THE DARK SIDE OF...

𝘛𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 - 𝘍𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩⁣

Fixed signs love their own bubble, and when you are in your own bubble, it is difficult to see another person, let alone see them at eye level. Something mutable signs are better equipped at.⁣

Two of fixed signs favorite words are 𝐦𝐞 and 𝐦𝐲. Taurus (Fixed Earth) is no exception to this.⁣

Possessiveness and stubbornness might look cute when it shows up as hoarding beautiful trinkets and fashion magazines from the 80s until now. It stops being cute when it spreads to people. Taurus can be very possessive when it comes to people: they might feel they own you and they need you to do what they want. Jealousy can be an ugly by-product of this if they regard you as their own.⁣

Their craving for possessing things is for material (Fixed) security (Earth) which, when overdone, can morph into greed and self-indulgence. Self-preservation is one of Taurus' main goals, which can make them emotionally unavailable when you need them the most. Their inner peace and happiness are more important to them than making sure that you are OK. ⁣

If they want you to be part of your life, a lot of calculation and strategy on Taurus' side goes into winning you over. You might find yourself showered with lavish gifts, sensual massages etc. But once they've got you in the bag chances are the unevolved Taurus will start taking you for granted. ⁣

They are often selfish and want you to be the way THEY like it. Preferably just like them. They might tell you what to do, when to do it, how to be - and everything on their terms. While preaching about how everyone needs to be themselves. If you are not 100% according to their liking yet, they truly believe they can change you and will try to. ⁣

Fixed Earth can exhibit a certain self-centeredness that expresses itself in a "my way or the highway" attitude. If you had a fight with an unevolved Taurus, do not expect an apology. They won’t apologize, even if they are wrong and it was clearly their mistake. Finding a compromise with an unevolved Taurus is an impossible task, so you might just wanna drop that idea instantly. ⁣

Note that with Taurus I mean: Taurus Sun, Taurus Moon or rising sign or any other heavy Taurus emphasis in a chart. Also, everyone has a house in Taurus, so check your chart to see in which area of life you might be a tad too possessive and selfish.⁣

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𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰: 𝘐𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 | 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩⁣

VENUS SQUARE URANUS 3rd March 2024

𝘈 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦⁣

Before Mars meets up with Uranus later this month, Venus will have a chat with him first. Maybe to soften and ease the electrical charge for the following Mars/Uranus conversation. ⁣

Anything Venus touches softens. And even though a square aspect is a challenging conversation, they get and support each other, due to something called mutual reception: Venus (currently in Aquarius) rules Taurus and Uranus (currently in Taurus) rules Aquarius. This indicates that the energies of Venus and Mars become linked and amplified in a special way.⁣

Uranus wants authenticity and disrupts the status quo and Venus wants to connect. At first glance, this looks paradoxical but it could manifest as a great opportunity to explore how we can be authentic while still connecting from the heart. We could learn to value each other's opinion (Venus in Aquarius) while remaining in our unique nature (Uranus in Taurus). Every time we return to our body and the here and now, it becomes easier to just be. And from being we can connect much better to the heart. ⁣

Since Venus is also about our values and Uranus is about fresh perspectives, sudden insights and Aha Moments could bring new clarity about the things we value. Something that we didn't know or see before suddenly makes sense to us. We could awaken to a new reality that shifts what we appreciate. Maybe also how we value ourselves and our own voice. ⁣

Venus describes worth and value on all levels, the metaphorical and concrete. On a very mundane level, this could also describe financial eccentricities - maybe some surprises in the financial markets or new financial inventions. In any way, we can expect the unexpected when the planet of epiphanies is involved. ⁣

Have a look at 19° Aquarius and Taurus in your chart: if you find any planets near that degree, this Venus/Uranus conversation could also affect you personally - bringing you a hopefully worthy surprise. ⁣

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𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰: 𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 | 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩

MARS IN SCORPIO OPPOSITE URANUS IN TAURUS 11th November 2023

Short fuse burning

November could turn out to be quite energetic, with a Sun-Mars conjunction on 18th November. And on top of that, Uranus will oppose Mars from 11th November until the end of this year, adding erraticness to the already energized Mars. All while we are going through the first weeks of Saturn in Pisces in direct motion again. Talking about being extra responsible with our emotions!

Best case could be us collectively balancing our will (Mars) with our sense of independence (Uranus). The worst case scenario could be people walking around with a very short fuse. Scorpio as fixed water tends to hold emotions, sometimes for a very long time. So any resentment or anger that we are holding -personally or as a collective- might come to light suddenly. On a positive note, our courage could be sparked, by Uranus sending down a lightning bolt into the emotional depth of Scorpio. Revealing our will and ability to assert ourselves.

I really urge you to pause and breathe the next couple of weeks before exploding on other people. There are ways to establish our boundaries firmly but without extra aggression. Uranus opposing Mars might entice you to blow up. Which sometimes is necessary, but often it destroys more than it helps. Whatever your preferred tool is to be calm & collected and responsible with your emotions, do that now more often than ever. It will save you from being reactive and regretting a lot of things later.

If you can, release pressure more frequently, in small doses. Get physically active, punch a pillow, or whatever helps to release the excess energy.
Take it from somebody with a natal Mars-Uranus conjunction in her chart. Once the fuse is lit, things escalate quickly. Keep this in mind now when interacting with others and don’t poke the bear.

Excess energy is also harsh on your body, so find a way to channel it and guide it. At the same time, you might be pushing your emotional and physical boundaries BECAUSE of that excess energy. So keep an eye on that, get some rest, and take good care of yourself.

Instead of blowing up, take that fuel to establish clearly what you want. Focus your energy on THAT. The combined energy of Mars and Uranus can help you break through any challenges now. Like cosmic dynamite freeing your pathway from any obstacles.

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FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE IN TAURUS 28th October 2023

Securing Matter

Here comes the second eclipse in October - the last one in Taurus for a couple of years.
Taurus is Fixed Earth, concerned with receiving, preserving and holding matter. Matter can be all sorts of things: food, belongings, nature, the body… Material (Earth) security (Fixed) is a main topic for Taurus.

Lunar Eclipses often shine a glaring light on things so we can change. Therefore, this eclipse could bring up uncomfortable truths about material security for us. About preserving the body, receiving & accumulating material matter. This is also where for example finances come into play.

These past 2 weeks, I have seen a lot of people working through intense money stuff (including myself). Feelings around our livelihood being threatened. And the need to protect or preserve our main material security -money - which is still pretty important in this world. We might not like it, and even the realization that we are still tied to old money systems with nothing new in sight could be that uncomfortable truth. Money is part of this reality. This eclipse is a Full Moon so you might experience it even more emotionally than the previous one.

Other uncomfortable truths you might be facing could be regarding your body. Food. Anything physical in your life. To get an even deeper understanding, look where 5° Taurus falls in your birth chart.

And because Eclipses are not exactly subtle, whatever is rattling our lives right now regarding material securities feels pretty intense. But it has to come in with the surprise effect and such intensity because we did not pay attention to the little signs before. So the universe, wanting our best, pulls a wild card to get us on the right trajectory. It's not always challenging news though: if you are on a pretty good path already, chances are this eclipse will only bring you even MORE positive confirmation of this. Either way, there is no going back to the good old days, the old trajectory. Only moving forward.

Keep in mind to look at the opposite sign as well for this Eclipse, which is Scorpio. It's always good to look at the opposite sign & house of where the eclipse is happening. Scorpio is fixed water, which means keeping emotions within and dealing with them privately. Try to remember this when meeting other humans at the moment. They might look fine on the outside, while utterly falling apart inside.

On a collective level, we could experience surprises or news about our bodily autonomy. Things we thought were still far away might be in our faces earlier than expected. We are finishing up the Taurus-Scorpio Eclipse Set that started in November 2021. So look at what happened on a global level from the end of 2021 until now.

Also, reflect on what happened in your own personal life regarding Taurus & Scorpio themes these past 2 years. Can you spot a pattern that you worked through that has to do with material and emotional security?

 Happy eclipsing.

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JUPITER RETROGRADE IN TAURUS 4th September until 30th December 2023

The Inner Quest

Jupiter represents the teacher and seeker - when he enters the scene, we get on a quest that expands our consciousness and horizon. This can be done literally by traveling or metaphorically by studying philosophies or the esoterics, or contemplating on the vastness of this universe. And it is always an exploration of the unknown, of going beyond. Some other Jupiter attributes are: growth, encouragement, hope, protection, wisdom, morality, and generosity.

The danger with Jupiter lies in excess. The saying of ‘too much of a good thing’ is definitely something that applies to this archetype. Jupiter blows up what is present—for better or for worse—making it so big you cannot ignore it. One of my worst planetary returns has been my Jupiter return when I was 35. So much for the traditional labeling of planets being benefic or malefic. Jupiter is not as good as you believe, it pretty much just enlarges what is. It can totally bestow you with luck and prosperity, but it can also expand the negatives.

So this retrograde Jupiter expands the matters of the house that it is in e.g. if Jupiter is traveling through your 2nd house which would concern your own resources (money, energy, time) and skills. These topics want to grow beyond what is right now. This can mean literal growth as in money becoming more but also metaphorical growth, finding value beyond physical possessions. It can be growth by realizing where you over-do it with your resources, spend too much or give others too much of your energy and time.

Because Jupiter is in Taurus, topics around material security and how you feel stable and comfy in your body and material environment might come to the forefront during this time.

Jupiter exaggerates but also encourages and adds optimism to the house it is in and the planets it connects to. Because it is a retrograde phase, this needs some internal reflection first before it transpires on the outside. Seeking a deeper truth and looking for the hope within is what's being asked of us right now. No matter how confusing and bleak the world might look like. Once you go on that inner quest, you'll be amazed at the treasures you'll find!

Retrogrades are great for a course correction: as we reflect we gain perspective and discover greater potential. Jupiter can give us a bit of an inner pep talk, encouraging us to soon take that leap that is necessary to take us beyond. It's giving us a friendly pat on the back telling us: you got this! And once it goes direct again at the end of the year, the things you have learned on your inner quest will make all of that rich soul growth possible.

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JUPITER IN TAURUS 16th May 2023 until 25th May 2024

𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴⁣

Today, Jupiter is moving from Aries into Taurus. We will be experiencing Jupiter in Taurus for 1 year: some will really like that change of pace for Jupiter and for the cheetahs of us, it will be all going way too slow ⁣

Jupiter is about ease & indulgence, optimism, and broadening your horizon. Everything Jupiter touches expands, amplifies, and exaggerates. Jupiter encourages us and also brings a pinch of luck to what we do. It is a generous joyful archetype. We as a collective, can tap into these Jupiter qualities by getting more into the Taurean mode.⁣

Fixed Earth Taurus is a very different energy than Aries, we’re going from fiery superfast to earthy superslow.⁣

Taurus is a lot about being present. Don’t get me wrong, they do work hard but it has to be enjoyable and they want to savor every drop on their journey through the day. They want to delight in the sensual pleasures of life.⁣ And when you slow down you can enjoy everything more. Literally, stop and smell the roses on the way to work. ⁣

Taurus does not like big quick changes, so we can all learn how with consistent small changes we can create a solid foundation to build upon. This is also the opportunity to become more present in the body, with nature, in physicality. If you think about your favorite Taurean friend, you know that grounded presence they exude that has the ability to calm you down instantly. ⁣

So we can learn to enjoy the Taurus mode, to expand our minds by tapping into these qualities. Everyone has Taurus in their chart somewhere, and that area of life (house) will help you connect to Jupiter in Taurus.⁣

Wherever Jupiter is traveling through your chart right now, if you put in the work you'll get the results. They won’t be quick but they will be stable. And it might be more fun and easy than it used to be.⁣

Just make sure to not overdo things, because this is the shadow side of Jupiter: the larger-than-life energy that can make you a little bit excessive and going too big.

In society, we can now build solid foundations for the future, those kinds of foundations that withstand the test of time. Foundations that are also infused with generosity and hope. ⁣

And wouldn’t it be a much nicer world if everyone stopped once in a while to smell the roses and appreciate the abundance of nature and life? ⁣Despite all the chaos going on, we are blessed infinitely - we just need to take a moment and pause to actually see it.⁣

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𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰: 𝘕𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘛𝘪𝘬𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘷 | 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩