Venus Transiting the Disc of the Sun/Venus Occultation Sun
June 8, 2004: 4:42 AM, EDT,
at 17 degrees Gemini, 53 minutes

The last time Venus transited the Sun was in 1882. These transits occur in pairs at the nodes of Venus, at 8 year intervals, lasting about 6 hours. The next one, June 5, 2012 will last approximately 7 hours. The last set of Venus transits took place December, 9 1874 and December 6,1882.


Technically, it is an Occultation, somewhat like an eclipse. That is, Venus will cross over the Sun, and rather than blot it out, it will appear as a small dot over the Surface of the Sun.


Self-worth issues, improving / releasing life's burdens, and resolving relationship dilemas are some of the areas highlighted, as are the traditional areas ruled by Venus: love, desire, the aesethics, creativity, and finances.


Everyone can benefit from Venus's energy here. However, if you have placements between15 and 18 degrees in the signs of Signs of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo and Pisces, you'll experience the effects more dynamically.


A Simple Manifestation Ritual for this Aspect:

• Write down the things you wish to resolve or manifest in your life. Carefully considering the reasons for your request.

• Be very detailed in your descriptions, trying to sense each and every aspect with visualization techniques.

• Place the paper under your pillow upon retiring on the night of June 7th, and say a prayer for fulfillment of your request.

• In the morning, upon arising, begin the day by with a prayer of thanks.





What are Affirmations?

One very effective technique used to change energy is by using affirmations. Affirmations are actually very easy to do. Simply repeat at least 15-20 times a day, or write out on paper a statement such as *I deserve a healthy and joyful long term relationship, filled with love and devotion, and I shall find it very soon.*


You may even want to type your Affirmation out on paper and place it strategically around the house, where you'll frequently see it. You should keep the message going in front of you for the entire period of time that it takes to attract the situation you are looking for.


The idea behind using this technique is that you are putting your intent out to the Universe in order to attract to you what it is that you desire. You are, in a sense, changing the current energies to those that are more conducive to what you want most, by reprogramming your thoughts, and the way you view the self.. It is based on the Metaphysical principle, " As ye think, ye are". This technique can actually be used for anything that is important to you to attract in life.


As a side note, Affirmations are not something that should ever be sold. They are to be given with love, to be used freely, and when needed. It is simply one of those wonderful gifts from the Universe.


Sample Affirmations:

1.) I deserve to find a really rewarding new job, quickly and easily.

2.) I deserve a good promotion!

3.) I deserve to sell ( or buy ) my house, quickly and easily.

4.) I trust the Universe, that it will work for the greatest good, and I will be open to all opportunities.





What are Mental Movies?

Another technique to use is Mental Movies. The idea here is that you become your own director and create a movie of exactly what you want to occur.


In your minds eye, see yourself achieving what you desire. Then follow this through from the beginning to the end of the goal. Use all your senses, i.e. seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.


Be really creative here as it is your movie and you can direct it in any way you want to. Take time every day to run this movie. This also is very helpful in achieving what you desire as it creates a new reality. Bruce Jenner swears he won the Olympics this way, and was not the best athlete in the competition.






Rekindle Joy

Find a few moments of quiet each day to release "outer noise." As an adult, life became more complex, more structured and stressful. The practical, day to day concerns force us to become more pragmatic, controlled, and confined. We lose touch with that childlike sense of joy essential to well being, creativity and the ability to stop and simply enjoy life.


Ever watch a cat? Apart from being perfect hedonists, they really do know how to stop and smell the roses. We worry too much about smelling the coffee.


So, relax for a few minutes in a quiet place, and think of 4 things that brought you joy as a child. Try to remember them down to the last detail, allowing your mind to feel, see, hear and smell the sensations of each of those joyful moments. Then ask yourself what brings you this type of joy as an adult.


Take some time each week to indulge in doing something that brings you this joyful feeling. Invite someone special to join you in this, and reconnect back to a more fun and simpler time. You'll not only feel happier, you'll also rekindle innate creativity and find yourself more refreshed and able to release stress.