Long ago, in the ever-turning heavens, Venus began a journey. Not just any journey—a cycle of transformation, growth, and discovery. Our story begins in 🌬️ Gemini, the Air Temple of Mercury, where Venus was infused with a restless curiosity and a thirst for new experiences.
💨 The Air Temple of Mercury – A Spark Ignites
When Venus first entered Gemini in early June 2024, she found herself in the bustling halls of Mercury’s domain—a place of quick wit, endless conversation, and ever-shifting ideas. The Air Temple shimmered with possibilities. Here, words carried magic, ideas turned into connections, and love felt like an exhilarating dance.
💫 It was a time of new beginnings—a spark of potential, an open door.
But Gemini’s winds shift fast. Venus, though enchanted, found herself drifting, ungrounded, unsure if the voices around her were leading her toward something real or merely an entertaining distraction.
🔥 The Fire Temple of the Sun – Venus Takes the Stage
By late July, Venus left the Air Temple behind, stepping into the golden palace of Leo, the Fire Temple of the Sun. The atmosphere was electric—a grand stage where Venus became the leading star.
Here, beneath the brilliance of the Sun, Venus was no longer just an observer. She was adored, revered, radiant. The world watched as she embraced her own light, dazzling admirers with confidence, passion, and undeniable presence. She became the queen of grand romances, sweeping gestures, and bold declarations.
But being a star comes with its challenges. The fire of Leo burns bright, but it also demands authenticity. Was Venus truly basking in her own glow, or had she become lost in the performance? The applause was intoxicating, but deep inside, a quiet question lingered—was she truly being seen?
⛰️ The Earth Temple of Saturn, 🌬️ The Air Temple of Saturn, & 🌊 The Water Temple of Jupiter – The Descent
As summer faded, Venus journeyed into the 🏔️ Earth Temple of Saturn, Capricorn. Here, the grandeur of Leo was stripped away, replaced with the wisdom of discipline. No longer a performer, Venus now faced structure, responsibility, and the weight of choices. Love became measured, built upon endurance rather than fleeting attraction. She learned patience, but also felt the weight of time.
Then, Venus entered Aquarius, the Air Temple of Saturn, where the structures of Capricorn gave way to innovation and rebellion. Here, love was no longer about endurance but about liberation. Venus shed the weight of expectation, stepping into a realm where relationships were rewritten, defying tradition and embracing authenticity. Detached yet visionary, she explored connection beyond possession—love as an idea, a revolution, a force that could break molds rather than conform to them. But the winds of Aquarius carried her forward, and soon, the call of the ocean became irresistible.
Then came Pisces, the Water Temple of Jupiter, where the rules dissolved into mist. Here, Venus surrendered, floating in boundless waves of dream and devotion. She no longer sought validation—only oneness, transcendence, and love without limits.
💖 She lost herself in the sacred waters—aching, longing, dissolving. It was intoxicating, beautiful—until the tides began to shift. The dream had to end, and the fire was calling.
🔥 The Fire Temple of Mars – A Warrior Awakens
Then, like a cosmic jolt, Venus leaped into 🔥 Aries, the Fire Temple of Mars. The gentleness of Pisces cracked like embers catching fire. This was no longer about surrender—this was about choosing, fighting, claiming.
⚔️ The temple walls were no longer lined with silk but forged in iron and flame. Venus stood at the threshold, stripped of illusion, met with the raw urgency of Aries’ heat. Love was no longer about longing—it was about taking action. There was no waiting, no deliberation—only instinct, only motion.
But Venus was not alone in this trial. Overhead, in the 🌙 Water Temple of the Moon, Mars had just stationed direct in Cancer, his eyes upon her journey. Though known as the warrior, even Mars had been tempered by his time in water—forced to learn the power of emotional endurance. Now, as Venus stood at the gates of Aries, Mars watched, newly awakened, ready to see how she would rise.
🔮 The Turning Point
And here we stand, at the threshold of change. Venus has stepped into Aries, but something looms on the horizon—her retrograde phase. The warrior goddess will be asked to turn inward, to look at all she has experienced, and to reconsider her path.
What will she discover? What has she learned? And how will she rise when the cycle begins anew?
🔥 Stay tuned for the next chapter, where we explore Venus’ retrograde and how her journey mirrors our own. 🔥
📝 Reflection & Journaling Prompts
✨ Think back to June 4-5, 2024—when Venus was in the Air Temple of Mercury. What themes were unfolding for you? Were there new ideas, connections, or desires that sparked excitement? What seeds of intention did you plant?
✨ In late July, as Venus entered the Fire Temple of the Sun, Leo, did you feel a shift in your sense of self-expression, love, or creativity? Did you experience moments of recognition or longing to be seen? How did this play out in your relationships?
✨ As Venus descended through Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces, did you feel a need to restructure your values or surrender old attachments? What lessons surfaced in your love life, finances, or self-worth? Did you experience nostalgia or longing for something unattainable?
✨ Now that Venus has entered Aries, how are Venusian themes—love, beauty, desire, and relationships—showing up in your life? What is calling you to take action in your connections, your sense of self-worth, or your creative expression? Where in your life are you being asked to step forward boldly? How can you embrace this warrior-like energy in a way that honors your heart’s true desires?
🌟 Journal your reflections, meditate on these themes, and prepare to track Venus’ journey through her retrograde. The story is still unfolding—how will you write your next chapter? 🌟