Event Type : Planetary Ingress

Venus enters Virgo

Venus is in Virgo from August 4-29, 2024.

This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our lovers. Love needs to make sense and have a purpose with Venus in Virgo.

Virgo is an Earth sign, which is sensual, but Virgo is also quite practical and mental. In addition to our romantic natures, what we purchase and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle are ruled by whether or not they make sense and serve a practical purpose.

We could easily feel guilty if we are too self-indulgent at this time. Rendering services to others can fill a need, and can be an expression of love. The shadow side of this position is being overly critical of our partners or relationships, picky, nervous, or worried.

 

During the Venus-in-Virgo cycle, we can gravitate to, and find some benefits in, holistic healing, acupuncture, yoga, and nutritional boosts. We’re keenly interested in ways to enrich our lives and boost our well-being. “Health is wealth” could be a motto now. In fact, we might enjoy health-boosting activities more than usual. Businesses promoting nutrition, wholesomeness, and well-being might prosper at this time. Commitment and attention to detail are also more prominently considered virtues now.

In love, we’re not very showy, flowery, or demonstrative. Instead, we show our love through being of service.

We’re conservative with money, pleasure, and romance at this time, ready to analyze and dissect these matters. This can also be a time when helping others, particularly with good advice regarding these Venus-ruled things, can be prominent and successful. We might meet friends or lovers through our work or health-pursuits. We can take a special interest in handiwork, crafts, lists/sorting, and bookkeeping.

The Aspects Venus Makes While in Virgo in 2024

Excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Aug  5, 2024 9:17 AM Venus  0 Virgo 34 quincunx Pluto  0 Aquarius 34
• Aug  6, 2024 8:39 AM Venus biquintile True Node
• Aug 7, 2024 11:12 PM Mercury  3 Virgo 44 conjunction  Venus  3 Virgo 44
• Aug 10, 2024 4:26 AM Venus biquintile Pluto
• Aug 11, 2024 4:42 AM Venus  7 Virgo 42 quincunx True Node  7 Aries 42
• Aug 11, 2024 6:55 PM Venus  8 Virgo 25 sesquiquadrate Chiron 23 Aries 25
• Aug 17, 2024 9:24 AM Venus 15 Virgo 18 sesquiquadrate Pluto  0 Aquarius 18
• Aug 19, 2024 12:32 AM Venus biquintile Chiron
• Aug 19, 2024 1:53 AM Venus 17 Virgo 22 square  Jupiter 17 Gemini 22
• Aug 19, 2024 4:29 AM Venus 17 Virgo 30 opposition Saturn 17 Pisces 30
• Aug 22, 2024 11:20 PM Venus 22 Virgo 08 square  Mars 22 Gemini 08
• Aug 23, 2024 4:14 PM Mercury 23 Leo 00 semi-sextile  Venus 23 Virgo 00
• Aug 23, 2024 7:56 PM Venus 23 Virgo 11 quincunx Chiron 23 Aries 11
• Aug 27, 2024 3:23 AM Venus 27 Virgo 15 trine Uranus 27 Taurus 15
• Aug 28, 2024 4:24 PM Venus 29 Virgo 08 opposition Neptune 29 Pisces 08

Mercury Rx enters Leo

While Mercury began its retrograde on August 5th in the sign of Virgo, retrograde Mercury returns to the sign of Leo on August 14th, 2024.

Mercury is in Leo from August 14-September 9, 2024.

Mercury’s retrograde cycle, lasting from August 5th to 28th, is the reason for Mercury returning to Leo so soon after leaving the sign. The retrograde began in Virgo, but with reverse motion, Mercury now dips back into Leo.

While Mercury is retrograde in the sign of Leo, we might return to old hobbies or forms of recreation with a renewed perspective. We may be thinking about past accomplishments, loves, and creations more frequently, seeing them a little differently now. Past ideas and perceptions of lovers, children, and creative pursuits can emerge and change.

Mercury in Leo likes to be on top of things, and this can be a time when a lot of little things can go wrong, however, so it can be frustrating at times.

Mercury is retrograde from August 5th, at 4° Virgo 07′, until August 28th, at 21° Leo 24′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from August 5 to 28, 2024:

• On July 16, 2024, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 21° Leo 25′
• On August 5, 2024, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 4° Virgo 06’Rx
• On August 28, 2024, Mercury stations and turns direct at 21° Leo 25’D
• On September 11, 2024, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 4° Virgo 06′

Mercury begins this retrograde cycle in the sign of Virgo and ends it in Leo.

With Mercury Retrograde in Leo:

Mercury retrograde in Leo implies communication snafus revolving around love, speculation, children, hobbies, recreation, and creativity, in particular. While Mercury is retrograde in Leo, we look at past decisions and ideas from a new, possibly enlightened perspective. Reconsidering a long-term dream or vision of our future is a potential.

It’s a strong period for returning to an old study, writing project, or personal interest. It can be a time of scattered thoughts and mental disarray, however.

This can be a period for returning to old hobbies or forms of recreation with a renewed perspective. We may be thinking about past accomplishments, loves, and creations more frequently, seeing them a little differently now. Past ideas and perceptions of lovers, children, and creative pursuits can emerge and change. Mercury in Leo likes to be on top of things, and this can be a time when a lot of little things can go wrong, however, so it can be frustrating at times.

We may be returning to past projects and refining or tweaking them. We can find usefulness in old or past ideas and recycle them in new ways. We might consider renewing past ventures where we may have had false starts, but this should be done in a new way for things to work this time around. With Mercury in Leo, we prefer to learn from our own experience rather than instruction, and not listening during this Mercury retrograde period can be especially prominent and costly.

Things can be particularly confusing around the 15th, when retrograde Mercury forms a quincunx with Neptune. Mercury’s square to Uranus early on the 18th can produce erratic conversations and big misunderstandings.

Retrograde Mercury aligns with the Sun in Leo mid-retrograde on August 18th, bringing illumination to our thoughts. This inferior conjunction presents a favorable time for processing recent events and ideas, and for beginning to look at problems or issues from a new perspective and with a new understanding. What we say or write now has an impact, for better or for worse! Significant new ideas can be birthed at this time.

On the 24th, retro Mercury forms a sextile to Mars, and this can be a productive time to look back and see patterns. Conversations can be loaded.

We might consider renewing old studies, topics, projects, or interests and returning to places or diversions of the past.

The Sun enters Virgo

Sun is in Virgo from August 22-September 22, 2024.

Our focus shifts to the pieces of the puzzle–the little details of our lives. It is now time to take care of practical concerns. Attending to the details of everyday life may not sound like loads of fun, but it can certainly free us from unnecessary stress that results from “collecting” odds and ends of unfinished business.

This is an ideal time to get organized, to do detail work, and to improve communications on the job. We take more pride in our work, chores, and health efforts. We also want to be more organized and informed during the Sun-in-Virgo cycle.

We’re learning humility and the benefits of developing skills, some level of perfectionism, and the importance of attention to detail. It’s a time of down-to-earth practicality, when we prefer to invest our time and energy in things with realistic potential. We’re not inclined to ambition or going big. Attracting prosperity involves honest, careful, and attentive work and dedication.

Aspects the Sun makes while in Virgo in 2024

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Aug 22, 2024 3:34 PM Sun  0 Virgo 11 quincunx Pluto  0 Aquarius 11
• Aug 23, 2024 1:58 PM Sun biquintile True Node
• Aug 28, 2024 5:57 PM Sun biquintile Pluto
• Aug 29, 2024 4:52 PM Sun  6 Virgo 59 quincunx True Node  6 Aries 59
• Aug 30, 2024 5:58 PM Sun  8 Virgo 01 sesquiquadrate Chiron 23 Aries 01
• Sep  2, 2024 1:22 PM Sun quintile Mars
• Sep  6, 2024 9:11 PM Sun 14 Virgo 55 sesquiquadrate Pluto 29 Capricorn 55
• Sep 8, 2024 12:35 AM Sun 16 Virgo 01 opposition Saturn 16 Pisces 01
• Sep  8, 2024 5:40 PM Sun biquintile Chiron
• Sep 12, 2024 6:53 AM Sun 20 Virgo 11 square  Jupiter 20 Gemini 11
• Sep 14, 2024 4:22 PM Sun 22 Virgo 30 quincunx Chiron 22 Aries 30
• Sep 19, 2024 10:04 AM Sun 27 Virgo 07 trine Uranus 27 Taurus 07
• Sep 20, 2024 8:17 PM Sun 28 Virgo 31 opposition Neptune 28 Pisces 31
• Sep 22, 2024 2:11 AM Sun 29 Virgo 44 trine Pluto 29 Capricorn 44

 

Venus enters Libra

Venus is in Libra from August 29 to September 22, 2024.

We favor employing charm over assertiveness to get what we want during this cycle. Usually quite willing to negotiate and compromise, we can be very obliging with others. We’re also very idealistic about love, and we seek intellectual peers.

Although Venus in Libra is very relationship-focused, there is an air of cool detachment to this energy. We prefer things are done the “right” way, and aggressive or uncouth behavior turns us off.

The shadow expression of this position includes over-dependence and superficiality. To avoid unpleasant situations, we could easily gloss over deeper issues at play in our relationships. It’s probably best to avoid the trap of acquiescing to partners while privately resenting the fact or thinking ourselves martyrs for doing so.

While Venus is in Libra, we are more artistically inclined or seek balance in our personal environment. This cycle is excellent for promoting cooperation, harmony, mutually beneficial connections, and fairness. We are gentle but firm, and we’re skilled at mediation.

We’re more likely to prosper during this cycle in partnership, through one-to-one associations, such as counseling, or in fields related to harmony, relationships, beauty, design, and the law. We’re not fond of out-and-out competition or aggressive pursuit, preferring win-win situations hands down. We attract things to us and appeal to others gently and kindly. Equality and politeness are important now, and we despise hurting others’ feelings.

 

Aspects Venus makes while in Libra in 2024:

Excludes the Moon. Major aspects are indicated by bold dates.

• Aug 29, 2024 10:32 AM Venus  0 Libra 03 trine Pluto  0 Aquarius 03
• Sep 3, 2024 7:59 PM Venus  6 Libra 40 opposition True Node  6 Aries 40
• Sep  8, 2024 9:20 AM Venus 12 Libra 15 sesquiquadrate Uranus 27 Taurus 15
• Sep 11, 2024 6:51 AM Venus 15 Libra 47 quincunx Saturn 15 Pisces 47
• Sep 15, 2024 1:34 AM Venus 20 Libra 24 trine Jupiter 20 Gemini 24
• Sep 15, 2024 4:52 PM Venus biquintile Uranus
• Sep 15, 2024 9:52 PM Venus biquintile Saturn
• Sep 16, 2024 5:29 PM Venus 22 Libra 26 opposition Chiron 22 Aries 26
• Sep 20, 2024 1:36 PM Venus 27 Libra 07 quincunx Uranus 27 Taurus 07
• Sep 21, 2024 4:53 PM Venus 28 Libra 30 quincunx Neptune 28 Pisces 30
• Sep 22, 2024 5:15 PM Venus 29 Libra 44 square  Pluto 29 Capricorn 44
• Sep 22, 2024 8:52 PM Venus 29 Libra 55 sesquiquadrate Saturn 14 Pisces 55

Retrograde Pluto heads back into the sign of Capricorn on September 1st, 2024. The following Pluto timeline can help demonstrate Pluto’s back-and-forth:

• Pluto enters Aquarius on March 23rd, 2023.
• Very early in the sign of Aquarius (at 0° Aquarius 22′ Rx), Pluto turns retrograde–on May 1st, 2023.
• Pluto, still retrograde, returns to Capricorn on June 11th, 2023.
• Pluto turns direct on October 10th, 2023 (at 27° Capricorn 53′).
• Pluto re-enters Aquarius on January 20th, 2024.
• Pluto turns retrograde May 2nd, 2024.
• **Pluto, still retrograde, returns to Capricorn on September 1st, 2024.
• Pluto turns direct on October 11th, 2024 (at 29° Capricorn 39′).
• Pluto enters Aquarius on November 19th, 2024, and will now settle in Aquarius for the long haul.

Mars enters Cancer

Mars is in Cancer from September 4 to November 3, 2024. We pursue our interests ardently, but we avoid a direct approach to going after we want while Mars transits Cancer. As well, our goals and plans are subject to mood swings and vacillations. We are defensive rather than overtly aggressive. Much of what we do depends on our current mood of the moment.

We’re also very intuitive and can be moved to take action to bring peace or comfort and safety to our lives during this period. We go to bat for our loved ones. In fact, we’re fiercely protective. It’s a powerful period for putting ego matters aside so that we can push our plans forward. Inner satisfaction and love are generally more important to us than outer achievements at this time. Personal and domestic goals are our priority during this phase.

Take Note: This isn’t a typical Mars transit. Mars ends its transit of Cancer on November 3rd, 2024, when it enters Leo. However, Mars in Leo will turn retrograde on December 6th, 2024, and will eventually, while retrograde, return to Cancer (on January 6th, 2025). As such, Mars is in Cancer on the following dates in 2024/2025:

• September 4 to November 3, 2024,
• and January 6 to April 18, 2025.

Mars transits Cancer for much longer than its average 2-month trek through a sign. Some of that time, Mars is retrograde in Cancer.

Note that Mars is retrograde from December 6th, 2024, to February 23rd, 2025, in both Leo and Cancer.

Mercury enters Virgo

Mercury is in Virgo from July 25-August 14th and September 9-26, 2024. [In two sets and extended due to the recent Mercury retrograde cycle]

When Mercury is in Virgo, precision in speech, thought, and process are more important to us. This is a time when we analyze and decide what is useful and what we deem to be impractical.

Mercury feels right at home in Virgo, one of the signs that it rules (Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo). Dealing with details is natural and easy now. We need to be careful that we don’t lose perspective if we find ourselves lost in details, however.

While Mercury is in Virgo, we should also be aware of the possibility of expressing ourselves in a too factual manner, so much so that we come across as dry, critical, or unimaginative.

We gravitate to useful information, and we can enjoy helping others with our knowledge. It’s a time for analyzing and dissecting, but we need other influences to put the pieces together or to see the bigger picture as our confidence in so doing is not strong at this time. It’s a time of conservative thinking and a strong tendency to want facts and certainties.

While Mercury is in Virgo in 2024, it forms the following aspects:

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Jul 26, 2024 8:49 PM Mercury  0 Virgo 47 quincunx Pluto  0 Aquarius 47
• Jul 30, 2024 6:13 AM Mercury biquintile True Node
• Aug 7, 2024 11:12 PM Mercury Rx  3 Virgo 44 conjunction  Venus  3 Virgo 44 – We’re inclined to analyze feelings or relationships, particularly past ones. We tend to chat, socialize, and flatter when Mercury and Venus meet, and with Mercury retrograde, we look back and clarify feelings or connections and intellectualize emotions and affections. This is a cooperative influence that stimulates our desire for harmony and balance, and as a result, we may not dig too deeply. Mentally, we’re not as disciplined as usual, preferring to chat with others and think about pleasant things. It’s a friendly time, but it’s also a time for looking back at old issues in a new, although possibly glossed-over, way. Whether or not glossing over is helpful is the question — some things belong in the past. Indeed, our ideas feel new and exciting, even if we are recycling old perspectives.
• Aug 12, 2024 10:33 AM Mercury Rx biquintile True Node
• Aug 14, 2024 9:03 AM Mercury Rx  0 Virgo 22 quincunx Pluto  0 Aquarius 22

Second part of the Mercury in Virgo transit:

• Sep  9, 2024 3:15 PM Mercury biquintile True Node
• Sep 10, 2024 11:50 AM Mercury quintile Jupiter
• Sep 11, 2024 11:42 PM Mercury  4 Virgo 22 sextile Mars  4 Cancer 22 – We’re working well, quickly, and with resourcefulness. We’re strong-minded and mentally busy, forthright, forthcoming, and direct. Needing intellectual stimulation, we’re ready to debate but also enjoy discussions. It can be a time of wheeling and dealing, mechanical work, manual dexterity, and reporting.
• Sep 13, 2024 9:49 AM Mercury  6 Virgo 44 quincunx True Node  6 Aries 44
• Sep 13, 2024 9:14 PM Mercury  7 Virgo 32 sesquiquadrate Chiron 22 Aries 32
• Sep 17, 2024 10:34 PM Mercury 14 Virgo 47 sesquiquadrate Pluto 29 Capricorn 47
• Sep 18, 2024 4:50 AM Mercury 15 Virgo 15 opposition Saturn 15 Pisces 15 – We may communicate harshly, sparingly, or reluctantly. It can be difficult to trust our instincts, and we second-guess things automatically. Doubts might slow down our movements and initiatives.
• Sep 18, 2024 7:01 PM Mercury biquintile Chiron
• Sep 21, 2024 4:49 AM Mercury 20 Virgo 49 square Jupiter 20 Gemini 49 – A time of optimism but some overestimation and frivolity. We may have difficulty realizing plans or might suffer from imprecision or sloppiness mentally and with details. We may be communicating too much or too soon, or our minds are racing ahead. We should watch for investing too much in what’s to come or what’s possible, overlooking current opportunities in the process.
• Sep 21, 2024 8:00 PM Mercury quintile Mars
• Sep 21, 2024 10:59 PM Mercury 22 Virgo 13 quincunx Chiron 22 Aries 13
• Sep 24, 2024 1:27 PM Mercury 27 Virgo 02 trine Uranus 27 Taurus 02
• Sep 25, 2024 7:06 AM Mercury 28 Virgo 24 opposition Neptune 28 Pisces 24
• Sep 26, 2024 12:14 AM Mercury 29 Virgo 42 trine Pluto 29 Capricorn 42

Note that Mercury is retrograde (marked with Rx) from August 5th to 28th, retreating into the sign of Leo on August 14th and returning to Virgo on September 9th.

During this phase of the Mercury-in-Virgo transit (from September 9th to 26th), we’re wiser and more forward-looking, ready to analyze and dissect problems.

Sun enters Libra

Sun is in Libra from September 22-October 22, 2024.

Libra rules relationships with others as mirrors of ourselves. Meeting others halfway, compromise, and negotiation come under the rule of Libra. With the Sun now in Libra, the focus is on balance–finding balance and harmony through relationships with others and through art. Libra is the sign of the peacemaker.

However, life is not always peaceful with Libra in its attempt to restore balance. Decision-making can be more challenging while the Sun is in Libra. Libra weighs both sides of any situation, and sometimes this process seems endless! In Libra, the Sun is concerned about not rocking the boat and not rubbing others the wrong way. Tactfulness, style, tolerance, and sociability are some of the keywords for Libra.

On the shadow side, Libra can be self-serving, indecisive, passive-aggressive, or superficial. Surface harmony may be a goal, but we could avoid or gloss over the deeper elements at play.

The Sun-in-Libra cycle is especially strong for sociability and fair-mindedness. We believe in being pleasant and polite out of respect for others. Putting out good vibes and treating others as equals brings rewards and contributes to our prosperity at this time.

We’re ready to right wrongs and restore balance and harmony. The ability to get along and boost one another is powerful. More awareness of our rights and those of others can lead to a stronger sense of self. Partnerships are in the spotlight. Mediation, counseling, public relations, partnering, and law are in good shape and strong focus. One of our strengths with the Sun in Libra is the ability to find the common ground.

Aspects the Sun makes while in Libra in 2024

This list excludes the Moon since it forms far too many aspects to list here. The dates of the major aspects of the Sun are in bold.

• Sep 25, 2024 7:27 AM Sun  2 Libra 53 semi-sextile  Venus  2 Scorpio 53
• Sep 29, 2024 3:25 AM Sun  6 Libra 39 opposition True Node  6 Aries 39
• Sep 30, 2024 5:09 PM Sun  8 Libra 11 conjunction  Mercury  8 Libra 11
• Oct  4, 2024 9:33 AM Sun 11 Libra 49 sesquiquadrate Uranus 26 Taurus 49
• Oct  6, 2024 2:28 PM Sun 13 Libra 59 quincunx Saturn 13 Pisces 59
• Oct 12, 2024 8:12 AM Sun biquintile Saturn
• Oct 13, 2024 6:05 AM Sun biquintile Uranus
• Oct 13, 2024 10:28 PM Sun 21 Libra 15 opposition Chiron 21 Aries 15
• Oct 13, 2024 11:52 PM Sun 21 Libra 18 trine Jupiter 21 Gemini 18
• Oct 14, 2024 4:15 AM Sun 21 Libra 29 square  Mars 21 Cancer 29
• Oct 19, 2024 2:40 AM Sun 26 Libra 22 quincunx Uranus 26 Taurus 22
• Oct 20, 2024 11:44 AM Sun 27 Libra 44 quincunx Neptune 27 Pisces 44
• Oct 20, 2024 11:55 PM Sun 28 Libra 15 sesquiquadrate Saturn 13 Pisces 15
• Oct 22, 2024 10:15 AM Sun 29 Libra 40 square  Pluto 29 Capricorn 40

Venus enters Scorpio

Venus is in Scorpio from September 22-October 17, 2024.

Deeply passionate relations are the focus with Venus in Scorpio. Superficial flirtations and contacts do not satisfy now, as we yearn for “body and soul” contact with someone special–contact that breaks the taboos, that is extreme and intense, and that is unforgettable.

This is a highly emotional position for Venus. It is a passionate, sensual, and intense energy. Our relationships are immensely important to us, and we may even feel that they consume us. In fact, we tend to want to be consumed by them! Our drive is toward intense closeness, but blind faith in our partners is extremely hard for us now.

Similarly, we seek or gravitate to absorbing, deeply engaging, dramatic pleasures, activities, projects, and art during this Venus-in-Scorpio cycle. Things that are profound, disturbing, mysterious, or unusual can be more appealing now.

Fears of being too vulnerable or of giving up our own power to others are strong. We can be very sensitive and passionate, but when upset, we might shut others out completely. Scorpio is an “all or nothing” energy, and relationships tend to be somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as a result. Disdain for mediocrity and superficiality can compel us to create crises to feel alive and vital.

This can be a good time for finances, especially when working with others’ talents or resources, whether as an agent, supporter, or partner.

Aspects Venus makes while in Scorpio in 2024

Excludes the Moon. Dates of major aspects are in bold.

• Sep 25, 2024 7:27 AM Sun  2 Libra 53 semi-sextile  Venus  2 Scorpio 53
• Sep 26, 2024 12:29 PM Venus biquintile Neptune
• Sep 27, 2024 11:26 PM Venus  6 Scorpio 08 sesquiquadrate Jupiter 21 Gemini 08
• Sep 28, 2024 9:35 AM Venus  6 Scorpio 39 quincunx True Node  6 Aries 39
• Oct  3, 2024 1:26 AM Mercury 12 Libra 19 semi-sextile  Venus 12 Scorpio 19
• Oct  3, 2024 8:01 AM Venus biquintile True Node
• Oct  3, 2024 6:09 PM Venus 13 Scorpio 10 sesquiquadrate Neptune 28 Pisces 10
• Oct 4, 2024 1:04 PM Venus 14 Scorpio 07 trine Saturn 14 Pisces 07
• Oct  5, 2024 12:43 PM Venus biquintile Jupiter
• Oct  7, 2024 10:46 AM Venus quintile Pluto
• Oct 8, 2024 6:21 AM Venus 18 Scorpio 38 trine Mars 18 Cancer 38
• Oct 10, 2024 11:44 AM Venus 21 Scorpio 20 quincunx Jupiter 21 Gemini 20
• Oct 10, 2024 12:56 PM Venus 21 Scorpio 24 quincunx Chiron 21 Aries 24
• Oct 10, 2024 4:11 PM Venus 21 Scorpio 34 sesquiquadrate True Node  6 Aries 34
• Oct 14, 2024 6:22 PM Venus 26 Scorpio 31 opposition Uranus 26 Taurus 31
• Oct 15, 2024 7:28 AM Venus biquintile Chiron
• Oct 15, 2024 8:49 PM Venus 27 Scorpio 51 trine Neptune 27 Pisces 51
• Oct 17, 2024 8:30 AM Venus 29 Scorpio 39 sextile Pluto 29 Capricorn 39

Mercury enters Libra

Mercury is in Libra from September 26-October 13, 2024.

When Mercury is in Libra, we are diplomatic and friendly. During this cycle, we are able to bring a more rational approach to one-to-one relationships. It’s a good time to think about ways of improving our negotiation skills.

In an attempt to see both sides of any given situation, Mercury in Libra can be a vacillating energy. It can be more challenging than usual to make quick decisions, as we can sit “on the fence.” We may too easily accommodate others’ opinions in order to keep the peace. In our negotiations, we don’t want to assert ourselves in such a way as to appear to be the “bad guy.” This is not a time for hard work or getting down to the nitty gritty. Instead, we prefer to mend fences, socialize, and harmonize.

This is a powerful period for considering others’ points of view. We are more inclined to arrive at fair conclusions. We benefit and prosper through communicating more effectively and diplomatically, mediating, and negotiating or compromising. In fact, we might frequently think about ways to harmonize and live/interact more peacefully. Favored now are the law, counseling, partnering, editing, and public relations.

During this cycle, we dislike and avoid indelicate, rude, or self-centered communications. Our thinking is moderate–we avoid extremes of opinion, preferring to be fair to all involved.

Aspects Mercury forms while in Libra in 2024

This list excludes the Moon. The dates of Mercury’s major aspects are in bold.

• Sep 29, 2024 8:19 PM Mercury  6 Libra 39 opposition True Node  6 Aries 39
• Sep 30, 2024 5:09 PM Sun  8 Libra 11 conjunction  Mercury  8 Libra 11
• Oct  2, 2024 7:09 PM Mercury 11 Libra 51 sesquiquadrate Uranus 26 Taurus 51
• Oct  3, 2024 1:26 AM Mercury 12 Libra 19 semi-sextile  Venus 12 Scorpio 19
• Oct  4, 2024 2:46 AM Mercury 14 Libra 09 quincunx Saturn 14 Pisces 09
• Oct 6, 2024  2:36 AM Mercury 17 Libra 34 square  Mars 17 Cancer 34
• Oct  7, 2024 12:19 PM Mercury biquintile Saturn
• Oct  7, 2024 11:32 PM Mercury biquintile Uranus
• Oct 8, 2024 8:22 AM Mercury 21 Libra 20 trine Jupiter 21 Gemini 20
• Oct 8, 2024 10:36 AM Mercury 21 Libra 30 opposition Chiron 21 Aries 30
• Oct 11, 2024 1:11 PM Mercury 26 Libra 37 quincunx Uranus 26 Taurus 37
• Oct 12, 2024 8:41 AM Mercury 27 Libra 56 quincunx Neptune 27 Pisces 56
• Oct 12, 2024 7:05 PM Mercury 28 Libra 38 sesquiquadrate Saturn 13 Pisces 38
• Oct 13, 2024 10:03 AM Mercury 29 Libra 38 square  Pluto 29 Capricorn 38

Mercury enters Scorpio

Mercury is in Scorpio from October 13-November 2, 2024.

When Mercury is in Scorpio, our thoughts and communications are more probing and intense. While Mercury in Libra urged us to find balance and arrive at reasonable solutions, Mercury in Scorpio instinctively knows that life simply isn’t fair. Mercury in Scorpio seeks truths in all that is hidden and undercover.

We tend to probe, observe, and focus our thoughts under this influence. Looking for motivations–the more deeply buried, the better–satisfies an intellectual need now. Our thoughts are profound. We throw away superficial manners of communicating in favor of deep conversations.

Scorpio is exceptionally sharp, profound, and analytical yet also intuitive. Thinking is inclined to be one-track-minded, focused, and even obsessive.

 

Mercury-in-Scorpio isn’t shocked by much, or at least keeps its cool even if surprised. During this cycle, our approach is psychological when analyzing, deciding, and studying or observing. We’re not afraid to go places mentally. As well, we get to the heart of a matter or to the bottom line very quickly, usually through instinct. Our resourcefulness and strategy stand out. We’re competitive.

We can be intrigued by motives and secrets or taboos. It’s not easy to take instruction or someone’s word for it–we have to experience it ourselves to draw conclusions. This position of Mercury is one of the most persuasive.

It’s an excellent time to research, investigate, troubleshoot, and work on hunches. If left to observe on our own, we do our best thinking, seeking the hidden layers of a situation.

Aspects Mercury makes while in Scorpio in 2024:

Excludes the Moon. Major aspects are in bold.

• Oct 13, 2024 10:03 AM Mercury 29 Libra 38 square  Pluto 29 Capricorn 38
• Oct 16, 2024 1:23 AM Mercury biquintile Neptune
• Oct 17, 2024 1:40 PM Mercury  6 Scorpio 13 sesquiquadrate Jupiter 21 Gemini 13
• Oct 17, 2024 7:37 PM Mercury  6 Scorpio 36 quincunx True Node  6 Aries 36
• Oct 21, 2024 2:37 PM Mercury biquintile True Node
• Oct 21, 2024 6:51 PM Mercury 12 Scorpio 43 sesquiquadrate Neptune 27 Pisces 43
• Oct 22, 2024 2:35 AM Mercury 13 Scorpio 12 trine Saturn 13 Pisces 12
• Oct 23, 2024 7:14 AM Mercury biquintile Jupiter
• Oct 25, 2024 2:16 AM Mercury quintile Pluto
• Oct 27, 2024 2:24 AM Mercury 20 Scorpio 39 quincunx Chiron 20 Aries 39
• Oct 27, 2024 4:50 AM Mercury 20 Scorpio 47 quincunx Jupiter 20 Gemini 47
• Oct 27, 2024 3:47 PM Mercury 21 Scorpio 28 sesquiquadrate True Node  6 Aries 28
• Oct 30, 2024 6:14 PM Mercury 25 Scorpio 57 opposition Uranus 25 Taurus 57
• Oct 31, 2024 3:06 AM Mercury biquintile Chiron
• Oct 31, 2024 8:33 PM Mercury 27 Scorpio 30 trine Neptune 27 Pisces 30
• Nov 2, 2024 4:21 AM Mercury 29 Scorpio 22 trine Mars 29 Cancer 22
• Nov 2, 2024 11:03 AM Mercury 29 Scorpio 45 sextile Pluto 29 Capricorn 45

Venus enters Sagittarius

Venus is in Sagittarius from October 17th to November 11th, 2024.

Moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius, romantic energy shifts from intense to buoyant. Sagittarius, of course, has its intense moments, considering it is a fire sign. However, its energy is considerably less focused; and, while Scorpio is most concerned with intimacy with a specific person, Sagittarius’ love is of a more universal kind.

Romantic adventures and a straightforward–even blunt–approach to love are on the agenda. Gone are the intricacy and complexity of Venus in Scorpio. Truth and higher meaning are the priorities with Venus in Sagittarius.

We’re idealistic in our relationships during this cycle. It’s more critical than usual that our partners and companions support our dreams, goals, freedom needs, beliefs, and vision. We value intellectual rapport more than usual during this period.

Openness with our feelings can sometimes backfire, but for the most part, it can be refreshing. We tend to more spontaneously enjoy ourselves or throw ourselves into pleasure, art, cultural interests, and special interest topics at this time. We can especially enjoy travel, learning, the outdoors, or animals.

With money, we can be a little reckless or careless, but also faithful and optimistic. Some element of luck or good karma can be involved with our finances. Benefits, whether material or spiritual, can come through publishing, foreign or religious connections, travel, education, or legal matters.

Aspects Venus makes while in Sagittarius in 2024

Excludes the Moon. Dates of major aspects are in color and bold.

• Oct 22, 2024 11:43 AM Venus  5 Sagittarius 51 sesquiquadrate Chiron 20 Aries 51
• Oct 22, 2024 10:37 PM Venus  6 Sagittarius 24 trine True Node  6 Aries 24
• Oct 28, 2024 9:35 AM Venus 12 Sagittarius 59 square  Saturn 12 Pisces 59
• Oct 29, 2024 8:23 PM Venus 14 Sagittarius 43 semi-square Pluto 29 Capricorn 43
• Nov 3, 2024 10:25 AM Venus 20 Sagittarius 16 opposition Jupiter 20 Gemini 16
• Nov 3, 2024 11:22 AM Venus 20 Sagittarius 20 trine Chiron 20 Aries 20
• Nov  7, 2024 12:16 PM Venus biquintile Mars
• Nov  7, 2024 9:20 PM Venus 25 Sagittarius 37 quincunx Uranus 25 Taurus 37
• Nov 9, 2024 8:15 AM Venus 27 Sagittarius 21 square  Neptune 27 Pisces 21
• Nov 11, 2024 10:44 AM Venus 29 Sagittarius 52 semi-sextile  Pluto 29 Capricorn 52

Sun enters Scorpio

Sun is in Scorpio from October 22-November 21, 2024.

The guiding principle of Scorpio is “I desire.” Scorpio is the sign of depth, intimacy, and extremes of feeling. Superficiality simply will not do with the Sun in Scorpio–we want to get to the bottom of matters. Mediocrity does not satisfy either. All that is hidden, taboo, secret, or suppressed interests us. In Libra, we strived towards equality and fairness. Scorpio, however, instinctively believes that life simply isn’t fair.

Scorpio’s energy is provocative, usually in a quiet way, as well as passionate, strong-willed, and intense. It can be an immensely healing and transformative energy. Jealousy, vindictiveness, beating a dead horse, and manipulative are some of the more negative expressions of Scorpio.

We are more likely to prosper through strategy and knowing the value of keeping some things to ourselves at the right times. Efforts to repurpose, recycle, salvage, and transform can be successful. We’re especially successful at organizing, researching, investigating, and analyzing.

While we can be quite controlled with effort, there is some inclination to extremism. We can be drawn to challenges and crises, and we feel compelled to heal, fix, and direct or manage.

Aspects the Sun makes while in Scorpio in 2024:

Excluding the Moon. The Sun’s major aspects are in bold.

• Oct 26, 2024 9:12 AM Sun biquintile Neptune
• Oct 28, 2024 11:46 AM Sun  5 Scorpio 43 sesquiquadrate Jupiter 20 Gemini 43
• Oct 29, 2024 6:28 AM Sun  6 Scorpio 30 quincunx True Node  6 Aries 30
• Nov  3, 2024 8:50 PM Sun biquintile True Node
• Nov  4, 2024 4:04 AM Sun 12 Scorpio 26 sesquiquadrate Neptune 27 Pisces 26
• Nov 4, 2024 12:36 PM Sun 12 Scorpio 47 trine Saturn 12 Pisces 47
• Nov  5, 2024 7:13 PM Sun biquintile Jupiter
• Nov  9, 2024 1:12 PM Sun quintile Pluto
• Nov 11, 2024 6:08 AM Sun 19 Scorpio 33 quincunx Jupiter 19 Gemini 33
• Nov 11, 2024 4:41 PM Sun 20 Scorpio 00 quincunx Chiron 20 Aries 00
• Nov 12, 2024 12:38 PM Sun 20 Scorpio 50 sesquiquadrate True Node  5 Aries 50
• Nov 16, 2024 9:44 PM Sun 25 Scorpio 15 opposition Uranus 25 Taurus 15
• Nov 17, 2024 10:42 AM Sun biquintile Chiron
• Nov 18, 2024 9:07 PM Sun 27 Scorpio 14 trine Neptune 27 Pisces 14

Mercury enters Sagittarius

Mercury is in Sagittarius from November 2, 2024, to January 8, 2025. This period is longer than the usual three weeks or so for Mercury’s transit of a sign due to an upcoming retrograde cycle. [Mercury turns retrograde in Sagittarius on November 25th and ends its retrograde in Sagittarius on December 15th.]

When Mercury is in Sagittarius, our thinking shifts from a need to plumb the depths of any given situation to the desire to learn about a wide range of topics. We seek ideals, our thinking is more optimistic, and our faith increases. We are more equipped to believe and to persuade. What is fair and unfair concerns us most now. However, we are not always very precise under this influence.

We’re more inclined to ask questions and seek answers during this forward-looking cycle. We might often wax philosophical, and we enjoy wrapping our minds around new concepts and ideas. Still, the details are not as interesting to us now, as we prefer to envision the big picture.

On the downside, we can be inconsistent and lack attention to details. While frank and open, we can also be tactless during this period. We’re generous with our communications and input, and we’re humorous and friendly at this time.

 

Aspects Mercury makes while in Sagittarius in November-December 2024/early 2025

Excludes the Moon. Dates of major aspects are in color and bold.

• Nov  6, 2024 9:54 AM Mercury  5 Sagittarius 13 sesquiquadrate Chiron 20 Aries 13
• Nov 6, 2024 9:31 PM Mercury  5 Sagittarius 51 trine True Node  5 Aries 51
• Nov 12, 2024 8:22 AM Mercury 12 Sagittarius 42 square  Saturn 12 Pisces 42
• Nov 14, 2024 6:47 AM Mercury 14 Sagittarius 55 semi-square Pluto 29 Capricorn 55
• Nov 18, 2024 3:55 AM Mercury 18 Sagittarius 47 opposition Jupiter 18 Gemini 47
• Nov 18, 2024 12:25 PM Mercury 19 Sagittarius 06 sesquiquadrate Mars  4 Leo 06
• Nov 19, 2024 6:29 AM Mercury 19 Sagittarius 44 trine Chiron 19 Aries 44
• Nov 29, 2024 4:26 PM Mercury 21 Sagittarius 26 semi-sextile  Venus 21 Capricorn 26
• Nov 30, 2024 9:34 AM Mercury 20 Sagittarius 54 sesquiquadrate Mars  5 Leo 54
• Dec 2, 2024 1:16 AM Mercury 19 Sagittarius 21 trine Chiron 19 Aries 21
• Dec 4, 2024 5:16 AM Mercury 16 Sagittarius 44 opposition Jupiter 16 Gemini 44
• Dec  5, 2024 6:02 AM Mercury 15 Sagittarius 20 semi-square Pluto  0 Aquarius 20
• Dec 5, 2024 9:18 PM Sun 14 Sagittarius 27 conjunction  Mercury 14 Sagittarius 27
• Dec  6, 2024 4:49 AM Mercury 14 Sagittarius 01 semi-square Venus 29 Capricorn 01
• Dec 6, 2024 8:53 PM Mercury 13 Sagittarius 06 square  Saturn 13 Pisces 06
• Dec 13, 2024 2:45 AM Mercury  6 Sagittarius 58 sextile Venus  6 Aquarius 58
• Dec 26, 2024 5:47 PM Mercury 13 Sagittarius 47 opposition Jupiter 13 Gemini 47
• Dec 27, 2024 2:28 AM Mercury 14 Sagittarius 11 square  Saturn 14 Pisces 11
• Dec 28, 2024 3:30 PM Mercury 15 Sagittarius 58 semi-square Pluto  0 Aquarius 58
• Dec 29, 2024 10:07 PM Mercury 17 Sagittarius 31 sesquiquadrate Mars  2 Leo 31
• Dec 31, 2024 2:41 AM Mercury 19 Sagittarius 00 trine Chiron 19 Aries 00
• Jan 3, 2025 2:18 PM Mercury quincunx Uranus
• Jan 6, 2025 8:56 AM Mercury square Neptune
• Jan 7, 2025 7:27 PM Mercury quincunx Mars

Mars enters Leo

Mars is in Leo from November 3rd, 2024, to January 6, 2025; later, it will return to Leo from April 18th to June 17th, 2025.

In Leo, Mars is proud, self-confident, and grand. We are spirited and have grand goals. We go after what we want in a direct, self-assured manner, desiring dramatic results. We prefer not to worry about details, and take the least complicated route to our goals. The sex drive is strong, and passion for life is high.

Mars in Leo can awaken a competitive spirit or drive. We’re more willing to take risks to get what we want. We also tend to make a splash, and we want to be in the driver’s seat. This transit is passionate, ardent, and dramatic. We seek to appear strong and prefer to be in the lead or the center of attention. We can be particularly angry if we feel disrespected or in an undignified position.

Note that Mars typically spends about two months in a sign, but this time around, it transits Leo for longer, although in a divided way. This is due to an upcoming retrograde Mars cycle that divides its time between Leo and Cancer. Mars is retrograde from December 6th, 2024, to February 23, 2025. Part of the retrograde cycle, Mars is in Leo (Mars is retrograde in Leo from December 6th, 2024, to January 6th, 2025).

Venus enters Capricorn

Venus is in Capricorn from November 11, 2024, to December 7, 2024.

Getting serious about our finances and boosting our relations with business partners and/or co-workers will be easier than usual under this influence. Our talents for creating artistic structure and form are enhanced, and our ability to form connections with people who support our ambitions increases.

We value enduring connections, reliability, and faithfulness. We take expressing our feelings seriously, and we take our time to warm up to others. We generally keep our “cool” in relationships. We’re steadfast and seek genuine, perhaps old-fashioned connections. It’s not a time for PDA, and we can be somewhat guarded and reserved with expressing our feelings or revealing our relationships.

The underdog who works hard can have their time in the sun now. We value slow and steady effort and long-term prospects. Reliability in others is most attractive.

This cycle favors getting along well with higher-ups, conservative business goals and ventures, long-term investments, and matters related to pension.

Aspects Venus makes while in the sign of Capricorn in November/December 2024

This list excludes the Moon since it forms far too many aspects to list here, and the dates of the major aspects of Venus are in bold.

• Nov 12, 2024 3:33 AM Venus quintile Saturn
• Nov 12, 2024 5:54 PM Venus biquintile Uranus
• Nov 14, 2024 3:02 AM Venus  3 Capricorn 03 quincunx Mars  3 Leo 03
• Nov 16, 2024 6:03 AM Venus  5 Capricorn 35 square  True Node  5 Aries 35
• Nov 20, 2024 1:37 AM Venus 10 Capricorn 07 sesquiquadrate Uranus 25 Taurus 07
• Nov 22, 2024 6:55 AM Venus 12 Capricorn 44 sextile Saturn 12 Pisces 44
• Nov 24, 2024 8:44 AM Venus quintile Neptune
• Nov 26, 2024 1:07 PM Venus 17 Capricorn 45 quincunx Jupiter 17 Gemini 45
• Nov 27, 2024 11:58 PM Venus 19 Capricorn 27 square  Chiron 19 Aries 27
• Nov 29, 2024 4:26 PM Mercury 21 Sagittarius 26 semi-sextile  Venus 21 Capricorn 26
• Nov 30, 2024 3:17 PM Venus quintile True Node
• Dec  1, 2024 3:34 AM Venus biquintile Jupiter
• Dec 2, 2024 9:43 AM Venus 24 Capricorn 36 trine Uranus 24 Taurus 36
• Dec 4, 2024 1:52 PM Venus 27 Capricorn 08 sextile Neptune 27 Pisces 08
• Dec  5, 2024 8:40 AM Venus 28 Capricorn 03 semi-square Saturn 13 Pisces 03
• Dec 6, 2024 4:49 AM Mercury 14 Sagittarius 01 semi-square Venus 29 Capricorn 01

Pluto enters the sign of Aquarius

Pluto is in Aquarius from March 23, 2023, to June 11, 2023, then from January 20, 2024, until September 1, 2024, again from November 19, 2024, to March 8, 2043, at which point it will weave in and out of Aquarius and Pisces.

Why so many dates? Pluto is very slow-moving, and with retrograde (effective backward) activity, it advances only about 1-3 degrees per year, depending on the sign. While Pluto flirted with Aquarius for the first time in 2023, it is only from November 19th, 2024, forward that it is consistently in the sign. In all, Pluto will spend between 19 and 20 years in the sign.

Pluto is finally finished its transit of Capricorn and is in Aquarius for the long haul.

• Mar 23, 2023  at 8:13 AM  Pluto enters Aquarius
• Jun 11, 2023  at 5:47 AM  Pluto Rx enters Capricorn
• Jan 20, 2024  at 7:50 PM  Pluto enters Aquarius
• Sep  1, 2024 at 8:10 PM  Pluto Rx enters Capricorn
• Nov 19, 2024 at 3:28 PM  Pluto enters Aquarius
• Mar  8, 2043 at 8:44 PM  Pluto enters Pisces
• Aug 31, 2043 at 11:34 PM  Pluto Rx enters Aquarius
• Jan 19, 2044 at 4:30 AM  Pluto enters Pisces

While Pluto is in Aquarius, we take social structures and politics especially seriously, and we seek major reform in these areas. Unusual, intense, or dramatic happenings are possible with friends and networks.

During this long-term cycle, we are likely to confront issues of control and power related to individuality, equality, friendships, and group associations. We can be on a quest to distinguish ourselves for our progressiveness, scientific minds, ideals, humanitarianism, or unique qualities. It’s also a time when we seek to change and overhaul society through science, inventions, and the mind/ideas.

Sun enters Sagittarius

Sun is in Sagittarius from November 21-December 21, 2024.

With the Sun in Sagittarius, our focus shifts from the need for an intimate connection with a person and with ourselves, to the desire to reach out to the world and connect with something larger than ourselves. While the Sun moves through this fiery, mutable sign, we can take steps to increase our understanding and awareness of the world around us. We are more able to muster up the courage to expand our horizons and branch out into new ways of thinking.

We can gain more confidence and optimism by focusing on the “big picture” as we move away from our focus on the details of mundane existence. Although we may be prone to overdoing our expectations, we have the opportunity to nurture our faith, hope, and vision under this influence.