A powerful dance is unfolding. The personal and the transpersonal are colliding to have us embody the larger movements of our time. Things have changed of late in quite a dramatic fashion. From technology, to spirituality, to the understanding of our soul’s mission. When these dramatic shifts occur, it can feel as if the ground is shaking beneath us. In these instances, we don’t have a lot of time to contemplate and integrate. Instead, we just survive and move on.
These larger scale changes and disruptions are symbolized by the outer planets… Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The collective is being drawn into new directions. The ways that we all used to do things are being outgrown in an expedited fashion. This doesn’t mean that anyone has stopped doing these things. Quite the contrary, there may be more and more folks running on the old paradigm than before.
Often we have to do the THING over and over again once it has worn out it’s welcome, in order to truly witness its inefficacy and be motivated to create change.
The outer planets do their thing. Like a crack opening up in the earth or lightning striking a mountaintop. Things have changed, there may be a landslide or the inception a large fire that will sweep across the ridges. Right as it occurs, however, we have no idea of the deep pervasive changes that will follow.
Collectively, there are challenges that face the world. I am not here to remind you of these. If you want to know about it, go look for it. Otherwise, live your life locally and stay centered. You are under ZERO obligation to allow the perils of the world to flood your psyche.
I am more interested in the personal transformations that ensue. In effect, it is the internal changes that are facilitated and mirrored by the chaos and upheaval we witness in the world.
We are Different than Before
What we experience outside of us is a shared projected reality. We are the puppet masters. We create the puppets and we then animate them. Both the conscious and unconscious mind work to manifest. The unconscious is far more powerful than the conscious. For the unconscious goes unfettered and unfiltered. Our sometimes neurotic and overly thoughtful conscious mind does not undermine the basal and oft primal responses of the body. This is, in part, why we are at a tipping point in human consciousness.
Whether it is the introduction of psychedelic assisted therapy or the freedom we now have to contemplate our existence (thanks to modern amenities), we are interfacing with the unconscious. Prior to last half century, there weren’t many people discussing underlying emotional complexes, generational traumas, and the shadow side we all carry. Nowadays there are pages upon pages on all social media platforms that offer helpful tips, insights, and personal accounts of confronting and dealing with the parts of us, which for so long, have gone unseen.
An Energetic Upgrade :: Starring the Stars
This week is an integration cycle. As the personal planets, Venus and Mars, makes their way into aspects with Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto. Mars helps us get in touch with the energy we need to get things done. It drives through our body. We are enlivened to make something out of the new and exciting possibilities. Mars seeks to be in action, to be directed. When stifled, Mars leads to frustration, anger, confusion, and even depression. Venus possesses the power to realign our senses and sensibilities. Venus can be seen as the lens through which we observe our reality. A pre filter to our senses. Venus can have us completely lost or entranced in something. We can be romanced which means we can also be fooled. When aligned with Venus, things FEEL good. Are they good for us? That requires observation and understanding of one’s goals and path.
Venus is moving into trine with Neptune. This is quite a dreamy transaction. Neptune is boundless, and is recently emphasized, having gone retrograde just over a week ago. Venus leans into Neptune, and in return, Venus finds space to expand. It is as if the senses are overindulging without being aware of it. Something integral to our way of being is highlighted yet translucent. Where are we going? What is going on? What do I want? Every door and possibility is open, so things can feel a little overwhelming. In the end, this transit as a standalone can free us of stagnant patterns. Sometimes, we have to get lost to find ourselves.
Venus trine Neptune (exact 7:25 AM 7/11/2024)
Venus trine Neptune occurs just hours before Venus exits Cancer and enters Leo. There is an emotional release that is being facilitated by this movement. The water works are in full effects. The dispersive nature of Neptune can have us responding emotionally to the most subtle of hints. There are waves of high and low that are asking to be experienced. Like a dam finally breaking, the feelings just need to come out. Try not to make any decisions based on these feelings, wait until the storm has passed to find your center.
With this transit, I’d advise against losing yourself too intensely. Projective energy, especially around relationships, can be very strong. What you see in something, what has been building, may not be exactly what it seems. This isn’t about something being ‘good’ and then being ‘bad’. This is more akin to thinking you see a dog and it turns out to be a cat. Hearing a noise in the forest, expecting a bear, but its actually a busy squirrel. The point is, you are being deceived, what your senses built, wasn’t there. A deeper truth lies behind and beneath. There needs to be a reevaluation of some endeavor. The endeavor, relationship, job, or creative pursuit may have begun a week ago, 6 months ago, or at any time in the past. As Venus enters tropical Leo at July 11th 9:25 AM, it begins the next aspect to Pluto.
Venus opposite Pluto (exact 7:10 PM 7/11/2024)
Venus enters Leo early on July 11th. By the end of the day, Venus will have formed an opposition to Pluto. This opposition coming on the heels of the trine to Neptune speaks to a deeper meaning, something more grounded with added intensity.
Venus has a lot of time and energy to expend into Neptune. It is a boundless space that allows for beauty, illusion, and dreams. On the other hand, Venus doesn’t always have time for Pluto. Having just entered tropical Leo, she has some, but not without some impatience and intensity. If we have weathered the somewhat disorienting energy of the Neptune trine, we should benefit greatly from the opposition to Pluto. Venus was carefree, emotionally present yet reserved. Now, Venus is notably triggered, wanting a little bit more, desiring to be shown dramatic uprisings of attention and passion.
I want it my now, and I don’t want to wait for it!
Themes of Venus opposite Pluto are domination, passions, possession, sensuality, seduction and even controlling tendencies. If we can keep these energies in front of us and on the surface, we can go very deep into the true nature of our desires. What do we want? Why do we want it? How can we get it? What if we can’t get it?
Venus opposite Pluto can create some powerful sex magic
The ugliest of this energy is to desire someone to BE something for you, simply because you want it. This is a form of entitlement. Remember that your underlying motivations are tricky, they may not always show themselves with ease. Keep a close eye on yourself. It is okay to indulge wherever you want. Make sure, however, to notice why you want what you want. If someone or something can’t give it to you, do your best not to fight it.
A healing protocol for this time is to try to get what you want, with honesty and sincerity. When you can’t, look inward. Remember that everyone is fighting for their space and energy, within themselves. Trust what they need and that they will tell you.
The best expression of this energy is to plumb deep into ones own depths. To see what is there. As the deep yearnings rise to the surface, notice what fueled their burgeoning. Why do they exist? Are you trying to fill a hole within yourself with something like food, sex, or drugs? It’s okay to do this, we all use the outer world to fill our inner unmet needs. During this time, you can glean some insight into the inner workings so that you can be a better steward for your personal development. Over time, your dependencies will dwindle and you can become more independent and empowered.
Mars conjunct Uranus (exact July 15th 7:05 AM Pacific)
Mars conjunct Uranus has been active this entire week. A once every two year transit that enlivens the body and the mind. Mars Uranus instigates the higher faculties. There can be impatience, impulsivity, and energetic overwhelm. The desire for freedom may express itself. Everything from ‘wanting to break free’ to ‘fighting for a cause’. If you feel slighted in any way, this time can have you simmering or even boiling over. If you can manage to keep a calm demeanor, you will inevitably upgrade your position in whatever you are doing.
Sidenote :: be careful in setting with high risk. Don’t go that extra mile during this time unless you are 100% prepared. Things have a way of being filled with excitement as a baseline, no need to amplify things.
Mars and Uranus can accomplish amazing feats but may, to their detriment, miss important details. Details like sleeping well, eating, resting, staying hydrated, showing empathy. The body’s electrical systems are riding high. We may find ourselves working off of stored energy by the end of this weekend. The key to thriving under this aspect is to access the higher levels of consciousness while remaining in touch with your body’s needs and desires. Energy healing of all types is recommended.
Be outside as much as you can. Take your shoes off and ground to the Earth. Be playful, have an adventure, and get out of your normal routine. If this cannot be accomplished, there can be feelings of frustration.
Stay freaking grounded, brah!
The best use of this transit is to reignite your pilot light. That flame that burns only in you. A flame you feed by pursuing your interests and passions. Wherever you feel dampened or extinguished, it’s time to rethink and break free. Remember that whatever brought us to where we are, we asked for. Be kind if you are setting new boundaries. Just be proud of yourself for acknowledging a need or a lack. All we can ever do is address issues, we can’t erase them from existence. It is okay to have flaws, faults, needs, and desires.
This weekend is especially energized. Things come to life and work themselves out before you know it. Be honest about your circumstances, if you aren’t capable of or don’t want to do something, please express that. This is certainly not the time to be bottling up anything.
Final Note :: This isn’t the whole story…
No matter what unfolds over the rest of the week and through the weekend, there is much more than meets the eye. The full moon on July 21st will have the Sun and the Moon transiting Neptune and Pluto just as Venus does on the 11th and 12th. In addition, the second full moon in Capricorn will Mars forming a powerful trine to Pluto. Try to keep yourself in check this weekend, and notice how well it pays off for you by the full moon. Discipline is mightily important. Where and how do you need to be more focused and discerning?