Episode 135: Inviting Venus Back Into the World Under Saturn-Neptune in Aries

Astrologer and Artist Alexander Von Schlieffen joins us to share his idea about the need to bring Venus back onto center stage in the world while Saturn and Neptune enter Aries. In this special cross-podcast episode, Tony Howard welcomes renowned astrologer and artist Alexander von Schlieffen for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation on the Saturn–Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries — and why we may need to intentionally invite Venus back onto the world stage. Recorded as the first English-language episode of Alexander’s long-running German podcast Astropod, this dialogue explores the larger 200-year Jupiter–Saturn air cycle that began in 2020 and frames the current moment as part of a profound shift in collective consciousness.Together, they discuss: Why not every planetary ingress marks a “new era” — and how to think in longer cycles Saturn–Neptune as a redefinition of reality and a revelation of hidden truths The cultural consequences of greed, materialism, and the loss of craftsmanship Venus as dignity, value, beauty, and what makes life worth living Why Alexander suggests that “Venus has left the planet” — and what it means to call her back Through imagery, historical reflection, and powerful contemporary examples, the conversation turns toward a central question: How do we restore dignity, kindness, beauty, and respect in a world increasingly dominated by Mars energy?If Saturn–Neptune asks us to confront disillusionment and redefine what is real, perhaps Venus can enhance our understanding by consciously cultivating what we value most.A thoughtful and provocative exploration of our collective turning point — and the quiet revolution of kindness.