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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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.
How should you act while Venus is in 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.
What transpires when Venus moves backwards?
It also moves backward.
In other words, every 18 months slows down and seems to be going backward. Additionally, you can anticipate delays, confusion, and a push to turn inward in relation to the aspects of life that the romance planet influences when Venus is retrograde, which lasts for around six weeks.
During a retrograde, what should you avoid doing?
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.”
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.
Is it okay to cut my hair when Venus is retrograde?
Venus is the planet that oversees things like love, beauty, and romance. It’s not a good idea to alter our appearance when Mercury is in retrograde. This is probably because we aren’t feeling our best and aren’t thinking as clearly as we should be. Lauren clarifies “A planet’s retrograde motion can distort our perception of any area of life where it has sway. Venus retrogrades are renowned for deflating our sense of self or upending our romantic relationships significantly. We can end up making some rash decisions about our appearance that we later regret.
Lina agrees and adds that it’s crucial to avoid making any additional significant adjustments. They concur that this implies “Avoid big purchases, breakups, filler, haircuts, and new relationships while Venus’ energy isn’t completely revealed.
Not only the one coming up in a few days, but for the majority of Venus retrogrades, this is typically the advice. For the time being, refrain from making any snap judgments regarding your long-term beauty. These astrologers can be trusted; they are knowledgeable.
Is dating acceptable while Venus is retrograde?
And when it comes to relationships, Venus retrograde may increase our propensity to end them if they were already on the verge of doing so. On the other side, if your connection is strong, Venus retrograde may actually make it stronger.
Effects of Positive Venus
Venus is regarded as bestowing positive outcomes when it is in the 4th, 5th, 7th, or 11th house and ascendant of a birth chart. Venus is a benefic planet that favors accumulating money, jewelry, real estate, a contented family life, and prosperity in commerce and trade. People with strong Venus, particularly those with an ascendant, are very magnetic.
Effects of Negative Venus
Venus becomes afflicted when it is in contact with harmful planets or when it is being aspected.
- The native will develop an addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and other dangerous substances.
- Affected Venus may also make its inhabitants more susceptible to diabetes and addictions to narcotics, alcohol, and tobacco.
- A poor Venus placement in the birth chart may cause the native to lack attractiveness and friendly behavior.
- A Venus that is ill makes marriage difficult and increases the likelihood of divorce.
- a challenging Venus also causes extramarital encounters, divorce, and relationships with several partners.
- A weak Venus may cause a person to be a spendthrift, which may result in poverty.
- Having a negative Venus might also lead to skin conditions.
- A poorly positioned Venus can signal illnesses affecting the eyes, nose, chin, throat, sexual organs, kidney, bladder, and other bodily parts.
Remedies for Venus in Vedic Astrology
Here are some Venus cures to help you have a happier, more fulfilling life.
- Put on bright white clothing. Additionally advantageous is clothing in any shade of pink.
- Respect your spouse or partner.
- Give children or widowed women candy. This treatment is effective.
- To receive favorable results from Venus, uphold decent morals.
- Venus favors can be attained through praising Goddess Lakshmi. To get rid of problems and receive blessings so you can advance in life, recite the Sri Sookhtam song.
- Another approach to please the planets is to fast. You should fast on Fridays to ask Venus for benefits.
- According to Vedic astrology, one of the easiest ways to get rid of a planet’s unfavorable effects is by giving. Venus will reward you if you give on Fridays. Kheer (rice pudding), curd, silver, rice, and perfume are all acceptable donations.
- Chanting mantras is an important Vedic astrology treatment for planets. By repeating the Venus Beej (Seed) Mantra, “Aum Draam Dreem Droum Sah Shukraya Namah,” 108 times per day, you can increase the positive effects of Venus.
- Wear Shukra yantras to help Venus in its endeavors.
- Wear perfume and silver jewelry.
- Wear gemstones to attract favorable outcomes from Venus, such as diamonds, opal, white topaz, etc.
- Natives with a weak Venus might think about practicing physical treatments like breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Excellent choices for yoga pranayama include anulom vilom, sheetkari, sheetali, and kapalbhati. It will exert mental control and support restraining negative urges.
*While the aforementioned treatments have shown to be effective, each person’s experience will probably vary depending on their unique birth chart. Therefore, it is essential to seek the counsel of an astrologer before implementing any Venus-related cures.
How much time will Venus be in retrograde?
Every 18 months, the love planet pivots by six weeks, and this year it happens around the holidays. Venus is in retrograde motion in the traditional sign of Capricorn from December 19 to January 29. Here are some coping strategies for each zodiac sign to maintain relationships.
Venus will it go direct in 2021?
From December 19, 2021, to January 29, 2022, Venus, commonly known as the planet of love and relationships, will remain retrograde in Capricorn. All signs will feel drawn to commitment during this potent cosmic event, whether it is in a romantic or professional partnership. Additionally, you will have the chance to “Think about the aspects of your aspirations and profession that you love, as well as the areas where you’ve worked hard, advises astrologer Julia Modorsky of the Sanctuary app. “In these areas, do you feel at calm and in harmony, or is something a little off? What are your limits when it comes to your loved ones? Consider whether you want to make a longer-term commitment to someone or anything, she says.
Don’t get a new haircut.
Not exactly the finest time to begin something new is while Mercury is retrograde. Instead, the emphasis throughout this time is on redoing, reevaluating, readjusting, etc. Avoid getting a radical haircut for your hair at this time. You should avoid committing to a new look during the transit, but you can conduct your study for when the retrograde is finished. Speaking from personal experience, we have never enjoyed a haircut during a Mercury retrograde.
Don’t dye your hair a different color.
In keeping with the aforementioned concept, you should refrain from making any drastic hairstyle modifications. Keep your existing shade or at least tint your hair a similar shade. Platinum instead of jet black might not be the best choice. Save those hairstyle modifications for after the retrograde, if possible.
Don’t switch up your haircare routine.
Use the stuff you already have instead of throwing away all your go-to items and buying new ones. You can certainly reevaluate which elements of your routine are and are not effective, but hold off on making any significant choices just yet. Wait until Mercury retrograde is over before making any necessary changes to your haircare routine. As Lina points out, “I would go for it as long as it’s not anything permanent.
Don’t rush into anything.
Mercury going backwards can make us feel powerless and uncontrollable. When that occurs, we tend to act hastily in order to feel in control. Lauren emphasizes not to “rush into things” because this is particularly true when it comes to our strands. She advises waiting or “investing the time and money it takes to getdone right” as an alternative.
This idea also applies to significant investments in haircare. Lina advises you to postpone making any pricey purchases at this time. Wait until early February when Venus and Mercury are both still straight if you’re considering buying a Dyson Airwrap because, as they point out, devices bought when Mercury is in retrograde might be glitchy.