VENUS - the planet representing attraction, how you may give and/or receive love and affection, shows how each one of us perceives beauty and happiness, shows what we value and dictates our personal values, shows how you relate, how you create and appreciate harmony through social and artistic expression, shows how we earn and spend our money, and shows exactly what it is you like - completed its retrograde journey for 2023 and stationed back into direct motion today, September 3rd, at 9:20 PM EDT !!!
As previously mentioned, this Venus retrograde occurred from 28 degrees 36 minutes Leo back to 12 degrees 12 minutes Leo ... if you've had a natal chart done, did you find this backward energy more pronounced in whatever area of life ruled by the house or houses where these degrees fall ???
During this 42 day period, one of the main purposes of a transiting Venus retrograde was to reconsider relationship and acquisition needs as these change over time for all of us ... it should have become 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 was change needed on some level ??? ... and needless to say issues surrounding money and finances could have become big problems during the Venus retrograde ... these could potentially have become areas where you ended up having to spend money you hadn't counted on spending to correct !!!
As the weeks progress you may find little lights coming on in your mind as to decisions made in any of the above mentioned areas since the retrograde period began back on July 22nd ... there are an abundance of possibilities within this scope ... a lot of people may have realized that a significant partnership or relationship ended, and some of you may now suddenly find yourself having changed your mind or questioning why you made that decision, or the other person did, perhaps too hastily ... it is also possible the person may now come back around and things might look entirely different with Venus moving forward again ... however, if it was time for the relationship to end, then it MUST be let go of for you to grow personally and spiritually in order to move forward ... for those of you who began significant new partnerships or relationships, ESPECIALLY of the romantic variety, you may discover that they will not have longevity as they were formed when the energy of love and relating was moving backwards and for twelve days of this period Mercury was also retrograde ... time will tell ... marriages entered into during these times often have an added sense of pressure - after all, Venus does naturally rule the 7th house of marriage and partnerships !!!
For those of you who began significant new partnerships or relationships, ESPECIALLY of the romantic variety, you may discover that they will not have longevity as they were formed when the energy of love and relating was moving backwards and for twelve days of this period Mercury was also retrograde ... time will tell ... marriages entered into during these times often have an added sense of pressure - after all, Venus does naturally rule the 7th house of marriage and partnerships !!!
How many of you tied the knot, so to speak, during this retrograde period, and especially from August 23rd through September 3rd with Mercury retrograde as well in this period ??? ... hopefully, you had someone take note of when the union was officially pronounced so you could go to a reputable astrologer and have an event chart run to see where this challenging energy fell in the chart thus giving you somewhat of a clue in what areas of life issues may arise ... also, if you count the number of days from the day you were married until the end of the Venus retrograde, you can determine how many years Venus will be retrograde in the marriage chart ... this is called a progression, one method of forecasting, and is usually determined as day for a year ... for example, say you got married on August 1st, you would count 31, days in August, and 3 for the days in September that Venus was retrograde thus showing you that the Venus retrograde energy would be affecting the marriage chart for 34 years as Venus moves about 1 degree a year in a progressed chart !!!
Unfortunately, in this current economy, this could have also been the period where quite a few of you actually had your salary reduced or lost your job and are now job hunting once again, or have taken another job at a lower paying rate which may not pan out anyway is you started it during the retrograde period !!! ... again, let's not forget this little item - how many of you ended up shelling out money on something you had no intention of or no idea that you would be spending money on ???
For those of you who made significant costly purchases, especially of the luxury variety, you may find yourself wondering why you spent so much money or simply realize that what you thought you really desired doesn't hold much attraction (value) anymore or that you have over payed for what you got !!!
One of the main issues with Venus retrograde in Leo was reviewing and reflecting on your dedication and ambition to issues of romance, creativity and pleasurable pursuits ... also issues concerning children, your artistic expression, love affairs, amusements, holidays, vacations, games. speculation, hobbies, emotional attitude and the love you give, personal enterprises, sports, originality, creative outlets, dramatic, literary or artistic abilities, publication, politics, the fine arts, social affairs, pregnancy, education of children, groups you belong to which relate to you having fun - all of these areas addressed in the 5th house which is naturally ruled by Leo !!!
As the Sun is the planetary ruler of Leo and therefore the 5th house, issues could have potentially arisen concerning the main expression of the individual, qualities of leadership, success, the father, husband and men in general, health, vitality, authority and bosses, rank, title, high office, dignity, progress, energy, sense of identity and capacity for experience !!!
Issues could have arisen with art, culture, aesthetics, possessions, partners, beauty, charm, good taste, sweets and sugar, color, harmony, poetry, paintings, jewelry, singing, drama, music, emotional contacts, moral character, marriage and unions of all kinds, sociability, ones disposition, luxuries, pleasure and appreciation - all of these areas being ruled by Venus !!!
Issues could have arisen with financial affairs, possessions (except for real estate), earning power, any gain or loss through your own efforts, inner talents and resources, need for fulfillment, emotional feelings, sense of self worth, sense of values, personal liberty as liberty is usually a matter of money and material debt - all of these issues being addressed in the 2nd house of the natural zodiac which is ruled by Venus !!!
Issues could have arisen with face-to-face relationships both business, personal and marital partnerships, marriage, divorce, contracts, lawsuits, bargains, agreements - verbal and written, dealing with the public and their response, open enemies, cooperation or lack thereof with others, what you most lack in yourself, attitudes towards , marriage, your mate, the kind and quality of your marriage, how many marriages you may have/had, your grandparents, any people who act as your agent or on your behalf ... these issues being addressed in the 7th house of the natural zodiac which is also ruled by Venus !!!
Taurus, naturally ruled by Venus, anatomically rules the throat, chin, cheeks and sense of taste, there could have been health issues arising in these areas of the body ... or some could have had to go back and re-address an old issue concerning these areas ... the kidneys, as Venus also naturally rules the sign of Libra, were potentially faced with issues; and possible issues with the heart, upper back, right eye of the male and left eye of the female with the Sun ruling the sign of Leo ... did anyone have cosmetic surgery during the last 6 weeks, hmmmm ??? .. there is a chance that some of you who did may ultimately not be pleased with the results or feel that you didn't get the enhancement you sought and here too feel you may have over payed for the services rendered, or even possibly have to go back at some future date for some kind of correctional procedure !!!
Everyone should try and think back to the period between December 19th, 2021 through January 29th, 2022 - is there something you may have begun in regards to any of the above mentioned areas Venus rules that became an issue for you during this Venus retrograde period ??? ... it is very common for this to occur ... to that end, anything begun during this current Venus retrograde period that just ended may yield problems in the days, weeks or months ahead, or lie dormant until the next Venus retrograde period occurs in 2025 !!!
Taurus and Libra born individuals, your period for inward reflection and review - especially of what had transpired in your life since the end of the last Venus retrograde on January 29th, 2022 - is now over and once again you start moving forward to pursue new avenues of personal and spiritual growth and maturity ... there could have been some significant insight, if you were paying attention during the last 6 weeks, that enlightened you as to what, where or who was no longer serving its usefulness in your life, and was not truly reflecting who you are on the inside as well as preventing personal and spiritual growth ...and this is also a possibility for all of us !!!
Venus stationed direct at 12 degrees 12 minutes Leo ... although now direct, Venus remains in it's retrograde zone - the beginning degree at which Venus actually entered its retrograde journey back on July 22nd, which was 28 degrees 36 minutes Leo, where it must come back to - until October 7th ... then Venus will be considered back up to full speed once again ... and don't forget if you had a birthday from July 23rd through September 2nd, you have got this Venus retrograde energy for the whole year ahead per your solar return this time around ... however, those born on July 22nd and September 3rd may or may not have gotten this energy in their solar return depending on the time your solar return actually occurred this time around ... now you can understand why it is so important to have a natal chart run for reference as to how the cosmic energy personally affects you on your journey through life ... and one last point to bring up - Almost every Leo born, in addition to some early degree Virgo born, got this Venus retrograde energy in their solar return chart for the year ahead so obviously the Universe is dictating there are issues for all of you to address for the coming year up until your next birthday ... some of you got both Mercury and Venus retrograde in your solar return chart ... below I have re-posted the significance of Venus retrograde in your solar return chart for your convenience to refer to and refresh your memory !!!
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."
Venus now moves forward to complete its transit through Leo ... posted below is for those of you needing a reminder of what this energy is about:
VENUS began its "roaring" transit through the very dramatic and intensely romantic sign of Leo on June 5th at 9:47 AM EDT ... Venus was last in Leo from August 11th through September 4th/5th, 2022 !!!
THIS VENUS CARES - IT REALLY CARES, and will make darn sure you know it !!! .. this energy loves big entrances and high drama ... ultimately, it just outright loves good old-fashioned romance ... it enjoys the limelight, attention, admiration and applause ... it gives a natural magnetism and sex appeal ... others often find the expression of this energy down right exciting ... affection is expressed dramatically and wholeheartedly ... it can make one magnanimous, loyal, playful and magnetic in love ... the handling of money and possessions is usually generous, extravagant, and speculative ... there is a desire for zest, enthusiasm and an adrenaline rush in ones love relationships ... ones pride and urge for recognition affects ones capacity for closeness ... clothes and appearance are also very important with this energy !!!
Venus in Leo is all about learning to love through what we create ... this is where love "shines" ... it is important to give some form of creative expression to your feelings and passion in relationships ... and even though one is very enthusiastic, there ironically may exist a deep-seated "doubt" of ones own ability to be loved which others cannot detect outwardly from you ... artistic sense is very strong ... life is frequently viewed as an ongoing creative experience !!!
At some point, one must ultimately go looking for their inner beauty ... one thing you can be compared with is your self-respect ... what each of us has to give is priceless ... channel the larger than life energy here into larger than life pursuits or pastimes ... love and allow yourself to be loved in return ... this energy likes admiration, mutual respect, lavish parties, showing off ones partner, and old fashioned classic courtship ... it dislikes even the slightest rejection, behavior that is insulting, being "shown up" by others, and a lack luster love ... the energy of Venus in Leo can be expressed in the following ways:
POSITIVE: romantic, ardent, passionate, loyal, artistic, dramatic, entertaining, fun-loving, radiant, outgoing, warm, openly affectionate, charming, attractive, benevolent, gives a lot, social pride, personal pride, fun to be with
NEGATIVE: unrealistic, sexually obsessed, consuming, too loyal, prima donna, overbearing, demanding, inappropriate, self-centered, showy, brassy, flirtatious, seducing, flaunting, expects too much, snobbish, vain, competitive, game-playing
Leo born, the social and romantic spotlight is still shining brightly on you this time for an extended period - enjoy the flames of passion and love ... just be careful not to incinerate yourself or anyone else with it !!!
Venus is now transiting through the sign of Leo now by itself ... we still have a chance to discover and face what is truly in our hearts and how to genuinely and creatively express that in our partnerships and relationships, or perhaps change something in order to make our partnerships and relationships more beneficial and provide more positive and spiritual growth in our lives ... Venus remains in Leo until October 8th/9th depending on which time zone in which you live !!!
Venus remains in direct motion until March 1st, 2025 at which point its next retrograde journey occurring from March 1st through April 13th, will be a dual sign retrograde going from 10 degrees 50 minutes Aries back to 24 degrees 37 minutes Pisces ... and yes, once again, it will have yet another Mercury retrograde embedded in it ... to that end it goes without saying - but I will anyway - remember mercury is still retrograde in Virgo until September 15th ... Venus enters its next shadow point on January 28th, 2025 !!!
As for this Venus retrograde period being complete, it's time to try to live, laugh and let your love flow but somewhat cautiously to begin with, and hopefully Cupids arrows will now be flying back on target towards lovingly piercing your heartstrings instead of impaling you in ya BUM - well maybe not until after Mercury stations back into direct motion on September 15th !!!
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