Boys Chasing Girls Again

From 2011:

The last time this happened was in October in the sign Scorpio. Venus got behind Mars and has been chasing him ever since. She has finally caught up with Mars again in Taurus (exact on May 23). Finally, the tables are turned, and the masculine will start chasing the feminine. Hopefully, in real life – this will play out.

This new meeting of Venus and Mars is in Taurus. Venus rules Taurus, making it a happier place for Venus. There will be less game-playing and secrets, and more open, simple pleasures. This also bodes well for life's physical pleasures: food, money, shopping, luxuries, as well as passionate, physical love. Jupiter goes into Taurus in a couple of weeks, which is good news – for not only those of us desiring more food, love and pleasure – but also for the stock market and business world.

The Sabian Symbol for the degree of the Venus-Mars meeting itself is 9 Taurus: A Christmas Tree Is Decorated and Shines In The Darkness. This speaks of presents not yet opened, of joys about to be experienced, of a pent-up need for pleasure and happiness about to finally be satisfied.

This aspect, however, has a gotcha: Saturn in Libra is making a 150-degree aspect to this Venus-Mars conjunction. This means that while we're eager to enjoy the physical pleasures, Saturn is still holding the reigns, urging us to slow down, wait, and consider the consequences.

Relationships beginning now will feel the urgency to race ahead, and the need to hold back – perhaps because of practical considerations. In this situation, the principles of balance and adjustment are called for. In the long run, this is good, because when Saturn is in the mix, the chances for stability and longevity are part of the package.

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