March 4/5: Venus in retrograde station in parallel to galaxy M95 and in opposition to the Sombrero Galaxy represents an excellent opportunity to establish highly productive unions, both personally and collectively

     That's right, here comes one of the most anticipated moments of 2017: the retrogradation of Venus. Unlike Mercury, which has three retrogradation periods (sometimes four times) per year, Venus recedes only once every year and a half, approximately. It is a visual and not a physical phenomenon, due to the difference in velocities between Earth and Venus. However, from the astrological point of view, the retrogradation means a "reset", an inventory or revision in order to start over a different cycle, redirecting our energy in matters concerning this planet.

     As Venus, in our civilization, is associated with themes such as art, finance, relationships, love, in the coming weeks  interesting movements are likely to be made in these areas, both in our personal and collective lives. Venus will be retrograde until April 15, another crucial moment to launch projects. Meanwhile, it is best to prepare them properly and without precipitation.

     Not all retrogradations are equal: this time Venus stands in parallel to M95, a barred-spiral galaxy in the constellation of Leo. The most important feature of M95 is that it is a great producer of stars, mostly concentrated in a ring around its core. Although there are many galaxies that have this characteristic due to friction or clash with other neighboring galaxies, in M95 the production seems to come from within, and without disturbing its surroundings. The fact that Venus makes its retrograde station in parallel to M95 symbolizes productive, non-disturbing relationships, synergy, creativity through union.

      Venus is also found, upon stopping at the point of its retrograde station, at an exact ecliptic opposition to the SombreroGalaxy or M104, which is in the constellation Virgo. Since it is an opposition, it is easy to think that Venus is balancing the tendency symbolized by the SombreroGalaxy, is providing  a counterweight. This galaxy is giant, at first thought to be a spiral because of a huge ring of dust on its equator, but it has been discovered that it is actually a giant elliptical and the dust ring is the remnant of a galaxy the Sombrero devoured in the past.

     As if it wasn't enough, the Sombrero has at its center an enormous black hole: it weights 5 billion solar masses! This implies an enormous gravitational power, whose result is a huge concentration, where the emphasis is inside, not outside. In summary: M014 symbolizes a self-centered personality with a dominant or imposing relationship over others, as it "devours" or "eats" them from the psychological point of view. It is here that the retrogradation of Venus makes sense, balancing egocenttric or convenience attitudes at the expense of others with cooperative, highly productive and non-disturbing relationships, indicated by M95. Sounds utopian, isn't it? But in times when dystopia is part of our everyday reality and not just a novel, this Venusian station is the essential utopian antidote for the voracity of the system in which mankind lives today.

     Hence, the Venus retrograde station is one of the most anticipated events of 2017.

     As with any retrogradation, we must take into account, however, that some matters can be delayed or experience resistance, but if we put aside the impatience of Aries, the zodiacal sign in which Venus stops, and rather emphasize its dynamism, it can be assumed as an excellent Period of review and preparation whose deadline is approximately April 15th. Issues related to finance, art, beauty, harmony, sexuality, love, affection, social relations, can be reconsidered, prepared, reoriented. It is possible that we will meet the right people to do so. In fact, at the collective level, this will undoubtedly be reflected in the union of many people in order to achieve a goal, in order to see this, just check the worldwide news in reliable sources.

      Personally, it is a time to produce and / or cooperate. Collectively, union means strength, and can compensate to some extent the devastating effects of egoism. We may have null, partial or excellent achievements, depending on the case. But what would be better than just trying? And under the impulse of Venus, it is possible that this process will be much more pleasant. In any case, it is a good opportunity to integrate harmony, beauty, balance and justice into our lives. Yes, in spite of everything else.

    Isn't it worth the experience?

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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