Venus is the planet that brings a sense of happiness and respect. How much we have, how much we give, the types of things we respect and appreciate all come from Venus.

This respect gets activated in relationships, as we are tested mightily in them – to yield our wishes to another and respect their views as equal to our own – not just in romantic relationships, but in all friendships as well.

Venus teaches us the fast track to happiness is often through compromise. As a rajasic planet, Venus is connected to the energy of the moment, responsive and responding. Often, the easiest thing we can do right now to be happy is give in to the wishes of another. It is the fast track to happiness in all ways -  including sensual. That is why food and other sensual pleasures are so compelling. They are immediately gratifying to the body (Tamasic).

But at what cost? Are we sliding on our principles when we give in and conditioning others to think we don’t mind certain things, when in fact we do. Often in relationships this problem occurs. We compromise too much in the beginning because we  want to feel the beauty of connection and we try to accommodate and be stretched.

Then later, as the newness and “charge” wears off, we stop accommodating and the other person finds out how we really feel about things. Or, we are on the other end of that process. Relationships are ofter a mutually delusional experience on some level. Both people share the desire to connect, but beyond that not much else is certain.

Understanding the “no-compromize zone” is a challenge. And it takes effort, because Venus is the part of you that wants to enjoy the moment, so it is easy to put it off and say  “well, we can work on this thing later and just enjoy what we share together now”. But those things that bother us in the beginning are always the things that come back later to be the deal-breakers.

We are usually more driven to connect when there is attraction, overlooking the problems. A powerful Venus does not go too far one way or the other. It sees the way to honor another’s wishes, without necessarily having to live them or take them on. It is not disproportionately driven by the desire for connection – at the expense of the desire for truth and respect.

That word respect again.

Venus in the Sky Now

Venus is severely combust now in the sky, very close to the Sun. It is further from the earth than at any other time. It is also joined Rahu and retrograde Mercury, in Sagittarius – ruled by Jupiter – a sign that exaggerates and makes things larger (not a good trait for the balancing act Venus is trying to walk).

There may be a tendency to feel disrespected now, have a deep sensitivity to it – then make it a very big deal out of it (escalating the situation) and become very moral and preachy about it (Sagittarius influence). Especially when considering the influence of Rahu (confusion) and retrograde Mercury (messing up details and communication problems), you want to be alert to this potential.

The internal feeling of disrespect from combust Venus often brings a disrespectful response from us, which then perpetuates the cycle. This is the growth process of combustion.

So, if you feel yourself feeling disrespected and angry at someone because of something like this, just wait and slow down. Especially if you start to feel that sense of “should and shouldn’t” come into your mind.

Those ruled by Venus (Libra and Taurus) or with Moon there,. etc.. may especially see these issues now – as Venus  takes on more importance in their life.

Venus will be combust well into February 2010

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This is an overview of the material covered in my weekly radio show. Hear more in depth explanations of Jupiter, Sagittarius and the indicators of each sign at:
http://astrologyradioshow.com In general I would say the big winners are the Leos this month and they have earned it. The 5th from the 5th rule applies. They are the fifth sign and the Sun is in the 5th from it. Plus, the Sun is the ruler of Leo and mercury is also there.. a very beneficial planet for the big cats. Enjoy it kitties, the Saturn season is right around the corner and Mars is about to go retrograde!

The New Moon in Sidereal Sagittarius occurred on December 16, 2009. Each month the Sun and Moon come together and begin a cycle of growth relative to the astrology sign lesson indicated.

This cycle last 30 days and compels us to grow, as the Sun wants to illuminate the truth and Moon to give us the feeling and connection to that lesson.

Each sign will be compelled to grow in different ways based on the house position of Sagittarius. Use the guide below to find your Ascendant (daily activity and identity) and your Moon sign (feeling and psychology) for the next month, relative to this cycle.

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Aries:
Clarify and reflect upon your teachings, teachers and principles, rather than just following your own path.

Taurus:
Clarify and reflect upon life’s ups and downs and unexpected changes you can’t control, rather than clinging to security and safety at all costs.

Gemini:
Clarify and reflect upon you relationships to people in all ways, rather than seeing relationships as just another way to amuse yourself.

Cancer:
Clarify and reflect upon the need to face the hard work of serving the things you love, rather than wanting everything to make you happy.

Leo:
Clarify and reflect upon what you love the most and what expands you creatively – your hearts desire, rather than being focused solely on your duties.

Virgo:
Clarify and reflect upon the need for emotional peace and solitude to anchor your life and connections, rather than escaping from it through responsibility.

Libra:
Clarify and reflect upon the need to try new things, experiment and courageously explore spiritual truth, rather than maintain an aloof “relativism”.

Scorpio:
Clarify and reflect upon consistency, personal values and self-esteem and how they inform your choices in life, rather than constantly dismantle them in the name of “growth”.

Sagittarius:
Clarify and reflect upon you very identity and the need to be flexible and open to others views, rather than always needing to “rise above” worldly unpleasantness.

Capricorn:
Clarify and reflect upon the need for solitude and the creative promise in letting go of materiality, rather than feel yourself to be an extension of the things you have.

Aquarius:
Clarify and reflect upon the highest good that can be achieved through service, rather than how you can overcome a weak-self image by accomplishing things.

Pisces:
Clarify and reflect upon taking responsibility for the things you care about the most, rather than just thinking “it’ll all work out in the end.”

Between now and January 14, 2010 these will be potent lessons.

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Now is a good time to revisit what the Nodes actually are. Astronomically, they are the points in space where the orbits of the Earth Sun and Moon intersect. When these three bodies line up it creates an eclipse. That’s when we see the Nodes. Yet, the Nodes are always there. Meaning, the intersecting points of the Sun, Moon and Earth are always moving through space affecting certain signs and planets at any given time.

In Vedic astrology, the Nodes are as important as any other planets. Even though they don’t have a body, and they are just shadows, their influence is as important as the other physical planets that reflected the sun’s light.

The Nodes are portals into our past and future lives. The Sun is our soul – the Moon is our mind — the Earth is our body. Body mind and soul lining up at the exact same time brings enormous potential — this is why eclipses are so powerful.

The Sage Parashara Declares:
“The North node is the advancing army. The South node is the occupying army”. The North node is the territory the soul is trying to conquer in this lifetime. The South node is the territory the soul has conquered in recent lifetimes.

Have you ever noticed that everyone you meet is “a little crazy and unbalanced” in some way? (hopefully they are just “a little crazy” – some are certified “nuts”) Well, the part of each person that is a little crazy and unbalanced in some way is shown astrologically by the north and south nodes. These are the parts of ourselves that feel unbalanced, because they are not of this Earth. They are deep, revolutionary, spiritual forces within us. They are incredibly powerful yet can be disturbing at the same time. They are symbolized by a serpent. That serpent can bite you, or its venom can be a powerful elixir.

I don’t know how many astrology readings I have had where I spend 90% of the time talking about the Nodes. Everyone has the nodes somewhere in their chart — in certain signs, in certain houses, and associating with certain planets. As a very spiritually oriented Vedic astrologer, I spend a lot of time discussing nodal affects with my clients. They are some of the most powerful forces in the astrological chart – because they amplify whatever they are associating with – pushing toward their highest spiritual goal.

From November 2006 until May of 2008 we had the South node joined Saturn by transit – in Leo. This transit was very powerful in focusing us on the true source of power and commitment within. It was during this time globally that many “Kings” became dethroned. This includes presidents such as Bush and Blair – but also other Kings – such as those in sport, whose misdeeds brought them down. Two Kings of baseball, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens – A King of football, Michael Vick – a Queen of track and field, Marion Jones – Many former homerun kings in baseball also became tainted by steroid scandals.

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More recently, and since the November elections, we have seen at least three planets with the North node in Capricorn almost continuously. Capricorn is a sign of seriousness, determination and fear. It shows where we are ready to make a commitment toward something long-term – both for prosperity and protection. It is no wonder so many are worried about their finances, with Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn and joined the North node. Since January 27 Mars has also been in Capricorn, which rescues this placement with courage and strength. As I have been advising, now is not the time to be consumed by worry, it is a time to act courageously and with a commitment aligned with your inspirations.

In addition, Mercury is also in Capricorn now, joined Mars and Jupiter, adding skill, communication, flexibility and humor into the mix. Mercury is the most auspicious planet for actually manifesting things as he allows us to focus on the right details to put things together.

In fact, the nature of the North node – joined an exalted planet – is also very powerful right now. The North node gives us a certain visionary quality, our inner genius can emerge. There are many opportunities to make money now if you are inventive, creative and look for a way to uplift and support others and advance causes bigger than yourself.

Those humanitarian ideals are also especially supported by the sun in Aquarius now, exchanging with Saturn. Also, exalted Venus in Pisces is orienting our mind toward teaching and esoteric subjects. Personally, as someone who keeps his eyes open toward business trends I’ve seen many Internet entrepreneurs doing very well in these economic times. All of this is shown by what I have described above.

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Since the nodes move backwards, I am of the feeling that it is the Rahu end of the node, the North node, that is driving the engine of karma right now. This means there is a new activation of karmic energy coming into the earth plane. Of course, the reason we have new cycles is to get rid of the old. Let’s examine this a little further.

In the most reliable US chart I have seen, there is a Sagittarius rising sign – using the sidereal zodiac. This places Rahu in the second house by transit (Sidereal Zodiac) — the House of wealth and economics. The second house is also related to security, values and our value systems. It is these value systems that give us stability in life and are ultimately our most valuable resource – both individually and culturally. This second house is opposite the eighth house of insecurity, chaos and the things we cannot control. The eighth house represents the dramatic upheavals that force us to clarify and stabilize our value systems (2nd house) and ultimately lead to our highest life lessons (9th house – the results of the eighth house).

I see this dynamic playing out with the current economic crisis and the impending change of leadership in our country. I’ve written quite extensively lately about the aspect between Jupiter and Saturn and how Jupiter represents the Democratic candidate for president and the wave of hope he is riding. Mr. Obama typifies the Jupiter in Sagittarius archetype. The peaceful warrior with a clear vision of the future inspiring the masses. The Republican candidate, Mr. McCain is clearly shown by Saturn in Leo. He is the established authoritative presence, Saturn personified as an old man trying to hang onto the throne of power, the sign of Leo – and for the most part keep the same policies and structures in place. His vice presidential nominee was a fascinating choice. I see it as his attempt to infuse some of the “Jupiter in Sagittarius” energy into his own campaign. And it worked, for a while.

For little more perspective let’s consider this most recent  Saturn transit we are in. At the end of 1979 Saturn entered sidereal Virgo for the first time. During the election season of 1980, Ronald Reagan introduced the concept of “trickle down economics”. At the time, his competitor in the Republican primaries, George Bush Sr, called that economic theory “voodoo economics”. During that campaign season, Saturn was at almost the exact same degree as it is right now in the sky.

Of course, once George Bush was plucked to be Ronald Reagan’s running mate, Republican opposition to this economic theory ended — for the next 12 years. This next 12 years saw an exploding debt, an enormous amount of defense spending and deregulation. These practices led to the S&L crisis of the late 80s and an exploding national debt.

In the 90s, eight years of Democratic, responsible government regulation, brought the debt under control and exploded jobs and opportunities.

Eight years later, after a return to the “trickle-down/voodoo” economics of the past we are facing a horrific economic situation.

For the most part, 20 of the last 28 years have been under Republican leadership and economic guidance. This coincides with the “Saturn in sidereal Virgo” ingress that started at the end of 79 – with Ronald Reagan’s policies – and will end when Saturn leaves sidereal Leo in September of 2009.

The reason we are feeling this so heavily now is because of this Kala Sarpa yoga, (all the planets between the nodes) draped across the 2/8 axis of the US chart — the axis of security and insecurity and the need to re-clarify our value systems. This Kala Sarpa yoga is being initiated by the North node, showing a radical awakening in the cycle of karma and to re-clarification of our values.

I am trying to be neutral politically about this these issues, but when viewed astrologically it seems quite clear there is a referendum is being made about one of the major parties’ economic policies.

“The times, they are a changin”

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