Retrogrades, Retrogrades, Retrogrades!

“We have no art. We simply do everything as beautifully as we can.” Balinese saying

“Venus doesn’t have hobbies, she has passions. Our attractions are our primary clues as to how we can make a unique contribution to the world.” Caroline W. Casey

Venus stations retrograde today – March 1, 2025 at 10 degrees of Aries. The retrograde transit will last through April 12 when she will station direct at 24 Pisces.

Retrograde transits give us a natural time to review , reflect and to entertain new ideas and possibilities. We are the midst of three retrograde transits – the recent Mars retrograde – (December 5  2024 -February 23, 2025), the Venus retrograde -March 1 – mid April) and the Mercury retrograde (March 15 -April 7.)

The Venus retrograde bodes well for reviewing budgets and  financial plans. Because  Venus rules beauty it is a good time for home renovation and redecorating. Also on a personal level, for creating a new self image with wardrobe, makeup etc.

Past lovers and friends may reappear under this influence. There may be karmic circumstances that arise that offer the opportunity to go through an old situation in a new way.

There can be frustration with the retrograde occuring in Aries – the sign that loves to take action.

In general, though,  it is a time through mid- April for review and reconsideration.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A teacher gives new symbolic forms to traditional images.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

Dreams, Guidance, Intuition and the New Moon

“Nobody started it, nobody is going to stop it. It will take as long as it wants,the rain. And as long as it talks, I am going to listen.” Thomas Merton

“Proceed from the dream outward.” Carl G. Jung

Thursday’s New Moon is at 9 degrees of Pisces. This New Moon ushers in a time – for roughly the next month – to be in touch with your intuition, your dreams and your spiritual and creative aspirations.

Jupiter in Gemini will be aspecting the Moon – indicating a good time to seek wisdom and guidance.

It bodes well to provide extra downtime – today and during this Moon cycle – to cut down on the noise and be touch with the stillness.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A woman traveling a narrow path, seeking illumination.”