It’s time to get to know Venus better. The goddess planet that governs relationships, money, art, beauty and all that we value and to which we are attracted goes retrograde today. While she does this backward dance every year and one-half–a time period when we learn to re-evaluate what it is that we value–this current [...]

Venus Retrograde
May 15 – June 27, 2012: Venus Retrograde Retrograde periods are times for reflection and heightened inner awareness. Since Venus symbolizes relationships, values, and pleasure, the six-week period when she retrogrades can yield great insights in related areas of your life. Venus retrograde is a perfect time to re-evaluate what it is that we value. [...]
Astrological Insights for 3 April 2012
Values-driven Venus shifts from sensual Taurus into curiosity-filled Gemini today. It’s important to start to get a sense of what the Gemini energy is like since Venus–owing to her upcoming retrograde (yes, another planet to go retrograde!)–will spend a long period of time in this mutable sign. As such, I thought to focus on this [...]
Astrological Insights for 6 January 2011
Believe it or not, it’s true….Venus is finally moving out of Scorpio. Because of her retrograde motion, she seemed to tenaciously cling to the sign of tenacious clinging for a really long time. Actually she didn’t seem to do so, she actually did. Usually Venus is in a sign for about 3-plus weeks. This time [...]
Astrological Insights for 7 November 2010
To many people, including myself, it seems like Venus has been retrograde forever. It has only been since October 8 but there’s something about it—likely that it’s in Scorpio and has been further highlighted because of its connections to Mercury and the Sun—that has given it a feeling of gravitas. Today, this planetary event enters [...]

Weekly Astrological Insights: October 4-10, 2010
Monday, October 4 Mercury, the planet of communication, and Pluto, the planet of the unseen depths, square each other this evening. This alignment asks us of to dig deep within ourselves to find the words, images, and other carriers of information that allow us to more honestly convey our ideas and feelings. Tuesday, October 5 [...]
Venus Retrograde
October 8 – November 18, 2010: Venus Retrograde Retrograde periods are times for reflection and heightened inner awareness. Since Venus symbolizes relationships, values, and pleasure, this period can yield great insights in related areas of your life. Venus retrogrades last about six weeks and occur approximately every 18 months; the last one took place March [...]
Elixir Newsletter
Subscribe and get the free Stellar Stress Relief: A Sign-by-Sign Approach
to Well-Being e-booklet!
- Astrological Insights for 24 May 2012 May 23, 2012
- Astrological Insights for 23 May 2012 May 21, 2012
- Astrological Insights for 22 May 2012 May 21, 2012
- Astrological Insights for 21 May 2012 May 20, 2012
- Astrological Insights for 20 May 2012 May 19, 2012
-
Megan Sweeney: Its not selfish to leave nor is an explanation nec...
-
lynne: I haven't tried quoina yet, I've read wonderful ...
-
Stephanie Gailing: That sounds like a great vision for the Eclipse! M...
-
Kaz: 4th/5th house cusp for me. I'm hoping for a house...
-
Stephanie Gailing: Hi, Lynne. Don't be nervous. Sorry that I didn't...


