Venus in Leo Synodic Cycle Project:
September 2015 - March 2017
"Venus Mandala Project"
Venus in Leo collage by Melanie Gurley
Me and my boy checking out the Rose Garden for our Venus in Leo Tea Party - this image went out in the invitation. <3
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I began working with Venus when I realized that she is much more powerful in my life than I give her credit for. She is a major player in my Natal Chart and has a lot to teach me (and, likely, has a lot to teach everybody - since we all have her in our charts!).
Plus, this Synodic Cycle* began with Venus in Leo, which is my natal placement, so it seemed like a good time to work with her energies (not to mention the fact that her next Synodic Cycle will begin in Aries and will therefore be my Synodic Return, again making this a good time to get better acquainted with the Goddess within me and the Goddess through the signs). From Sept. 2015 to April 2017, I follow Venus. Listed below are the dates when Venus ingresses into each new sign of the zodiac during this cycle. For each sign, I hope to invite a friend who either has Venus in that sign or has a strong showing of that sign in their chart to help me consider the particular Venus energy that shows up while informed by that sign. At first, I had had grand plans for public astro-art outreach, but instead have had intimate, quiet experiences with people who are close to me. (Except for Scorpio, which turned out to be a rollicking good time! Not at all what I expected, but oh-so-sacred. You can read about that here.) The way that things are turning out is much more organic, in line with my intention, and the wise ways of Venus. Her teachings are underway! Happenings will be documented below (and in social media) and most Venus iterations will be considered in a blog post. I invite you to join me in finding out how Venus affects you and yours. I encourage you to join in on the fun by posting on social media using: #venusmandalaproject and/or #venuslovesme. Find my Venus pics here! Big Venus Love to you and yours! ~Melanie *A "Synodic Cycle" has to do with the Dance that Venus and the Earth do through the sky between one Venus retrograde and another. If you're not that into astrology or astronomy, you probably don't care too much. And, if you are into either, I'll leave it to you to find out more. :) |
Venus through the signs:
Venus : [Direct] : Leo
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Kicking off the series of happenings was a private event at a local Rose Garden, where we saw a pretty pink princess (how appropriate!), drank Jasmine tea, played lawn games, and blew bubbles. We also marveled at how the structure of the garden (Saturn) allowed the natural beauty (Venus) to shine through. 
Venus : Scorpio
Friday, December 8, 2015
Venus in Scorpio was a living art celebration presided over by Blue Dragon (wherein many of us dressed as our most sacred selves) at the Blue Dragon Ball of Be Space in Portland, OR. 
Venus : Aquarius
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
My friend with Venus in Aquarius gave me this as a gift when Venus was in Aquarius! Seems fitting to me. :) 
Venus : Taurus
Friday, April 29, 2016
Venus in Taurus was a simple pleasure fest! :) This card is from AstroCollage at Be Space. Join us Oct 2016-Feb 2017! 
Venus : Leo
Monday, July 11, 2016 Venus in Leo had me making an interactive altar/art piece for the Life.Art.Being Integrative Arts Festival at Be Space. Joyful Means! 
Venus : Scorpio
Friday, September 23, 2016
I thought I was going to make a card for Venus in Sagittarius, but then Venus in Scorpio snuck her way in. I got Witchy with my woman-friends to celebrate the Fall Equinox. Very Venus in Scorpio of us, really. 
Venus : Aquarius
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Expecting the unexpected turned out to be the name of the game when Venus was in Aquarius. Banding together with friends seemed important, too. Also: visions. Mainly centered around Be Space's move to Vibrant Studios! ;) |
Venus : Virgo
Friday, October 9, 2015
To honor Venus in Virgo, we filled in this spider-web mandala with images of gardens, clean closets, health, and connection. We laid fennel seeds (good for digestion!) at the feet of "The Gardiner" and surrounded the statue with herbs from our own gardens. We left notes on the ground about our work for passers-by. 
Venus : Sagittarius
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Venus in Sagittarius took me on a mini-adventure to visit Sacajawea, in a very procrastinated way, with a Sagittarius-influenced friend. We just made it. 
Venus : Pisces
Saturday, March 12, 2016
For Venus in Pisces, I communed with the Goddess, herself, at the beach! She sent me her little sentinel to let me know I was on the right wavelength! 
Venus : Gemini
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
For Venus in Gemini, we let our inner children out to play (I did, anyway). We made SoulCollage® cards at Be Space again! Join us Oct 2016-Feb 2017. 
Venus : Virgo
Friday, August 5, 2016
Venus in Virgo had me excited about supporting my friend's new book release: Nursery Rhymes for the Unconditional and Unschooled by Kristen McKee of Insideout Savvy (who also helped me launch my podcast!). Happily of service! 
Venus : Sagittarius
Monday, October 17, 2016 Venus in Sagittarius let me dress up for Halloween more than just once! (My favorite!) 
Venus : Pisces
Monday, January 2, 2017
Going with the flow. Being one with the universe. Floating in *inner* space. Venus in Pisces brought me into a tender internal heart-space, where imagination played a key role in personal discoveies, fantasies, and developments. |
Monday, November 9, 2015
Venus in Libra had me working at home on the art of Life! 
Venus : Capricorn
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Venus in Capricorn had me clearing clutter like a madwoman! Above is the 'after' photo of the wealth corner of my home [according to the Feng Shui bagua]. Very practical! 
Venus : Aries
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Venus in Aries brought a new beginning (go figure!) of SoulCollage® sessions at Be Space to honor Venus through the signs. Play along Oct 2016-Feb 2017! 
Venus : Cancer
Friday, June 17, 2016
For Venus in Cancer, I made a fingerprint mandala, with my family, right at my dining room table. <3 (What better place?) 
Venus : Libra
Monday, August 29, 2016
For Venus in Libra, my friends and I got together for a closure session to the year-long AstroCollage Your Natal Chart class. Pictured is our grand body of work. Consider joining me, yourself, for my upcoming intimate, held-at-my-home class! Starts soon! 
Venus : Capricorn
Friday, November 11, 2016 Venus in Capricorn meant that we 'ran away' for Thanksgiving- partly just to keep things simple. 
Venus : Aries
Friday, February 3, 2017
It has been such a pleasure following Venus through this whole synodic cycle! I hope to do it again someday... VENUS MANDALA PROJECT CLOSURE |
Venus RETROGRADE : Saturday, March 4, 2017
This momentous occasion marks the end of my tour of Venus through the signs during this Synodic Cycle, which started with Venus in Leo. The next Venus-Earth Synodic Cycle (which is my Synodic return) begins with Venus in Aries! I am going to observe this Synodic Cycle quietly on my own. But, stay tuned for future Venus Synodic Cycle Projects! I have a feeling they may return (so to speak)!
UPDATE: See the Venus in Libra Synodic Cycle Project page for news on the current Venus Synodic Cycle Project!
UPDATE: See the Venus in Libra Synodic Cycle Project page for news on the current Venus Synodic Cycle Project!