Join me as we explore Venus’s  

19-month cycle with the Sun.

Together, we’ll delve into the ancient Sumerian story of Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth, which provides a cosmological perspective on the Venus-Sun cycle.

There are four key phases of her journey:

• The Call (interior conjunction)

• The Descent (the Morning Star)

• The Underworld (Venus is on the other side of the Sun & invisible to us)

• The Ascent (the Evening Star)

 

We will tune into the current Venus phase and the astrological sign Venus and the Moon meet. We will welcome the sky's influence as we shape our focus, for the coming month, whether it's a prayer or an intention.

The triple spiral is an ancient symbol. Rock carvings featuring this design have been found in Ireland, dating to around 3200 BCE, and in Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria, dating back 7,000 years. No recorded tradition explains its original purpose.

There are many interpretations, including the representation of the three worlds:

• Present - physical world

• Spiritual - ancestors

• Celestial - sun, moon, stars, & planets

Other meanings include the cycle of birth, life, and death, as well as motion, interconnectedness, and life cycles. This symbol is thought to embody medicine for times of endings and beginnings, inviting us to embrace process, wonder, and magic.

The steady beat amplifies our heartbeats and attunes us to the pulse of the planet that nurtures us. The rhythm of the drum reminds us of the cyclical nature of life.

 

For thousands of years, ritual frame drums have supported sacred practices in ancient cultures worldwide, enriching lives and providing notable health benefits. Today, scientific research shows that drumming facilitates synchronisation between the brain's hemispheres and shifts us from the active Beta brain waves (12–35 cycles per second) to the more relaxed, Alpha waves (8–12 cycles per second), fostering introspection and greater access to intuition. Alpha brain waves also enhance creativity, information absorption, and openness to new ideas.