Nov. 9th to Feb. 17th, 2024 - Vesta retrograde℞ (still in Cancer♋︎, but entering Gemini♊︎ Jan. 8th, 2024)

Domestic issues from the past or present flare up and must receive the proper attention. Look to essential needs now, which have been overlooked because of other things going on outside the home. Careful that this issue doesn’t overbalance in the other direction, as we experience emotional turmoil until the transit into ♊︎.

This is the asteroid of our inner flame / desires, sacrifice, investment / long term goals and ambitions, yet let’s be certain to not completely sacrifice our needs. Honouring of feelings and sense of security are vital now. We may feel more introverted than usual, and this is a necessary part of the healing process.

Let’s practice open communication whenever possible, and make sure to set and keep boundaries as needed, since ♋︎ is adept at intuition and healing of both the home and the self. ♋︎ Can be a harmonious sign for this ℞, provided we don’t have too many harsh personal aspects with the Moon (which rules the sign) at this time. Yet even if we do, working consciously with this asteroid can help us deal with whatever is coming up. True healing really does begin within, and as one of the most emotional signs, ♋︎ can bring us there. Even if not everyone in the family or roommate situation is willing to heal, we can do a lot when we recognize a situation needs to change, and we nurture ourselves through finding change.

As ℞’s are about inner reflection, we’re encouraged to go within at this time and assess whether or not the foundations of our home situation are as stable as they can be. If not, what changes can we make to improve our home life? This is a time of introspection about dedication, commitment and the spiritual status of it all. We may encounter deep wounds related to childhood, as those are areas ♋︎ rules. Remember that emotional vulnerability can be a great strength when we harness it and transmute it for the greater good.

When in ♊︎, Vesta wants us to finish shifting this energy, working through misunderstandings as some of us have difficulty clearly understanding one another. Masculine and feminine energies clash, as we work through the difficulty, to find common ground. Let’s try to be patient, actively listen to each other, and avoid making sudden decisions. This energy is often set off between siblings, but also between romantic partners and any relationships we consider part of our core, home life.

So let’s reconnect to our intuition and work on our inner wounds and communication skills, to heal ourselves and our loved ones.

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