~ Where Are The Planets Now? ~

Keywords while Venus is in Libra: Venus loves being in Libra, one of its “homes” (the other being Taurus). Venus is about love in all forms—what you love, how you love it, what you do about it, etc. And Libra is the sign most associated with harmony and cooperation. During the time Venus is in Libra, the energies of love and harmony meet perfectly. Venus in Libra can add sweetness to your relationships. Create some time to enjoy some romance with your partner while Venus is in Libra!

Qualities to focus on while Venus is in Libra: Focus now on the ways that love appears in your life. Find ways to harmonize your environment now. Seek out solutions to conflicts by just being kind-hearted. Look for what you have in common with others, not what is different. Actively Love what you Love. Show it. Say it. Do it. This is an energy that by focusing on it can bring a spirit of peace through cooperation. Take advantage of it while it is here.

Questions to ask while Venus is in Libra: Do I show others how I feel? Do those closest to me get reminders often of my love and caring for them? Do I compromise when I am able? Or maybe I compromise too much–just to keep the peace? Do I seek out beauty in my environment? How can I create more balance in my life in simple, natural ways?

Other things to consider during this time: This is such a powerful time astrologically and I feel that Venus here is reminding us to remember to do those simple things that keep love in our heart. Kindness goes a long way now. Strive for balance in your environment by creating peace through cooperation. “When all is said and done all I ever wanted to say was I Love You.” By the way, don’t forget to love and be gentle with yourself during this powerful time of transition and change.

Key energies to focus on while Mars is in Libra: Mars here asks you to balance unlike forces and to perhaps come to terms with something, rather than ignore it. You may be drawn to seek that balance at any cost, or conversely upsetting what is in balance by going to one extreme or another. Mars in Libra encourages either the diplomat or the warrior. Be an active listener now.

Questions to ask while Mars is in Libra: Am I being true to myself when I seek to resolve conflicts in my life? Am I really listening to others? Do I go to extremes when perhaps I really don’t need to? Do I even know how to find the middle path in such a way that honors both issues/people involved? Why does everything feel so out of balance when I really want balance?  Is fairness being served in “this” situation? If I do “this” will it upset the status quo? Am I ready for that?

What to watch out for while Mars is in Libra: It is important now to find ways to communicate and act that encourage compromise and balance. Mars in Libra wants fairness for all concerned, which is great. However, don’t overdo it. A good motto now is: compromise your preferences but not your essence. Another thing to watch out for now is being indecisive, wavering or going back and forth between two polarities, not ever committing to one or the other.

Other things to consider during this time: Mars here is very much acting as a catalyst for the other planets in Cardinal signs. I expect there to be some interesting events to take place during this time. Meaning, things are now being set in motion as a result of Mars being in Libra until mid-September. What in your own life has been needing a “push in the right direction”? This may well be what will send it there…very much depending upon where in your own chart this is happening. This placement of Mars opens a door for us to see Divine Order rather than chaos and confusion. All we need to do is ask for that view.

Keywords for while Jupiter is in Aries: Enthusiasm and excitement; being bold and having courage to be who you are; pioneering and entrepreneurial; new beginnings.

Saturn is in Libra 7/21/10 – 10/5/12

Questions to ask during this time: Am I willing to walk the middle path? Can I stay away from extremes that are not in my best interests? What does stability and security really mean to me?

What to watch out for now: Not seeing the real value in maintaining a sense of balance in your life. Being rigid and inflexible because you are convinced “your way is right”. Not being patient as your relationship grows and evolves into a form that works for both of your. Thinking that such things should happen quickly.
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Other things to consider: This placement of Saturn is excellent for creating a deep sense of balance and order in your life. However, it will take a while to do that if you have areas in your life that keep throwing the scales off. Personal relationships, which includes romantic, family, friends and also business partnerships, may well mirror your own weak links in creating this balance. Meaning, others may well be mirrors, reflecting back to you where you are rigid, inflexible or blind to your own traits that may be creating turmoil in your life. I will be writing more on the influence of Saturn in Libra in the weeks to come, as it is a major shift of energies that most will be feeling.