In this episode, the focus is on the future as February brings forth several aspects that thrust us into the spotlight of what lies ahead. The North Node, our destiny point, is activated all month long, along with a tight conjunction with Chiron. The Aquarian New Moon highlights the magic and power of our consciousness to manifest and set intentions. The episode also explores the connection between Aquarius and the angelic realm, as well as the potential for war and revolution in the current global landscape. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

February is a month of significant astrological aspects that thrust us into the spotlight of the future.

The North Node, our destiny point, is activated all month long, indicating the direction we are heading as individuals and as a group.

Aquarius and Uranus are also activated, highlighting the future, our consciousness, and the need for freedom of expression and expansion.

The Aquarian New Moon on February 9th is a powerful time for setting intentions and using our imagination for wild and incredible possibilities.

The conjunction between Chiron and the North Node throughout February signifies a sensitive spot that opens up a doorway to our future, highlighting the potential pain and wounding involved in certain paths.

BEST MOMENTS

"This Aquarian new moon is at 20 degrees Aquarius. And that means it's also conjunct at this moment with the asteroid Circe."

"We can ask the angels to update our Akashic record. We can ask them to delete anything that's too tough or still resonating when it should be goddamn well over with by now."

"We're getting closer. We're getting a feel for it. Now on the 16th, Mercury, which of course is the lower octave of Uranus, is going to make a square from Aquarius, a square to Uranus in Taurus." 

"And here we are in February 2024, we're getting these repeated nudges for us to push us further into our evolution of our consciousness here on the planet Earth." 

"And of course, what's really bringing this about is Uranus here in Taurus. Taurus as in the land and farming and our food. And of course, Uranus here is getting helped by Jupiter in Taurus too." 

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

Venus & Vesta invites the music producer, spiritual mentor and Shungite Guardian, Jerome Zoran, to talk about the special powers of Shungite. They talk about his ego death to meet Shungite and understand its healing powers. Jerome shares his personal journey of how Shungite helped him heal and release pain, and how it turned him onto the power of crystals. He also discusses his connection with Ascended Master Chung Fu and the Deep Soul Connection movement. Jerome explains the concept of commanding and how it can be used to manifest one's dreams and visions. This episode offers insights into the transformative power of crystals and the importance of balancing the divine masculine and feminine energies within oneself.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Shungite is a crystal that is scientifically proven to have healing properties and can help relieve pain.  It does this with its molecular make up of carbon molecules, called Fullerenes or Bucky Balls.

Jerome Zoran discovered Shungite after a serious hand injury, that finished his career as a concert cellist, and found it to be transformative in his healing journey.

Jerome is part of the Chung Fu crew in Glastonbury and works closely with Ascended Master Chung Fu, who is mother Sally, channels.

Shungite is associated with the divine masculine and can help balance masculine and feminine energies and powerfully protects against electro-magnetic frequencies, phone masts, wifi etc.

Commanding the energy of Shungite and other crystals can be a powerful tool for manifestation and transformation, and Jerome shows us how to activate crystals via this technique and from your toning vibration.

BEST MOMENTS

"Shungite is the crystal that for me just healed me and helped me heal and released so much pain for me." 

"Chung Fu is an incredible being with literally Akashic record access of all lives you've ever lived, everything you've ever done." 

"Chung Fu is not guruising himself. We don't believe he is a guru. Chung Fu is simply coming forward to say that you are the master of you." 

"Hold me, bring me in, touch my essence, my stones, put them on the chakras even, do some breath work even, do some toning and some sacred sound practices even, and bring in my light and you will become more balanced."

"I am a creator of the creator, of the almighty God Goddess. And so the stone, simply put, is just a little window, a doorway."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jerome is contactable at @jeromezoran or www.shungitelight.com and his mother the channel for Chung Fu @avalonoraclesally

ABOUT THE HOST

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

Venus & Vesta explores the mind expanding opportunities in February, where we have the month long conjunction between the North Node destiny point and Chiron, our wounding... AND the activation of the mind altering powers of the planets moving into Aquarius, and its ruler, Uranus.  Venus & Vesta covers everything up to 19th February including:

BEST MOMENTS

"This North Node doesn't self-destruct. It's always there, ready to be activated." 

"Chiron was actually quite wise and learned... he taught Achilles many things." 

"A little poison will cure you, but a big poison will kill you." 

"Perhaps we're heading towards the nuclear lightning bolts of Uranus meeting with Jupiter in Taurus." 

"We are creator beings and at every moment we are creating ourselves and our lives." 

ABOUT THE HOST

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

In this episode, Venus and Vesta discusses the powerful Leo full moon and its significance in relation to the recent shift of Pluto into Aquarius. She explores the themes of heart-centeredness, self-love, and the need to bring our desires back to the forefront. Venus and Vesta also delves into the influence of Pluto in different generations and how it has shaped their experiences and karmic lessons. She highlights the importance of understanding where Pluto is in our own birth charts and how it can empower us to evolve.  Additionally, she discusses the dynamic aspects of the Leo full moon, and Uranus going direct straight after to help us achieve ideas, projects ad even romance that are closer to our hearts desire.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Continuing the theme of Pluto eras, we look at each sign and what experiences each generation has had and how the power of Pluto at first gives an energetic boost, and then exposes the darker side of the culture it is boosting, and if not handled correctly, will destroy.

Pluto's shift into Aquarius alongside the Sun which is in opposition to the Leo the full moon, highlights the need to balance idealism and success-driven goals with heart-centeredness.

The Leo full moon, square to Jupiter in Taurus, offers an opportunity for love, pleasure, and enhanced self-love, and as Uranus goes direct straight after, it brings a dynamic and potentially chaotic energy, opening up possibilities for surprises, excess, or love at first sight.

BEST MOMENTS

"Pluto arrives and we just don't get a sense of what it's really giving power to, or only a small sense of that. But then it starts to grow and it's like it's like a poison." 

"This is the hazy days of making hay while the sun shines. We have the wind at our back and the road rising to meet us." 

"This is really kind of quite a powerful period to get things done, to manifest what you want. And it's a positive drive for you to achieve things, to make things happen for you." 

"This is the warning. So there are going to be naysayers within whatever you're doing to excess or enjoying yourself so much. So the naysayers are there."

"And of course, Uranus is while it is throwing thunderbolts. So, yeah, maybe we're glad then of the Mercury-Mars double act that's going on right in the middle of Capricorn to give us the stability here and make things actually happen in a serious way." 

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

Join Venus and Vesta as she talks about the significant shift of Pluto into Aquarius and its implications for the world. Venus and Vesta discusses the empowering and potentially destructive nature of Pluto's energy, emphasising the need for personal and global evolution after 15 years of authoritative Capricorn. Venus & Vesta explores the hidden workings of Pluto and its karmic influence, the corruption and greed associated with Capricorn, as well as the potential for disclosure of off-planet life forms and the expansion of consciousness in the coming age of Aquarius. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Sun joins Pluto at the final degree of Capricorn, bringing about the crisis point of Capricorn themes (global government, corporate greed, governing power structures) that need to change.

Pluto's presence in Capricorn for 15 years has given huge powered to global leaders, governments and corporate bodies, and as Pluto rules the underworld, this power ultimately corrupts, working its way like a poison to destroy or cure, but ultimately ensure transformation.

The shift into Aquarius represents a new era of expanded consciousness, revolution, and the potential for disclosure of hidden knowledge, including the existence of extraterrestrial life.

BEST MOMENTS

"Pluto is a very much a karmic planet, you are then destined to really evolve and learn and create your own power with this Pluto dynamic."

"Pluto is a chemical and also it's the hidden, it's bioweapons as well, so really these are Pluto's areas."

"This is the death of the old, the traditional, the authoritative, the hierarchy of the Capricorn era, the greed and the corruption."

"This is the second time that Pluto moves into Aquarius and of course it's moving in with the power, the vital force of the Sun really powering up this shift." 

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

In this episode, Venus and Vesta discusses the astrological influences for January 2024. The episode begins with the observation of a beautiful rainbow, symbolising a positive start to the year. The host explains the impact of Jupiter going direct and the implications of Venus square Saturn on New Year's Eve. She also talks about Mercury stationing directly in Sagittarius and why Mars moving into Capricorn brings clarity and goal-oriented action as well as the significance of the Sun's square to Chiron and the potential for delusion with Mercury's square to Neptune. The episode concludes with the potential for new income streams and opportunities for independence.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Jupiter going direct on December 30th brings a positive flow of abundance and growth.

The Mercury stationing direct on January 1st/2nd in Sagittarius opens up our minds to more hopeful and higher ideals.

Mars moving into Capricorn on January 3rd brings clarity and goal-oriented action.

The Sun Square Chiron on January 6th triggers action aligned with our deeper desires and ego expression.

The Sun and Pluto sitting together at 29 degrees Capricorn on January 20th signify a powerful shift from the old ways to a new era in Aquarius, highlighting corruption and the need for evolution.

BEST MOMENTS

"Jupiter going retrograde isn't always the disaster it's meant to be. Things don't stop flowing. It's just the questioning where you get your abundant flow from." 

"Venus is urging some solid, sustainable action with Saturn here. And of course, Venus is in Sagittarius. And so I'm hoping it also brings some peace or the idea that we are working towards peace on a, obviously, global level." 

"Mars is kind of exalted in Capricorn. He's ready to take action, aligned, focused action. So that really gets you somewhere that's got goal-orientated and success written all over it."

"This new moon is actually conjunct this darkness here, this toxicity in the power structures of our worlds. So in a way, there's this karmic effect that aligns is karma here."

"This Leo full moon is like a reminder for us to really be happy in ourselves, to find our contentment here and to connect to our hearts so that the business stuff doesn't go running off by itself."

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

Venus and Vesta provides a detailed rundown of all the major astrological aspects for the year 2024. The episode begins with a discussion of the impulses of Mercury and Jupiter as they finish their retrogrades and station direct at the start of the year.  This is going to set the tone for a motivated and idealistic start. Venus and Vesta then explores the significance of Uranus going direct at the end of January and the period of all planets in direct motion: APDM, highlighting the potential for unchecked progress.  This explains why we do need occasional retrograde periods to refine and reconsider.  Venus and Vesta stresses the importance of the Pluto return for America and the West, predicting a period of significant change and evolution in 2024.  Other notable aspects discussed include the conjunction of Mercury, Mars, and Venus on Pluto, Jupiter ingress Gemini, the lunar eclipse in Libra, and the meeting of the North Node and Chiron, AND Jupiter and Uranus. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The year 2024 will start with a lot of positive energy and motivation, with Mercury and Jupiter both moving direct at the beginning of the year.

The period from the end of January to March will be a time of unchecked progress, with all planets in direct motion: APDM.  However, it is important to be aware that this can lead to a lack of proper considerations or discussions.

Pluto's movement into Aquarius in January will bring about a sense of newness and open us up to new experiences and ideas. Pluto in Aquarius gives a gradual process of learning and new understanding for communities and the 'power' of the people.

The American elections in November 2024 will coincide with America's Pluto return, and Pluto sitting on the chaotic degree of Capricorn, marking a significant shift and potential crisis point for the country and the West as a whole.

The year will end with a Mars retrograde in Leo, which will bring about a reduction in power and a refinement of our actions and priorities. This will also coincide with a nodal axis shift into Pisces and Virgo, directing us to tap into our intuition and emotional landscape.

BEST MOMENTS

"And I feel like these two direct impulses, right at the beginning of the year, really allow us to set off with a little bit of pace and a little bit of motivation and with a fresh set of ideals and feeling like, yeah, I can do this. I got this." 

"This is when progress happens unchecked. It means it can go forward and there is no reconsideration or, hold on, let me check the facts here. Let me just look again at what is going on. APDM is just flow, like the river flowing straight ahead." 

"This is full steam ahead. So it does make you appreciate the retrograde periods because that's when you go inwards. That's when you kind of can observe things from a different angle perspective and really get a sense check before just steaming ahead." 

"And I do feel it is the expansion of our whole idea of who we are as a people. That's February." 

"This could be our governments showing we have made contact with non-Earth species. This could be the disclosure that we have been waiting for."

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

Venus and Vesta explores the significance of the solstice and Christmas in relation to astrology and humanity's spiritual evolution. Since it is now solstice, the episode delves into the differences between tropical and Vedic astrology, as they related to the sun positions from earth's perspective OR the position of the stars and constellations, highlighting their relevance and perspectives.

Venus and Vesta also discusses the concept of the 12 Holy Nights and how they correspond to the 12 stages of earthly consciousness, leading towards the Christ consciousness. The episode offers insights into the evolution of humanity and the role of astrology in understanding our spiritual journey. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The solstice in the Northern Hemisphere marks the shortest day and celebrated at key ancient sites where the loss of light is felt profoundly, in comparison to the Southern Hemisphere, where they are experiencing the longest day and summer.

There are two systems of astrology: tropical astrology, which stays with the equinoxes and the sun's journey, and Vedic astrology, which moves with the actual positioning of the stars and constellations.

The 12 days of Christmas, the '12 Holy Nights' represent the 12 stages of earthly evolution that are embedded in the zodiac signs, and draw us closer towards Christ Consciousness, where in a future stage, humans become the 10th spiritual hierarchy (in the angelic realm).

The 12 Holy Nights meditative initiations provide a process to connect with the Christ Codes and bring a deeper meaning to Christmas beyond materialism.

BEST MOMENTS

"Vedic astrology, as you may know, is 24 degrees roughly behind tropical astrology. So there are two systems and they're both relevant."

"The 12 days in between these two festivals, Christmas Day and Epiphany, 6th of January, these are the 12 stages of earthly consciousness, which evolve us slowly each day towards the Christ Consciousness, to much higher understanding." 

"The angels are closest to Aquarius and the future human and this is why they're here to help us and that's why Aquarius is the water carrier, because it's water, the angelic realm." 

"And I wish you all a fantastic solstice and a beautiful return of the light for your own Christmas." 

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

Venus & Vesta discusses the astrological influences and energetic shifts happening in the second half of December 2023. The episode explores the concept of consciousness expansion and the potential split between those who are ready to embrace a new reality and those who are still bound by karmic patterns. Venus & Vesta also delves into the disruptive energies of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Neptune, highlighting their role in deconstructing old paradigms and paving the way for a new paradigm to emerge. The episode concludes with a hopeful outlook for the future, emphasising the positive shifts brought about by Jupiter's direct motion and the potential for growth and creativity in the coming year.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The second half of December 2023 is marked by a sense of interdimensional travel and conscious messaging, with Neptune turning direct and opening up a portal for expanded consciousness.

There is a perceived split in Earth's consciousness, with some individuals choosing to stay in a dense reality focused on karmic issues, while others seek to expand and grow into higher dimensions.

The planetary aspects of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Neptune in the second half of December bring disruption and deconstruction of old ideas and situations that cannot exist in the new paradigm.

The Sun's trine to the North Node on December 14th encourages a positive blast of enthusiasm and a focus on personal endeavors and taking responsibility for one's own future.

The full moon in Cancer on December 27th, along with Jupiter turning direct on December 30th, brings a shift towards growth, expansion, and positive change, both personally and potentially on a global scale.

BEST MOMENTS

"It felt like there was this portal being opened up for interdimensional travel and thought and sort of conscious messaging." 

"There's these ideas sort of shifting around that we are moving anyway in that way but just recently I've heard people talk about it in a much more proper way." 

"Let's see what is going to happen, but I doubt it would happen in the way those preppers are expecting. But who am I? I'm open to suggestions."

"This is like a burst of enthusiasm to get straight to the point. Straight cut through all the layers of ideas, themes, issues and just go straight there." 

"So all that lovely planning of gorgeous Christmas Day with everyone coming together, it could all go out the window. But it's not necessarily bad. In fact, it could lead to so much merriment." 

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.

Venus and Vesta discusses the upcoming Mercury retrograde and its impact on various aspects of life. The retrograde begins on December 13th and lasts through the Christmas season and into the new year. Venus and Vesta explains that this retrograde, occurring in Capricorn, will bring about a journey of discovery and information gathering, particularly related to career, life goals, authority, family ancestry, and finance. Despite the potential challenges, there will also be positive opportunities and plenty of transformative potential from this retrograde. Venus and Vesta highlights key dates, such as the Mercury Cazimi on December 22nd, which is the Solstice and a powerful moment for career ideas and wealth creation. The episode concludes with a discussion of the positive energy and progress that will continue into the new year, with Mercury stationing direct on January 2nd and the overall outlook for 2024 being highly optimistic.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The Mercury retrograde in Capricorn, starting on December 13th, will bring opportunities for discovery, gathering information, and resetting one's direction in areas such as career, life goals, authority, family ancestry, and finance.

The Mercury retrograde is part of a larger pattern that has occurred in Capricorn in the past, often coinciding with economic downturns and recessions. This suggests that there may be significant shifts and reorganisations in the global financial landscape during this period.

The Mercury retrograde is not to be feared, but rather seen as an opportunity for positive change and progress. It is a time to tap into intuitive and creative thinking, and to work on imaginative ideas and plans.

The period from December 18th to December 22nd is particularly favorable, with a trine between Mercury and Jupiter in earth signs, indicating potential for wealth creation, positive shifts in financial matters, and the activation of creative ideas.

The Mercury retrograde ends on January 2nd, 2024, with Mercury stationing direct in Sagittarius. This marks a time of forward movement, progress, and the potential for personal endeavors and ego-driven ideas to come to fruition. It is a time to take action and create something incredible for oneself.

BEST MOMENTS

"Mercury retrograde goes right the way through Christmas into the new year but does start on Wednesday, which is Mercury Day actually, Wednesday the 13th of December." 

"This isn't just a small shift. This goes much deeper because this is Capricorn. It relates to the biggest structures of our life, not just our personal stuff." 

"So this is like your eureka moment, your light bulb moment, when career ideas, you know, the road ahead is sparked up with new interest or a fabulous new client, you know, ideas and information to make wealth." 

"So, yeah, bigger than ourselves and as much as my favourite phrase is about retrogrades is don't fear the retrograde and in my head this is the blue oyster cult." 

"So, yeah, don't fear the Reaper here. The Reaper, that is Mercury retrograde." 

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Ann-Louise Holland is a shamanic homoeopath, herbalist and astrologer.  She teaches astrology along with Steiner based anthroposophy, both of which are concerned with cultural events that bring about humanity's evolution and awareness to the soul's journey. 

Venus & Vesta is a podcast about astrology for astrologers, monthly updates on the movements of the planets and asteroids, weekly detailed discussions, aligning the stars with what is happening in the world. Interviews with astrologers and mystics who have book launches, interesting theories, special events such as eclipses, and celeb horoscopes.