Helping Clients Overcome Fear by Reframing Planetary Influences

Intro

Before we can address the challenge of how astrology can be used to address and perhaps even eliminate fears, we must start by letting go of the idea that some planets are good and others bad. For example, astrologers often associate Venus as being benefic since it can give us romance, love and money while Jupiter brings us luck and good fortune. On the other hand, Mars is often considered to be malefic as it is seen as aggressive, angry and warlike and Saturn is associated with restrictions and limitations.

Why It Matters

While these interpretations are in some cases true, such simplistic ideas are too binary and reductive. In fact, these definitions can actually produce fears for the client when they approach the astrologer, adding to the fears they’re already experiencing in life. In my experience this is often the case especially since there are many interpretations in social media which do this. Thus, in order to reduce fears and limiting beliefs, each person must take a clearer view of astrological definitions and interpretations that lend themselves to practical and beneficial use.

In other words, handling fear itself is part of one’s training.

Go Deeper

The value of using astrology begins when we realize that ALL planetary effects have meaning, purpose and value. It all depends on how we approach, understand and use them. Let’s take a deeper dive into the planets:

Venus...

is the principle of both attraction and repulsion, thus is an expression of our present values. While it can indicate love it can also have the effect of jealousy and possessiveness, thus creating fear. Instead, we can use Venus to help us identify any tendency to operate in this fearful way and shift our orientation towards simple appreciation of those we love and the things we love to do, such as the type of work we engage in, our partnerships, and our creative expressions. The house and sign our Venus is in will also play a role in helping us determine and understand our values.

Mars...

Is the principle of self-assertion and how we go about getting what we want or desire. How we go about doing this depends on us, but it does not require that we be taken over by fear. Let’s take the example of an athlete: the person trains and practices to get their bodies ready for a particular sport. This will include how they handle the specific challenges they will face, which includes how they will handle fear. An athlete overcome with fear will not be able to perform at their best and could even get injured. In other words, handling fear itself is part of one’s training.

Jupiter...

is the principle of expansion and faith that whatever one engages in will turn out positive if one gives one’s all. The challenge of Jupiter is exaggeration, excessive optimism, and blind hope. When Jupiter is not grounded in realism, it can overextend itself, attempting more than it can manage and losing interest when faced with resistance or fear. Instead, Jupiter must develop persistence and make the effort to not lose hope whenever fear arises. Jupiter also rules belief systems, which can be limiting due to religious upbringing, early childhood programming and other influences. This means that Jupiter can be used to examine all of one’s limiting belief systems that cause us to be fearful. When we find a belief system that blocks us, we can recognize it consciously and let it go.

Saturn...

is the principle of accountability, responsibility and consequences. In other words, Saturn can be thought of as the feedback we receive when we act in our daily lives. In my experience, more people receive awards in a Saturn transit than a Jupiter one. This is because they’ve earned it. Thus sooner or later work that is well done will inevitably lead to success. All too often astrologers lead their clients to believe that a Saturn transit will create limitations, problems and other unpleasant events. But, a better way is to regard Saturn as those challenges that give us lessons we must learn from in order to grow. With Saturn, whatever lessons we don’t learn will have to be repeated until we do, so the more we face these lessons and do the hard work the better off we’ll be.

In my experience, more people receive awards in a Saturn transit than a Jupiter one.

Another idea to consider is that Venus and Mars complement each other, just as Jupiter and Saturn do. These interconnections are important to reflect on.

Zoom-In on Venus-Mars

Venus governs what we want to attract based on our values and desires, providing the compass for what Mars should pursue. Without Venus offering this sense of direction, Mars would lack purpose and clarity in its actions. Their dynamic mirrors the concept of yin and yang, where Venus represents the receptive, nurturing, and attracting energy (yin), while Mars embodies the assertive, active, and initiating force (yang).

Zoom-In on Jupiter-Saturn

When we look at the pair of Jupiter and Saturn, we can see another dynamic relationship. Jupiter without Saturn leads to hope and expansion without the ability to manifest results, while Saturn without Jupiter can make life feel like a series of monotonous tasks with no meaning or purpose. They must work together in a balanced way. By doing so, fear is reduced and replaced by a more enthusiastic and purposeful approach to life.

Bottom Line

Astrology itself can be used to promote and increase fear or help us move beyond it. As to which way it will be lived is totally up to us. But, astrology itself is not the problem. We are free to use all of life as tools for our growth and happiness if we want.