转帖Venus Retrograde 2009: March 6 to April 17

Venus is getting ready for her apparent “backward” motion, beginning midday Friday, March 6th, 2009. Her backtracking begins midway in the sign of Aries and will take her all the way back to the beginning of Aries and one degree into the sign of Pisces before she turns direct again on April 17th.

There’s nothing truly to fear about Venus retrograde, but it’s always wise to take special care during this cycle. It’s not the best period for entering into a new relationship, because our sensors when it comes to love are not up to par. However, it’s not unheard of to begin a relationship under the influence of a retrograde Venus, and it survives. Venus rules our values, and when she is retrograde, we don’t seem to be in touch with exactly what and who we value. After the retrograde cycle is over, we may look back and wonder what the hell we were thinking. So, do what you can to avoid major decision making during Venus’ retrograde cycle. A change of heart is likely later. And, the people we meet now may appear more fabulous than they turn out to be. It’s also possible that some people we meet now may appear less attractive than they turn out to be! Whatever the case may be, try to hold off until late April before making big decisions, particularly life-altering ones.

Still, we are not especially warm and affectionate during this cycle. It’s hard to trust others just now, and, perhaps more so, it’s difficult to trust our own instincts when it comes to judging others or our relationships. We tend to suspect insincerity in others. People appear to be more selfish, withdrawn, and self-protective. It’s hard to make headway in a direct manner in our love relationships for the time being.

Then there is a feeling of the inevitable during a Venus retrograde. What happened in the past, including past love affairs, can flood our consciousness now. Sometimes, a past lover reappears in his or her physical form. Dealing with endings is actually favored during this cycle.

Those with personal planets or their Ascendant at 29 degrees Pisces and 0 to 15 degrees Aries are going to feel this retrograde cycle most acutely. In the case of the Ascendant, these people are not going to be coming across in the fairest or most pleasant of manner. Re-assessing how we would like others to see us, and discovering ways to make changes in ourselves in order to achieve this, is in order now. Some will go through some form of rude awakening regarding their appearance or manner. This can provide the necessary cosmic shove towards righting the situation.

Besides those people directly affected by this Venus retrograde by degree, there are those who have Venus ruling the Ascendant or Descendant of their charts who are affected more than most. People with Aries, Taurus, Libra, and Scorpio rising will feel this cycle more acutely on personal and partnership levels. Taurus and Taurus rising has Venus retro in their solar twelfth house and twelfth house respectively, and should watch for dealing with relationships from the past, karmic events, and even private or secret affairs, which can be compromised just now.

If you’re in a love relationship, don’t push matters with a partner. Give yourself and your partner some space without allowing anyone to feel completely abandoned! Keep things as status quo as possible. Some people have written me, worried about a newly formed relationship and how it will fare with Venus turning retrograde. There is no need to panic. Try on a “what will be, will be” attitude. Relationships that are currently tenuous or challenged may be put through a few tests, but it’s less likely to happen if you stay calm, cool, and collected. Worrying about the fate of a relationship is not conducive to normal behavior! Keep things status quo.

New relationships formed during retrograde Venus do have a chance at surviving, but a change of heart is quite possible later on. Many years ago I married a man I met when Venus was retrograde, and that marriage lasted about 14 years. It ended, yes, but I could never say it was a complete waste of my time. So, if it happens that you first laid eyes on someone who is “relationship potential” while Venus is or was retrograde, don’t rule out the possibility that it could be a good thing. Just take things slowly.

Venus retrograde has more implications, as Venus reigns over more than only love and relationships. Read my article, Venus Retrograde, for more details.