Venus is retrograde from July 25th until September 5th. It has been building up since June 21st when Venus entered what is called the “pre-shadow” period. When a planet goes Retrograde it appears to be going backwards in the sky due to our perspective here on Earth. Unlike Mercury Retrograde, this one is less common and only happens once every 1.5 years roughly, though it lasts about twice as long.
Venus: Love, Money, Beauty, and Pleasure
Venus is classified as a female planet and is accordingly associated with the feminine. It rules love, romance, beauty, appearance, values, self-worth, pleasure, and creativity. Whenever Venus goes retrograde, these themes come up very strongly, but in a way where they are being reassessed and/or revisited.
It is typical for love relationship issues to arise during Venus retrograde, or even in the month leading up to it during the “shadow phase.” Many couples experience a period of re-evaluation and/or begin to look at things in a new light. There could be new realizations that either end or strengthen a relationship. In some cases, couples may break up and then get back together in what will become a stronger union. For others, they may reconnect with a lover or a friend from the past where they may explore their relationship in a new way.
