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Pamela McDonough

Pamela is Vedic astrologer and artist. She is an avid student of the ancient Indian arts and sciences and her passion for the Vedic Sciences evolved organically out of her own personal quest for alternatives to western medicine for lifestyle and stress management. Her quest began in 2001 and resulted in her studying with amazing gurus that carry ancient lineages from India in Jyotish and the sacred art of yantras and mandalas. Along with her astrology practice Pamela collaborates with her husband Mick creating yantra and mandala sculptures for yoga studios, retreat centers, spas and personal collectors. You can see their art and find out how to schedule an astrology reading at www.yantramandala.com

The good news is that Venus
(Shukra) the planet of love, beauty, art and procreation has finally
left its sign of debilitation (Virgo/Kanya) and has moved into its own
sign of Libra (Thula) for the next three weeks. 

This article shares some important upcoming influences to Venus in the next three weeks.

While Venus is transiting Libra
there will be some icnteresting planetary interactions along with the
entanglement of Venus in the Solar eclipse on October 23rd. There will
also be a meeting between Venus, the Sun and the servant, Saturn. 

Shortly after the Solar
eclipse,Venus will meet the Sun on October 25. Whenever a planet
transits close the Sun it is almost like an eclipse of the transiting
planet. 

Think about it like this; if
you were looking at the Sun in the day sky and there was a planet next
to it, which one would you see shining brightly? 

The Sun! It is so big and bright that you are not be able see anything that comes close to it. 

The various meanings and things
that Venus symbolizes along with the indications of the sign Libra
(procreation, trade, relationships) will not be strongly supported
during the eclipse and the conjunction with the Sun.

Once Venus moves past the Sun
it will still remain in a very close relationship with the Sun through
the first week of November. At the same time Venus will be hemmed in
between the debilitated Sun and exalted Saturn while in Libra. This is a
very interesting configuration. 

This places the planet of love
and relationships in the middle of these two planetary enemies. It may
have us considering where the balance is in our personal relationships.
Or we may seek a new-found humility as we interact with those we love.

Broadly, this transit also may
raise issues around justice in terms of the distribution of wealth,
opportunities, and privileges (particularly as it relates to
relationships) within any given society.

Venus finally breaks free from this Sun/Saturn sandwich on November 12 after a meeting with Saturn in early Scorpio.

Between the eclipse and the
interactions of the Venus with Sun and Saturn this would suggest that
important issues and decisions related to Venus and Libra (also at it
relates specifically to your chart, may best be delayed until
mid-November).

Thank you so much for taking time to read my blog!

You can schedule a reading with me here to better understand how this important transit may affect your life experience.

Namaste,

Pamela

www.yantramandala.com

~ Painting by Josephine Wall