We just had Venus conjoin with Neptune on Feb 15th (which you may continue to notice through the weekend) and we are about to have the Sun join up with Saturn today, Feb 16th (which you may have noticed since Tuesday).
Venus and Neptune together can signify disappointment in love, disillusionment in desire, putting someone up on a pedestal or having romantic fantasies, or grieving a relationship or the loss of something once beautiful.
On the other hand, Neptune is said to be the higher octave of Venus, goddess of love and connection (in modern astrology). Your experience could also be that you’ve had even more connection with others than usual, more beautiful and creative experiences than usual, or a more open and forgiving heart than usual.
While this has been happening in one area of your life (whichever house that has Pisces on the cusp), the Sun conjunct Saturn may be leaving a heavier more constrictive feeling in another area of life (whichever house that has Aquarius on the cusp).
Saturn is a planet about boundaries, rules, and the things that test us. It’s a planet signifying authority figures, difficulties, or where we are told no.
Maybe you receive harsh feedback from someone, or perhaps you’re experiencing consequences of earlier actions. You may be figuring out your boundaries or coming up against someone else’s, which could feel bad in the moment. It could be that you’ve reached your limits with something and it’s time to move on.
Saturn also rules over commitment and the things that stand the test of time. Maybe you lean in more with something or someone, creating new agreements that fit you better now. Or perhaps, you’re letting go.
Whatever is going on, try doing both Venus and Saturn.
Where can you be more squishy and receptive? Where can you find more ease in relating to others?
Where has enough been enough? Or how can you strengthen your commitments?
If receiving harsh feedback and you’re feeling your inner critic, where is that critic in your body?
Just notice, breathing into it, staying present to whatever arises.
Then, bring some self-compassion to that part of you that might be feeling like you didn’t do enough, that you’re failing, or you’re not good enough.
