On March 4 4:09Am
EST/1:09AM PST, Venus will enter a retrograde station in the current sign of
Aries. This transit will occur inside the Venus’ nearly two month period in the
sign of Aries. Venus, in astrology, represents
harmony,
resilience, beauty, refinement, solidarity. Aries embodies passion, autonomy, independence
and enthusiasm. Venus doesn’t do well in
Aries, its opposition sign, being what we call its detriment. Venus is about Partnerships
and others and Aries is about the individual and the self.
Venus Retrograde’s are rare
events, occurring ever 1 ½ years or every 18 months. The good news is
that Venus Retrograde, while demanding, aren’t nearly
as chaotic and challenging as Mercury Retrogrades can be. Venus, when it is in
conjunction with other planets, tends to mellow or ease the harsher effects of the
other planet. The same is true of its Retrogrades. They tend to be easier to
navigate given Venus’ gentler nature. This retrograde will last the month of
March, finally going direct on April 15th, in the sign of Pisces (26 degrees).
At this time, you may review or re-evacuate relationships
or commitments, especially romantic ones and particularly established ones.
It’s good time to resolve old hurts and address long standing issues between
you, loved ones and relatives. Who have you fallen out of favor with? Can it be
repaired? Any important personal relationships may undergo reconsideration at
this time. Newer relationships may be tested during this transit to see if they’ll
last. Jealousy, insincerity, selfish motives or a lack of compassion could make
for a difficult month if you let them, so try to be patience and work towards reasonable
compromise.
Remember, Retrogrades are times for review not
adjustments. The changes needing to be made may have to wait until after
transit concludes on the 1 st. If you
encounter a problem or issue, search out its roots and what it may mean in the
big picture of your life. Venus Retrogrades are times for you to observe yourself more
so than your partner/friend.
There are activities that tend
benefit from Retrogrades. Artistic and creative projects tend to be very
productive, especially in the light of Venus’ aesthetic influence. Spiritual
and metaphysical practices, which connect us with our communities and others,
fare well during a Venusians reversal. Unlike Mercury Retrograde, this can be
one of the best times for dealing with finances and financial plans. Keep in
mind, its more about how current plans are serve you and your loved ones rather
than about starting new efforts.
Aries, this transit can be very demanding because it might require a greater
attention be paid to others and their feelings at expense of your own. The good
news is that which you do for others may be rewarded with greater loyalty and
higher regard by those who admire and love you.
Libra, Retrograde Venus may make this time somewhat solitary as you’ll
be asked to look to your own concerns and not the requirements of others. Spend
this time forging ahead in some important solo effort with the anticipation of
sharing your exploits once Venus goes direct.
Capricorn and Cancer, this retrograde may present you
with a problem or dilemma that will require you to be very emotionally
vulnerable to a friend or loved one. While
it may involve considerable consequences there should also be significant gains
for you as well if you do the work.
Venus in Aries Retrograde will ask you reconsider and review
some of your most important relationships. With resilience and care, this could prove a
very productive and helpful month for you and those you love.
Aeion is an
professional astrologer and tarot card reader with 23+ years of experience. His
approach is based in the belief that divination should be in employed to
enhance ones' life experiences, not to predetermine them. Let Astrology and
Tarot be your tools for better living.
