Inanna’s journey into the underworld is symbolic of deep initiation, a journey that cannot be avoided, and must be taken to access the full range of one’s spiritual and emotional depth. She descends with full knowing that in order to reclaim her sovereignty and divinity, she must face her shadow, relinquish parts of herself, and be reborn in the process. This cycle of death, transformation, and rebirth mirrors the Venus retrograde we’ve just experienced in Aries. Venus, the archetype of love, beauty, and relationships, has been asking us to confront our desires, our relationships with others, and most importantly, with ourselves.

Lilith is perhaps one of the most misunderstood archetypes of the feminine. She has long been painted as the “fallen” woman, the one who refused to be subjugated. Lilith’s story is about sovereignty—about the refusal to submit, even at the cost of exile. In astrology, Lilith can represent the primal, untamed, and wild aspects of ourselves that we have long been told to suppress, hide, or ignore. She embodies independence, power, and the fierce need for autonomy.  

During Venus retrograde, Lilith’s energy is powerful. Venus (our relationship to beauty, love, and harmony) had to go inward in Aries (the sign of the self, identity, and individuality). This is where Lilith thrives—she teaches us to stand unapologetically in our power, to refuse to compromise our needs and desires, and to make no concessions for anyone who would try to diminish or control us.  

As the Venus and Mars transit continues, this dual energy offers the chance to reflect on how we’ve allowed ourselves to be constrained or defined by external expectations or inner guilt. Lilith asks, What are you willing to sacrifice for your sovereignty? How have you let fear of rejection, fear of being “too much,” or fear of being misunderstood keep you from living authentically?

Journal Prompt for the Lilith Archetype/ Metaphor:

• Where in my life have I sacrificed my true desires or my sovereignty in order to be accepted? How can I reclaim my power without fear of rejection
• What does my authentic, untamed self look like—and how can I step more fully into her?
• Am I willing to honor my own needs and desires, even when it means stepping outside the norm or disrupting the status quo?

As we move through this energetic portal, both Inanna and Lilith are guiding forces of transformation and awakening. The full blood moon’s intensity, combined with the Venus/Mars transit, offers an incredibly rare opportunity for personal alchemy. This portal is about refining the relationship we have with ourselves and deepening our ability to trust in our own process of transformation.