In the Sky Now: Sun-Venus-Saturn
This week we dive into the Sun-Venus-Saturn alignment. Explore this aspect through the clothing brand Ralph Lauren, the film Lost in Translation, and three iconic figures.
A major aspect unfolding this week is the alignment between the Sun, Venus, and Saturn. With this transit, the cosmological weather for the week may coincide with flavors of artistic struggle, melancholy in love, and the pursuit of beauty.
Explore the meaning of this transit through real life examples and deepen your participation with this aspect through inspiration from style and film.
Transit
BREAKDOWN & MEANING
Sun-Venus is the aspect of the artist. With the conjunction (0º), the vitality of the Sun is merged with the beauty of Venus. A feeling of complete harmony with one's identity and aesthetic expression could be experienced.
Sun-Saturn is the aspect of the wise individual. With the square (90º), it could entail some hardship in having to attain that wisdom–whether it's through the experience of an authority figure or a moment of failure.
Venus-Saturn is the aspect of the committed lover. With the square aspect (90º), it could entail strife and struggle in relationships which could also lead to healthy and stable boundaries.
Examples
SUN conjunct VENUS
Prolific singer, Whitney Houston, was born on August 9, 1963 with a Sun-Venus conjunction. Known for her biggest hit song "I Will Always Love You" which earned the title of best-selling female single in history, Houston expresses her natal Sun-Venus conjunction with artistic brilliance. Tune into some of Houston's songs and feel the beauty of the Sun-Venus aspect shine through.
SUN square SATURN
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the 26th President of the United States was born on October 27, 1858 with a Sun square Saturn alignment. This combination expressed itself in Roosevelt's life through his numerous health issues which he overcame by implementing a highly disciplined day-to-day routine. He refused to be defined by his limitations and instead defined the status quo as the youngest person to become the president of the United States. Explore Roosevelt's biography and begin testing your own boundaries.
VENUS square SATURN
Italian sculptor, Michelangelo, was born on March 6, 1475 with a Venus-Saturn square. At the height of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo produced his masterpiece, David. As a Venus-Saturn individual, Michelangelo chiseled through concrete reality (Saturn) to produce beauty (Venus). Take a look at some of Michelangelo's work and indulge in some reflection on aesthetics.
Film to Watch
Released on October 3, 2003 during a Sun conjunct Venus square Saturn alignment, Lost in Translation is the perfect film to tune into this lonely yet romantic aspect. Majority of the film takes place in the Park Hyatt Tokyo, following the plot of a middle-aged man and a young woman who find romantic connection in the midst of an alienating environment. A poetic film to bring you right into the heart of this alignment:
Style to Explore
American designer, Ralph Lauren, was born with a Sun-Venus-Saturn alignment. This archetypal complex is fully expressed in his clothing brand Ralph Lauren. The brand is known for its classic and preppy style, evoking a sense of timeless elegance. With the Sun-Venus-Saturn alignment in the sky, you can curate a classic shirt with dress pants. Explore monochromatic colors and embrace the simplicity (Saturn) in beauty (Venus).
