Venus the goddess of love, relationships, values, nature, money and pleasure started its retrograde cycle in the chatty and flirty sign of Gemini on May 13th and will last until Jun 25, 2020. The last time Venus was retrograde in this sign, was in 2004 and 2012 so we can identify a certain situation that happened then and that can manifest during this period also.
Venus is associated with the signs of Taurus and Libra, which relates also to beauty, possessions, diplomacy, partnerships and harmony. It’s the feminine energy present in both men and women and the energy of self-love.
Gemini is the sign of communication and is also about our social life what makes us curious, and more flexible – with Venus here, think about the first stages of love when we are flirting as a way of communicating love or speaking about love instead of showing, acting on it.
What to avoid during this period?
When Venus is retrograde it can trigger a deep subconscious wound of buying things that we don’t need; things now can look shiny on the outside but rotten on the inside so avoid buying very expensive items. In other words, during this phase illusion is real – whatever you see might not be what it seems.
Also, long term decisions such as marriage, divorce, pregnancy, buying an expensive asset, or making any long-term commitment should be carefully calculated as we cannot have an objective view on the situation and mistakes that could be avoided if we’d be cautious might manifest and cost us a lot to repair after the veil of this transit lifts up.
Relationships under radar:
When it come to relationships, personal or professional, be prepared for some heavy conversations that you may have been avoiding. If there are long standing issues, you will now be able to outline some healthy boundaries in your partnerships which can even strengthen and heal your bonds.
The Venusian energy, being retrograde in Gemini it can also signify that things we kept hidden and secret, that we did not communicate with our partner, family or other people may need to come up to the surface as we will not able to hold them inside. Communicating your frustrations and needs is important, but it’s crucial to do so with love as we can become over critical or too much in our heads when dealing with the domains Venus naturally rules and we need to be reminded that the energy of Gemini (which we all have) is mature and integrated when we start to speak and communicate with our hearts. Expressing our disagreements and challenges can be made with kindness and compassion in this way, the other will listen and understand us better.
Venus retrograde can bring us some blast from the past: ex partners, even past life lovers, so any relationship that starts now is said to bring some lessons we need to learn or some “accounts” we need to close in order to move forward for good. The emotions can run a bit wild at these times and being in the middle of this quarantine, exes are more likely to come back – so try to be gentle with yourself and any current or past partners as we all try to navigate communication etiquette during this unprecedented global crisis.
By the end of this period, we will need to take responsibility for some current relationships or partnerships that have run their course and after an honest look, accept that we need to let go and put an end to them.
Other current retrograde energies:
At the same time, three other major planets have recently turned retrograde: first Pluto ( on 26.04), then Saturn (on 11.05) and last Jupiter (on 14.05) which confirms the need for review or introspection not just at the individual level but at the global level as well. Jupiter speaks about beliefs, faith, foreigners and travel. Then, it’s Saturn, the lord of time, karma and authority, restrictions and limitations: talking about taking responsibility for our thoughts, feelings and actions as well as being our own authority. When Saturn energy is retrograde, it’s directed inward and we can feel frustrated, like caught in a loop of time that blocks us from living our life fully – think of the quarantine and the limitations authorities are imposing after – which most likely will last longer than planned. Last but not least, we have Pluto, the Lord or the underworld, of crisis and the cycle of death and rebirth which asks from us a makeover or deep transformation by letting go of anything that no longer serves us.
In this retrograde dance, they will all meet again beginning of Fall from the point of start – the sign of Capricorn – which represents authority, father figure, the elder/s, social standing and prestige. New, decisions and course of actions will take place at that time. What it was not revealed until now, by that time, we will be more awakened by the new discoveries and revelations both at individual level as well as at the global level.
Going back to Venus, to make most of its retrograde energy, try to bring some serenity and calm to your life. Embrace this energy to work behind the scenes and plan your next move when the energies will be more welcoming. Do some art or creative activity just for yourself and not necessarily to share it with others. Review all of the domains Venus rules, including the relationship you have with yourself and the level of Self Love you have reached. Practice lots of soothing self-care such as baths, massage, enjoyable body work, and healthy delicious meals. Go in nature as much as possible and try to keep things around your home that help you feel grounded or in nature. Burn green and pink candles to honor Venus to bring harmony in your home and life.
How is this transit affecting each zodiac sign and in which domain of life? Look for Sun, Moon and Ascendant to find out:
Aries: travel, communication, electronic equipment, studies.
Taurus: money, personal goods and values, talents.
Gemini: decisions, self-actions, ambition, physical body, image.
Cancer: health, relationship with God, self-analysis, letting go of battle.
Leo: friends, future plans, aspirations, ideals.
Virgo: career, public image, reputation, social status.
Libra: beliefs, principles, relationships with foreigners, studies.
Scorpio: renunciation, power, sexuality, unpaid money, loans.
Sagittarius: relationships, couple, association, marriage.
Capricorn: health, work, colleagues, daily schedule.
Aquarius: love, children, creativity, hobbies.
Pisces: house, family, dwelling, soul.
Venus talks: Blessed are those that can find serenity in times of trouble.
With love,
Isabela
Photo credit: The Goddess Venus by Russ Harris
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