Venus Retrograde 

July 23 to September 4, 2023.

Venus, the planet ruling love & cash, artwork & magnificence turns retrograde on the weekend. This implies Venus might be retreating again by the zodiac from 28° to 12° Leo.

What does Venus retrograde imply, what do you could keep away from and how will you take advantage of Venus’ change of path over the following six weeks? 

Retrograde Venus

When a planet turns retrograde, its power is claimed to be weakened. Venus will disappear from the evening sky and return as a morning star. She’ll be hidden from view for a short time.

This offers you a clue as to the themes of Venus retrograde. What’s hidden from you or is altering path? 

Historically, this isn’t the time to interact avidly with Venusian pursuits, i.e. don’t marry, have beauty surgical procedure or make a serious funding. It’s because it’s possible you’ll remorse your determination or alternative as soon as Venus is again on top of things.

When planets are retrograde, it’s time to show your consideration inwards. It’s possible you’ll be reflecting about love, what it means to you, whether or not you’re in the appropriate relationship, what kind of relationship you need, and so on.

Cash too could fall below the cosmic microscope throughout this retrograde section. A time to let go of a few of your long-held beliefs or concepts round cash or discover new methods of earning profits. It’s a time for contemplation fairly than out-and-out motion.

As with all retrograde phases, Venus retrograde connects you to the previous. Due to this fact, it’s possible you’ll hear from an ex or a childhood sweetheart. Or, maybe you’re drawn again to your previous for a sentimental cause.

In case you nonetheless have sturdy emotions for somebody you liked beforehand, this could be a good time to get again in contact to discover these emotions as soon as once more. And, with Venus in fireplace signal Leo, it could be a passionate encounter.

But, typically, a lover goes absent or quiet on you throughout Venus retrograde. Alternatively, you’re the one who’s in retreat.  Use this Venus retrograde section as an enquiry into love.

Venus Retrograde In Leo

Venus in Leo is loud and proud, assured and daring. In case you’ve been spending an excessive amount of time at dwelling not too long ago, get again out into the world, be a sun-seeker and prioritise enjoyable instances.

Venus in Leo craves pleasure and want and needs to point out off and be vibrant. Put on vivid colors to rejoice Venus’ transit by Leo, hang around with the youngsters, chuckle and play extra, lounge round indulgently. Much more vital when Venus is in her slower section.

Venus likes to be in Leo the place she could be Queen Bee. Venus in Leo needs to take centre stage, take pleasure in life to the total and ensure she does no matter’s essential to be seen and admired.

Venus retrograde in Leo is a logo of self-love, a reminder that it’s solely while you love your self deeply that you could be discover extra ease and happiness in your shut relationships. Focus by yourself happiness whereas Venus dives deep into Leo, the star signal linked to self-expression and artistry.

Venus Retrograde Necessary Dates

Venus has been the brightest star within the night sky for the previous few months however when she turns retrograde for roughly 40 days and 40 nights, Venus disappears from view to re-emerge as warrior lady within the morning sky.

Venus gathers power and power in her retrograde section. The turning level will come mid-August as she will get able to re-emerge stronger early September. A traditional approach to make use of the Venus retrograde section is to relaxation and retreat, do internal work, go on vacation, indulge and revel in your self.

There’s an 8 12 months sample which repeats virtually precisely within the zodiac. Which implies that if you wish to know what this 12 months’s Venus retrograde section in Leo could usher in your individual life, look again to the summers of 2015, 2007, 1999, 1991, 1983 and so forth. 

Was it a summer time of affection? Or, a season of ardour, for those who stay within the southern hemisphere. There’s a slight shift backwards so this doesn’t work going again into infinity however it’s fairly correct for the previous few events.

Listed below are the important thing dates of Venus’ transit by Leo:

• Venus enters Leo – June 5, 2023
• Venus turns retrograde [28 Leo 36] – July 23, 2023
• Solar conjunct Venus R [20 Leo 28] – August 13, 2023
• Venus turns direct [12 Leo 12] – September 4, 2023
• Venus leaves Leo – October 9, 2023

Jupiter & Uranus Squares

When a planet turns retrograde, it typically makes the identical planetary side thrice. This time round, Venus in Leo will sq. each Jupiter & Uranus in Taurus. Jupiter is the largest planet linked to freedom and over-the-top hedonism and indulgence. Uranus has an erratic orbit and is linked to alter, revolt and independence.

This mix of planetary points feels thrilling and will usher in new alternatives. It doesn’t really feel like being trapped or held again. The truth is, it’s the alternative.

That is about residing life to the total and loving your self deeply to be the individual you actually are. There could also be some twists and turns alongside the best way in relation to love or cash. But, whereas is Venus is in Leo, preserve coming again to your coronary heart.

When Venus is sq. Jupiter, it’s possible you’ll really feel extra artistic or fun-loving. This can be a big-hearted, beneficiant mixture. There’s nothing improper with having fun with your self and letting your hair down however not if it leaves you out of pocket otherwise you don’t honour your self.

When Venus is sq. Uranus, issues can occur shortly round love and cash. These dates are the time to be extra cautious, much less impulsive and be careful for different individuals going loopy. Uranus is the planet linked to splits and divorce.

Feelings might be full-on throughout all these planetary points. Discover when there’s an excessive amount of ego, an excessive amount of bravado, both from your self or a 3rd get together. Don’t let over-excitement flip into vainness, idleness or egocentric behaviour. And, be cautious of how a lot you’re spending on your self and others – preserve shut tabs on cash.

• Venus 5° Leo sq. Jupiter 5° Taurus – June 11, 2023
• Venus 21° Leo sq. Uranus 21° Taurus – July 2, 2023
• Venus R 22° Leo sq. Uranus 22° Taurus – August 9, 2023
• Venus R 15° Leo sq. Jupiter 15° Taurus – August 22, 2023
• Venus 15° Leo sq. Jupiter R 15° Taurus – September 17, 2023
• Venus 22° Leo sq. Uranus R 22° Taurus – September 29, 2023

R = retrograde. Additionally, n.b. that on the day Venus turns direct, September 4, 2023, Jupiter turns retrograde. Plus, communication planet Mercury might be retrograde from August twenty third to September fifteenth.

There’s a love dance happening within the cosmos – how’s this taking part in out in your life? Maybe, you make up your thoughts about love however you’re out of sync with another person. When unsure, preserve coming again to your coronary heart and be taught to like your self deeply and totally.

What It Means For You

Venus retrograde will fall in a specific sector of your horoscope. That is the place you’re being requested to tread gently or to dive in deeply, passionately & obsessively for those who’re able to throw warning to the winds. Learn each your Solar signal and your Ascendant signal. 

• Leo: Your relationship with love, your physique, your picture and look 
• Virgo: Unrequited emotions, personal yearnings, your internal journey and religious path
• Libra: Love and friendship, a ‘mates with advantages’ relationship
• Scorpio: Love and enterprise, an affair along with your boss, energy and standing
• Sagittarius: International connections, a long-distance love affair
• Capricorn: Your sexuality, cash and intercourse, taboo points
• Aquarius: Love and relationships, private {and professional}, your exes, love contracts
• Pisces: On a regular basis love, devotion and repair, self-love and your well-being
• Aries: Romance and amorous affairs, your artistic supply, no matter brings you pleasure
• Taurus: Your loved ones and previous connections, love from the previous
• Gemini: Flirtations, love letters, quite a few love connections
• Most cancers: Your values, love and self-worth, cash and love

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