Venus undergoes an 18-month retrograde cycle. Relationships and finances are flipped upside down during this period as we examine and rethink how we commit to others and spend money.
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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.”
Should you start dating when Venus is retrograde?
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.
Allow yourself to seek closure in relationshipswith care and integrity.
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 occurs in relationships when Mercury is retrograde?
Mercury retrograde may seriously mess with romantic relationships, family dynamics, and emotions in general since it can cause communication to go crazy. You might send a weird text, say the wrong thing at the wrong moment, or double-book plans. If you’re single, now isn’t the time to swipe irrevocably right or left because it’s difficult to make decisions.
Mercury retrograde may not be the best time to make a decision if you are debating whether or not to commit to someone, whether it be a present romantic partner or the hookup from last night.
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Prenuptial agreements and divorce paperwork might be tricky to sign during this time because you run the risk of forgetting anything crucial (especially if you ignore the fine print).
What activities are prohibited while 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.