This week we can receive raw energy from the Lightforce of the Creator. It is up to us how we funnel it into our lives and where we direct our actions and thoughts. It is a good time to review what is going on in our minds and set some priorities.
Planets in retrograde motion can help us to reflect on things. They typically bring situations from the past to the forefront so we have an opportunity to check our reactions. The goal is to shift from a reactive to a proactive state of mind. Since we are in the month of Virgo, the month of introspection, we can look for aspects of our lives where we have become disconnected from the flow of blessings in our lives. The energy of this time can help us on that journey.
The foundation of this spiritual growth is to restrict overwhelm from negativity, judgment (of ourselves or others), and defensiveness. This, my friends, is not an easy process, but it is rewarding.
At the start of the week, Venus is in its last week of retrograde in Leo, and Mercury has just turned retrograde in Virgo. Mercury in Virgo promotes intelligence and sharpness of mind. It can help us review communication with others. When Mercury goes retrograde in an earth sign, it is all about practicality—in this case, the practicality of how we are talking to people, what words we are using, and the goal of those conversations. It is hard to learn to speak with kindness, grace, and human dignity without being fake or hypocritical. Be careful not to hurt people or use sharp words that can create damage in relationships.
Venus in Leo urges us to review the way we spend money. It also brings into view our relationships and begs us to consider how present we are. Venus is also square to Jupiter, which will make certain we are not overreacting. This aspect sometimes creates expectations for respect from others. True respect comes when we are not overly concerned about what others say or think about us. Stay focused on opening a channel of the Light.
Monday, the moon moves to Aquarius, and it will be in opposition to Venus in Leo. Our work here is on the axis of the brain and the heart. The question is: how can we balance the two?
Mars changes from Virgo to Libra this week. It is an opportunity to focus on the kidneys and your sense of balance. We learn in Kabbalah 1 that fairness is not something that appears to the eyes. On the one hand, we need to make sure we are kind and supportive of others. On the other hand, there is karma each one of us brings with us, causing certain experiences in our lives. Also, it is not up to us to judge why another person is going through what he or she is going through.
Mars in Libra, astrologically, is considered to be a weak event (energetically speaking). But it can help us to review our interactions with our environment and how we react to others. Thursday night is the Full Moon of Virgo. The moon is in Pisces, which means it is a great day for meditation and breathwork. Get a lymphatic massage! The moon will conjunct Saturn, which is heavy on the emotional system. Make sure not to fall into crises or neediness for crises to solve.