venus in retrograde

my reiki teacher, Aisa, sent me an email about venus in retrograde.

a snippet:

From March 6 through April 17 2009, the planet Venus will be
retrograde. The retrograde motion of an inner planet is an apparent
phenomena as viewed from earth in which Venus appears to move
backwards in the sky. Every 1 ½ years, when Venus moves
approximately 29 degrees ahead of the Sun (in the astrological
ephemeris), it will begin to move backwards in the sky until it
reaches a point approximately 21 to 29 degrees behind the Sun.

When Venus is retrograde, it provides lessons in evaluating the real
worth and value of people and things in our life (Taurus-Libra
issues). With existing relationships, this cycle produces
experiences wherein it is easier to discern the relative worth and
value of these people in your life.

Discrimination is more effective. You become readily aware of any
problems, differences or unresolved issues. It is NOT a time,
however, to act upon any unfavorable awareness. It is purely a time
of evaluation rather than direct action. As little frictions and
disagreements crop up, they serve to remind you that the
relationship is not perfect. Under the retrograde influence, you
must assess the severity of the problem and the "cost-benefit" of
the relationship. Only after Venus turns direct should you initiate
any alienation if this is deemed necessary.

when i read this, it makes so much sense.
AND, hold onto your butts (again!)

change is a-comin'.
change is a-comin'.
change is a-comin'.
change is a-here.

as in, everpresent.
transition is the norm.
('member?)

relationships don't end;
they just change.

so, there is some major shifting going on in my relationships.
with pea-op-lays. (ooph.)
with places.
with things.
with concepts.
with things unseen.
with things felt.
with ideas.
and expectations.

of course there is.
I am changing.
again.

the world is expanding.
correction.
my view is expanding.
the world remains as it is.
it's a revolution, in every sense of the wor(l)d...

it's extraordinary.

ah, good.
'cause so am I.

revolution.
this may well be my new favorite word...

a forcible overthrow of the social order in favor for a new (presumably better) system

a dramatic and wide-reaching change in the way something works or is organized

a revolving (like another turn in the upward spiral!)


9 seconds.
('member?)

in this moment, i am feeling like 9 seconds is enough, after all.
that, perhaps, 9 seconds can contract and expand like everything else.

i will enjoy this time of heightened discernment.
I am resolute in my to intention receive all gifts of awareness with equanimity.

i will act,
not react.

the difference is a breath.
an exhale, to be more precise.

yum.