Venus Direct, Jupiter Direct

Today sees two planets stationing into direct motion, Venus and Jupiter.

Venus turned retrograde in Scorpio on October 8th and got rather caught up in a 'Scorpio sandwich' - an intense time for relationships, finance - the retrograde imposing a need (or perhaps in this case, desire) to re-evaluate our own sense of worth; what is just, true to our core, inner complex and nature - Venus in Scorpio has been serious, intense with strong survival instincts.

Now however she has backtracked into her own sign of Libra - she is home and powerfully stationing into direct momentum on the Sabian degree 'A man alone in a deep gloom.  Unnoticed, angels are coming to his aid'.  This is a nice symbol for Venus pointing to a short period where we can rely on the support of others - partners, associates, friends - situations here may have a 'just in the nick of time' quality about them to lift gloomy spirits.

Jupiter has been retrograde since July 24th - at that time in Aries, moved back into Pisces on September 9th where it now stations on the degree 'The tiny island seems lost in the broad ocean, but its happy inhabitants have created a world of their own'.  Jupiter represents growth, learning, the law - qualities of expansiveness and hope.  The effect here may have been less noticeable than Venus but provided a background theme of questioning - how you'd like to move on, what needs to be released in order to do so and, in Pisces, some inner soul searching - perhaps a confrontation with a release or death of some kind.  Jupiter in Pisces is a signature of faith primarily and the station very much speaks of creative imagination - being happy in your place, satisfaction with your circle of friends and routines.  Both Jupiter and Venus echo these themes.  With the Sun currently in challenging Square aspect to Neptune and Chiron it is important to utilise these expansive feelings of hope and not allow ourselves to be drawn in to fear of the past or allow complacency to hold you back - creatively visualise where you want to be and who with!

You may have noticed I've used this occasion to redesign this website.  I am now offering a range of pre-written Astrology reports for individuals, couples, parents and combination packages at discount prices.  At this Venus, Jupiter station, and with a passionate Aries Moon at the moment why not check out the packages for Lovers?

These reports are a fabulous way to attune to your own chart.  I am now also offering private 1-2-1 Consultations via Skype/MSN for a more in depth look at your Astrology.  Please see my consultations page and contact me with any questions or enquiries you may have.

Enjoy Venus and Jupiter, the two great benefics!