March 2017
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This newsletter looks briefly at the current transits of Jupiter opposite Uranus and Jupiter square Pluto but is mainly is dedicated to the Venus Cycle.
Venus moves retrograde on March 4 and as She is retrograde for less time than any of the other planet -only 7% of the time – this is a significant event. This newsletter explores Her retrograde phase as well as the significance of the Inferior Conjunction which occurs on March 25 when Venus conjuncts the Sun.
Blessings
Christine Rothwell
0438 730 133
Email: christinerothwell@outlook.com
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Early Bird Rates for 2017 Astrology Classes
Enrollment for Year 1 Astrology classes is now open. All classes will be held at Sandy Beach Community Centre on Beach Road, Sandringham.
First year classes will be held on Thursday evenings
Second year classes will be held on Tuesday evenings.
The Advanced Group meets on the second Saturday afternoon each month, beginning in February.
Contents
March begins with Jupiter retrograde and is joined by Venus on March 4.
All the dates below are for Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Jupiter opposite Uranus on March 3
There is the second of three exact ‘hits.’ The three exact dates are:
The Jupiter Uranus Cycle is a 12 year cycle that is said to be a key indicator of scientific and technological breakthrough. Alexander Ruperti tells us that at each conjunction a new trend towards social, cultural, and technological transformation begins in the world.
The current cycle began at the conjunction in late Pisces / early Aries at the conjunction in 2010/11. The key turning points in this cycle are:
The current opposition is the culmination of the cycle – the full moon phase – where we are confronted with how we have adapted to the new cycle and whether we have been willing to make the necessary changes both personally and collectively. Here we can see the full meaning of the cycle and are challenged to be honest with our self about how well be have embraced the challenge seeded at the conjunction. If we have not been able to do this, we have another chance to see what needs to be done and make the necessary changes.
Jupiter Square Pluto: March 31
Jupiter squares Pluto for the second of three ‘hits’ on March 31. The three exact transits [AEST] are:
This square is the waning square in the Jupiter /Pluto Cycle that began in December 2007 at the final degrees of Sagittarius, heralding the GFC of 2008. The Jupiter / Pluto Cycle has been said to be about the Will To Power and this cycle has been characterized by religious conflict as well as the death, rebirth and transformation of beliefs. Issues about the power of the media and the power of words have also been a feature and we can see this starkly in the current political processes. Destructive, even fanatical beliefs that justify the use and abuse of power are reaching a crescendo as the cycle comes to a close.
As this is the last quarter, or waning square, it suggest a crisis around beliefs with Jupiter emphasizing, exaggerating and inflating the raw urge to power of the un-evolved Pluto.
For those on a path of consciousness this is a potent time to reflect on your own power urges as well as the path of Self Mastery that is part of the Plutonic archetype. The Plutonic Path of Initiation involves aligning our personal will with the Divine Will and mastering our fear based urges and actions. Very few of us fully master this lesson and this transit may highlight the negative patterns, both within our psyche and the collective psyche, challenging us to continue to awaken and evolve.
Venus Retrograde
Venus moves retrograde on March 4 in preparation for beginning a new Venus cycle when She conjuncts the Sun on March 25.
Key dates in this retrograde cycle
The 584 day cycle of Venus charts our likes and dislikes, our attractions and repulsions and most importantly – OUR VALUES.
Venus goes retrograde [appears to move backwards] once every 19 months for about 40 days. At the beginning of this period Venus is the Evening Star, visible in the western sky for a few hours after sunset. She then slowly dips lower in the sky and disappears into the blaze of the Sun to reappear as the Morning Star. A new Venus cycle will begin on March 25 when Venus conjuncts the Sun at close to 5 Aries but at this point She will be invisible as She is lost in the blaze of the Sun.
Venus moves retrograde on March 4 and as She is retrograde for less time than any of the other planet -only 7% of the time – this is a significant event. This newsletter explores Her retrograde phase as well as the significance of the Inferior Conjunction which occurs on March 25 when Venus conjuncts the Sun.
Blessings
Christine Rothwell
0438 730 133
Email: christinerothwell@outlook.com
Website: www.christine-rothwell.com
Early Bird Rates for 2017 Astrology Classes
Enrollment for Year 1 Astrology classes is now open. All classes will be held at Sandy Beach Community Centre on Beach Road, Sandringham.
First year classes will be held on Thursday evenings
Second year classes will be held on Tuesday evenings.
The Advanced Group meets on the second Saturday afternoon each month, beginning in February.
Contents
- March Overview
- Venus Retrograde
- Autumn Equinox
- Consultations and Gift Certificates
- 2017 Astrology Classes
March begins with Jupiter retrograde and is joined by Venus on March 4.
All the dates below are for Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
- March 3: Jupiter opposite Uranus
- March 4: Venus retrograde
- March 10: Mars to Taurus
- March 12: Full Moon in Virgo
- March 14: Mercury to Aries
- March 20: Sun to Aries / Autumn Equinox
- March 25: Venus conjunct the Sun
- March 28: New Moon in Aries
- March 31: Jupiter square Pluto
Jupiter opposite Uranus on March 3
There is the second of three exact ‘hits.’ The three exact dates are:
- December 27 2016 at 20 Libra / Aries
- March 3 2017 at 22 Libra / Aries
- September 28 2017 at 28 Libra / Aries
The Jupiter Uranus Cycle is a 12 year cycle that is said to be a key indicator of scientific and technological breakthrough. Alexander Ruperti tells us that at each conjunction a new trend towards social, cultural, and technological transformation begins in the world.
The current cycle began at the conjunction in late Pisces / early Aries at the conjunction in 2010/11. The key turning points in this cycle are:
- Conjunction: 2010 to 2011.
- Waxing square – 2013 to 2014
- Opposition – 2016 to 2017
- Waning square - 2021
The current opposition is the culmination of the cycle – the full moon phase – where we are confronted with how we have adapted to the new cycle and whether we have been willing to make the necessary changes both personally and collectively. Here we can see the full meaning of the cycle and are challenged to be honest with our self about how well be have embraced the challenge seeded at the conjunction. If we have not been able to do this, we have another chance to see what needs to be done and make the necessary changes.
Jupiter Square Pluto: March 31
Jupiter squares Pluto for the second of three ‘hits’ on March 31. The three exact transits [AEST] are:
- November 25 2016
- March 31 2017
- August 5 2017.
This square is the waning square in the Jupiter /Pluto Cycle that began in December 2007 at the final degrees of Sagittarius, heralding the GFC of 2008. The Jupiter / Pluto Cycle has been said to be about the Will To Power and this cycle has been characterized by religious conflict as well as the death, rebirth and transformation of beliefs. Issues about the power of the media and the power of words have also been a feature and we can see this starkly in the current political processes. Destructive, even fanatical beliefs that justify the use and abuse of power are reaching a crescendo as the cycle comes to a close.
As this is the last quarter, or waning square, it suggest a crisis around beliefs with Jupiter emphasizing, exaggerating and inflating the raw urge to power of the un-evolved Pluto.
For those on a path of consciousness this is a potent time to reflect on your own power urges as well as the path of Self Mastery that is part of the Plutonic archetype. The Plutonic Path of Initiation involves aligning our personal will with the Divine Will and mastering our fear based urges and actions. Very few of us fully master this lesson and this transit may highlight the negative patterns, both within our psyche and the collective psyche, challenging us to continue to awaken and evolve.
Venus Retrograde
Venus moves retrograde on March 4 in preparation for beginning a new Venus cycle when She conjuncts the Sun on March 25.
Key dates in this retrograde cycle
- Venus retrograde: March 4 to April 15
- Sensitive degrees: 27 Pisces to 13 Aries
- Inside the retrograde loop: January 31 to May 19
- Venus disappears as the Evening Star around March 19
- Venus conjunct the Sun / New Venus Cycle begins: March 25 at close to 5 Aries
- Venus reappears as the Morning Star around April 8
The 584 day cycle of Venus charts our likes and dislikes, our attractions and repulsions and most importantly – OUR VALUES.
Venus goes retrograde [appears to move backwards] once every 19 months for about 40 days. At the beginning of this period Venus is the Evening Star, visible in the western sky for a few hours after sunset. She then slowly dips lower in the sky and disappears into the blaze of the Sun to reappear as the Morning Star. A new Venus cycle will begin on March 25 when Venus conjuncts the Sun at close to 5 Aries but at this point She will be invisible as She is lost in the blaze of the Sun.
Whenever a planet goes retrograde it offers us a new perspective. A doorway opens and we have the opportunity to develop a more objective viewpoint. It suggests a time of reflection on the past, and a need to refocus. The house position where this retrograde motion is occurring suggests the area of your life that will need to be reviewed.
Venus is at her closest to Earth during Her retrograde phase and this peaks at the Inferior Conjunction on March 25, calling us to reflect on whether who and what we find closest to us is a true reflection of our values. We are challenged to develop more objectivity and consciousness about all things Venus rules including our
Sometimes we realize the need to develop a new set of values and attitudes based on current personal beliefs and let go outdated values based on habits and attitudes that come from the collective and our conditioning. This may crystallize around the beginning of the new cycle on March 25 when Venus is at Her closest to Earth and conjunct the Sun [the Inferior Conjunction]. THIS IS A VERY POWERFUL TIME FOR MEDITATION AND SELF REFLECTION.
Traditional astrology says that this is not the time to make a major purchase or begin a new relationship as it may be an over- reaction to old patterns. I personally have not found this to be valid but this is a potent time to:
Sit with any shifts while Venus is still retrograde. The time after Venus moves direct and re-covers the degrees of the zodiac that She has moved backwards over – April 15 to May 19 – is the time to take action.
On a deeper level the entire retrograde phase is calling us to not only become more objective about and conscious of our tastes, likes, etc., but to also separate from our biological drives and conditioning and become conscious of the values on which we have based our identity [Sun]. This process may relate specifically to the house where Venus is retrograding, the affairs of any planets that Venus will aspect in the natal chart and the houses that Venus rules.
Venus is at her closest to Earth during Her retrograde phase and this peaks at the Inferior Conjunction on March 25, calling us to reflect on whether who and what we find closest to us is a true reflection of our values. We are challenged to develop more objectivity and consciousness about all things Venus rules including our
- personal values
- relationships
- likes and dislikes
- tastes
- desires
- And self-worth.
Sometimes we realize the need to develop a new set of values and attitudes based on current personal beliefs and let go outdated values based on habits and attitudes that come from the collective and our conditioning. This may crystallize around the beginning of the new cycle on March 25 when Venus is at Her closest to Earth and conjunct the Sun [the Inferior Conjunction]. THIS IS A VERY POWERFUL TIME FOR MEDITATION AND SELF REFLECTION.
Traditional astrology says that this is not the time to make a major purchase or begin a new relationship as it may be an over- reaction to old patterns. I personally have not found this to be valid but this is a potent time to:
- Reflect on your current financial situation.
- Contemplate a change of image
- Reflect on how you can beautify your home or personal environment.
- Step back from your relationships and engage in a process of review. This is a time when you can gain greater clarity here.
- Reflect on self-worth and how you are honoring this in your relationships with both yourself and others.
- And most importantly …reflect on your values, especially regards the affairs of the house where Venus is retrograding. Reflect on whether you are walking your talk here or whether adjustments need to be made.
Sit with any shifts while Venus is still retrograde. The time after Venus moves direct and re-covers the degrees of the zodiac that She has moved backwards over – April 15 to May 19 – is the time to take action.
On a deeper level the entire retrograde phase is calling us to not only become more objective about and conscious of our tastes, likes, etc., but to also separate from our biological drives and conditioning and become conscious of the values on which we have based our identity [Sun]. This process may relate specifically to the house where Venus is retrograding, the affairs of any planets that Venus will aspect in the natal chart and the houses that Venus rules.
Some useful questions for reflection while Venus is retrograde, especially regards the house where Venus is retrograding.
And more generally speaking…
Venus and the Heart Motif …learning to THINK WITH OUR HEARTS
...A Message from the Goddess
When Venus makes Her closest approach to Mother Earth during Her retrograde phase She invites us to become more conscious of our values and think with our hearts as well as our heads. The Divine Feminine comes into focus, challenging us all to consciously re-examine our values, and relationships and all we hold dear from a feminine or soul centred perspective.
The new cycle begins with the conjunction of Venus conjunct the Sun, an image of the Inner Marriage and the need to align our values [Venus] with our core self [Sun].
This need to connect with our hearts is beautifully illustrated in the diagram below which charts just over one synodic cycle of Venus. The loop represents the retrograde phase.
- What is important to me IN THIS AREA OF MY LIFE?
- What do I value? Does my life reflect this?
- Do my values reflect my reality?
- What resources do I have in this area of my life?
- Do I need to add to my skill base here?
And more generally speaking…
- How do I feel about myself? Is there anything I want to change?
- Am I happy with my relationships? Do I feel valued and respected by the people close to me? What do I need to change? Do I give too much / not enough?
- How can I manage my money better? Do I need advice here?
- Am I paid enough for what I do? Is it time to move on?
- Do I value / honour my body? What gives me pleasure? Is there enough fun and pleasure in my life?
Venus and the Heart Motif …learning to THINK WITH OUR HEARTS
...A Message from the Goddess
When Venus makes Her closest approach to Mother Earth during Her retrograde phase She invites us to become more conscious of our values and think with our hearts as well as our heads. The Divine Feminine comes into focus, challenging us all to consciously re-examine our values, and relationships and all we hold dear from a feminine or soul centred perspective.
The new cycle begins with the conjunction of Venus conjunct the Sun, an image of the Inner Marriage and the need to align our values [Venus] with our core self [Sun].
This need to connect with our hearts is beautifully illustrated in the diagram below which charts just over one synodic cycle of Venus. The loop represents the retrograde phase.
Venus and the Rose
Venus retrogrades 5 times in 8 years, creating the rose pattern, below.
Every 8 years Venus goes retrograde around the same degrees. This retrograde phase will pick up threads from past cycles in 2009, 2001, 1993, 1985 etc.? Can you relate current events to these times?
Venus retrogrades 5 times in 8 years, creating the rose pattern, below.
Every 8 years Venus goes retrograde around the same degrees. This retrograde phase will pick up threads from past cycles in 2009, 2001, 1993, 1985 etc.? Can you relate current events to these times?
Interestingly there are two quite literal manifestations of the calming influence of the Divine Feminine when Venus makes Her closest approach to Earth.
[Reported by Nick Kollerstrom in his wonderful article on Venus, the Heart and the Rose at www.skyscript.co.uk/venusrose.html ] Follow the link for more information about how the cycle of Venus creates these two beautiful patterns.
Celebrating the Autumn Equinox: March 20
March 20 marks the Aries Ingress, better known as the Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere [Spring Equinox for our friends in the Northern Hemisphere]. At 9.28pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time the Sun will move into the sign of Aries and will be exactly overhead at the equator. This marks the time when day and night are of equal length and heralds a major turning point as from now on the days will become shorter than the nights [reverse for the Northern Hemisphere] and the night and the darkness will soon prevail.
- Astrologer Richard Nolle says there is often a boost to the financial markets around this time as Venus acts as a pacifier.
- An Australian meteorologist discovered that the Earth’s magnetic field actually quietens down when Venus is closest to Earth [i.e. - the geomagnetic storm index tends to be minimized] No-one has been able to explain this phenomenon scientifically so the discovery has been overlooked.
[Reported by Nick Kollerstrom in his wonderful article on Venus, the Heart and the Rose at www.skyscript.co.uk/venusrose.html ] Follow the link for more information about how the cycle of Venus creates these two beautiful patterns.
Celebrating the Autumn Equinox: March 20
March 20 marks the Aries Ingress, better known as the Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere [Spring Equinox for our friends in the Northern Hemisphere]. At 9.28pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time the Sun will move into the sign of Aries and will be exactly overhead at the equator. This marks the time when day and night are of equal length and heralds a major turning point as from now on the days will become shorter than the nights [reverse for the Northern Hemisphere] and the night and the darkness will soon prevail.
The Autumn Equinox marks the second and final of the two harvest festivals in the Celtic Wheel of the Year. In Ancient Greece this was the time of the Greater Mysteries that were celebrated at Eleusis, 14 miles from Athens.
Esoteric writers say this is a magical time when the magnetic field of the Earth is influenced by the Sun’s position directly overhead the equator. A doorway or portal opens to other realms due to a reduction in the Earth’s magnetic field. This is a powerful time for ritual and meditation that can offer us wisdom, inspiration and guidance. The equinox energy lasts for about 24 hours either side the exact moment.
This is the time to acknowledge with gratitude all the good things in your life that you may tend to take for granted… time to stop and reflect on the abundance that you enjoy on a daily basis. It is also time to reflect on your personal harvest and become conscious of what you have achieved and manifested during this last solar cycle. You may choose to hold a thanksgiving dinner where everyone expresses their gratitude for life’s riches, or you may prefer a more private ritual such as the one below.
[Ring Lucy on 0418 382 924 if you would like to attend a ritual to honour the Equinox in Melbourne.]
A Private Equinox Ritual
When you are ready sit quietly, centre yourself and invoke your Highest Inspiration, then call for the assistance of your guides as you light your harvest candle. Gently come into your heart and allow yourself to remember all the good things in your life – the people, things, works, interests, pets, family, travel – anything and everything that gives you joy. Allow yourself to feel sincere gratitude as your mind floats over the richness and abundance that you often take for granted. Form the intention to be more mindful and appreciative on a daily basis.
Next, reflect on what you have achieved and learned over the last year. Give thanks for both the achievements and lessons of the last year, and then spend some time reflecting on what has not gone the way you had wished. What can you learn from these experiences to take into the new cycle at the coming Winter Solstice? Keep your candle to light whenever you need to remember to be more thankful.
Blessed be!
Esoteric writers say this is a magical time when the magnetic field of the Earth is influenced by the Sun’s position directly overhead the equator. A doorway or portal opens to other realms due to a reduction in the Earth’s magnetic field. This is a powerful time for ritual and meditation that can offer us wisdom, inspiration and guidance. The equinox energy lasts for about 24 hours either side the exact moment.
This is the time to acknowledge with gratitude all the good things in your life that you may tend to take for granted… time to stop and reflect on the abundance that you enjoy on a daily basis. It is also time to reflect on your personal harvest and become conscious of what you have achieved and manifested during this last solar cycle. You may choose to hold a thanksgiving dinner where everyone expresses their gratitude for life’s riches, or you may prefer a more private ritual such as the one below.
[Ring Lucy on 0418 382 924 if you would like to attend a ritual to honour the Equinox in Melbourne.]
A Private Equinox Ritual
When you are ready sit quietly, centre yourself and invoke your Highest Inspiration, then call for the assistance of your guides as you light your harvest candle. Gently come into your heart and allow yourself to remember all the good things in your life – the people, things, works, interests, pets, family, travel – anything and everything that gives you joy. Allow yourself to feel sincere gratitude as your mind floats over the richness and abundance that you often take for granted. Form the intention to be more mindful and appreciative on a daily basis.
Next, reflect on what you have achieved and learned over the last year. Give thanks for both the achievements and lessons of the last year, and then spend some time reflecting on what has not gone the way you had wished. What can you learn from these experiences to take into the new cycle at the coming Winter Solstice? Keep your candle to light whenever you need to remember to be more thankful.
Blessed be!
May the Goddess & God Bless You All
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
christinerothwell@outlook.com
2017 Astrology Classes
Please contact Christine for more information
First Year/ Beginners’ - Thursday nights beginning March 2
Second Year / Intermediate – Tuesday nights beginning February 7
Advanced Group - one Saturday afternoon a month beginning May 13
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. These classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
Classes can be taken on a term by term basis and sound files are provided for any classes you miss.
First Year covers all the basics that you need to begin to understand a birth chart.
Second Year goes deeper into horoscope and looks at predictive techniques.
The Advanced Classes gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives.
Eeail for a brochure christinerothwell@outlook.com
Or
www.christine-rothwell.com
Consultations & Gift Certificates
Are available as:
Personal Consultations
Mail readings
Skype Readings
Telephone consultations
All consultations are recorded and will be sent to you via an email link.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced in order to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two one hour sound files exploring both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials and challenges.
Relationship Analysis: Helps explain the dynamic between two people to facilitate their understanding of each other and their relationship.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.
Christine
www.christine-rothwell.com
christinerothwell@outlook.com
2017 Astrology Classes
Please contact Christine for more information
First Year/ Beginners’ - Thursday nights beginning March 2
Second Year / Intermediate – Tuesday nights beginning February 7
Advanced Group - one Saturday afternoon a month beginning May 13
Christine offers an in-depth psychological and mythological approach to astrology. These classes are suitable for those individuals who are wishing to learn more about themselves as well as those interested in becoming a professional astrologer.
Classes can be taken on a term by term basis and sound files are provided for any classes you miss.
First Year covers all the basics that you need to begin to understand a birth chart.
Second Year goes deeper into horoscope and looks at predictive techniques.
The Advanced Classes gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned through a seminar format that allows exposure to more advanced techniques and psychological perspectives.
Eeail for a brochure christinerothwell@outlook.com
Or
www.christine-rothwell.com
Consultations & Gift Certificates
Are available as:
Personal Consultations
Mail readings
Skype Readings
Telephone consultations
All consultations are recorded and will be sent to you via an email link.
Gift Certificates are available for most consultations.
AN INITIAL CONSULTATION explores the soul’s journey as revealed through the personal symbol of the birth chart. The focus is on the potential inherent in the birth chart and the challenges that need to be embraced in order to realize this potential.
Other readings available include:
In-depth Consultation: Two one hour sound files exploring both the soul’s journey [see above] and the year ahead.
Chart Up-date: The Year Ahead: Explores the year ahead from a psychological perspective.
Understanding Your Child: A wonderful gift for new parents and explores a child’s unique needs, motivations, potentials and challenges.
Relationship Analysis: Helps explain the dynamic between two people to facilitate their understanding of each other and their relationship.
Relocation: Explains how a different location may impact on your psyche. This can be helpful if you are thinking of re-locating and can be included with any of the above consultations.