Venus Direct: Alchemical Transformation

Venus Direct

As Śukra (Venus) stations direct this evening in Āśleṣā (sidereal cancer) we’re being called forward to distill, assimilate, and integrate all that has become untangled and stirred within this cycles initiation of the heart.

Many have been preoccupied, immersing themselves in profound emotional and mental processes. This right of passage beckoned us to traverse the landscapes of relationships, creativity, finances, and the enduring patterns that trace their delicate threads through the tapestry of our lives.

Āśleṣā, the Clinging Star represents the coiled energy that sits dormant at the base of the spine, which yearns to merge with its beloved in the crown, and enlivens the curiosity to investigate deeper, to unite with one’s desired outcome. Take this time to pause, listen a little deeper and continue to gather more information.

This quest draws us to embrace balance between good and bad — the dance of our lower nature that must be won over before we can attune to our higher power. As Venus begins to gain momentum, we revisit lessons from the past few weeks around alchemical transofmration leading to sovereign mastery within the realm of Māgha. 

This kind of transmutation, which turns poison into medicine, very much relates to the shadow energies entwined within our ego — awaiting to be acknowledged and thus subdued, for the throne of authority to be achieved. As this chapter quietly concludes, the resonance of these insights lingers, guiding us to recalibrate and weave the narrative anew.  Embrace this juncture with poised awareness and tread lightly through the aftermath of Mercury stationing direct on September 14.

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Mercury Retrograde in Uttara Phālgunī

Mercury Retrograde

Mercury Retrograde in Uttara Phālgunī

August 23 - September 14

In the current celestial landscape, Mercury, the harbinger of communication and intelligence, enters a retrograde phase that takes place within the nurturing boundaries of Uttara Phālgunī (sidereal Leo). This alignment imbues our quicksilver mental faculties with a slowed cadence, beckoning us into a state of refined contemplation.

Uttara Phālgunī is known as the 'Star of Patronage,' a celestial body deeply associated with benevolence, guardianship, and mutual care. These retrograde periods are less an obstacle course and more an invitation to reflection and action. Under its auspices, Mercury's retrograde provides an opportune frame for re-evaluating the dimensions of our commitments and responsibilities.

Within this cosmic environment, the rapid-fire faculties governed by Mercury—communication, trade, intellectual pursuits—take a measured pace. It's a temporal sphere where haste is less regarded than the quality of deliberation, giving us pause to think not just about the messages we send, but also the underlying ethics of our intentions and actions.

This period calls for a nuanced understanding of interdependence, a foundational principle and core tenet associated with the influence of Uttara Phālgunī. It encourages us to recalibrate the scales of give and take, to assess whether our personal and professional patronages are aligned with our deepest convictions. Through this churning, Mercury subtly instructs us in the virtues of a balanced, neutral perspective.

Given the reflective mood set by this celestial alignment, now would also be a propitious time to dust off old projects and rekindle efforts that align with these patronly virtues, revisiting them with a newly balanced perspective.

During this retrograde phase, one would do well to engage in a focused introspection to refine one's roles and responsibilities as both benefactor and beneficiary. The goal is to emerge with a matured sense of stewardship, capable of navigating life's complexities with equanimity and grace.

David Loy // “One meaning of freedom is the opportunity to act out the story I identify with. Another freedom is the ability to change stories and my role within them.”

New Moon in Āśleṣā: The Clinging Star

Amāvásyā

Drinking from the Chalice: Alchemical Transformation

The dark moon early morning on August 16th awakens the primordial, serpent energy, bound within the Vedic Lunar mansion of Āśleṣā आश्लेषा (Sidereal Cancer), The Clinging Star. Just like the coiled energy that sits dormant at the base of the spine, which yearns to merge with its beloved in the crown, Āśleṣā enlivens the curiosity to investigate deeper, to unite with one’s desired outcome.

The energies of this new moon are entwined with retrograde Venus, which, having relinquished its reign as the evening star, now steps behind the sun, poised to reappear in the week ahead as the morning star. Many have been preoccupied, immersing themselves in profound emotional and mental processes, skillfully untangling and navigating the intensified currents stirred by the heart's initiation within this cycle. A substantial recalibration, particularly centered around relationship, finds us immersed in the essence of a deeply brewed alchemical metamorphosis.

A quest that compels us to embrace balance between the virtues and vices — the intricate tapestry of our primal inclinations that demands conquest before we can attune to our higher dominion. This alchemical transmutation, ingeniously converting venom into elixir, intricately interlaces with the enigmatic energies concealed within our ego, yearning for acknowledgment and ultimate subjugation, paving the way for the ascension to the throne of sovereign mastery.

What are you ready to shed, like a serpent casting its skin? Your intuition is sharpened now. Elevate yourself beyond emotional reactions. Employ strategy and goal orientation, all while tempering your agendas. Consistency, patience, and discipline will be your allies in realizing your treasured ambitions. You’re not alone on this earth walk — we’re birthing through this right of passage together. In the spirit of interconnectedness, All my Relations.

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