Feb 02 2017

Venus in Aries — Feb 3, 2017 – Apr 2, 2017

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Venus enters Aries February 3, 2016 at 15:51 UT (or 10:51 am EST). Due to an upcoming retrograde, and with respect to the features of this particular synodic cycle, it will actually remain in Aries until Jun 6th — aside from a 3-week retrograde back into Pisces in April.

Venus is said to be in detriment in Aries, as it is the sign that opposes Venus’ natural ruler, Libra. Traditional or Classical astrology places a lot more emphasis on planetary detriments as they are seen as significant in Classical practices.

There are said to be some disadvantages to having a planet in detriment, usually due to societal norms and expectations rather than any deficit in the archetype itself. But there are also a lot of wonderfully unique attributes associated with this placement as well.

If you happened to have been born with Venus in Aries, you’re probably known as someone who is exceptionally passionate and ardent when it comes to matters of the heart. You probably fall in (and out) of love quickly. You consider yourself a bit of a maverick where love and relationships are concerned. You wear your heart on your sleeve, express your feelings openly, and are not afraid of a little competition.

Jan 29 2017

Weekly Astro Forecast — Jan 29, 2017 – Feb 4, 2017

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Jan 29, 2017 – Feb 4, 2017:

As we start the Chinese New Year, it’s no surprise that we’re already beginning to hear the Fire Rooster Crow! Add to the Saturday’s New Moon in Aquarius and Mars’ ingress into Aries and we can see why tensions are not only heating up, they’re coming to a boil.

Jan 22 2017

Weekly Astro Forecast — Jan 22, 2017 – Jan 28, 2017

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Jan 22, 2017 – Jan 28, 2017:

This week starts on a relatively mellow note and ends with a bang, with both a New Moon (in Aquarius) and Mars moving into its own sign (Aries).

Starting on Sunday, with the Moon in Scorpio in trine to Mars in Pisces, you may feel more like staying in bed or lounging around the house in your pj’s than you will getting out somewhere and putting your mark on the world. This isn’t the most sociable placement for the Moon to begin with, but is good for intimate or one-on-one interactions.

Jan 15 2017

Weekly Astro Forecast — Jan 15, 2017 – Jan 21, 2017

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Jan 15, 2017 – Jan 21, 2017:

This week starts on Sunday with a Void of Course Moon — still full — in Leo. As Leo is the sign associated with creativity, self-expression, purpose and will, this Moon is great for putting yourself out there and showing the rest of the world what you’re made of.

Jan 08 2017

Weekly Astro Forecast — Jan 8, 2017 – Jan 14, 2017

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Jan 8, 2017 – Jan 14, 2017:

This week starts with a Venus / South Node conjunction in Pisces on Sunday, just as Mercury goes stationary direct. The Venus South Node conjunction signals the entrance into our lives of people we’re karmically linked with from past lives, as well as the exit of those who are no longer facilitating our growth.

Jan 02 2017

Venus in Pisces — Jan 3, 2017 – Feb 3, 2017

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Venus enters Pisces on January 3, 2017. Venus is exalted in Pisces, meaning that it is an honored or revered placement. As Neptune, the modern ruler of Pisces, is the higher octave of Venus, this placement is said to be in essential dignity.

If you happened to have been born with this Venus, you’re probably sensitive, loving, empathetic and compassionate. You’re conscious of (and affected by) the suffering of others.

You like to see yourself as part of a greater gestalt and not any better (or worse) than anyone else. You believe that people are inherently good, and for this reason you can be seen as gullible or naive.

Venus in Pisces people tend to be romantic and idealistic. They’re dreamers and visionaries who see the word through rose colored glasses. They’re poets and prophets and philosophers.

Jan 01 2017

Weekly Astro Forecast — Jan 1, 2017 – Jan 7, 2017

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Jan 1, 2017 – Jan 7, 2017:

Happy New Year! We start this week with a Mars / Neptune conjunction in Pisces on Sunday. This may be one of the more appropriate New Years Day’s transits, for two reasons. One, it ties in well with the stupor that many of us wake up with after a night of celebrating. And two, it emphasizes healing and forgiveness, qualities we long to embrace as we start a New Year.

Dec 25 2016

Weekly Astro Forecast — Dec 25, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Dec 25, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016:

This week starts with five planets all at 20° (six if you count the Moon) in their respective signs on Sunday. We have Venus at 20° Aquarius, Jupiter at 20° Libra, Saturn at 20° Sagittarius, Chiron at 20° Pisces, Uranus at 20° Aries, and for a few hour window in the middle of the day, the Moon at 20° Scorpio.

Dec 18 2016

Weekly Astro Forecast — Dec 18, 2016 – Dec 24, 2016

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Dec 18, 2016 – Dec 24, 2016:

We’ve got a busy week ahead, with one planet (Mercury) turning retrograde, two planets (the Sun and Mars) changing signs, and Mercury, Venus and Mars all appearing in the night sky.

Dec 11 2016

Weekly Astro Forecast — Dec 11, 2016 – Dec 17, 2016

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Dec 11, 2016 – Dec 17, 2016:

We start this week with a 1st quarter (Gibbous) Moon in Taurus on Sunday. The Moon is exalted in Taurus and fairy well aspected: it sextiles Neptune and Chiron and trines Mercury and Pluto before the day is through.

Dec 03 2016

Venus in Aquarius — Dec 7, 2016 – Jan 3, 2016

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Venus enters Aquarius on Dec 7, 2016 at 14:51 UT (9:51 am EST). Aquarius is the natural ruler of astrology’s 11 house — the area associated with friendships, group involvements and humanity in general.

If you were born with Venus in Aquarius, you probably consider yourself a bit of a rebel when it comes to love. You enjoy your independence and like to maintain a large circle of friends from all walks of life. You’re drawn to intelligent, independent and open-minded partners who test the boundaries of conventional mores.

You may be a bit eccentric, especially regarding matters of the heart. You see yourself as impervious to social expectations and may like to shock others with your relationship choices.

Aquarius is co-ruled by Saturn (traditional ruler) and Uranus (modern ruler). As such, there are some Venus in Aquarius individuals who are more “Saturnine” — conservative and traditional. A lot depends on the aspects Venus makes and the relative strengths of both Saturn and Uranus in the natal chart.

For the most part though, Venus in Aquarius people are more Uranian in nature. They tend to live in their heads rather than in their bodies (or their hearts) and can seem emotionally disconnected.

Nov 27 2016

Weekly Astro Forecast — Dec 4, 2016 – Dec 10, 2016

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Here is the Ask the Astrologers Weekly Astro Forecast for the week of Dec 4, 2016 – Dec 10, 2016:

We start this week on Sunday with a Moon in Aquarius which semi-sextiles Mercury in the early morning hours and then later in the day squares Neptune. The Aquarius Moon is about being innovative and thinking outside the box. You may encounter some very opinionated people during this time, or you may find yourself getting a little more rigid about your own progressive ideas.