From around 4000 BCE Inanna, the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, war, beauty and political power was associated with the planet Venus. A far fiercer deity than her later Greek and Roman counterparts Aphrodite and Venus, Inanna was revered amongst the gods as Queen of Heaven. The most epic of her myths involves her descent into the underworld (in Greek cosmology the domain of Pluto), a fatal but ultimately transformative journey specifically associated with the retrograde cycle of the planet Venus.
Tomorrow this story begins its re-activation as Venus, planetary ruler of women, friendships, art, pleasure, harmony and relationships joins Pluto, lord of power, wealth, death and transformation at 25 degrees of Capricorn. The two remain interlocked until Tuesday. On Wednesday Venus slows to a standstill at 26 degrees Capricorn and finally stations retrograde on December 20. The two remain one degree apart until Christmas day when they’re exact again at 25 degrees just as the third of 2021’s culturally, politically and personally defining Saturn-Uranus squares takes place at 11 degrees of Aquarius and Taurus. Suffice to say that this Christmas will be unlike any other and is most definitely worth preparing for emotionally.
The intense encounter between Venus and Pluto initiates an immensely powerful period of transformation, which is taking place between now and March 2022 in the areas of our charts occupied by the sign of Capricorn. Hidden truths are likely to surface. Power dynamics are highlighted. Addictions could reach tipping points. Psychic wounds and sexual traumas arise for healing. Gender transitions and transformations gain significance. Social taboos and dark obsessions gain visibility. Challenging storylines involving powerful, wealthy, famous people, artists, sexual predators and/or beauties come to our attention. Whatever has begun surfacing now in our own lives, as well as collectively, points us toward the areas in which deep, powerful and extremely valuable transformations are needing to take place.
Pay attention to all messages that arrive with a signature of intensity. If we can take courageous action on those messages that are asking us to change, the transformations we experience will be both immensely powerful and empowering. Journal the significance of encounters that feel significant now. These will continue unfolding over coming months and we will become clearer the more time we attend to these experiences reflectively as the cycle progresses.
Inanna journeys to the underworld under the pretence of attending the funeral of her sister’s husband but in reality she has her sights set on stripping her sister Erishkegal of power as Queen of the Underworld. But she herself is quickly stripped of power and exposed, judged guilty and put to death. This cycle is one in which we too may have to take responsibility for our actions. Inanna is forced to do so the hard way, hung on a hook for three days before being brought revived by Enki, god of mischief, knowledge and creation, and by the same token, we can activate some of his magic by tending to experiences of intensity with humour, creativity and a hunger for both greater knowledge and greater wisdom.
These are powerful times and time is short. I’m also extremely hung over in the aftermath of far too many margaritas at my workplace Xmas party last night and I haven’t had time to make a new artwork for this update so I’m recycling… And sure, it’s not a race and it’s not a competition, but if it were this print appears to be winning. So if you or someone you know could use a visual reminder to listen in to the true heart’s wisdom and its beckonings, then it’s here, waiting to be at your service... You can check it out at:
https://www.moniquelafontaine.com.au/artworks-for-sale
Big love to you all dear ones and stay tuned for much more on this epic cycle and the astrological climax for 2021, coming soon…🌟♥️🔥
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