

Venus, on the other hand, only spends about seven percent of its time retrograde, making natal Venus retrograde far less common. It is relatively common to have transpersonal planets like Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto retrograde in the natal chart since they spend nearly half the year retrograde. Venus also relates to elements of sexuality as well as conception, so it may be well-advised to take heed before jumping headlong into hedonistic bliss or procreation better success will likely be had with either pursuit once Venus stations direct and exits the retrograde shadow. Design projects, shopping sprees, and 'big ticket' purchases like watches and jewelry would be better left for later in the year.įor similar reasons, Venus retrograde is not the ideal time for drastic changes in one's appearance or beauty regimen, whether that entails a new hairdresser or an aesthetician. Luxurious purchases of any kind made as our values undergo meaningful shifts are likely to feel ill-advised post-Venus retrograde and fill us with buyer's remorse. While Venus retrograde will ultimately award us a fruitful period for revisiting our creative tastes and proclivities, it also makes this an inopportune time for charging ahead with artistic projects. With planet Venus' connection to aesthetics, beauty, art, and luxuries, we may be set to review and weigh up the same. Often, relationships started during Venus retrograde serve to teach us valuable lessons, some of which may cut ruthlessly close to the bone. Subconscious shadow material and psychological projections may flood the romantic plane as we find ourselves irrevocably intertwined in intense, charged, or problematic romantic entanglements. New relationships started under the auspices of Venus retrograde may feel as if they have been perfectly crafted to push all our most troublesome buttons. Armed with a clearer sense of what we want, and, perhaps, what we cannot do without, the likelihood of attracting the right partnership post-retrograde is greater. Though the separation itself may be painful, with the benefit of hindsight we may later acknowledge that a disparity of values was bubbling beneath the surface of our relationship, creating tension.

Uncomfortable as it may feel in the moment, Venus retrogrades can be the perfect opportunity to hash out deep-seated romantic misgivings, so we can get back to the business of loving with clarity and confidence.įor others, the Venus retrograde reviews may flag serious deal breakers which eventually signal the end of love. Those who are already in committed relationships may find themselves in a romantic stand-off as affections cool and problems arise, or as is so often the case-resurface.
