Mrs. Winkler's Venus-Jupiter-in-Aries Optical Blessing

February 2023

Copyright © by Judith, 2022

In medical astrology, Sweet Venus doesn’t “rule” vision, but traditionally helps brighten eyesight when transiting through Aries, as does also her fellow “benefic” Jupiter. This year, these two planetary colleagues conjoin happily within close proximity, in Aries, while the Moon visits there too, joining them both, all on the same date of February 22nd.  

To kick it up a notch, Mercury trines Mars (Aries’ ruling planet), on that same date! (Note: the exact longitudinal conjunction of Venus and Jupiter does not occur until March 1st. However, February 22nd produces a stronger effect because the Moon joins them on this date). 

Aries governs (in part),  the eyes and brain (see “Caveat”, below). Tradition holds that February 22nd provokes the perfect astral weather for optical and brain tonification!

The astute herbalist can use this “eye and brain day” day to:

• start soaking your dried or fresh herbs in your preferred menstruum; 

• combine your already-made tinctures (as below); 

• commence a protocol for eye and/or brain tonification

Disclaimer: Use only with your physician’s approval. Remember, herbs contain phytochemicals, and must therefore be professionally assessed for doses, length of treatment, possible side affects, and/or interference with currently used chemical medications.

DATE: FEBRUARY 22nd. (Best any time between 1:26 am and 2:38 pm Pacific Time). Exact minutes listed below are cosmically strongest - within thirty minutes approaching and ten minutes departing.

Pressure Caveat: This date may cosmically induce too much blood flow for glaucoma, stroke-related concerns, or optical and brain pressure situations. In this case, forego Feb 22nd, and instead opt for February 27th, the Gemini Moon. (Moon sextiles both Venus and Jupiter on February 27th, between 12:24 am PT and 6:08 pm - and then, on the same date, sextiles Mars (ruler of Aries, and pertinent to eyesight) at 8:31 pm PT.  Again, use only with your physician’s approval!

FEBRUARY 22nd: BEST COMMENCEMENT TIMES

• Moon in Aries conjoins Venus at 1:26 am PT (3:46 am ET)

• Mercury trines Mars (ruler of Aries and influences sight) - 12:14 pm PT  (3:14 pm ET)

• Moon in Aries conjoins Jupiter at 2:48 pm PT (5:48 pm ET)

COMBINE TINCTURES  (if you can use the same preferred menstruum, all the better). Combine equal fluid amounts in a larger bottle. One can optionally add some ginger tincture or powder for flavor.  See your physician for the exact dose (see Disclaimer, above), though half dropper full (25-30 drops), thrice daily, is most typically suggested. See a physician for the length of the protocol.

• Billberry  Vaccinium  myrtillus

• Celery Seed   Apium graveolens

• Gingko    Gingko biloba

• Gotu Kola     Centella asiatica

• Gravel Root   Eutrochium purpureum

• Milk Thistle.  Silybum marianum
  

If you are wondering about this particular transit, check out this month's medical astrology forecast. Judith guides us through transits each coming month, how they could hypothetically impact some people, and the natural remedies one might want to have available. Only $9 per month!

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and historic interest only - plus wonderment.  Use or imbibe any herbal tincture only with the approval of your licensed health practitioner or physician, and all contraindications researched. The author is not responsible for the misuse of this material.