This week is looking to be full of friction but also purpose. We’ll feel the transition from the weekend where we had Venus station direct with the pink full moon in Libra which had us feeling all the feels. On Tuesday, Mercury (the communicator) moves into Aries (think fiery!) and will be conjunct Neptune (dreamy and intuitive) so we’ll likely see some conversations fueled by values and driven by purpose. And with Aries involved, there’s bound to be some explosions because Aries (cardinal sign) is all about rucking up muck and starting fires. Mars (think action) also moves into Leo (confidence) and so the energy is VERY heightened. And with the sun moving into Taurus on April 19th, the tension is only going to rise because the sun will be shining a light on Taurus who tends to be, well, stubborn (sorry Taurus peeps).
So, choose your words carefully this week, remember to rest and take time to process any strong emotions.
The Roman goddess associated with April is Venus (her Greek counterpart is Aphrodite). Venus is known for her creativity, love and intuition and is thought to rule fertility. She is also the goddess of victory and war so she has this interesting duality, similar to the Greek goddess Artemis that I mentioned in my post on April 10. Venus is a symbol of the balance of life. One of her male counterparts in the Roman mythology is Mars (active and fiery guy). Venus is thought to absorb and temper the fiery energy, uniting the opposites of male and female.
It may be helpful this week, to call in Venus and ask her to tell everyone to settle down a bit ; )
I also wanted to share an herb that I’ve been using over the past few weeks that might be a nice complement to the week: stinging nettle. Don’t be afraid of the name, when boiled in hot water and steeped overnight, the leaves release an almost minty taste. I’ve been drinking it cold which is super refreshing, but heated up as a nice warm tea is also lovely. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, and is a good source of potassium, iron, and magnesium. It’s known for helping to reduce inflammation, alleviate hay fever symptoms, lower blood pressure and blood sugar, and alleviate arthritis and joint pain. You can buy it online. I bought mine from Bear Wallow Herbs, recommended by clinical herbalist Ashley Alenbaas at Sky House Herb School.
I’m just starting to learn about herbs and their medicinal qualities and as I mentioned in my first post, this month I’m starting a year-long apprenticeship in herbal plant medicine with Ashley, so I’ll have much more to share over the coming year.
Wishing you grounding and rest this week.
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