Because this kind of introspective work may elicit strong emotions, Bowles advises using self-compassion as you examine the past and viewing mistakes as valuable lessons. Once Venus stations direct, you can use all these lovely lessons to your future romantic interactions, the author advises.
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Resuming communication with a former lover or friend is not strictly forbidden during Venus retrograde, provided that doing so promotes significant personal development. In order to go forward and lay the groundwork for the upcoming eight-year Venus cycle, Murphy suggests that if someone is reaching out to you or you feel the need to reach out, it may be because you have a genuine need for Capricorn-style closure and self-accountability that needs to be satisfied.
What actions are forbidden when Venus is retrograde?
Mercury retrogrades are certainly familiar to you by now, as they are frequently discussed in astrology on social media and elsewhere. The similar idea applies to Venus retrograde, except instead of disappointments, crossed wires, and false starts in communication (Mercury’s domain), the challenges occur in Venus-ruled parts of our lives.
Venus is related to romance, ties, attractiveness, the arts, and wealth.
Venus appears to pause every 18 months (what astrologers refer to as “stationing”) before beginning to move backwards (what we call “retrograde). Over the course of around 40 days, the planet retraces its route by 15 to 18 degrees.
During this time, you will likely notice:
- more divorces than normal (both private and public). Long-term relationships that have been in trouble frequently end in a breakup.
- feeling a little “blah” or depressed, especially if Venus is strongly influencing your horoscope. (Notice to Libra or Taurus Ascendants!)
- Making an appearance are previous lovers, old pals, and distant relatives.
Here’s what NOT to do starting now:
- Don’t arrange a wedding or get married. Venus is the planet of love and relationships, and while Venus is moving backward and locked in the past, no marriage will begin well. (I’m addressing you Jennifer Aniston from the time you wed Justin Theroux. I yelled, “NOOOOO!” Not at all. Modify the date! If only you had a partner in astrology. I’m available, just to be clear!)
- Avoid beginning a new relationship. If you’re considering joining eHarmony, wait until Venus is traveling normally before doing so because beginning a new relationship during a Venus retrograde typically also ends in failure. Any beau/belle who shows up around this time should be avoided because they probably aren’t who they seem to be.
- Keep your beauty routine as consistent as possible. Have you ever considered getting red hair? being inked? undergoing cosmetic surgery? Not right now. Keep your present clothes and usual hairstyles. Any significant purchasing or remodeling endeavors will end in disappointment. If you do take risks during Venus retrograde, when the planet turns direct again, you’ll wake up, wipe your eyes, and discover that your hair is now maroon rather than red, that you now have a Chinese tattoo on your neck that says goat milk rather than world peace, and that your “killer new wardrobe” is made up of two sizes too large pieces of beige and grey clothing. You remember the commercial about drunk driving where the car keeps piling up bottles, blurring the road in front of the automobile? The result of a Venus retrograde is that. It moves directly, which is sobering. You are still susceptible to the scheming of Venus retrograde even if you are now aware of it. I can show that with the photograph with my maroon hair and my loose beige outfit fest. Your home is the same way. I’ll say it again: Don’t try to renovate right now!
- Avoid starting new investments. Venus is in charge of managing your money as well. Your senses are distorted while the planets are retrograde, and this emotional state might lead you to make very bad financial decisions. During this time, investments frequently overvalue or inflated, and when Venus turns straight, they lose value. Uncertainty in the world economy during a Venus retrograde period is another well-known phenomenon that can make things worse. (Isn’t it ironic that the legalization of cannabis in Canada occurred during Venus retrograde? What occurred to its market value practically instantly?
- Avoid making large purchases, particularly those for a car, boat, piece of art, furniture, home, or company. You’ll overspend, and your acquisition will turn out to be a mistake. You’ll either end up with a huge hassle or a money hole, or you’ll deeply regret your purchase. Your capacity to evaluate something’s worth or price considerably deteriorates.
When I tell that breaking these guidelines will result in you constantly hitting your head and exclaiming, “What was I thinking?,” believe me.
Here’s how to USE the retrograde period:
- Examine your connections. What’s happening? What could they do better? Venus retrograde can make already bad relationships even worse while even making good ones a little irritable. Try to wait until Venus turns direct before making any snap decisions.
- Examine your finances, assets, and investments. Reevaluate your future goals, but don’t take any action. Do not, I say. Do not.
- Organize a garage sale! You probably haven’t used the products you unload because you purchased them during a Venus retrograde, so be shocked when someone eats them up.
- Do you want to modify the way your home or you look? study the subject. Examine new hairstyle possibilities. Make a “dream board” with design concepts. But if you want to reconsider acting on thoughts, wait till the Venus retrograde is over. It will be a nice exercise to determine how much or if your values have changed to see what genuinely sticks once Venus turns direct.
Which signs will be impacted by Venus going backwards in 2021?
These three zodiac signs will be most affected by Venus retrograde in 2021.
- Zodiac Cancer Signs (June 21 – July 22)
- Virgo (August 23September 22) Zodiac Signs
- Zodiac Signs for Capricorn (Dec. 22Jan.
What should I know about Venus’s retrograde motion?
It’s time to define your end goal. What do you hope to accomplish? What do you want the future to hold for you? This retrograde nudges you to face any stale old dreams, sweep them out, and start inventing fresh ones.
Venus is weak to beauty, not just the kind you see in another person but also in clothing and the commonplace things in your environment. Allow yourself to be drawn to what you enjoy, but be frugal with your money. Here, caution is advised.
In connection with that, the coming weeks would be a wise time to review your debt. Where you can, make amends, and create workable strategies to pay off any outstanding debts.
What are the benefits of Venus retrograde?
What can you anticipate from this Venus retrograde in particular? Venus rules over love, money, social graces, and self-esteem, therefore reflecting on our core values in these areas will be beneficial. It might also introduce a fresh perspective on how to handle money or interpersonal relationships.
Reflect on past relationships.
Since Venus “desires things and wants to manifest things, and Capricorn is a reminder of the sacrifice, hard effort, and honesty with oneself that’s truly required to do that, there is a little amount of natural friction with Venus traveling through Capricorn,” according to Murphy. As a result, she says, this transit will force us to consider what we’ve learned about our value in relationships and any temporary compromises we might have to make to get the love and fulfilling partnerships we deserve.
Do I need to trim my hair when Venus is retrograde?
You’re probably all too familiar with Mercury retrograde by this point. You are aware that things frequently don’t go as planned and that ex-partners will text you. Sadly, Mercury is not the only planet that experiences retrograde motion. Yes, nearly all of the planets in our solar system appear to spin back at some point during the year. While the year’s Mercury retrogrades are over, 2021 will end with a Venus retrograde.
On Sunday, December 19, the planet of love and beauty enters retrograde motion in the sign of Capricorn, where it will stay until January 29, 2022. It’s going to be a rocky ride, so buckle up. Additionally, as this planet governs everything related to attractiveness, love, and beauty, you should refrain from changing your hair dramatically during this time. For the next 40 days or so, put down the scissors, move away from the box dye, and cancel any superfluous cosmetic appointments.
Do ex-lovers return while Venus is retrograde?
You should be prepared for this retrograde to be much more eventful than usual because it is common for ex-lovers to reappear in people’s lives during retrogrades. This can be advantageous or detrimental, depending on the circumstance. Venus is giving Cappy her all.
You’ll be able to tell how much people in your life value you, especially in the context of a relationship. But it will also have a significant impact on whatever secrets you may have about past and present relationships. This is due to the fact that the planet Cap is currently in your seventh house of partnerships, which during retrograde implies a lot of things from the past, including ex-lovers, may surface.
That connection to feeling valued may help you realize that you’ve been in a relationship cycle with emotionally unavailable partners, or it may be that an ex didn’t value you when you were together. Still, they are right now, so they go back in an effort to find the one who escaped.
Venus turning RX while the moon is in Gem in your twelfth house suggests that something about your life is about to come to light. This might be feelings you still harbor for an ex or even feelings you’re hiding from your current relationship. It’s not a terrible time to at least try to have a discussion with an old flame; just be sure not to start the conversation right away, at least not until January 8th.
What signs are impacted by the Venus retrograde?
There is no way to understate the power of this Venus retrograde’s impact. This particular Venus retrograde occurs just when Venus makes conjunction with Pluto, the planet of transformation, death, and taboo, or sits close to or on top of Pluto.
Power struggles, manipulation, obsession, jealousy, secrecy, sexual cravings, taboo subjects, and other things are all manifestations of Pluto’s energies.
Pluto’s influence is difficult to ignore and has the potential to reveal anything and everything we have been trying to sweep under the rug. It might be time to think about your deepest aspirations.
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This isn’t going to be a quick argument with a friend or lover.
The energy of Pluto suggests unrest, suppressed rage, or energy that has been building for some time. Now that Venus is retrograde, these problems or subjects will come to light.
Although this retrograde voyage will undoubtedly be challenging, it gives us a potent doorway for change. It presents the opportunity to enter our power, somewhat like the Lion’s Gate gate opening. If we choose to let up and let go of our need for control, life-altering changes can occur within our closest relationships.
This is not the time to argue or suppress our emotions. Now is the moment to face and accept what has happened. During Venus retrogrades, old lovers, exes, and friends are frequently a theme, so be prepared to run into folks from your past. Venus’ retrograde period may cause us to reexamine our financial situation and moral compass.
The cardinal signs will be most strongly impacted by this retrograde since Venus is backspinning in Capricorn, the sign of the realistic and tenacious worker. You’ll probably experience this transit’s intensity the strongest if you have planets in Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn.
To acquire the greatest interpretation of your stars, keep in mind that you must gain a deeper understanding of your astrology birth chart, particularly with regard to moon signs.
As Venus travels retrograde, our birth charts will be most stimulated if your planets or rising sign are between 11 and 25 degrees.
Are breakups a result of Venus retrograde?
Venus retrograde also brings backyou guessed itexas, even though we see a lot of breakups and reconciliations. Madi Murphy, co-founder of The Cosmic RX and The Cosmic Revolution, provides a warning: “Old lovers from the past sometimes can return if all the concerns are handled.”
What activities are prohibited during a retrograde?
Ellen Bowles, an astrologer and co-author of Astrology SOS, claims that “we can have technical or mechanical troubles, and our wires can seem crossed in all our channels of communication.” “Planetary retrogrades are occasions for everyone to stop and think. We are being advised to slow down and double-check the details when Mercury is retrograde.” The urge to meticulously examine every last aspect extends beyond the three to four weeks of the retrograde period itself. The same guidelines for what not to do during Mercury retrograde also apply during this time, which lasts for a week or two before and after the actual retrograde. This period is known as Mercury’s shadow phase or “retroshade.”