Venus Enters Aquarius on December 7: A Pivotal Moment Signaling Pluto's Sign Change and the Dawn of the Age of Aquarius!

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On December 7, Venus enters Aquarius, aligning with Pluto at 0° Aquarius. This mirrors the events of February 17 this year, the last time Venus entered Aquarius and also aligned with Pluto at 0° Aquarius.

On that day, it was the conclusion of the Lunar New Year holiday. Do you recall what transpired then? What mindset did you carry into the new year's work?

During that period, public discourse was intensely focused on "Messi's absence during his China tour." Without examining the reactions and outcomes of this incident, it's noteworthy that many criticisms of Messi's professionalism or political stance stemmed from his direct competitor—C. Ronaldo's fervent fans.

The fans of these two football legends appear to have formed distinctly opposing camps. While debate itself isn't harmful, what's concerning is the "mutual defamation." Unknowingly, individuals find themselves in a "partisan" situation, eager to "express themselves" by taking sides, yet unwilling to recognize differing viewpoints.

It's clear the Age of Aquarius has arrived. But perhaps the question to ask is: Are we truly prepared to embrace the individualistic era of Pluto in Aquarius?

1. Finding Self-Worth Amidst Opposition.

Apart from the swiftly moving Moon, Venus is the first personal planet to form a precise aspect with Pluto after entering Aquarius. Given Aquarius's association with individuality and freedom, this means we must cultivate our unique sense of self-worth to genuinely integrate into this Pluto in Aquarius era.

If we include the Moon, then the two personal planets first interacting with Pluto in the Age of Aquarius are both feminine. What does this suggest? Themes of female empowerment, the importance of healing, and harmony in mind and body, as well as in relationships, will gain unprecedented attention and focus against the backdrop of technological advancement.

"Going inward" has become a significant theme this decade, with its initial steps initiated by Venus entering Aquarius. Are you ready to reassess and reconstruct your sense of self-worth?

The repeated conjunction of Venus and Pluto at 0° Aquarius this year signals a profound transformation in our sense of self-worth.

If you've already responded to the Venus-Pluto conjunction at 0° Aquarius earlier this year and have established your sense of self-worth, then this impact will be far more comforting. You'll realize that a person or event can be viewed from multiple perspectives, and you won’t feel compelled to rush to express your identity by picking sides.

Aquarius is indeed an unusual sign.

On the one hand, Aquarius emphasizes freedom and individuality, celebrating each person's uniqueness; on the other, it harbors an idealistic desire to reform society for the greater good.

Aquarius aspires to create a social climate of "equality and respect for individuals," but the means employed may be authoritative rather than democratic.

This indicates that in the Pluto in Aquarius era, Aquarius's darker side might lead to a fragmentation of public opinion. Once a collective consensus is formed, there's a tendency to exclude and suppress differing viewpoints, viewing those with differing opinions as adversaries.

When we find ourselves in such groups, how can we maintain our own viewpoints without being swept away by the collective mindset? The answer lies in the positive aspects of Aquarius energy, which bring authenticity and the ability to see the truth.

Like the child in "The Emperor's New Clothes," we need to courageously express all we see, hear, think, and feel.

When we lack an inner sense of self-worth, we easily cling to collective viewpoints, mistaking them for our own, no matter how extreme or irrational—because if we detach from any viewpoint, we may feel rootless and unable to grasp "my existence," so we hold on tightly.

However, the viewpoint we adopt as our personal identity is itself an illusion. True "substance" can only be established when we clearly understand who we are, fully accept all our current feelings, and live according to our values.

Following the "Messi China Tour" incident, one commentary stated: "The feud between Messi and C. Ronaldo fans is almost a profound reflection of current global politics and society—tribal warfare between groups with no common language or tolerance, each side exaggerating its correctness and vilifying the other."

The lesson of the Pluto in Aquarius era must be answered through Venus's sense of self-worth. The solution is: instead of rushing to take sides against differing voices, we should aim to see more facts and respect all our inner voices, even if they conflict and contradict each other.

After all, we are complex beings. When we embrace our complexity, we no longer experience internal strife.

2. Protecting Venus with Mars, and Protecting Oneself by "Not Doing Anything."

Five days after Venus enters Aquarius, it will oppose Mars. Interestingly, earlier this year, Venus also aligned with transiting Mars five days after entering Aquarius.

The involvement of transiting Mars signifies a "boost" to Venus's establishment of self-worth in Aquarius. During this time, we must learn to say "no," setting personal boundaries and not allowing others' values to encroach on our space.

Venus rules over Taurus and Libra. The Taurus side desires self-identity, while the Libra side seeks harmony in relationships. In pursuit of recognition and harmony, we often concede too much.

This is something I've personally experienced. I once had a partner who, after encountering hurdles in our collaborative project, avoided and disappeared, leaving the project in disarray. At that time, I felt ignored and unnoticed, but I didn’t understand why.

It wasn't until Venus entered Scorpio and squared Pluto that I suddenly realized: I had allowed her to treat me that way—during our collaboration, my attitude was overly accommodating, almost handing over all decision-making power to her. It seemed like I trusted her completely, but beneath that lay a desire: to maintain her recognition by accommodating her.

Over time, my unconscious mind signaled to her unconscious: "You can take advantage of me; I can accept anything." Ultimately, I had actively chosen to lower my boundaries, allowing others to influence my thoughts.

One of my acquaintances is also a "nice guy" at work, obedient to his boss. Even after leaving the job, he maintains business relations with his former boss, who continues treating him as before. To express his "rejection," he musters considerable courage.

I asked him, what empowers you to say "no"? He replied that he'd become accustomed to others defining what he should do and where his value lay, but now he's learning to "define his own value."

By establishing boundaries through Mars, Venus can finally voice itself.

On December 7, the day Venus enters Aquarius, Mars begins its retrograde. This celestial event seems to indicate that Mars needs to turn inward, so first and foremost, please protect yourself.

At the same time, the retrograde Mars advises against "rushing into action." My interpretation is that during this period, we should not assert ourselves through "doing something," but rather through "not doing anything." To achieve "not doing anything," we must learn to refuse demands that don't align with our self-definition.

There's a saying that goes, "If you have no morals, you won't be morally shackled." In truth, your morals never exist externally; they reside within your heart. In the words of Wang Yangming, that is our conscience.

This is the power of the unity between knowledge and action.

3. Insights from Concurrent Celestial Events.

• Venus sextile Mercury 12/13
• Gemini Full Moon 12/15

The advent of the Air Age undoubtedly emphasizes the power of thought and communication.

With Mercury in retrograde, it's a beneficial time to meet up with old friends, gradually understanding who you are through relaxed conversations. The friends you choose to meet and engage with during this period likely hint at your focus, interests, and values, which form the foundation of your self-worth.

Meanwhile, Venus's demand for authentic relationships can easily be superficially satisfied by the ephemeral nature of social networking in the Age of Aquarius. While this offers a semblance of protection, it deprives us of the opportunity to deeply see one another in relationships. Hence, it's essential to meet face-to-face, put down our phones, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Furthermore, expressing your unique viewpoints or disagreeing with others during conversations with friends is also an excellent way to practice Mars energy—it's easy to begin and carries minimal risk.

• Venus trine Jupiter 12/20
• Saturn square Jupiter 12/25

The influence of the Saturn-Jupiter square through the Venus-Jupiter trine affects our sense of self-worth. These two celestial events suggest that our Venus must learn to embrace new possibilities and move forward with care.

Given the Saturn-Jupiter square, the "growth" and "new possibilities" that Jupiter brings to Venus may not come comfortably. For instance, we might need to establish our self-worth (Venus) by rejecting authority's demands (Saturn) to achieve growth (Jupiter).

When faced with challenging decisions during this time, we might ask ourselves: Which option will lead me into a new psychological and behavioral pattern? Which choice evokes both fear and longing within me?

With Saturn's caution, let the new self gradually break free from its shell.