Many people have contacted me lately concerned about the heavy and unsettling planetary energies they have been experiencing in the past few months. Depression, anxiety, insomnia and physical illness all have been some reoccurring symptoms.
The Mercury and Venus retrogrades are almost over (Venus, Jan. 29th, Mercury, Feb 3rd), but they are still in Capricorn with Pluto. We are meant to continue re-assessing what we value in love relationships and our money situation, (management, income, investments etc.), and to get our facts straight before we embark on new adventures. With Retrogrades, a lot of times, we are confronted with shadow issues, that is, unconscious behaviors that adversely affect our present circumstances. Hidden reasons for relationship problems, over reactive emotions, physical symptoms of stress and mental confusion, may be revealed by the end of this retrograde period.
I love that Venus and Mars will be traveling hand in hand for most of Feb into March. They will spark new relationships and help initiate action in the areas above. They may bring assistance to move forward and just help you take a chance on opening your heart to yourself and others.
With the Transiting Lunar Nodes now shifting axis to Taurus/Scorpio for the next 18 months, we can all begin to manifest our hearts desires moving forward, that is, if our Adult Self has gained some power over our False Self/Default Mode, to make new (some not easy) choices.
By now we all may know what needs to change in order for us to be happy, content, fulfilled and loved. This weekend when Mercury has a chat with Pluto, (January 27-29), we may get answers from deep within or we may be able to express what has been hidden within to whomever needs to hear it.
After February 3rd, there will be no planets retrograde, so we will feel a sense of full speed ahead. Mars in Capricorn wants to take some action on our future goals, especially if we have set up a solid foundation and are ready to build. Do not worry about the outcome of your choices, if your Heart/Soul is behind it, all will be well. Jupiter/Neptune in Pisces encourage us to have faith, trust your intuition and know that the Universe has your back.
What are some tough choices that we might have to make in order to improve our lives? Do we break off a relationship, start a new diet, hire an organizer, get a new job, start an entrepreneurial career, be an activist for a passionate cause, go to therapy, shift our attitude, take a course, ask for a promotion, go to the doctor, choose retirement, get out of denial… There are so many of us who want to take our lives to another level. We are done with the old patterns that lead us to these new choices. The lightbulb has turned on.
Will you say YES to a better life or do you want to sit at the bottom of the rabbit hole for a bit longer. You can, no judgement. You may want to take the next train but is it worth the wait at the station?
Linda Champagne, M.Ed 