VENUS - the planet which rules social urge, sense of
values, love and affection, and financial matters begins its RETROGRADE journey
for 2017 tomorrow, 3/4, at 4:08 AM EST ... during a transiting Venus retrograde,
old lovers, potential past romantic interests or even friends may resurface -
some hoping to reconnect while others are only in and out for "pass and review"
so to speak ... frequently one will come to realize why the relationship did not
work out to begin with or why it is time to let go and move on -
some will not understand this and run the danger of
repeating over and over what may have been a very challenging time in their lives ...
relationship issues, both personal and professional/ public and private, come to
the forefront thus causing all types of contracts and partnerships to be
reconsidered especially if they have become difficult or challenging ... this is
also a time when our personal values are usually reconsidered - both material and
spiritual - to see if they still make sense or need adjusting somewhere ...
One
of the main purposes of a Venus retrograde is to reconsider relationship and
acquisition needs as these change over time for all of us ... it becomes very
important during this time to get in touch with ones present values, wants and
needs, and to become clear about exactly what you want to attract and why ... is
what you personally value inwardly being projected outwardly positively or is
change needed on some level ??? ... and needless to say issues surrounding money
and finances can become big problems during a Venus retrograde !!! ... As Venus, anatomically speaking, rules the throat, chin,
cheeks and sense of taste, these areas of the body could encounter some kind of
potential problem ...
Venus spends the least amount of time in retrograde
motion out of all of the planets ... within its 584-day cycle, Venus stations
retrograde roughly every 18 months for a period of about 6 weeks ... it was last
retrograde from July 25th, 2015 through September 6th, 2015 going from 0 degrees
46 minutes Virgo back to 14 degrees 23 minutes Leo - what was going on in your
life during that period that may have had to do with anything mentioned in this
blog specific to a Venus retrograde that has now resurfaced for review and
rethinking or simply falls apart or must be released ??? ... there is a good
chance that any partnership/relationship, especially of the romantic variety,
begun during that last retrograde period has now come to a point where it is
time to let go and move on !!! ... in fact, ever since Venus entered its shadow
point back on January 30th, issues could have begun to arise foreshadowing what
was to come during the retrograde period ... especially issues that may have
plagued the relationship on and off since Venus stationed back in direct motion
on September 6th, 2015 or perhaps even issues that have surfaced in
partnerships/relationships that have been ignored even if the relationship was
not begun during the Venus retrograde period !!!
This is another dual sign Venus retrograde which will go
from 13 DEGREES 9 MINUTES ARIES back to 26 DEGREES 55 MINUTES PISCES ... and
yes, there could be issues already rising up from any relationship/partnership
either personal or professional that was begun from January 30th up until March
4th when the retrograde begins ...
Taurus and Libra born individuals, this is your planetary
ruler so you are beginning your period of personal "down time", so to speak, to
review and rethink what has transpired in your life since September 6th, 2015
... but in addition to you, we all will be subjected to a period of reflection
in our personal actions in regards to our social urges, sense of values, love
and affection, and monetary affairs ...
Some things to remember during a Venus retrograde - it is
NOT a good time to purchase "luxury " items if you can wait because when Venus
stations back into direct motion, you might well find yourself thinking "WHY did
I spend THAT MUCH on something I really didn't want or need" or you may simply
feel you did not get the anticipated value for what you spent your hard earned
money to purchase ... often in a Venus retrograde money can become low and
scarce and we can end up having to spend money we hadn't counted on spending,
but in some cases one may end up getting money "coming back" to them from one
source or another !!! ... it also is not a good time to begin a new job if you
can wait because you may never get the money you expected out of the job, you
may feel like you are not being paid enough for the value of your service, or
the job simply might not pan out down the road for some reason ... that being
said, unfortunately as a Venus retrograde can indicate the "tightening of the
purse strings" by individuals as well as companies, salaries could be cut back
or the job may be terminated for one reason or another ... and spending money on
any kind of beauty enhancement procedure is definitely ill-advised as it most
likely will not turn out the way you expected and you may find you have to go
back and spend more money to correct the faulty procedure !!!
WEDDINGS ARE MOST CERTAINLY A HUGE NO-NO as this is the
planet which rules romance, love and affection - do you really want that energy
going backwards on the day you say "I DO"??? ... if you were to take the day of
the actual wedding, and count forward to the end of the retrograde period, then
that total number of days would be the actual number of YEARS it would be before
the energy turned back into direct motion by progression in the event chart ...
most likely there would constantly be issues regarding either love, emotions
and/or money and that can make things very difficult !!! ... if you are getting
married, you should have someone mark the time you are officially pronounced
married and then have an event chart run, by a reputable astrologer, for that
time and the place to see in which house Venus retrograde falls, and you might
get a very good idea where in life issues concerning love, money and personal
values may surface during the marriage ... I'm not saying don't get married
because I know weddings take time and preparation, just realize you may be
adding an unnecessary challenge to the already challenging task it takes to
navigate through the waters of a personal relationship ... to this end, I would
also state the hopefully obvious - a Venus retrograde is definitely NOT the time
to begin a new romantic relationship !!! ... but keep in mind if you were born
with Venus retrograde in your natal chart, these choppy emotional waters might
not be as difficult to navigate as it will be for others ...
Speaking of relationships, you may find arguments and
disagreements rearing their ugly heads and if you sever the ties in a Venus
retrograde, when it turns direct you will probably be asking yourself why you
cut that person out of your life ... on the other hand, relationships and
partnerships that have been constantly challenging and have been overly
stressful will most likely dissolve during a Venus retrograde period and it is
usually best to let them go and move forward ... but this can also be a good
time in certain cases where there is a chance to allow some healing to occur in
a partnership or relationship that somehow managed to fall off track ... keep in
mind that in a Venus retrograde people become a little less sociable and
frequently forget their manners so it might be a good idea to "drop back and
punt" and hold off passing judgment while the energy is moving backwards
...
As previously mentioned, this Venus retrograde occurs
from 13 DEGREES 9 MINUTES ARIES back to 26 DEGREES 55 MINUTES PISCES ... if
you've had a natal chart done, look to see in which house or houses theses
degrees fall and you might get an idea as to where this energy may surface in
your life ... Remember that Venus in Aries is considered to be in detriment so
it is not functioning efficiently to begin with and adding retrograde motion can
makes things even more challenging ... Venus in Aries is all about the thrill of
the chase and often moving too far too fast and we may certainly find that is
exactly what happened while it is retrograde ... we may discover that whoever or
whatever it was that we became so impassioned about suddenly becomes more of a
question of "what were we thinking about, or what did we really see in that
person" ???
On April 2nd, Venus returns to the sign of Pisces and the
emphasis will shift from the fiery passionate side of Venus to the more
sympathetic and emotional side ... Venus in Pisces is exalted which means it
functions extremely well unlike in Aries but nevertheless in retrograde will
present its challenges ... Venus in Pisces is all about dreams and wishes, fairy
tale endings and love at first sight and happily ever after ... In retrograde
motion, Venus in Pisces will surely bring to light that all is not perfect and
the mirage of "perfect" love we thought we found to be so ideal becomes very
human after all and often extremely disappointing ... therefore whatever
occurred from January 3rd through February 3rd, when Venus made its initial
first full transit through Pisces, may suddenly become very flawed by the
reality that now confronts us in retrospect ...
For those of you born between March 5th and April 14th,
you will definitely get the energy of Venus retrograde in your solar return
chart, the birthday chart, for the year ahead ... those born on March 4th and
April 15th may or may not get this backwards energy depending on the time and
day your solar return occurs this year ...
The following is what astrologer Mary Fortier Shea has to
say about having Venus retrograde in your birthday chart for the whole year and
it may be helpful in understanding what you may be dealing with :
"Venus retrograde indicates a time of comparison and
contrast. Your increased ability to distinguish and value inner qualities
separate from external situations signals an opportunity to compare and contrast
the importance of each. Relationships, finances, and priorities should all be
reassessed on the basis of the inner qualities they exhibit in comparison to the
external pleasure or stress that they generate. Your focus on internal values
will tend to overshadow your need for external manifestation; consequently, you
will make adjustments in your pursuit of materialistic and external
goals.
Relationships are always more important for the love you
give and receive than the external trappings; however, this issue will become
more evident during this year. You may be in love with a special person who
treats you wonderfully, but refuses to consider marriage. If you were attracted
to this person because of his or her inner qualities, it is important to
appreciate your feelings for one another, and not get hung up on the
legalization process. During this year you will tend to assess relationships you
see or experience for the inner and outer qualities which they possess or lax.
You can always find others who have the external trappings you desire without
genuine caring. (Example: a verbally abusive marriage.)
External, artificial indicators of affection are
meaningless. It is the inner and sometimes less apparent qualities that are
important. Your attention to this issue will make the incongruity more obvious
to you. Part of this discernment process can involve frustration with personal
involvements which do not conform to your external expectations of what a
relationship or partner should be. Love does not necessarily occur in neat
little storybook packages, and frustration results from close attention to
external storybook details which cannot truly satisfy internal needs. Outer
limitations stress the importance of inner beauty. Because third parties may not
easily see the qualities that you appreciate in your loved one, they may
criticize your choice. Their criticism will encourage you to further define the
inner beauty that attracts you. Those relationships which possess no redeeming
inner qualities will seem void and unfulfilled. They can be discarded regardless
of the external advantages they supply.
Values must be more closely attuned to the individuals
aesthetic appreciation and therefore may be less consistent with societal
preferences and standards. One can see unique beauty in what might appear
ordinary to others. Your taste in material objects might depend on the emotional
qualities associated with those objects. Price or status is
unimportant.
Venus retrograde symbolizes an emphasis on the quality of
life over the desire for financial gain. The money you earn should not be as
important as the quality of your working environment and your satisfaction while
on the job. Focusing on your inner need for contentment and fulfillment allows
you to let go of a large salary, and search for an enjoyable employment position
even though it may involve a pay cut. If you continue to work at a stressful job
because of the pay, you may be very unhappy. Materialism will not bring you true
happiness this year or any year. If you must remain in a stressful job, develop
a strong belief in yourself and your abilities. Set goals that are rewarding and
doable. Do not focus on your inability to perform at your best when conditions
are at their worst. Some work environments are dysfunctional. Financially, this
is generally a time to be conservative with funds. You cannot make good
decisions about the quality of your life if you are more concerned with your
monetary situation.
Social contacts and involvement in social activities are
not emphasized while Venus is retrograde in the solar return. You need more time
to focus inward and may withdraw from some or all social functions because you
welcome the time alone. You might no longer enjoy these functions, or you might
realize that certain social relationships are too difficult and unrewarding to
maintain. For those individuals who require counseling, this can be a time of
isolation. Withdrawal is common with Venus retrograde, but generally any time
alone can be put to good use. You could want to be alone with one special
person."
A few other things for your consideration .... Aries
naturally rules the area of the head (face, etc.) and Pisces naturally rules the
feet ... that being said, there is always the chance an issue could arise in one
of those areas where one has to shell out money they hadn't planned on spending
to fix ...
Even though we will all be impacted on some level of our
lives by the Venus retrograde, the following signs may feel its impact even more
personally - Taurus and Libra born as this is your ruling planet, and Aries and
Pisces born which obviously are the two signs in which the retrograde occurs
this time around ...
Venus remains retrograde until April 15th ... it will not
be retrograde again until October 5th, 2018 through November 16th, 2018
beginning in Scorpio and ending in Libra - information for those of you who like
to prepare and just might be planning a "significant occasion" during 2018
!!!
A cautionary word of advice for those who are interested
- while it's true this next 43 day period will be challenging and most likely
present lessons regarding love, money, and values the Universe deems necessary for us to face and learn from, when
the Venus retrograde period is over on April 15th, don't think all has been said
and done ... AND WHY ??? ... because Mercury will take its first full retrograde
journey for 2017 from April 9th through May 3rd going from 4 DEGREES 51 MINUTES
TAURUS (ruled by Venus) back to 24 DEGREES 16 MINUTES ARIES (ruled by Mars) ...
in fact, Mercury will have already entered its next shadow point on March 27th
before the current Venus retrograde ends, and be simultaneously retrograde with
Venus for the final 7 days of the Venus retrograde ... AND keep in mind that the
upcoming transit of Mars through Taurus (ruled by Venus) which begins on March
9th will be occurring during the final 38 days of this Venus retrograde ... get the
picture and potential implications ??? ... All aboard the "roller coaster ... of
love" !!!
With all the above mentioned being said, try your best to
keep your temper in check and mind your manners as they may be trying to take a
little vacation from you and everyone else as well ... hopefully one will be
strong and open enough to receive the illumination and enlightenment this
retrograde period will bring and be willing to take an honest and thorough
inward look to see if change must be made to further personal and spiritual
growth ...
In the end perhaps if one is not careful enough or simply needs and
must learn a valuable life lesson, one of the main results of a Venus retrograde
may end up being best summed up by the famous words of the Bard, that would be
Shakespeare for those of you in the dark, himself - "The course of true love
never did run smooth" !!!
