Venus Rises Bronwyn Simons & Rebecca Bihr

We're back for Season Three of Venus Rises!

Rebecca and Bronwyn are back to guide you through the tumultuous skies of 2023. We'll be dropping in when the big transits come along with guidance and supports, starting with August's Venus Retrograde in Leo.

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Show Notes - Season 3 Episode One - Venus Retrograde in Leo 2023

**Understanding the Venus Retrograde Cycle (1:00 - 3:30)**

- Venus stations retrograde roughly every 18 months over an eight-year period, forming a five-pointed star pattern in the sky.

- Venus retrograde provides an opportunity to explore unseen aspects of Venus and undergo an inner journey.**Pre-Shadow Period and Themes of the Retrograde (3:30 - 6:13)**

- The pre-shadow period began on June 19, offering a preview of the upcoming retrograde themes.

- The three phases of the retrograde are the pre-shadow (preview), the retrograde (active period), and the post-shadow (review and cleanup).- People with planets in fixed signs (Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio) between 12 and 28 degrees will be strongly affected, as well as those with Taurus and Libra-ruled houses in their chart.

**What Venus Represents (6:13 - 10:31)**

- Venus rules values, money, love, relationships, women+, beauty, arts, and the exchange of energy with others.- Venus is associated with the heart chakra and represents the harmonious balance and beauty in life.

- A Venus retrograde can be an opportunity to reassess our values, relationships, and finances.

**Leo Attributes and Potential Pitfalls (10:31 - 13:52)**

- Leo is associated with creativity, playfulness, joy, drama, royalty, and being seen.

- Unhealthy Leo traits may include craving attention, self-absorption, drama, or manipulation for approval.

**Exploring Shame and Self-Love (13:52 - 17:33)**

- During the retrograde, one may encounter obstacles to self-love and areas where they feel unworthy of love or validation.

- Shame can lead to an implosion of positive energy, hindering the ability to radiate warmth and self-acceptance.

- Looking back at past experiences of growth and self-confidence can help overcome self-doubt.

**Nurturing the Positive Leo Archetypes (17:33 - 19:23)**

- Positive Leo traits include warmth, generosity, creativity, and being a source of light for others.

- Healthy Leo energy fosters genuine connections, while unhealthy aspects may involve seeking external validation.

**Navigating Relationships During the Retrograde (19:23 - 22:13)**

- In relationships, be aware of the potential for manipulation or emotional demands due to insecurity.

- The retrograde can prompt reassessment and deeper understanding of relationship dynamics.

**Embracing the Underworld Journey (22:13 - 25:18)**

- The retrograde journey can be likened to the Persephone myth, with themes of descent and renewal.

- Embrace the cyclical nature of life and transformation during the Venus retrograde.

- Utilize this period for introspection and growth, understanding that challenges can lead to evolution.

- Reconnecting with people from the past may be significant during this period.

Supports during Venus Retrograde:

- Practicing the "Bliss Journal" - Record something delightful that brings bliss every day.

- Rose Water or Rose Oil - Connects with Venus' love and appreciation, use in diffusers, baths, or drinks.

- Rose Hibiscus Tea - A heart-opening and Venusian beverage.

- Hawthorn and Crab Apple - Herbal supports for the heart, self-love, and self-compassion.

- Malachite - A green stone supporting emotional balance and self-expression.

Cautionary Notes (Don'ts):

- Avoid making big investments or purchases during Venus Retrograde.

- Be mindful of communications during the Mercury-Venus retrograde overlap, as misunderstandings may arise.

- Beware of impulsive actions during Venus square Uranus; overindulgence and excess might occur.

- Avoid major relationship decisions or reconciliations during Venus Retrograde, espec

This is the week of the First Quarter Moon in Leo, bringing choice points that require heart. We are looking at a week of rapid embodiment, as personal planets enter the fertile signs and Taurus planets collide with Uranus.

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Welcome to Season Two!

The call of this New Moon, and the energy of this week, is to acknowledge the shadow (and the shadow work of the last year) but take decisive, self-motivated action to move on from it. What are the real-life, real-world courageous actions you can take this week to begin that forward motion?

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No forecast today, but a special announcement. Poetically timed with the Balsamic Moon in Pisces, we are concluding Season One of Venus Rises. Tune in next week for Episode One of Season Two! Didn't we say that 2021 would be all about pivoting gracefully with the sudden shifts in energy?

We appreciate all of your support for Season One, its been a wonderful journey. We hope you'll join us for what's next.

Lots of love,

Bronwyn & Rebecca

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Between the Self and Others: Episode 31 - Astrological Events of Mar 22 - 29 2021

We are experiencing the last bits of the transition finishing the zodiac of the year. Moving from the depths of Pisces to the spark of Aries can be confusing, like being exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. With two planets (the Sun and Venus) freshly moved into fiery Aries, we feel the urge to push forward into the new with initiatory zeal. While the potential for emergence feels exciting, the path forward may not be entirely clear. Mercury, the planet that rules our thinking, is still lost in a Piscean fog. There will be frustrations and frayed tempers over unclear communication and misunderstandings. We are cautioned to be mindful of our words all week; don’t let impatience overtake you! On the Full Moon in Libra this coming Sunday, relationships are drawn into the spotlight, showing us that we can create healthy boundaries without running roughshod. There are opportunities for developing autonomy and building toward a better future, but we need to be aware of how we are treating others and maintain flexibility as the path unfolds.

The Wallpaper:


Saturn Uranus vibes

Venus enters Aries

Full Moon in Libra


The Week:

Monday March 22: Finally Moving Forward


Moon in Cancer

Mercury in Pisces opposes Vesta in Virgo

Mars in Gemini trine Saturn in Aquarius


Tuesday March 23: Watching Our Words


Moon enters Leo 2:57 pm PDT

Mercury in Pisces square Mars in Gemini

Venus in Aries trine Hygeia in Leo


Wednesday March 24: Productive Upsets


Mars in Gemini sextile Ceres in Aries


Thursday March 25: Reclaiming Autonomy


Moon enters Virgo 8:26 pm PDT

Sun conjunct Venus in Aries


Friday March 26: Something to Fight For


Mars conjunct NN in Gemini

Moon in Virgo trines Uranus in Taurus


Saturday March 27: Intensely Unproductive


Moon enters Libra 10:22 pm PDT


Sunday March 28: Finding Balance in Partnership


Full Moon in Libra @ 8°18’ - 11:48 am PDT


Monday March 29:  Fact vs Fiction


Mercury conjunct Neptune in Pisces


The Supports:

Working with the Planets:


Flower Essence: Olive to help recover the nervous system from exhaustion and burnout

Essential Oil: Peppermint rejuvenates, cleanses and invigorates, reducing stress and fatigue while lifting the mood

Stone: Red Jasper known as the Endurance Stone, for focus and strength while transitioning from chaotic times, standing strong and grounded amidst renewal and revitalization

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A Time of Transition: Episode 30 - Astrological Events of Mar 15 - 22 2021

This week holds the magic of a bardo period as we navigate the last degrees of Pisces and the astrological year dissolves and renews. We are in the last bits of the balsamic period for the entire year.

Before we move into the invigorating energy of rebirth and springtime, take a final swim in the watery depths of Pisces. This is an opportunity to shed calcified and imposed identities we have been carrying. This week we can release the weight of the past and the parts of ourselves we don’t wish to carry forward with forgiveness and compassion. The renewed authenticity you find in the space of letting go is the seed you will plant and nurture throughout the coming year. This is a chance to reinvent and reinvest in ourselves. It’s a time of extraordinary sensitivity and raw potential as we sit poised between form and formlessness. We are bridging the past and the future. Transitions are never easy, so be gentle with yourself and everyone around you. Next week we hit the ground running - be sure you are rested and ready.

The Wallpaper:


Mercury enters Pisces

Sun into Aries

Venus into Aries


The Week:

Monday March 15: A Feeling Kind of Thinking


Mercury enters Pisces


Tuesday March 16: Hope for the Future


Moon into Taurus

Sun in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn


Wednesday March 17: A Felt Pattern Recognition


Mercury Conjunct Pallas in Pisces


Thursday March 18: Graceful Changes


Venus in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn

Moon into Gemini


Friday March 19: Flexible Yet Excited


Moon conjunct Mars

Venus at the degree of her exaltation in Pisces


Saturday March 20: Posed Between Form and Formlessness


Sun enters Aries

Spring Equinox


Sunday March 21: Bold and Passionate Surrender


Moon enters Cancer

Venus enters Aries

Mercury in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus

Mars in Gemini trine Saturn in Aquarius


The Supports:

Working with the Planets:


Flower Essence: Walnut, the remedy of transition and rites of passage

Stone: Amethyst, known as “the soul stone”, helps us bring the emotional body back to center, aids in releasing grief and finding flow with wisdom greater than the self