By Ellen F. Franklin, PhD
In the May 2017 Acutonics Newsletter we explored the healing themes associated with Venus as the ruler of Taurus. You can read the profile here.
This month, with Venus ruling the sign of Libra, there are some powerful aspects for working with this vibratory energy that are particularly relevant during times of global strife and environmental devastation.
The transformative image of Beauty has the capacity to hold the warring factions together and to elicit unity of aim among them. It transforms disunity and competitive striving, moving them toward harmony and unity of purpose. The transformative image pulls the various disparate energies together and gives them an overall direction. – Murray Stein, Transformation: Emergence of the Self, 1998
Venus residing in the sign of Libra is concerned with issues of self-worth, the interplay of opposites, and the desire for balance, justice, and uniting oppositional forces to promote true harmony and love. She also has roots to war and agriculture and of course there is her long-standing relationship with Mars the god of War, which brings an element of chaos to this dynamic, creative and highly generative relationship. Yet, it is often from darkest chaos that true creative inspiration emerges into conscious light. The creative process itself often involves darkness, turmoil, struggle, pain, fear, and risk, and yet the end result often emerges in a moment of golden splendor, not unlike Venus.
As we witness and respond to the devastation brought by the Earthquakes in Mexico, the hurricanes tremendous destruction to the Caribbean, Florida, Houston, and Puerto Rico and the escalating words between the leader of North Korea and the president of the United States invoke the energy of Venus. Direct this vibratory frequency to areas of the planet where the energy of war, destruction, and total disregard for human rights and the environment are so prevalent. Hold to center as you activate your Venus tuning forks, hand chimes or gong and invite peace, harmony and renewal for the most vulnerable through the energy of Venus. Direct the energy of Mars and Venus inviting Venus to temper those headstrong provocateurs of war who demonstrate little regard for human life or the environment.
To those of us experiencing compassion fatigue, anxiety and fear acknowledge the true power of love and its tremendous capacity to awaken many gifts within us, including meaning, passion, vulnerability, spontaneity, heightened awareness, suffering, and bliss, so that we can recognize and be released from our own self-imposed limitations. Additionally, to address compassion fatigue work with the energy of Mars and Venus to balance and support the disparate energies within apply to the Three Treasures – DU 20, Gate of the Ancestors, Ren 4, Origins Pass and Ren 17, Original Child. Boost your immune response by applying Mars Venus to ST 36, Three Leg Li. Invite optimism by applying Venus/New Moon to LIV 14, Gate of Hope. Work with the Du Mai, Governing Vessel (open on SI 3, Back Ravine and balance on UB 62, Extending Vessel) with Ohm Venus, Venus/Full Moon and the Ren Mai, Conception Vessel (open on LU 7, Broken Sequence and Balance with KID 6, Shining Sea) with Mars/Venus and Venus/Saturn With the support of Venus and Mars and Venus and Saturn (creativity and structure) we have the strength to move out of the shadows of our existence and embrace self-love, consciousness awakens and strengthens so that we can be fully present for one another. This heightened awareness creates the potential for a deep union, in which we are truly able to touch each other’s hearts and lend support to those most in need.
During this time of devastation and unrest also take the time to direct the energy of Venus to those parts of the planet that most need healing. Direct Venus and Full Moon to nourish the feminine. Direct Mars and Venus to temper the impulsive, headstrong forces of war and use Venus and Saturn to bring much needed new creative solutions to those most in need.