Venus is in Cazimi with the Sun on October 23 and 24.

On October 23rd-24th, Venus retrograde aligns with the Sun at 0° Scorpio, marking the beginning of a new Venus cycle. This moment is the exact midpoint of Venus’s retrograde journey and signifies her pivotal transition from evening star to morning star.

This Venus cycle, beginning October 23-24, 2026, is the last to start at 0° Scorpio for a long time.

“Here we may reign secure, and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition though in hell;
Better to reign in hell, than serve in heav’n.”

I love this quote from Milton’s Paradise Lost. It captures the essence of Scorpio and echoes the myth of Herakles’ battle with the Hydra.

In Greek mythology, Herakles faced the monstrous Hydra—a serpent with many heads that grew back double when severed. With the help of his nephew, Herakles ultimately defeated the Hydra by cauterizing each neck after decapitation, overcoming this seemingly invincible foe.

Scorpio embodies intensity and resilience. Another symbol of Scorpio’s power is Medusa’s face—a portrait of feminine anger and the paralyzing effect it had on those who gazed upon her.

For the last 100 years, we have been battling the demons and family trauma inherited over lifetimes. The wars, fears, and grief we have endured are woven into the fabric of who we are.

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