in opposition to Pluto on January 31. On the one hand, this can make you feel very ambitious. You will want to take charge of your life. You may feel bold in your convictions. On the other hand, watch out for bullies pushing their beliefs onto you. And/or observe when you may be pushing your ideals onto other people. You want to practice the Law of Allowing. This is where you allow for different points of view. You respect the opinions of other people, even if their beliefs are not in alignment with your own. True power does not need those around you to agree with you. Authentic power is allowing everyone to find their own path to truth. This promotes diversity. This will support creativity, freedom and liberation for everyone.

• What do you believe is possible?
• Are your beliefs holding you back?
• What makes you feel safe and secure?
• Are you giving up your freedom for a false sense of security?
• What would you do if you were ten times bolder?

Venus moves direct on January 31. Yeah! This is good news. You have had six- weeks to reflect on what you love and value. You were to look at your needs in relationships and finances. You were to look back and see if there was someone or something from your past. You may have left behind. You can include in your life. Venus in direct motion can increase your cash flow. Wise investments can be made. Venus has been dancing with Pluto for weeks. Power in relationships is the theme. Being honest, sincere and in your integrity. This is the best practice. This will keep you balanced. And, on track no matter how other people behave. Still, manipulation, hidden agendas, and jealousy often occur with Pluto/Venus contacts. These negative behaviors will take you off path and into a ditch. They do make for good TV drama. Yet, in real life this is destructive behavior. Controlling others for one’s own selfish desires are not the act of the spiritually evolved.  Giving your power away to keep the peace is not love. This is fear. The best explanation of real Love you can read here. Love.

Mercury the messenger enters Pisces on January 31. Mercury will be retrograde February 6 — 28.  You can go here and read about how to Navigate Mercury Retrograde. This is a great time to go back over things. It is excellent for research work. This is not an ideal time to start a new job, relationship or project. If you can wait until March 1 your patience will pay off. Yes, the show must go on even with Mercury retrograde. We can’t stop life or business. You have to do what needs to be done. If you have to start a new job or make a major purchase. Just make sure you read the fine print before you invest your time and money. Keep all your receipts. The devil is in the details when Mercury is in retrograde.

The Aquarian New Moon reminds you to use your power wisely. Be a force for good in the world. Be a conduit for Joy. Keep your ego on a short leash. Live from your soul. This is your creative power. You are master creator. You are co-creating with Source daily. Use the New Moon to create a new life. Don’t wait on other people. Take action today. What are three things that you can do to move your life in a new direction? Do three things every day that are forward focused. Change your life so that you have more freedom. Create the space for love to come to you.  Do what makes you smile. You can use the 100 Smiles Program to make your life your own.

These SuperMoons strengthen the impact for change. This is setting the tone for the New Year. Get out of your own way. Move out of your comfort zone. Make bold beginnings.  Uranus is encouraging you to have a fresh start. Be innovative. Don’t allow the negative ego to hold back your dreams. Get creative. If a door closes on you, then open a window. Climb out. Move on a new life path.  Wherever the Aquarius New Moon lands in your natal chart is where you are being given a fresh start. Listen to your intuition. You intuition is your inner knowledge. Allow your Star, your Higher Self to guide you to new relationships and goals. Sudden unexpected opportunities can come to you from out of the blue. Your hopes and wishes realized. Your dreams come true. Be ready. In this way, you will seize the new potentials that are emerging in your life.

Love and Peace,
Kelley Rosano

Source: http://www.kelleyrosano.com/2014/01/26/lively-aquarius-new-moon-super-moon/

Marriage Aspects in Synastry

by Nadia Gilchrist

There are only a few aspects between partners that encourage potential matrimony, and even then, they can also indicate other types of commitment. In the context of this article, “marriage” refers to a mutual decision to formalize a romantic commitment in whatever spiritual or social context is meaningful. Note that all these synastry aspects can be applied to straight or same-sex couples.

Saturn

Before a couple even goes near the idea of wedlock, there must be at least one Saturn connection in their synastry. Saturn interaspects can be part of any long-term relationship (co-workers, friends, parent/child), but they are absolutely essential for commitment between two people. Saturn contacts are the cement that stabilize a relationship, so marriage can be built upon it.

If your partner’s Saturn hits your relationship planets (Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars) or your angles (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th House cusps) with a hard aspect, they’ll feel a baseline responsibility to you. This sense of responsibility must be there before your partner can contemplate a long-term relationship. Trines and sextiles are weaker, but if they occur in multiples (your partner’s Saturn trines your Sun and Venus) there can still be enough glue to hold the two of you together. The feeling of commitment that Saturn creates goes both ways, but the Saturn person will feel the primary responsibility.

Juno

This “marriage asteroid” represents how someone relates to a partner in the context of a committed union.  If your planet aspects your partner’s Juno, they will feel the urge to formalize the relationship. Conjunctions are strongest, although oppositions and squares can do the trick as well. Trines and sextiles are less pronounced, but can still work if they go both ways (your Juno and their Juno trines or sextiles mutual planets).

For example, your lover has Juno in Virgo. They are looking for a very specific (Virgo) type of partner: someone who will join them as they tinker with, and improve, the relationship. Your Sun conjuncts their Juno. This means that your external expression of purpose and ego perfectly matches what the Juno person is looking for in a partner. Both of you will feel  that you can work (Virgo) together to create a formal union, although the Juno person will feel this most strongly.

The Sun and Moon

Your Sun conjunct your partner’s Moon (or vice versa) is the gold standard for potential marriage aspects. The Sun person’s conscious will (male energy) unites with, and is supported by, the Moon person’s emotions (female energy). There is an instinctive sense of belonging, because you and your lover complement each other at a primary level. The Sun person will usually dominate (this is true for straight and same-sex couples). For sign specific examples, check out the articles on Sun/Moon compatibility. The powerful connection created by a Sun/Moon aspect is mutual.

Sun/Moon oppositions can also create a powerful urge for marriage (you and your partner balance out each other). Squares create strong attraction, but the tension can be too jarring for settling into a long-term union. Trines and sextiles create a nice flow of energy, but aren’t strong enough (by themselves) to push the relationship forward.

The Sun/Moon Midpoint

This is the mathematical midpoint between the natal Sun and Moon. It has been referred to as the “inner marriage” between a person’s male and female energy — the union of their external purpose and internal needs. If your planet conjuncts or opposes this midpoint, you are the external manifestation of that need.

For example, your Mars conjuncts your partner’s midpoint. Through the expression of your initiative, ambition and sexuality (Mars), you are a prompt for the midpoint person. Even though your Mars energy may be aggressive, the way you express it just seems to click with your partner’s inner puzzle. When working with any midpoint contacts, only the hard aspects (squares, oppositions and conjunctions) are considered. Midpoint contacts tend to be one way, with the midpoint person feeling the effects.

The 7th House

If your planet activates your partner’s 7th House of committed relationships, they will view you as their ideal partner. If there are other aspects (in the house person’s chart) that support a desire for formal union, they may also see you as a potential spouse. A conjunction from your planet to their 7th House cusp is most powerful, but your planets anywhere in their 7th House will work. If your Jupiter falls in their 7th, your beliefs will boost their faith in committed partnerships; you’ll make the idea (of commitment to you) seem good. If your Venus activates their 7th House, the way you express love will stir your partner’s admiration, and will blend with their view of relationships. 7th House overlays are felt primarily by the house person.

Note that if only your outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) are activating your lover’s 7th House, there will need to be some other marriage aspects between the two of you. Outer planet contacts can be powerful, but they seem to stir up issues (on the house person’s side) that reach beyond the day-to-day rhythms of a romantic relationship. It’s almost too “big picture” to function on a personal level.

As always, context is everything. The above contacts increase the chances for marriage, providing both parties have the natal characteristics that indicate the desire for marriage. Although the connections described above don’t guarantee a trip to the altar (or whatever place is chosen for the ceremony), they certainly increase the odds that two people will want to take that step.

Related Posts:

• Juno in Aspect to the Planets
• Libra, the Marriage Contract and Unrealistic Expectations

Gemini Full Moon and Venus Retrograde

by Kelley Rosano

The Gemini Full Moon on December 17 is a party Moon. The Full Moon is a break from the intense growth and striving you have done. This year has required you to step up. Release what is not serving you. Embrace your authentic nature. Be in your full power. Time is accelerating. This year has flown by and so too will next year. The Gemini Full Moon says that it is time to celebrate your life.  Celebrate your victories. Even the smallest of accomplishments are worth noting. When you focus on what is working in your life. This creates a current of positive energy. You are a magnet for good things to flow to you. You are irresistibly attractive. People will be drawn to you. People will want to know your secret for success. How are you Always Thriving?
 
                   You can tell them that it is your attitude of gratitude. Appreciation for life keeps you going.  You value the challenges and the adversities. You see them as your teachers.  You see the present as perfect. Things may not be as exactly the way you want it. However, you see the present as the perfect path to realizing your dreams.  This helps you to pay close attention to your present circumstances. This empowers you to discover and create a path to actualizing your vision. You are focused on your success. You are focused on what is positive in your life. You are using the power of your focused intention to live your best life.
                
                     The Full Moon is in chatty Gemini. You could feel an information overload. Don't allow your mind to run away with you. Mercury is Gemini's ruling planet. Gemini is known to be quite talkative. Mercury in Sagittarius is opposing the Full Moon. Sagittarius is known to inflate the facts. It is easy to over exaggerate both your wins and losses. You may have the gift of gabbing. This could lead you to much ado about nothing. A few hours after the Full Moon, Uranus moves forward. He has been retrograde for five months. The universe is saying, "Take a giant leap forward." Be open to the new, the weird and the original.  Uranus wants you to take a walk on the wild side. Insights and ideas can come from the wildest places. Help could come to you from the people you least expected. Epiphanies emerge empowering you.  These are perceptions in how to improve your life. Action steps in the right direction.
 
                   Pluto and Uranus are a roller coaster ride of change and transformation. You will have good days and challenging days. You can expect the unexpected. Sometimes shocking surprises are jaw dropping. Relationships can blow up revealing long held tensions. Uranus and Pluto bring sudden endings. They can serve up a fresh start that you may not want but sorely need.  Stay flexible. Surrender resistance. Control is an illusion. The only thing you can control is yourself. How you respond to what is happening. Make no judgments. Assume nothing; wait until you have the full story. Use the Four Agreements to guide you. They are grounding in this sea of chaos and confusion.
 
                  The mood shifts as the Sun enters Capricorn on December 21. Happy Solstice! The Sun in Capricorn brings with it a sober tone.  In Capricorn the check comes due for the big party you had in Sagittarius. Venus retrogrades just hours after solstice. Venus will be retrograde until Jan 31, 2014. Venus wants you to review and reflect on what you love and value. What is most important for you? The area of your life that Capricorn rules in your natal birth chart is up for review. Venus is saying it is time to upgrade your life. Align your goals with what you love and value and you will be successful.
 
What do you love and value?
What do you want in your relationship?
What do you need to be fulfilled?
What is true for you?
What do you like, enjoy and cherish?
 
                   Venus in reverse is not an ideal time to begin a new relationship and/or a creative project. Things may be in a constant state of flux and change. What you are attracted to today. You may not be tomorrow. Conditions are ripe for misunderstandings. There could be misrepresentations. Venus retrograde can create delays, setbacks and/or false starts. On the brighter side, this is an excellent energy to evaluate what you need in your relationships. Is your relationship adding value to your life? Soul mate relationships empower you to grow into your best Self. Karmic relationships drain you of your time, energy and money. Single people can use this time to reflect on what you want and need in your next relationship.  The True Values Program and the True value lists help you to discover what you love and value.  Relationships from your past can come back. A reunion with old friends and/or lovers is healing and fun. Reunions are a wonderful use for a Venus retrograde. Is there someone from your past that your heart is calling?
 
                  Venus retrograde is brilliant for going back to finish projects. She is useful for examining talents, skills and abilities you are under using. Creative endeavors you may have not had the time for up until now. Venus is retrograde in the sign of Capricorn. This is excellent for reviewing your financial matters. Venus in reverse is good for creating new and improved financial strategies. These you will use when Venus is direct. How can you make improvements in your money and investments? For instance, invest 10% of your time to maximize the other 90%. This would be a nice ROI (Return on Investment). Get focused. Remove the distractions. Be more efficient. Start on your path to financial independence even if it doesn't seem realistic. Do what empowers you.  Here are 25 Secrets to creating the life you want. 
 
What is working in your life?
What is breaking down?
What action steps can you take to improve your situation?
 
                   Mercury enters Capricorn on December 24. On the one hand, he provides you with great practicality to fulfill your ideas and dreams. Mercury can empower you to clarify your objectives. He helps you to get real. Be grounded. Mercury can show you action steps to reach your goals. On the other hand, Mercury will reveal what is pure fantasy.  This includes where you may be fooling yourself.  Mercury will point out what is not working. Integrity is your spiritual back bone. Integrity keeps you on the straight and narrow. Integrity protects you from those who would lie and deceive you. Be in your integrity. Stay focused on your goals. Allow others to learn from their experiences. In this way, you can navigate the terrain of those who are sincere and those who are not. 
                
                     Christmas could come with a bang. The Moon is in Libra. She is coupled with Mars. They are activating the Pluto/Uranus and Jupiter grand square. Some people may be irritable and cranky. Emotions can be raw and urgent. Breathe deeply. Ground yourself.  Keep a sense of humor. Be of good cheer. Be the calm in the storm. The Sun and Mercury join forces on December 29. Pay attention to signs and synchronicity. There is magic in the air. You could receive an important message this day. You could have aha moments. New Year's Eve may be intense. Mercury couples with Pluto and squares Mars on December 31. You might want your boxing gloves for the party. We go into the New Year with the Pluto/Uranus Grand Square intensely activated. The Capricorn New Moon rings in the New Year on Jan 1. We awaken too many of the planets in challenging aspects with each other.  Warrior Mars is on his war path. He is not happy in peace loving Libra. You could be feeling frustrated. Channel your energy into walking, meditating and relaxing. Doing something you love. What makes you feel good? 
                
                    The Gemini Full Moon message is to celebrate your victories. Take a moment to pause. The pause is important. The pause empowers your health, well-being and vitality. Celebrate what you have learned. Celebrate your growth. Celebrate how far you have come. Pluto and Uranus are a force for good in your life. Get in the driver seat and empower yourself. Be honest with yourself. Stop arguing for your limitations. Take responsibility for your life. In this way, you can change what is not working. You are the master of your destiny. Take your power back from society and/or other people. Learn from your mistakes. Vow to do better next year. Make a commitment to your success. Be adaptable. Make friends with change. It is not the enemy. Change is your friend. Change sheds the old and gives birth to the new. What part of you is ready to be born? 

Source:
http://www.kelleyrosano.com/2013/12/09/gemini-full-moon-venus-retrograde/

Venus in Elements and Houses

by Luc De Jaeger

The elemental division is one of the foundations of astrology.

Together with the modalities, they are the building stones and blocks of what we call the Tropical Zodiac.

The 4 elements (Fire, Earth, Air and Water) each represent a quality of being and a state of matter.

The Elemental Division

Fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Whenever a planet or body changes an element, its background (theme) changes too.

You can't go wrong materializing the elements in all their forms to find out what they mean in our physical world and how they would work out.

What we will do now is delineating Venus, the archetypal planet of love, in the different elements.

However, Venus is just more than the planet of love.

It's also a receptive force, the planet that represents our taste, that which we want to beautify, that which brings harmony and peace into our life, among others.

Venus in the element Fire

Fire is always making itself noticeable and when Venus is in Fire it does not come as a surprise that Venus takes the first steps in matters of love.

Because Fire is 'showy', you will see Venus in fire and flame when love knocks at the door.

Venus in Fire radiates warmth and is full of enthusiasm.

It easily gets excited.

Venus in Fire may love an atmosphere that represents its element: candlelight dinners or enjoying a drink or meal in front of a fireplace may bring Venus in Fire in the right mood.

When in love, Venus in Fire becomes very spontaneous.

Venus in Fire loves upbeat events to attend.

It cannot stand passive situations that are found to be too boring.

Venus in the element Fire needs some action and (adventurous and/or outdoorsy) activities.

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Venus in the element Earth

Earth is the most moderate and modest element of all, and also the most 'heavy.'

It radiates rest and calmness.

The element Earth is the most physical element that you can actually take and keep in your hands.

It's the most tangible one and that's why Venus in Earth needs tangible tokens of love in its life.

No talks or chatter but 'real things'!

Venus in the element Earth may love an outdoor picnic or a romantic dinner with flowers on the table.

Earth is very nature-loving.

Venus in Earth loves a hug, a gentle stroke or touch on the skin or a massage -- all things material or physical.

Venus in Earth can be very sensual but it's also very reticent and easily holds within.

Venus in Earth is very dependable and needs matter to live in and around.

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Venus in the element Air

Air is the most volatile element that you most often can 'hear from far.'

Indeed, Air is noisy and with Venus in Air expect lots of talks and chatter.

Venus in the element Air is communicative and loves to inform.

Air is very mental and cerebral and, unlike Earth, dislikes physical contact.

Unlike Water, Air does not feel well when emotions come up.

That's why Venus in Air may often give a rather detached and cool impression.

Venus in Air always needs some sounds (music for example) in the environment.

When in love, Venus in Air becomes very talkative.

Because Air is a positive (extravert) element, Venus in Air wants to go out and meet people, socialize and connect one way or the other.

Venus in Air is superficial (not penetrating nor attaching) and therefore is often called the 'social butterfly.'

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Venus in the element Water

You seldom hear Water, it's the most silent element of all.

Venus in Water is a very private and retentive position.

Silent waters run deep and Venus in the element Water just loves deep emotional and spiritual (soul) connections.

No words needed.

That's why Venus in Water is very subtle and a little shy in matters of love.

Because Water is a negative (introvert) element, it's not blunt or bold.

Venus in Water loves a watery environment (near a fountain, enjoying a walk along the Beach,...).

Venus in Water needs a secret or private place to withdraw.

Venus in the element Water seldom takes the initiative.

Water is the most sensitive element and Venus in Water easily feels hurt.

The atmosphere is of the highest importance to Venus in Water.

Venus in Water can be quite clingy at times and it has to learn to let go.

Venus, in general, is the planet of relationships and beloved ones. It represents all that is beautiful and harmonious and it promotes balance.

The house Venus is found in, tells more about the environment in which you find balance, well-being and harmony.

Remember that the houses represent the environment and point to WHERE things happen.

In other words, Venus in the natal houses will describe where you find balance, beauty, beloved ones and relationships.

Unlike lots of other sources, we are only listing empirically and statistically researched delineations.

We split up the delineations in 'general meanings' (irrespective of the gender), descriptions which were found to be more significant in male charts and the meanings that were found to be more significant in female charts.

This way, we hope to bring some top-notch and more to-the-point descriptions not found anywhere else.

Also know that when Venus is conjunct a house cusp but not in the house itself, the delineations may not apply.

When Venus is just in front of a house and not in the house itself, the planetary meanings start to differ because Venuus acts like a connector binding both houses together in some way.

Planetary aspects to Venus may alter some of the descriptions as well.

The same holds true for the zodiac signs Venus is posited in that may alter the background of how Venus manifests.

When Venus is conjunct another body or planet or if there is a stellium in the house Venus is posited in, the delineations may vary too.

The delineations we provide are archetypal meanings found in charts where Venus is the only planet in the house.

Descriptions in bold are very significant and almost infallible.

Venus in the 1st natal house

In general:

• charming and seductive personality
• wants to please and be courteous
• has a striking physical appearance
• self-indulgent
• indecisive

In male charts:

• a womanizer or woman-pleaser
• needs an attractive woman

In female charts:

• wants to be found attractive
• needs appreciation
• wants to be desirable
• soft and sensual

Venus in the 2nd natal house

In general:

• wants to have a beautiful lifestyle and spends lots on possessions
• materialistic
• self-worth depends on financial and material success
• shows off
• one of the most loyal positions
• very attached to a group (family, partner,...)

In male charts:

• needs an upper-class or very stylish woman
• dresses stylish
• a collector

In female charts:

• the shopaholic
• takes delight in good food
• strong physical senses
• can be very attached and loyal to the partner

Venus in the 3rd natal house

In general:

• The 3rd house is the most unstable and 'wandering' of all and hence not the best one if you want a stable love relationship and/or marriage.
  Venus in this house tends to find love in the 'immediate environment'
• may have a (very) beautiful voice
• a graceful communicator
• very good at languages and/or writing and/or talking
• the bookworm
• the story-teller
• craves compliments

In male charts:

• needs a cerebral and intelligent (well educated) woman
• may find love in the neighbourhood
• can talk every woman into something
• can sell anything

In female charts:

• talkative and a seductive voice
• continuously in contact with a lover (texting, phoning,...)

Venus in the 4th natal house

In general:

• home-loving (home sweet home)
• needs a beautiful, peaceful and harmonious home free from discord
• increase in harmony and well-being ('wealth') later in life
• may meet real love only later in life
• loves to wear casual clothes
• lives a more balanced and harmonious life in the last part of life

In male charts:

• needs a woman who is home- and/or family-loving
• demanding

In female charts:

• very sensitive to the surroundings
• the home-decorator

Venus in the 5th natal house

In general:

• in love with love
• loves to gamble or speculate
• loves exquisite and/or luxury goods
• highly romantic ideals
• very creative and artistic
• may have an artistic or gorgeous daughter

In male charts:

• a very sexual position
• showy and too vain
• self-centered and self-serving

In female charts:

• can be very attractive
• playful and wants to have fun
• loves some drama (in the movies, theatre,...)

Venus in the 6th natal house

In general:

• the workaholic
• prone to on-the-job romances
• the researcher and analyzer
• skin trouble
• self-indulgent
• indecisive

In male charts:

• love often starts at the working floor or with co-workers
• often more female co-workers than male co-workers
• less selective
• prefers a subordinate position instead of being the boss

In female charts:

• needs a man who helps her in everything she does
• friendly
• loves small animals (dogs)

Venus in the 7th natal house

In general:

• gives a good first impression
• sociable and popular
• cannot be alone and needs 'someone else' to share life experiences
• the multitasker
• often attracted to partners with similarities (like the same first name, the same style, appearance, job,...)
• needs a refined partner
• loves to organize

In male charts:

• wants to shine with and present his wife everywhere
• compassionate

In female charts:

• very attractive and stylish
• interest in fashion
• loves intrigues
• cannot stand silence

Venus in the 8th natal house

In general:

• erotic
• a very charismatic position
• love and sacrifices (emotional turmoil) go hand in hand
• may work in the fields of banking, insurances, taxes, ...
• entangled love unions and relationships
• a compulsive need for a partner

In male charts:

• very passionate
• may live excessive
• inherits and/or receives possessions/money from women

In female charts:

• needs money to raise her status
• may sell herself for money
• money and love go hand in hand
• may experience inertia

Venus in the 9th natal house

In general:

• love affairs or unions in foreign countries and/or with foreigners and/or with people who have a different social background (culture, race,...)
• needs an original lover
• inspirational
• love triangles

In male charts:

• needs a playful woman
• adventurous and/or sports-minded

In female charts:

• loves to tease
• helpful

Venus in the 10th natal house

In general:

• "Love me!"
• rather vain: wants to be noticed for his/her beauty, style and/or charm
• wants to look good in public
• very goal-oriented

In male charts:

• needs a woman who can shine
• needs a supportive woman
• the woman helps him in raising his status
• needs lots of attention
• can be manipulative and an intriguer
• loves uniforms
• feels guilty towards women

In female charts:

• never leaves home without make-up
• a sweetie
• increasingly suspicious towards men
• love affairs with higher-ups or men who have a well-defined position in our society or in a group (the boss or employer, men of importance, men in uniforms...)
• a marriage for status or money
• a model (may love to pose)

Venus in the 11th natal house

In general:

• sociable
• friends become lovers
• highly inventive
• often a party-goer
• very idealistic
• unpredictable behavior in love unions
• needs a clean and light environment

In male charts:

• influential female friends
• almost always has a mistress

In female charts:

• gets well on with children of the partner or the others' children (fond of children)
• lots of female friends (the 'girls club')

Venus in the 12th natal house

In general:

• poverty in childhood and/or may have felt neglected in childhood
• loves to sacrifice as a means to be liked
• secret (platonic) love affairs, unrequited love
• love = sacrifice (giving more than receiving) resulting in some dissatisfaction
• protects its privacy
• very devoted

In male charts:

• love and sorrow go hand in hand
• solitary, reclusive and contemplative
• the painter

In female charts:

• widowhood. This is a position that most often shows that the woman will survive her husband
• needs a silent or reclusive partner
• fear of sex (diminishes the sexual expression) but often craves intimacy
• serves the partner
• easily hurt
• too vulnerable and submissive

Solstice Points in Synastry

European astrologers much more use traditional astrology that incorporates the method of the solstice points in chart analysis.

In most European astrological software programs, the solstice points are calculated in many ways while in English astrological software programs, the solstice points are not featured in the same way, not implemented very well or just lacking.

That's why doing astrological research pertaining to the solstice points is not easy and very time-consuming.

What are solstice points?

Solstice points are actually mirror points.

Every single degree in a horoscope wheel has a mirror degree or counter degree, mirroring its distance from the solstice axis on the opposite side of the chart wheel.

Because planets, bodies (like Asteroids), midpoints, Fixed Stars and sensitive points (the angles, the Part of Fortune, hypothetical planets,...) are posited at a certain degree in the horoscope wheel they too have their mirror point or counter or solstice point.

For a more in-depth understanding of solstice points or antiscia, we refer to this article by Deborah Houlding .

How to find the solstice points?

The zodiac signs for antiscial connections are as follows:

Sagittarius - Capricorn
Scorpio - Aquarius
Libra - Pisces
Virgo - Aries
Leo - Taurus
Cancer - Gemini

This denotes that every degree in Sagittarius has its counter degree (solstice point) in Capricorn, every degree in Virgo has its mirror degree in Virgo etc.

The Contra-antiscia (mirror) signs are:

Aries - Pisces
Taurus - Aquarius
Gemini - Capricorn
Cancer - Sagittarius
Leo - Scorpio
Virgo - Libra

This denotes that every degree in Taurus has its counter degree in Aquarius, every degree in Cancer has its mirror degree in Sagittarius etc.

You can find a conversion table of all the degrees in this pdf document by Darrelyn Gunzburg.

However, you can easily calculate and find the solstice points yourself, as follows:

The sum of the degree and its mirror degree (or solstice point) always equals 30°.

To calculate the solstice point subtract the degree placement of the planet from 30 (take 29°60').

This makes 29°60' - degree A = solstice point A and the zodiac sign can be read from the list above.

If Venus is at 14°58' Aquarius, its solstice point is at 15°02' Scorpio (14°58' + 15°02' = 30°00').

It's the same workflow to calculate the contra-antiscia.

Note that the contra-antiscia of a certain degree is always 180 degrees opposite the antiscia point.

The meaning of solstice points

These mirror points reflect hidden connections that are not visible to the eye.

When planets or bodies in the chart of person A hit (conjunct) a solstice point in the chart of person B, it can represent a hidden connection between both persons.

The orbs to be used may not exceed 1°. Only exact-to-the-degree (at the same degree) conjunctions count, and for a reason.

Because every single degree in a horoscope wheel has a mirror degree and every degree can be occupied by many different objects (planets, midpoints, Asteroids,...) you can prove anything when using wider orbs.

This is unscientific the more so because when using wider orbs, you will have overlapping influences of other mirror degrees (of midpoints, Fixed Stars,...).

This way 'everything can work' and that's not what builds the essence of a chart comparison.

We always use very narrow orbs and exact aspects. It's not one single aspect (or solstice point) that marks a relationship, but the combination of them.

After all and similarly, it's not one single piece of the puzzle taken in isolation that gives you the cover of the puzzle!

The interpretation of the solstice points is similar to interpreting conjunctions but may act more like a hook -- for good or bad.

Solstice points bind together, but not always in a positive way.

Actually, it's still the planetary combination that is important and that will tell if the connection is challenging or not.

Venus at the solstice point of one of the angles of the partner work out in a very auspicious and affectionate way for example, while Saturn-Mars connections may work out more difficult.

Natal Midheaven in Sagittarius

(Bernice Grebner)

First Decanate (Sagittarius-Sagittarius): These visionaries are lucky in their choice of vocations and setting of goals. They are best in a travelling job, for they are using their restless, wandering-type natures creatively rather than in a nonproductive way. They are also good counselors. Their ideas are expansive and, because they are, the natives are bound to advance.

With Gemini-Gemini on the IC, the person is influenced not to stay in one place too long but to move around from home to home. If he does stay in one place, he may not be in that home very much. This 4th house Gemini likes people and prefers to live among a wide variety. This can give more than one home at the same time (this is the ideal). It may give brothers and sisters living in the same home (after marriage, that is), or the sisters and brothers visit a lot, so it seems as if they live there.

Second Decanate (Sagittarius-Aries): They have a certain amount of luck and, by exerting much energy along with it, they succeed and acquire quite a bit of money. However, they spend it pretty fast. They are out in the open with beliefs, and are desirous that faith should inspire others to do something special.

With Gemini-Libra on the IC, the mental indecisions come in connection with a home and the domestic life. They want homes very much but cannot make up their minds where they are happy. They need only the proper balance, but can't seem to find this balance. Although they seem quiet and peaceful, they are not. There can be too much emphasis on the partner's finances and what the partner contributes to domestic expenses or how much the partner spends.

Third Decanate (Sagittarius-Leo): They have big ideas, but their hearts must be in their careers or they don't do as well. If they can have strong leadership roles, they will put everything they have into their work. They are charming and know how to attract people to them because they know just what to say. They think big, and usually get big results. The vocation may require travel, but behind every business trip you can bet there will be fun and games included.

With Gemini-Aquarius on the IC, they are restless to the core of their being and like to move from place to place. They like to rebel against tradition. They can be very radical. They renew themselves easily through liberal ideas. They are not bound by crystallized opinions that keep others in bondage. At their soul's point they are free. Their hang-ups may be their friends; perhaps they are driven by an insatiable urge, which makes them feel as if they never have enough comradery in their homes.

(Frances Sakoian and Louis Acker)

These people can succeed as executives who have a great deal of vision, but they are not always practical. They often work in the fields of education, religion, and travel, achieving fame in these areas through their religious and spiritual accomplishments. They are likely to be considered philanthropists and are generous in their professional contacts.

With Gemini on the IC, these people travel a good deal and often change their residence. They have a tendency to establish two homes. There is usually a large library in the home. They communicate extensively with family mambers and give a great deal of thought to domestic affairs.

(Dane Rudhyar)

Gemini at the cusp of the fourth house tends to provide changing situations while the process of personality integration takes place. The tree of personality may be like a palm tree or a sequoia with a very wide and extensive network of roots not far below the surface, instead of a deep-reaching taproot. Concentration on very basic feelings may be somewhat difficult. The individual may have antennae feeling for multiple impacts and stimuli for growth, rather than a solid and secure realization of what he actually is and stands for as a person. The danger is for a strong and clever ego to develop as the efficient and perhaps proud organizer of complex life experiences.

Much depends in such a case on the sign at the Ascendant. In most instances it will be either Aquarius or Pisces; only in the far north could it be Capricorn, a steadying influence. An Aquarius Ascendant may stress idealism and / or social discontent; a Pisces Ascendant would tend to give a touch of transcendance and perhaps psychic instability to the Gemini foundation of the personality. And the positions of planets in the fourth house could considerably modify and polarize the typical Gemini characteristics, either adding restlessness or stabilizing the intellectual structures upon which the person depends for inner security.

(Jeanne Avery)

With the luckiest planet in the zodiac ruling the tenth house of career, the Sagittarius MC person can have great good fortune in areas of public life. Jupiter is the planet that is associated with enthusiasm, humor, sales, wealth, wealth of spirit, and good luck. Sagittarius on the cusp of the tenth house describes optimism and the constant need for goals and challenges in career matters. There is a strong possibility that one with this Midheaven will have several careers in one lifetime, as he becomes bored if a challenge is missing. If he can find an occupation that he cannot conquer completely, he will be successful.

When Jupiter is well aspected in an individual chart, the photographs he took of the parent of the same sex describe a happy-go-lucky parent, optimistic, perhaps religious, wealthy financially or wealthy of spirit. He sees that parent as one who is successful as a result of contagious enthusiasm and optimism. If Jupiter is not well aspected, the parent may have had severe disappointments in life that precondition the normal optimism of the personality. Since there is strong identification with the parent of the same sex in choice of career, it can be important to realize how devastatingly a parent's disappointment in the career arena can affect this person. In this event, the Sagittarius MC person may hesitate to be truly successful, in order to remain on the same level as that parent.

With a strongly aspected Jupiter, the parent encouraged the child to set goals and express enthusiasm in public life. If not, the parent may have inadvertently warned the Sagittarius MC personality about the danger of disappointment. In the positive sense, the relationship between parent and child was happy, optimistic, philosophical, and enjoyable. With a difficult Jupiter, the Pisces personality may have experienced great disappointment from that parent.

A certain degree of spirituality, perspective, or vision and hopefulness is necessary for involvement in film or theatre.

Home life, later life, and the parent of the opposite sex are described by the fourth house in a chart. With Gemini ruling here, the individual photographs the parent of the opposite sex as being especially witty, verbal, interesting, and exciting intellectually. Depending on the aspects to the planet Mercury in the individual chart, he will either have exceptionally good communication with that parent, respecting his or her ideas and thoughts, or have disagreements.

The planet Mercury, ruler of Gemini, is the planet associated with the adult ego state, in terms of Transactional Analysis. The adult part of oneself is the fact collector, with clear thoughts and ideas to be expressed. Strong opinions can be associated with the planet Mercury, as well as any intellectual activity such as writing, analyzing, researching, or studying. If that planet is well aspected in a natal chart, the association with the parent of the opposite sex is mentally stimulating, with shared ideas and witty discussions. The joy of the exchange of opinions and ideas leads to a later desire to have a home where ideas and thoughts are shared and examined.

If Mercury is not well aspected, the potential for disagreement with that parent is strong, and photographs of that parent are apt to focus on mental stress, flightiness, and criticism. If Mercury is badly aspected to Saturn, for instance, the parent may tend to think negatively, or be insecure about his or her intelligence. If Mercury and Mars are in difficult configuration, the parent may be sarcastic or caustic in discussions or with expressing views. When the Moon and Mercury are badly aspected, there is a tendency to speak and think emotionally or with lack of precision or clarity. Difficult combinations between Mercury and Jupiter can bring about a tendency to say too much, oversell, or promise more than can be delivered.

Whe Mercury and the planet Uranus are not in good aspect, there is potential mental stress for the parent of the opposite sex. He or she may have an erratic way of speaking, with thought and ideas tumbling forth in jumbled profusion. In extreme cases, the parent may have feared a mental breakdown at some point in his or her life. Too much 'electricity' coming into the brain may produce scattered ideas, rapid speech, and confusion in mental expression.

When Mercury and Pluto are in difficult aspect, there is a tendency to manipulate with words; the individual tends to say what he feels the weather will bear. The parent may have been a compulsive talker as well, fearing he would go unnoticed unless he poured forth a marathon of words. Mercury and Neptune in difficult aspect describe a tendency to overanalyze concepts and destroy dreams by nit-picking. The parent may have stressed practicality instead of encouraging the Gemini IC child to follow his dreams. These aspects describe not only the personality of that parent but also the quality of the relationship between parent and child.

Home life tends to be a place of activity with Mercury ruling this house. If Mercury is well aspected, the constant sharing of ideas will be stimulating and enjoyable, but if that planet is not well aspected, the personality may periodically have to get away frmo the overwhelming mental activity. Ideally, this person would like to have a salon where he could combine fascinating people from literary and artistic worlds, making his home a meeting place for the exchange of great thoughts. He will no doubt have a vast library or at least a special place for the books he collects. Since Gemini is a dual sign, he may need two homes in order to gain perspective and find occasional mental peace. One home may be more of a hideaway, the other a more public place. Each place may have a distinct personality of its own. The Gemini IC may find that his inclination to writ and express concrete intellectual ideas increases as he grows older. He begins to bring many of his idealistic views into clearer focus, and learns how to clarify many of the vague ideas that formerly floated through his mind. He can become a brilliant speaker or writer, lecturer or teacher. Mental stimulation will certainly continue all his life.

Source: http://god-messages.com/news/midheaven-sagittarius.htm

Natal Venus Uranus Connections

by Luc De Jaeger

In previous Love Letters, we delineated the Mercury Venus, Venus Mars and Venus Pluto connections.

Now it's time to delve deeper into the Venus Uranus connections.
In most cases, the following configurations are used (there are more though (!) to define Venus Uranus connections but this would lead us too far and make it more complicated than necessary):

    Venus in the 11th house
    Uranus in the 2nd or the 7th house
    the ruler of the 11th house in the 7th house
    the ruler of the 7th house in the 11th house
    the ruler of the 2nd house in the 11th house
    the ruler of the 11th house in the 2nd house
    Venus in a close conjunction, square or opposition with Uranus (a very exact sextile or trine counts too but in a minor way)
    Venus at the solstice point of Uranus
    Uranus in Libra or Taurus
    Venus in Aquarius

When at least three of the above listed analogies or connections can be found in the natal chart, we have a very powerful Venus Uranus connection that will be felt and noticed in the character and life of the native.

What do Venus Uranus connections signify?

The Venus Uranus connection is a very independent one that does not like clinging too someone.

Most often, relationships are short-lived and/or lived at a distance.

As long as the relationship remains 'light' and does not become too formal or 'heavy', persons with strong Venus Uranus connections are able to maintain the relationship long-term.

That's why people with powerful Venus Uranus connections most often dislike a marriage.

There is fear for deception and the inability to live emotionally bound together.

The Venus Uranus connection is the opposite of the Venus Pluto connection in that Venus and Uranus don't like co-dependency and prefer a detached way of living.

While the Venus Pluto connection fears to be alone, the Venus Uranus connection fears to be bound.

The Venus Uranus connction needs lots of free space and air to let the relationship grow.

Distance only makes the heart grow fonder.

The more a person with a strong Venus Uranus connection lives in close and narrow circumstances with the partner, the more chances there will be a break up.

Attractions at first sight are what Venus Uranus connections will experience many times.

This connection makes one very popular and well-liked. It's a charming combo.

In the most extreme case of a very powerful connection, they may avoid any contacts though and live a solitary life.

People with Venus Uranus connections tend to be quite cool, unemotional because their notion of 'love' is on a more impersonal humanitarian level rather than on a one-on-one intimate and emotional level.

They can be friends with many.

Most women with this connection prefer a rather short hair cut.

Venus Uranus connections dislike routine and are attracted to partners with irregular or flexible working hours.

They are also attracted to unique and very creative persons that jump out in some way (either because of their status, money, possessions, assets, ...).

In their relationship choice they want a partner who sets them and the relationship apart.

They don't want a relationship that is comparable with other relationships.

Though they can be attracted to people with powerful Saturn connections, these relationships are most often doomed to fail because of the formalities, boundaries, obligations and duties which the partner bind.

Both Venus and Uranus love rhythm and this connection is most often the proof of the love for dance and/or music.

Also, it's a very creative and artistic combination.

The Venus Uranus connection is a very spontaneous one and people with this connection strong should not be forced to change their behavior.

They don't want to be pinned down and seldom use labels because their opinion is flexible and often unpredictable.

They will change if and when they see it fit.