Venus, the planet of love, is retrograde in the sign of Leo from July 22 to September 3.
We’ve all heard about Mercury retrograde, the nightmare that it is. However, it is not the only planet that experiences retrograde motion. Don’t panic, and don’t do anything rash, but Venus will also be retrograde this year.
What exactly is Venus retrograde?
Venus is the planet of love, attraction, and money, as well as our tastes and fundamental beliefs about the worth of objects and people in our lives. When Venus is retrograde, you may feel as if these aspects of your life are collapsing.
We are asked to pause and reflect on the trajectory, or direction, of our love lives, financial lives, relationships with others, and relationship to pleasure and creativity.
Everyone is affected by Venus retrograde, regardless of their zodiac sign. When a planet goes retrograde, it allows us to reflect on unfinished business and tie up loose ends, particularly in the themes of the houses that Venus rules in your natal chart. There is a lot of review, reflection, and rebranding going on.
Venus retrograde dates 2023
Venus retrogrades every 18 months, with the Venus retrograde dates in 2023 spanning July 22 to September 3.
Venus is in the sign of Leo during this retrograde period, so this retrograde has a strong influence on the topics associated with the house that Leo rules in your astrological chart.
How to survive Venus retrograde 2023
1. Don’t rewrite your romantic history.
Are you remembering your ex and all the wonderful things they did? Unresolved previous relationships or issues with former lovers may unexpectedly resurface when Venus is retrograde, indicating a need for closure. It’s tempting to look back on past relationships in a positive light and want to rekindle that old flame right now, but don’t. Attempt to learn from those relationships and keep in mind that they ended for a reason.
2. Give yourself some breathing room.
When Venus flips the script, we can find almost everyone irritating, especially those closest to us (including ourselves). We may feel extra needy while also feeling extra irritated. To keep our relationships on track, we must concentrate on how to feel whole on our own. Take a break from your loved ones and go on whatever kind of retreat you need to recharge your batteries. A writer’s retreat or a spa vacation are both possibilities.
3. Look at your current relationship with a kind, yet honest, eye.
Back-pedaling Venus has a habit of resurfacing old issues that were previously a source of contention between you and your partner. Now is the ideal time to express your emotions and resolve any issues that have been bothering you. Explain to your significant other why he or she isn’t meeting your needs. Is this because you haven’t informed them? It is never a good idea to rely on someone to read your mind in a relationship.
4. Be careful with your money.
It is not a good time to start a business, make new investments, make major purchases, or go on a spending spree with Venus in retrograde. Venus is in charge of money and financial matters. So, when Venus is in retrograde, be cautious with your finances. Because our perception is distorted, we may make financial decisions based on emotion rather than logic. Furthermore, during this time, investments may be overvalued, losing value once Venus goes direct. Furthermore, if possible, postpone any court dates involving monetary settlements.
5. Don’t experiment with your look.
Venus, as you may know, also rules beauty and taste. Because your emotional state will cause you to be less objective, now is not the time to do anything drastic, such as drastically changing your hairstyle or having plastic surgery. You’re also more likely to make poor decisions about how to improve your attractiveness. Try to appreciate what you have right now.
6. Don’t overindulge your inner foodie.
Venus is the ultimate pleasure-seeker, and when she’s in retrograde, she can throw your healthy eating and exercise habits out the window.
7. Be creative.
Focusing on a creative project, whether it’s working on that novel you’ve always wanted to write, doing fine art like painting, or even writing a song to express those feelings you never got a chance to tell your ex, is one of the best ways to help you get through this time.
The most important thing is not to get scared by Venus in retrograde.
It happens every year and a half (ish), and you’ve been through it before. You’re going to do it again. Accept this retrograde energy and use it to focus on the re-things in life: regrouping, rethinking, repairing, revitalizing, and restoring.
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