THE MARS & VENUS JOURNEYS
Soulsign Astrology includes a body of work which
addresses a domain of consciousness beyond the reach of
standard natal, transit and mundane work. It seeks to explore
and reveal how the collective movements of masculine and feminine
consciousness are developing at any point in time. The planetary symbols for these principles within creation are Mars and Venus, and the monikers
for these cycles are the Mars Journey and Venus
Journey.
Each "Journey" is formed by distinct,
observable phenomena in our skies which repeat in predictable
periodicities: 26 months for the Mars Journey and 19 months
for the Venus Journey. They have become highly valuable tools
for many people already familiar with their energies, as they
support alignment with larger movements of consciousness than
those referenced by monthly (Lunar) or yearly (Solar) cycles.
The Mars Journey
The most direct astrological symbol for the Masculine impulse
in all life is Mars. Examining the planet's physical progression
through the physical space of the solar system symbolizes
the archetypal development of Masculinity through the vessel
of human consciousness, both individually and collectively.
As an archetype, Mars represents the pre-conscious will to
live, how you enact your Desire, and how you individualize
yourself. He points to a fundamental understanding into the
nature of your instinctual self.
The phrase, "the Mars Journey," refers to
our collective masculine evolution, or the developmental process
of masculine consciousness evolving through a specific and
unique Masculine intention.
The duration of the Mars Journey hovers around 25½
months and begins and ends with Mars' conjunction with our
Sun. Each time you observe Mars appearing from or disappearing
into the glow of the Sun will mark the beginning or ending
of a Journey.
As a general idea of how the Journey is built, there are 12
Phases in the Mars Journey. Mars first ascends higher and
higher in the morning sky through the first half of the Journey
and gradually descends in the evening sky through the second
half. The Journey is sometimes seen as an upward-pointing
triangle:
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Where his morning-sky phases symbolize the development
of subjective perception, his evening-sky period signifies
his objective development. Each step along the way sees Mars
encountering new requirements being made of him: explore and
investigate, learn and assimilate, refine and disseminate,
and eventually release and entrust. Each Phase describes a
unique archetypal movement within masculine consciousness.
This is similar to the phases of a human life reflecting different
stages of human development: infancy, childhood, puberty,
early adulthood, adulthood and elderling.
The moment you were born determines both the Journey
and the Phase you were born into. We are working on creating
an easy online tool for you to learn your natal Mars &
Venus Journey information, and also to learn where in the
Mars Journey we currently are (or at any point in time). Stay
Attuned!
The Venus Journey
In astrology, it is Venus which symbolizes the perennial drive
to engage in the worlds of form, matter, light and shadow,
and find within them our path back home. Through Venus we
engage life as it arises and falls within, without, behind
and in front of us. The Venus Journey - the spatial relationship
between Venus and the Sun -points to how our collective feminine
evolution is progressing.
"The Venus Journey" refers to the development of
collective feminine consciousness through a specific and unique
feminine identity or expression. The Venus Journey lasts a
consistent 19 months and begins and ends with her retrograde
conjunction to the Sun. As Venus progresses through her Journey,
she encounters new lessons to embody and learn from. As a
general idea, the Venus Journey is structured as a celestial
vessel: beginning quite high in the morning sky, she gradually
descends through the first half of the Journey and, after
disappearing into the rays of the Sun, begins to ascend in
the evening sky through the second half.
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During her morning-sky phase, she's learning about
release and surrender, while her evening-sky phase sees her
learning to re-birth, remember and embrace her new form. There
are a total of twelve phases in the Venus Journey, each describing
a unique archetypal movement within feminine consciousness.
This is similar to the phases of a human life: infancy, childhood,
puberty, early adulthood, adulthood and elderling.
The moment you were born determines both the Journey
and the Phase you were born into. We are working on creating
an easy online tool for you to learn your natal Mars &
Venus Journey information, and also to learn where in the
Venus Journey we currently are (or at any point in time).
Stay Attuned!
Mars & Venus Attunements
Note: Beginning in December 2006, the Mars &
Venus Attunements will be offered as part of the Membership
Program. The fee will be nominal and in addition to the Attunements,
you will receive all the latest information and findings about
the Journeys, masculinity and femininity, and previews of
Adam's upcoming book titles on related topics.
Membership info...
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