Venus goes retrograde tomorrow. This period reminds me of Boticelli’s delightful painting: a spent Mars is passed out while Venus is alert and pondering (possibly scheming). Usually our warrior Mars is active, while Venus, as feminine receptivity, is passive. But during her retrograde these roles are reversed and Mars (who chooses what we do and don’t do) lets Venus take over.
Fuddy duddy astrologers are usually alarmed, advising caution in all matters related to Venus (relationships, creativity, pleasure, prosperity, and fashion). Venus might make you buy a garish striped coat (“But it looks so merry,” you think, “and I need a little more spice in my life!”). But after the retrograde the coat will never leave your closet. Venus could make you fall for an enticing stranger who seems to be everything that’s missing from your life–until you realize he’s worse than any jerk you’ve ever been with.
It’s true–such things can happen. But there’s a reason. Venus has needs you’ve been ignoring and during her retrograde she demands that you listen. Relationships can break up; new ones can begin. But this time is best used as a period of evaluation rather than making sudden (and possibly ill-advised) decisions. You do need to listen to Venus now. She’s announcing where your life needs to change. Consider new perspectives and new approaches. Use this time to get a new relationship with yourself!
Venus retrogrades on March 6 at 15.27 Aries; she goes direct on April 17 at 29.12 Pisces. She will be in her post-retrograde shadow period until May 20. If you have some knowledge of your chart, find which house(s) she’s touching. Eight years ago she was retrograde in this same part of your chart. What happened then? How are those themes playing out now?
Very rarely, I meet a soul that truly astounds me. Your soul should be in Playboy magazine. I am inflamed with spiritual lust.
Hi Im Dawn and Im deaf and born deaf by german measles back in 1959 and My birth sign is Libra, Rising sign is Leo and my Moon sign is Virgo and my life line is Venus ( dont know another word for it) and 8 years ago. Venus retrograde change my life by leaving my old assembly of God church due of their dishonest behind my back because they removed my membership because Im not giving Tithe enough money and I couldnt afford it because I m on disability and just lost a job back then.
I never had real lesbian relationship since I came out of closet when I was 23 years old and today I am 49. I am in love with my roommate s sister but the problem she is in bad marriage right now. so I cant do anything. just be her friend and show her my support and paitence.
I am still on disability today and planning go back to college to take photography and not sure what else is changing.. I think with my deafness and Venus Retrograde is bit diffucult.
I was born on Sept 30 1959 the same day when Ben Hur Movie came out. been single way too long ..(smile) its okay there is reason for it.
Thanks for allowing to share my position. by the way my living situation is not good at all my roommate have bipolar and Im having trouble understanding her and she kept offending me a lot and hurting my feeling too much. its not good for my health.. thats something Venus retrograde is concerns. my low income wont be enough to cover for anothe moving expenses. plus im going school in June of this year.
Pls pray for me hopefully The Angels will open another door for better results.
Thanks again!
Dawn De Poorter
Dear Dana,
Thank you so much for this insightful newsletter. I really appreciate you!
The article “Venus goes rouge” is more profound than I first thought! WOW!
You say that 8 years ago she was retrograde in the same place as my chart. What I found fascinating is that the year I was born she was there as well…
Eight years ago I went through major changes in my life. A divorce and the ending of a passionate but abusive relationship. I am in a relationship now that is not as passionate but neither is it abusive. I’ve been feeling much discontent and wanting to make some changes that allow for more joy in my daily life. I am wondering on the energy/lesson that is repeating now. I will spend some time pondering this. No doubt I will be enlightened!
I have been working with Inanna for the last 3 years and I am loving the connections you make that seem so synchronistic in my life.
Thank you again for you insight and generous spirit that you share with me.
Namaste,
Leesa
Dear Dana,
I got my Venus unleashed report a few months ago and I have reaslly been focussing on every house and meditating on going through the 7 gates of Inanna as the moon and venus kiss. She is in my 8th house now and I am seperating from my husband and exploring a new lesbian relationship. My Venus has truly been unleashed, so thank you!