Three exact conjunctions: February 16 and March 5–6*
7° Capricorn – 0° Aquarius
The last conjunction between Venus and Mars occurred on July 13, 2021, in the sign of Leo, the next won’t occur until February 2024 in Aquarius.
Venus–Mars conjunctions are powerful events and this one is no exception as they meet up in the dynamic sign of mastership, Capricorn, while ushering in a Leo Full Moon!
These cosmic partnership planets are making a grand entrance over the Eastern Horizon as they dramatically rise just hours before the Sun. If the skies are clear where you live it will be a spectacular affair and one worth rising early for.
Let’s explore some of the Venus–Mars astrological and mythological qualities before delving into the meaning of this current conjunction cycle:
Venus
Astronomically, one cannot speak of Venus without paying homage to her luminosity as she would definitely win the planetary lightshow for her brilliance. When in her evening phase, she is the most visible planetary-star in our solar system and 25x brighter than the brightest fixed-star, Sirius.
Astrologically, Aphrodite’s planet of love (Venus) represents the need for balance between our love of self and our love of others. Additionally, Venus bestows harmony, physical beauty, the fine arts, social dynamics, and wealth. Essentially, her ultimate desire is to just be adored.
Venus’s role in our life is to inform us of what and who we like and dislike (what we are attracted to or repulsed by), how hard we are willing to work for what we want, our esthetic inclinations, etc. From Aphrodite’s perspective, life is all about attracting to herself (in abundance) all the loveliness that the world has to offer. She’s not so materialistic as she is desiring of being surrounded by beautiful things.
Mars
The red planet represents the warrior archetype who strives to protect with courage, bravery, and fearlessness. When at its best, Mars operates from a raw impulsive instinct that is loyal and protective. Because Mars thrives on adventure and action it also highlights ardent romance. Mars enjoys all conquests, especially those that include adventure in love, and consequently can be restless and often non-committal in matters of the heart.
Mars thrives while initiating brand new cycles of adventure and self-discovery but can become easily enraged when its freedom-loving nature and unfulfilled desires or passions are thwarted. Mars is fiery! Ever youthful and often immature, Mars can be irresponsible.
Venus & Mars Conjunct in Capricorn & Aquarius
As a cardinal sign, the Sea-Goat is motivated by achievement and will work hard for what it wants. Therefore, you will find an extra impetus during this period to master (Capricorn) and strive (Mars) for a worthy (Venus) partnership.
Once Venus and Mars move into Aquarius on March 5, we’ll embark on a new-founded focus for freedom and liberation within our relationships with a desire to express our uniqueness while allowing others the same.
Because both Capricorn and Aquarius are ruled by the planet Saturn, which is associated with time and contemplation, the potent relationship dynamics of this conjunction can unveil valuable insight into our ability to attract and maintain a desired partnership. Once revealed, we can release any internalized emotional and/or mental patterns that are no longer in alignment with our destiny.
The Planetary Lovers’ Mythological Relationship
As you may recall from my last post on their conjunction, Venus and Mars’s mythological relationship depicts a sacred and forbidden love. Venus was married, but also secretly in love with Mars, of who she has a romantic affair.
Venus’s feminine love has the ability to absorb Mars’s more assertive and vital masculinity. Hence, the mythological union between the feminine (Venus) and the masculine (Mars) is one of inner balance — one cannot exist without the other. Is there a safe place for your inner Mars to unite with your inner Venus?
Now that we’ve covered some basic qualities of Venus, Mars, and Capricorn, as well as the mythology involving the “cosmic lovers” we can better deduce the meaning of this current Venus–Mars conjunction:
- Venus is teaching us about our ideals concerning money, finances, personal values, peace, equality, fairness, social grace, balance in love and relationship (giving & receiving).
- Mars is asking us to understand our desires, sexual expression, aggressiveness, competitiveness, ego-driven status, self-interest, ability to assert ourselves and initiate new cycles of growth.
- How balanced are these planetary qualities within you?
Since all conjunctions are about initiating brand new cycles of development, we can ask ourselves if there is something in our life that needs to end so we can begin anew. If not, great! Focus on creatively actualizing more love of self and others. Set new goals of adventure, discovery, and most of all, fun! If you would like to begin a new partnership or wish to transform a current one, use this period to instill new motivation and heightened inspiration for your desired outcomes.
Venus–Mars Key Words: passion, desire, love, adventure, self-discovery, creative actualization, inspiration, motivation, playfulness–inner child, heart consciousness, self-love, feminine-masculine balance, romance
The Early Morning Sky: Astronomically, Venus and Mars will appear closely together from February 13 to March 9 on the Eastern Horizon. Mark your calendar for February 16 & March 5 as they make an exact conjunction on the Eastern Horizon during the early hours just before dawn. On February 26 & 27 the Crescent Moon will be joining them.
* Venus and Mars are conjunct by 5° orb in Capricorn and Aquarius beginning February 1 through March 29 until Venus picks up speed and begins to quickly separate from Mars.
Related Article: The Leo Full Moon & the Cosmic Lovers
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