Venus conjunct Jupiter in Aries
In March, the two benefic, and brightest planets in the night sky were side by side. Venus and Jupiter were conjunct in Aries. Venus was approaching the conjunction on 27th Feb 2023, it went exact on the 2nd March and she was separated from the conjunction by degree on the evening of the 6th March 2023. A conjunction by astronomical definition is an alignment of two planetary bodies (their angular separation as seen from earth) and thus from our vantage point it looks as if they are right next to each other. In ancient astrology, when two planets are in the same zodiacal sign they are said to be co-present and their significations blend together. When they are within 3° of each other they are conjunct and the effect of this intermingling is stronger. Venus, the planet of love, and Jupiter, the planet of wisdom help each other when coming together in the sky. Vettius Valens the 2nd century ancient astrologer described this conjunction as “ good, in harmony, productive of rank and profits, bringing new acquisitions, gifts, adornments….”. He went on to use more positive significations, some of which are only relevant to that particular era.
When planets are close to each other like this, they can help and hinder each other from the astrological perspective, depending on their nature and significations. Venus and Jupiter are inherently positive helping other planets they aspect. The power of the conjunction also depends on where it occurs, that is, in which zodiacal sign the planets are located. This particular conjunction happened in the zodiacal sign of Aries. Aries, ruled by the planet Mars, is about initiating action and taking ownership of your life and your inner power. The conjunction of these two planets in Aries provided an opportunity of truth, healing, harmony being brought to this specific area of your chart. It was an opportunity for positive change. Being in Aries provided these planets with a foundation of strength and courage of conviction to work from.
It is tempting to see a positive conjunction such as this and hope for a miracle e.g. if it occurs in your natal chart place of money/possessions you might imagine a lottery win, however in reality for the majority of us, the symbolism in our lives is more subtle, however no less miraculous. For me, that conjunction happened in a difficult place in my chart but I experienced it as a time of finding courage, and facing some fears. Despite some intense blockages I was able to move forward which did bring relief, healing and positive change. I did find some power I had lost. At the time, as the process was painful, I did not enjoy it. However after I had been through it and reflected back I could clearly see the workings of this conjunction in my life and the positive change. It is common to only appreciate the significance of a transit through reflection some time after it passes.
It was an interesting transit of these two planets through Aries. Venus traditionally is not at home in the sign of Aries. It is a masculine sign, one where courage and action reign supreme. Ruled by the planet Mars with the archetype of the warrior, its has a different energy to the loving, peaceful, harmonious energy that Venus is at home in. During this particular transit Jupiter was present in Aries while Venus travelled through, which definitely helped Venus and brought opportunity for positive growth. As Venus has the archetype of the lover, it was an opportunity for growth in relationships and not only romantic ones. Jupiter has dignity in the sign of Aries through the fire element and can bring his inspiration, truth, expansion, abundance and wisdom forth helping Venus and her expression through relationships. Everyone’s experience of transits will be different, there may be similar themes, but the unique nature of your own chart will determine the nuance of how the movement of the planets in the sky manifest in your life. It is very beneficial to consult with your trusted astrologer a few times during the year to identify important periods as the planets move through areas of your chart; both in regards to preparation and also retrospective review.
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