Saturn Return Can Bite Me

More Michael Lutin astro-poetry

CUPID SPEAKS

Think you're done with the Venus transit?
Last year was just the rehearsal. This is the show.
The Universe plops someone smack in front of you
(mainly because the Universe has been evesdropping on your prayers),
and SO the Universe is merely complying with your secret wishes.
It places someone right there and says to you,
"Here is the person you are now going to love. Enjoy!"
And then adds,
"Oh, yeah, and by the way, here is a list of things you will have to deal with if you're going to love that person.
Fortunately, it's not MY problem. Universe out!"

THE VENUS TRANSIT OF 2012 IS NOT OVER. NOW COMES THE PUNCH LINE OF THE JOKE.
LOVE CONQUERS ALL.

I am seriously, seriously wondering about this one this year.

From my monthly as well:

TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING

Let’s get at least one paranoid notion out of the way right now.
The Universe is NOT conspiring with all your secret enemies to bring about your downfall. In fact, the opposite is happening. Although you’ve got good reason to wonder why so much lightning has been striking all around you, your life is actually opening up in ways you never dreamed it could our would. It’s just all a hell of a lot to accept at once.

Valentine's Day is naff

"St Valentine was actually a martyr. He was torn apart by wild mules or something. I mean, seriously. The day itself is very rarely an actual romantic day cosmically."

The astrology of the Petraeus affairs

• Blame it on Uranus.
• Venus-Saturn synastry.
• Soul mates.

The "Law of Attraction" Degree

Okay, so there's a lot to freaking wade through here. I'll cut to the chase:

"By utilizing the astrological methodology of “Midpoints” the science of finding the “middle” point between two planets or angles we can calculate what I call the Law of Attraction Degree or Angle in the Natal Chart. Midpoints are mathematical points or locations that are considered the equilibrium or balance between these energies, or the ultimate culmination point between them

Now because the zodiac is 360 degree circle there are two midpoints, one the shortest middle point the other the longest. I like to call midpoints “Remedies” because it is here that energies whether harsh or easy meet and it is here at the meeting point consolation, and cooperation between the energies begins. 

Finding the mid point between Jupiter and Venus ( the equal mathematical point between two planets, locations or points In a astrological chart, exp; Venus at 10 Degrees of Libra and Mars at 10 Degrees of Sagittarius, equals 10 degrees Scorpio as the Midpoint) In one’s chart will illuminate that individuals “Law of Attraction Point or LOA Degree”

These locations in one’s chart when by progress or transit cross the angles or cardinal points, or when planets rest on these points, is when that individual can most effectively utilize the principles of the Law of Attraction for their personal benefit and growth.

My theory is that during the times this LOA DEGREE crosses the Ascendant, Midheaven, Descendant and Immoli Coli that these are the most auspicious or effective times to do the meditations, activities, and affirmations and gratitude’s associated with the Law of Attraction philosophy, or pursue actions and events that pertain to your personal growth and expansion."

Hmm. Mine comes out at 14 Gemini--same as my vertex.

The joys of a Saturn-Venus transit

"2011-12. A Saturn-Venus square this time. Fast-forward thru 7 years of togetherness, 6 of those in marriage.  Now I’m claiming my need for space, solitude and I am not happy. I am not happy doing the brunt of the domestic chores; I am not happy in my role as co-parent and domestic partner. I need far more solitude, as I am also feeling crowded out as an introvert in a house of extroverts, always tired, never seeming able to find the space to restore my energy. This is also happening while the Uranus-Pluto square clobbers half my chart."

Transit of Venus

From Mystic Medusa:

"But it’s interesting that the Transit of Venus is happening in the middle degrees of Gemini – it’s the highlight of the Venus Retro cycle from April to August – and the very same degrees will have Jupiter going back and forth over them for a year from mid-June. So this is more something being seeded; a new attitude, a new art concept, a new romance. Yes, any romance that springs up between April & August is most likely karmic. Llike you met them in Byzantine times or whatever – see the How Did I Know X In A Past Life Oracle question.  But this phase is JUST as likely to involve some of those o.m.g. break-ups or the release of an addiction as it is some sooky goo-goo soulmating."

The Sun/Venus conjunction

"Is there something/someone you desire, above all else? Think carefully because this desire will become the Sun on your horizon in a few days.

The most prominent idea is that your greatest desire (Venus) will be hi-lighted, and maybe even come into being.

Before you get excited, here’s a disclaimer: there is no guarantee of a point and click manifestation. “I want a million dollars!” “I want him/her!” No. With Venus retrograde in Gemini we’re talking about what you think or have decided that you really, really want. Essential survival stuff. And it’s probably connected to unfinished business (retrograde, remember?)  All the Venus themes apply here: money, love, security, self-esteem, harmony. But Gemini can be tricky. There’s always a couple of options thrown up, maybe a red herring or two.

Do yourself a favor: choose wisely. Please, please, please don’t waste this opportunity by frittering your energy away on a self-esteem sucking ex or destructive habit. You can start a chapter in your love life, finances or self-enhancement that reverberates through the rest of your existence. You can completely transform your ideas (Gemini) about what’s good for you. You’ll know what area you’re supposed to concentrate on (it’s been intensifying since Venus went retrograde on May 15). Make it count."

Aspects to avoid when dating men

Elsa's got a good point here.

"I have concern when I see both the Moon and Venus beat up in a man’s chart. My number one rule is to run with men who like women and when I see this stuff in a man’s chart, I am very, very careful."

Good point. Never date a heterosexual who hates women. I have a cousin like this (if I remembered his birthday I'd be checking this now) and I feel very sorry for the women he's dated/been engaged to/married.

Then again, I have those beat up in my chart and I don't hate women...I just don't fit with traditional women's behaviors.

Venus Pluto means you don't stay sane

"But i got an email recently from a woman having Pluto on her Venus and she wanted to know how to stay sane during this astro-passage. Honestly, i’m not sure you can.

Pluto-Venus is intense, once upon a lifetime, fateful, compulsive-feeling and highly sexed romantic astro-weirding.

Okay so you can stay sane – but you won’t stay the same. Not even if you want to."

More for Venus in Capricorn/Cancer/Aries/Libra folks.

"Are you old enough to beg for love?"

First I saw this post:

"I had a new Venus square Saturn thought the other day as I was reading a list of what Saturn rules and Saturn rules beggars among many other things and I thought: AHA! Venus Saturn must beg for love. Like the dog she (or he) is

Begging leads one to embarrassment which leads one to shame which leads one to… well, it just goes on and on. Rejection, self-loathing."

I would not argue with this. Asking = embarrassment = rejection = shame that you even asked in the first place. This is why I don't flirt or show any interest in a guy whatsoever on the extremely rare occasions that I have any. I will ignore him entirely if he doesn't show interest on his own these days. I have been completely repulsed by certain people having interest in me in that way at times, I am aware that I am not most people's cup of tea, and I don't want to make anyone else have that feeling of UGH OH GOD NOT YOU WHY IS THE BIGGEST CREEP IN THE ROOM THE ONLY ONE WHO LIKEY-LIKES ME, about me. God, no.

Don't get me wrong, way back in the dark ages when I used to date, even the blind chicken picked up a grain of corn now and then. But they're gonna have to go first about it. Which most dudes will do regardless of your interest anyway, right?

I was listening to Janelle Monae's "Many Moons" the other day and the above lyrics popped into my head while reading this post. I then went and looked up her birthday (wow, that girl is really super-Sag-stellium), and she has a Venus/Saturn conjunction. I got all smug at myself for pinning that down...then I looked at the actual lyrics and they are "Are you bold enough to reach for love."

Uh...

Yeah.