A New Vantage Point: Shifting Perspectives on Love & Relationships
Three little birds: Uranus in Gemini, Venus in Libra, Pluto in Aquarius.
Earlier this month, I wrote about October’s call for unwavering honesty — the kind that moves us beyond surface-level change and into true transformation. This theme connects back to Libra, a sign that emphasizes connection, understanding, and working toward harmony. Honesty allows us to see things for what they really are; from that place, we can find solutions and possibilities that reflect who we are and what we need today.
Now, as Pluto retrograde (Rx) in Aquarius, Venus in Libra, and Uranus Rx in Gemini form a Grand Air Trine, we’re invited to rise above established truths and breathe in fresh perspective.
What Is a Grand Air Trine?
In astrology, a grand trine occurs when all three signs attributed to an element are activated. The Air element — represented by Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius — deepens our understanding of communication, thought, and connection. Trines are considered harmonious because the signs involved naturally understand one another; it’s like they speak the same language, each with its own dialect. When an Air Trine is active, there’s an opportunity to gain perspective, communicate with greater clarity, and see both ourselves and others from a higher vantage point.
How Pluto, Venus, and Uranus Work Together
Pluto in Aquarius highlights the tension between power and transformation. Where we resist change, we often feel control slipping through our fingers. Pluto can bring up old stories that feel unresolved. When worked with mindfully, these become invitations into greater self-awareness and acceptance.
Uranus in Gemini shakes up our patterns of thinking and communicating. Growth doesn’t come from doing things the same way over and over again. There’s value in learning from new groups, sharing ideas freely, and changing one’s mind when needed.
Venus in Libra invites balance and truth within relationships. Following a rocky eclipse season, we get a boost with Venus being at-home in Libra, as the focus shifts to what’s working and where there’s hope and potential. Together, Pluto, Uranus, and Venus remind us that relationships, ideas, and systems all need fresh air to evolve.
How to Work with Air Trines: Breathe, Speak, Connect
Air invites mental movement. If you’ve been feeling mentally or emotionally stagnant, experiment. A trick I learned from a random shamanic book years ago still rings true: Do your day in reverse. If you check email first thing, wait until lunch. Take the back roads instead of your usual route to work. Speak last in a conversation instead of first. Barring any safety risks, even walking to your mailbox backwards can shift your awareness. See what it’s like for things to be different.
You’d be surprised how much more you notice when you change the order of operations. This is the week to do just that.
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