Living in Cycles

Befriending the Feminine — Myths, Mysteries, and More

In my previous post, “Open the Gates!” — Inanna, the Female Sex, and the Venus Archetype | Astrology and Myth, I wrote about my quest for the first deity associated with planet Venus. It’s been almost half a year since I published that article, and my interest in diving deeper into the cycle and symbolism of Venus/Inanna has continued. What happened in the past six months?

“Open the Gates!” — Inanna, the Female Sex, and the Venus Archetype | Astrology and Myth

Tracing the origins of the Venus archetype led me back to the first stories ever recorded, back to ancient Sumeria and INANNA.

In this article, I introduce you to one of the earliest known female deities in recorded history. Inseparably connected to the planet Venus, Inanna is the root for understanding womanhood, sexuality, and the cycle of life.

It’s About CYCLES, Not Circles

In this post, I will reveal how my website Living in Cycles got its name, what it means and how it reflects my understanding of life and the focus in my astrological practice. I’ve also included some of my personal experiences with number symbolism. You know what they say if a number repeatedly appears in your life… Oh, and I will also touch on free will and fate.

Planetdance — Versatile and Communal | Free Astrology Software

Edit Dec 5, 2022: I had the honor to interview the creator of Planetdance, Jean Cremers, and one of the major contributors to its content, Ed, who, among other works for Planetdance, has written the script for the famous Ed Greek Horoscope module. And did you know Planetdance also has a Venus Star Point module? ⛥

Click and watch my interview with Jean and Ed about Planetdance.

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