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Episode Summary:
In this week’s episode of the Astrology Alchemy Podcast, archetypal astrologer Sheila Bélanger explores the key astrology transits for the week of February 3, 2025. She discusses Venus’s conjunction with the North Node and how it sets the stage for personal and relational transformation as Venus enters a three-month sensitivity zone before its retrograde cycle. Other key transits include Mercury in Aquarius trine Jupiter in Gemini, Mars retrograde in Cancer square Chiron in Aries, and Jupiter stationing direct in Gemini—all of which provide opportunities to release outdated beliefs, heal emotional wounds, and embrace innovative thinking. The episode closes with a reflective poem to inspire deeper integration of these themes.
Venus Conjunct North Node – A powerful opportunity to reevaluate relationships, finances, and values in preparation for Venus's upcoming retrograde cycle.Mercury Trine Jupiter – A supportive transit for big-picture thinking, learning, and sharing ideas in innovative ways.Mars Square Chiron – Encourages facing emotional wounds related to family, security, and personal empowerment.Jupiter Direct in Gemini – A shift forward, urging us to release outdated beliefs and embrace curiosity, learning, and adaptability.Venus Sextile Pluto – Offers a deeper level of transformation in relationships, power dynamics, and desires.
Key Takeaways:Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction & Weekly Astrology Overview[01:45] Venus Conjunct North Node – Breaking Old Patterns in Love & Values[05:10] Mercury in Aquarius Trine Jupiter in Gemini – Expanding Vision & Communication[08:30] Mars Retrograde in Cancer Square Chiron in Aries – Healing Emotional Wounds[12:15] Jupiter Direct in Gemini – Releasing Limiting Beliefs & Opening to New Possibilities[16:30] Venus in Aries Sextile Pluto in Aquarius – Awakening New Desires & Relationship Evolution[19:40] Closing Reflection & Poem: “Being a Person” by William Stafford👉 If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and subscribe to the Astrology Alchemy Podcast on YouTube! Share this with fellow visionaries who want to turn their personal “lead” into gold through astrology wisdom. 🌙✨
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Mercury (Storyteller) conjoins Pluto (Transformer) in Aquarius challenging you to release superficial ideas and small talk and express your deeper truths. The New Moon in Aquarius ushers in the Chinese Wood Snake year. Seed ways to align with the authentic transformation, resilience, and adaptability. Uranus turns direct in Taurus after 5 months of being retrograde. Move forward with your intentions to shake things up with security, resources and embodiment. The Sun in Aquarius trines Jupiter in Gemini. Activate innovative ideas and connections. Venus (Relational One) conjoins Neptune (Dreamer) in Pisces initiating a 3-month journey of aligning your compassionate heart and dreams with your relationships (inner and outer). Break self-deceptive spells and embrace the high dreams for yourself, others and the planet.
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The Sun (Conscious Self) conjoins Pluto (Transformer) in Aquarius catalyzing you to activate deep transformation for greater freedom of authenticity for you and others. Mercury (Storyteller) in Capricorn squares Chiron (Healer) in Aries challenging you to take action on practical ideas in your own unique way. Mercury opposes Mars (Warrior/ess) retrograde in Cancer and trines Uranus (Maverick) in Taurus inviting you to liberate from impulsive resentful acting out by healing the wounded narrative underneath. Venus (Relational One) in Pisces trines Mars supporting you to compassionately care for the prickly ones inside and courageously be more vulnerable in relationships.
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The Nodes just shifted into Pisces and Virgo ushering in an 18-month journey of addressing unfinished business with the areas connected to the two zodiac signs. The North Node entered Pisces inviting you to explore deeper mysteries and spiritual truths. The South Node in Virgo challenges you to release patterns of perfectionism ad the need to do it right. The Full Moon in Cancer is conjunct Mars (Advocate) retrograde. Allow the Sun (Conscious Self) In Capricorn to illuminate practical ways to honor the Moon's (Instinctive Nurturer) call to nurture and tend to the prickly wounded parts of yourself and the world who long to come home in some way. Venus (Relational One) in Pisces squares Jupiter (Wise One) in Gemini asking you to balance the desire to explore and expand new ideas and mental connections with the need to be emotionally peaceful and centered. The Sun opposes Mars marking the halfway point of the Mars retrograde cycle that started in early December. Since then, what have you learned about deeper roots of unresolved anger and challenges with exhaustion of your life energy? Venus conjoins Saturn (Responsible One) in Pisces challenging you to set clear emotional and psychic boundaries in relationships and with how you spend your life energy.
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Mars (Advocate-Champion) re-enters Cancer in its current retrograde cycle from December 6, 2024 until February 23, 2025. This cycle is challenging you to reassess anger and exhaustion issues. Mars now in Cancer invites you to courageously look at the emotional needs underneath and lean into self-care. Mercury (Storyteller) in Sagittarius squares Neptune (Dreamer) in Pisces supporting you to integrate intuitive wisdom and insights into your conscious perspective on life. The Sun (Conscious Self) in Capricorn squares Chiron (Healer-Shamanic One) in Aries catalyzing you to embody the wisdom you've gained in your healing journey with self-acceptance. Mars in Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces supporting you to choose to compassionately embrace all your inner figures.
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The New Moon in Capricorn happens two days before the calendar New Year guiding you to anchor into your Inner Leader. Clarify what seeds you want to plant that feed your adult capacities to live an authentic, purposeful and responsible life. Mercury (Storyteller) in Sagittarius trines Chiron (Healer) in Aries supporting you to communicate the healed, bigger picture narratives that expand your and others' lives. Mars (Warrior/ess) retrograde in Leo opposes Pluto (Transformer) in Aquarius deepening your ability to grow and heal your wounded young ones who have been giving away their power to external authorities. This cycle lasts six months from early November 2024 until late April 2025. Trust your emotional truths and courageously lead your life as ways to shift challenges into opportunities.
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Jupiter (Wise One) in Gemini squares Saturn (Responsible One) in Pisces for the second time in its current 10-month cycle that started last August. Continue to reassess your key life directions and structures that you initiated around four years ago. Notice the inner and outer feedback you've been receiving about what to keep doing or being. Mercury (Communicator) in Sagittarius opposes Jupiter and squares Saturn supporting you to challenge narratives of complacency and criticism. Open to the bigger picture. Venus (Relational One) in Aquarius squares Uranus (Maverick) in Taurus catalyzing more spaciousness and freedom in your relationships. You be you and let everyone else be them. Chiron (Healer-Shapeshifter) goes forward in Aries after five months of being retrograde. Courageously move forward in your life from a place of deep self-acceptance.
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The Sun (Conscious Self) in Sagittarius squares Neptune (Dreamer) in Pisces inviting you to shift beliefs that are self-deceptive and lean into beliefs that activate your inspiration visionary nature. Venus (Relational One) in Aquarius trines Jupiter (Wise One) in Gemini enhancing your love nature. Chani says with this cycle "risk everything for joy." Winter Solstice arrives in the Northern Hemisphere as the Sun enters Capricorn on December 21st. Pause to honor the gift of darkness to see more deeply into the mysteries of your inner light. Connect with your ancient ancestors who celebrated this holy seasonal shift.
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Venus (Relational One) in Aquarius opposes Mars retrograde (Action-Taker) in Leo challenging you to balance self-assertion with carrying respect for those different than you. Have the courage to love the ones (outer and inner) whom you have marginalized. Mercury (Communicator) goes forward in Sagittarius after 3 weeks of being retrograde. Carry forward the updated beliefs and truths that have emerged from your retrograde process of re-evaluating your narratives and certainties. The Full Moon in Gemini squares Neptune (Dreamer) in Pisces. The Sun (Conscious Self) in the synthesizing sign of Sagittarius is balanced by the Moon (Instinctive Nurturer) in the diversifying and curious sign of Gemini. In that balance, Neptune supports you to activate your deep dreams as well as release unconscious wounds and victim patterns.
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This week, Mercury (Storyteller) retrograde in Sagittarius opposes Jupiter (Wise One) in Gemini and squares Saturn (Responsible One) in Pisces. During this retrograde time out, re-evaluate your beliefs and attitudes about how to be more accountable to your sensitivity and emotional connection to yourself and others. The Sun (Conscious Self) conjoins Mercury in Sagittarius inviting you to a 4-month journey to explore new projects and ideas that want to manifest. What deeper truths and wisdom are you longing to explore now? Mars (Action-Taker) turns retrograde in Leo-Cancer for a 3-month journey to deep emotional reassessment of your personal will and necessary changes. Neptune (Visionary) turns direct in Pisces supporting you to go forward with your visions and aspirations after five months of clearing out inner cobwebs of self-doubt.
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