Venus Retrograde

Venus the planet of love went retrograde on March 4th and will turn direct on April 15th. Venus Retrograde doesn't happen very often ( only about every 18 months-2 years) so it's always quite profound when it comes around. 

Venus rules love, pleasure and beauty. These are things we are being forced to review. It's a time to review and reflect on our love lives. To review and reflect on what we love in our lives and what brings us pleasure etc. To reflect inwards and see our own inner beauty. 

As with most retrogrades it's not a time to make any changes or decisions however. With regards to beauty it's not a time to make any big changes to your appearance. Wait to get that haircut, cosmetic surgery etc. In regards to relationships there are revelations to be had, but don't act on anything yet. It's time to reflect not to take action. Any decisions made now could change when Venus goes direct. Thinking may be too foggy and the nature of things may change when Venus goes direct. Breaking up or starting a new relationship is not recommended. Take some time to consider your options during this time. 

For a large part of the retrograde Venus will be in Aries. While Venus is in Aries some of us may be seeking more independence in a relationship or may be thinking about ourselves. Careful of being a bit selfish. Aries is the first sign in the zodiac, so some people may be desiring a new beginning in terms of relationships. That could mean some people may want a new relationship or some people may want a new beginning within a relationship. Venus in Aries can act rashly and jump into things quickly, so watch out for that and remember to really think things through since this is supposed to be a time of reflection. Venus is in detriment in Aries so it struggles a bit in that placement. Just be more careful when Venus is in Aries. 

For the last little bit of the retrograde Venus will be in Pisces. Venus is nicely placed in Pisces as it is exalted there. Venus in Pisces will be more compassionate and romantic. Venus in Pisces will tap us more into unconditional love . This might help us make better choices after the retrograde. After all the impulsiveness of Aries, we will be able to tap into our hearts and perhaps discover what real love means to us. Perhaps even coming to the profound realization that all the love we desire is already inside of us. 

Something else to take note of is that people from the past could make a reappearance . That doesn't mean they are back for good though. They may only make a reappearance so that you can revisit certain lessons that need revisiting to reach a resolution if you need one. Just doesn't mean you should get back together. It's of course different for everyone though. 

New people could come into your life. If they do this could be pretty karmic so pay attention to this. Be careful though and don't make big decisions till the retrograde is over. When Venus stations direct if you meet someone then that could be pretty special, so thats important to look at as well. 

It's interesting to also take note that April 10th Mercury goes retrograde while Venus is still retrograde. This complicates things because I wouldn't recommend making decisions when Venus turns direct because by then Mercury will be retrograde. I would hold off all major decisions till May. 

~I know Venus retrograde can be difficult. It's a very important time though and it will be interesting to see how everything ends up turning out once Venus and Mercury go direct! Take this time to connect to the love within your heart and to ponder what real love means to you.  ~