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Bill Gates - Natal Chart
Oct 28 1955, 9:05 PM, PST +8:00
Seattle Washington 47N36 23 122W19 51

Report Period:  Sep 8 2002 to Dec 26 2002,  Time Zone EDT +4:00

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When using these interpretations, please bear in mind that, inevitably, every chart will contain some contradictory influences, and as a result certain interpretations of different items in the same chart may seem difficult to reconcile. However, this may still be an accurate reflection of what is happening to the individual whose transits are being interpreted, as people do experience conflicting desires, events and circumstances in their lives. It is the responsibility of the astrologer to synthesize these apparent contradictions when they provide personalized chart readings--that way we present a cohesive and realistic interpretation of the dilemmas of the chart. Unfortunately, I haven't yet learned how to program my computer to weave the tapestry of influences into a synthesized whole! I feel you'll be able to weave the tapestry together for yourself and understand the interconnectedness that underlies the influence as a whole.

You will note that the report provides the dates of influence as well as the houses involved. As you read the interpretations, note the houses that are involved when Venus links up with a natal or progressed planet. Those house "arenas of life" will also be in focus during the time period listed. If you are unfamiliar with the arenas of life represented by each of the 12 houses, access the Mercury Retrograde article I have online. There is a description of the houses on that page. 

When Venus is retrograde she will spend up to four months in one sign. This is in contrast to the one month she typically takes to transit one sign. During her retrograde period Venus will be inhabiting one or two of your natal houses, her energy directed at the affairs associated with the arena of life represented by that house. (Venus' retrograde may involve two natal houses if it stations at the beginning of one house and then retraces its steps through the previous house while retrograde, linking the two together for the duration of its retrograde period.) You will want to take special note of the natal house(s) Venus will be transiting (mentioned at the top of the report). That house(s) is highly spotlighted as it concerns Venus' influence.

You will note that some of the influences involve three separate linkages over the period of the retrograde cycle. We often experience the first contact as the influence reaching our awareness. It's good to note what is going on at the time of the first contact. That way when the second contact is made we can see how it might add on to a theme that was introduced with the first contact. By the third contact things should come to closure.
 

General Statements about Venus Retrograde

Each of the planets symbolize some facet of our psyche. With Venus, most of us are familiar with her symbolism as the Goddess of Love. But her symbology runs deeper than many of us realize. To best understand Venus' symbology we need to keep in mind her rulership over both Taurus and Libra.

Taurus represents the sensual side of Venus, our instinctive desire to acquire what we want and to experience pleasure as a result.  Taurus represents the grounded earthy and sensual manifestation of Venus energy. This sign relishes natural and sensory pleasures: good food, beautiful vocals, sensual love, and abundance.  Venus as ruler over Taurus seeks to render permanent any situation which provides pleasure and self-value.

It is the planet Venus which symbolizes our capacity to form and identify what we personally value.  At the top of that list is the value you give to yourself. YOU are your most important commodity!  While Venus is retrograde, we are presented with the opportunity to ask ourselves, "What do I value most? What resources do I wish to bring in? What do I treasure? What gives me pleasure? Does my life circumstances reflect my values?"

As we ask ourselves these questions we have to be mindful of any tendency for coming up with answers that reflect what other people think we should do or want. When we are not in touch with the Venus facet of our psyche, our self-esteem may be low, we may not know what is personally valuable to us, we may not even be conscious of wanting anything at all!  We might go through our day to days feeling empty and deriving little real pleasure from life.

While Venus is retrograde it is very important to examine our values and ensure that they are not conditioned copies of what our family or social circle determined 'should' be of value to us. Further, we need to examine whether we feel worthwhile enough to give ourselves pleasure. Do we judge ourselves harshly? Do we feel unlovable and undeserving of happiness? Are we comfortable with our body and the enjoyment of sensual pleasures? Do we feel worthless unless someone else loves us?

Now, how does all that I've written above fit in with our understanding of Venus as the Goddess of Love,? The answer to this is found in Venus' rulership over the sign Libra. Is it not true that our choices in love are a statement about what we value most? Isn't it in what we find most beautiful, most pleasureful, most treasured that we love?

For Venus, relationships provide the means for the formation of a personal value system. We all have preferences, we don't value everything. We all seek relationship to folks with whom we are compatible--in other words, folks who have similar values.  Our values determine our choices. During the course of our lives we are presented with the dilemma of having to choose one thing or person over another. It's Venus as ruler of Libra that is concerned with the process of choosing. Venus, as ruler of Libra, also seeks to maintain inner and outer balance, harmonizing the conflicting factors that exist within our psyches, which tend to manifest in outer circumstances as a "mirror reflection."

As Venus moves into a retrograde cycle, we are given a wonderful opportunity to examine how we have merged these two sides of Venus in our nature. Have we pushed away our instinctive side, forgetting to gift ourselves with pleasure? Do we have issues of possessiveness, and jealously?  Do we suffer from too idealized values for relationship with a result of denying ourselves what we need to feel loved? Are we excessively indecisive? Do we have difficulty making choices? Are we conscious of the values that determine our choices? Are we lacking in our social abilities to create balance in our relationships? What do we want to do with our wealth, our talents, our assets? Who do we want in our life and what would we like to experience with them? How do we share who we are with others?

During Venus' retrograde, be mindful of the possibility that you may be seeing your shadow reflected in your dealings with the people around you. It is important to understand that with Venus energy, others provide a mirror for us to look into and see ourselves.  If we experience direct upheaval or disturbances in our own relationships or our personal lives, this may be the time for us to really evaluate how we define love, how we express it, and what we value in life. If we become discontent and nothing appears to bring us happiness, we may need to get back in touch with our sensual, creative, beautiful, self-loving nature and begin to express it in more conscious ways. While Venus is retrograde we need to take time to re-identify what it is we value in life and how we manifest those values in the world.
 

Your Customized Venus Retrograde Report

VENUS TRANSITING THE NATAL 5TH
(Entering Sep 6 2002  Leaving Jan 14 2003)

Love and joy are in the air! When Venus is transiting through the 5th, she is focused on the pleasures of life: all forms of creative self-expression, entertainment, and romance. The 5th house is meant to be our house of joy and play. It's a favorable time for business related to the arts, music, entertainment and financial speculation. Women seeking pregnancy may be successful while Venus transits this house. Don't be too hard on yourself if you find you are less ambitious than usual. The 5th house ambition is to be like a child again. So, let your hair down and enjoy fun and games!  Celebrate your creative self and all will join with you in the fun.

TRANSITING VENUS SQUARE NATAL & PROGRESSED  URANUS
(5th House to 1st House)
Entering Sep 9 2002, Exact Sep 10 2002, Leaving Sep 12 2002 Entering Nov 8 2002, Exact Nov 10 2002, Leaving Nov 13 2002 Entering Nov 28 2002, Exact Dec 1 2002, Leaving Dec 4 2002

You may be feeling impulsively restless, affectionate and flirtatious at this time. Maybe it's those close to you,  your friends or love partner that you're witnessing behave in unconventional or unexpected ways. You feel eager for life to gift you with a few surprises to upset the status quo.  Your behavior right now might even surprise you. You may be highly attracted to someone new, simply because of the novelty and possibilities for adventure. It's wise not to jump into anything like driving to Las Vegas to get married, but it's possible to be inspired to do just that. Wait out this influence and see how you feel about it then.

You might be feeling rebellious. Or unstable. There can be social excitement, unusual displays of feeling, grand artistic inspiration and/or artistic rebellion.  Your impatience may get the better of you. You have no time for petty arguments, game playing or triviality. If someone hurts your feelings or tries to deceive you now, read them the riot act and simply move on. This is the perfect time to set limits, and to let others know exactly what you will and will not tolerate

TRANSITING VENUS SEMISQUARE NATAL NORTH NODE   (5th House to 6th House)
Entering Sep 10 2002, Exact Sep 11 2002, Leaving Sep 13 2002 Entering Nov 6 2002, Exact Nov 8 2002, Leaving Nov 11 2002 Entering Nov 30 2002, Exact Dec 3 2002, Leaving Dec 5 2002

The semisquare can be a frustrating linkage. You may be feeling that you know exactly where you want to go, but the Universe isn't cooperating right now. There can be delays, disappointments, and mile high walls in front of you. It's just not time yet. It will be soon, just not yet. Be patient and bide your time well. The light should change to green once Venus moves on!

TRANSITING VENUS SESQUISQUARE NATAL MIDHEAVEN (5th House to 9th House)
Entering Sep 12 2002, Exact Sep 14 2002, Leaving Sep 15 2002 Entering Nov 3 2002, Exact Nov 5 2002, Leaving Nov 7 2002 Entering Dec 5 2002, Exact Dec 7 2002, Leaving Dec 8 2002

Under this influence your focus is on your desire  to socialize, extend kindness, and cooperate with others with diplomacy. You may be planning to make changes in your public identity, social role, or career. Scheduling time for recreation or to attend to your important relationships is a good idea now, and so is taking constructive steps to manifesting what you value. It's a time to take action to create meaningful work and relationships. If you meet this sesquisquare successfully, you could spend an enjoyable, even stimulating few days with someone special. However, if you feel yourself put down in relation to someone else, this shows that you need to work on your basic self-esteem. Cash flow issues could cut into plans. Additionally, you may be obligated to attend events you'd rather avoid.
 

TRANSITING VENUS CONJUNCTION RADIX SUN (5th House)
Entering Sep 13 2002, Exact Sep 14 2002, Leaving Sep 15 2002 Entering Nov 3 2002, Exact Nov 5 2002, Leaving Nov 6 2002 Entering Dec 5 2002, Exact Dec 7 2002, Leaving Dec 9 2002

The spotlight is on fun, friendship, love,  enjoyment and pleasure. These are excellent days for playing, creatively expressing yourself, gaining recognition, feeling accepted, attractive, and artistic. This is definitely not a bad hair day, as you'll feel especially beautiful, and everyone one else will notice you too. Today is the day you will catch someone's eye. With your confidence moving into high gear, take a risk and shoot for the Moon, perhaps by asking for that raise or promotion.  
 

TRANSITING VENUS QUINCUNX NATAL MOON (5th House to 10th House)
Entering Sep 16 2002, Exact Sep 18 2002, Leaving Sep 20 2002 Entering Oct 29 2002, Exact Oct 31 2002, Leaving Nov 2 2002 Entering Dec 10 2002, Exact Dec 11 2002, Leaving Dec 13 2002

During this transit you might feel a greater need for love, intimacy and understanding. To channel these feelings properly it is necessary to live, experience and practice that "to receive one must give". In other words, don't take on a passive attitude waiting for others to approach you and kiss you, embrace you or express that they want you. Some adjustment needs to be made in your own behavior. Maybe you need to take a risk and be more emotionally expressive with someone you care for.

If at a given moment you happen to suffer an emotional low or an intensive high, try to exercise self-control so that those fluctuations do not cause daily behavior changes in your interactions with your family or  loved ones.

Take time-outs to temporarily relieve yourself psychologically of excess pressures from new responsibilities or small problems emerging in your important relationships. You have to know when to take a rest and be distracted, or take some time for leisure and relax. Sometimes you will need to enjoy these moments of distraction in solitary, while other times you prefer to be with your family or mate to clear the air.

TRANSITING VENUS CONJUNCTION PROGRESSED MARS (5th House)
Entering Sep 21 2002, Exact Sep 23 2002, Leaving Sep 24 2002 Entering Oct 24 2002, Exact Oct 26 2002, Leaving Oct 27 2002 Entering Dec 14 2002, Exact Dec 16 2002, Leaving Dec 16 2002

Passions are flowing. Healthy passions. Romance may be in the air! You are going to be feelings sexy, playful, and amorous. There's no better time than now to feel sassy, daring and strong enough to conquer the world. Lay the charm on thick, since you should have no problem achieving whatever you desire. Go dancing, shop for some striking new clothes or get an attractive new hairdo. If you've got it, then you should definitely flaunt it!
 

TRANSITING VENUS TRINE NATAL ASCENDANT (5th House to 1st House)
Entering Oct 7 2002, Leaving Oct 13 2002 Entering Dec 22 2002, Exact Dec 23-24 2002, Leaving Dec 26 2002

Things are flowing well for you! Light and pleasant interactions characterize this time period. You gain what you want through being your charming self. Opportunities to enlist the support of others fall into your lap.  You are willing to make concessions in order to maintain harmony in your environment. Interactions with others are likely to be warm, generous, and harmonious.

TRANSITING VENUS TRINE NATAL MIDHEAVEN (5th House to 9th House)
Entering Dec 26 2002

Your friendly concern for others and your willingness to meet people half way benefit your career, reputation or public image at this time. This is a favorable time to socialize with people you have professional ties with since the positive feelings you generate now are likely to be an aid to you in the future. You may be involved in redecorating or beautifying your home, office or place of business. There's a spirit of cooperation in the air! You may attend an important ceremony or travel for pleasure.

TRANSITING VENUS CONJUNCTION NATAL VENUS (5th House)
Entering Dec 26 2002

The focus is on you--what you desire, what you value, what you take pleasure in. Know what you value. This is not the best time for dealing with the practicalities of everyday life, but it certainly is conducive to meeting someone whose touch melts you or whose voice makes you swoon.  Can be a lucky day for gambling, but don't bet the house on it! A few coins in the slot machine wouldn't hurt though! There's the potential for an unexpected financial offer or a check in the mail-and it's also a good day to purchase a lottery ticket!