Venus Retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2017
The first Venus retrograde shadow period began on January 30th and will end on March 4th. On March 4th, Venus will station retrograde from 13 degrees 9′ Aries to 26 degrees 55′ Pisces on April 15th. The second shadow period will last from April 15th until May 18th. The shadow period is like a preview (or end credits) of sorts to the kinds of issues you will be dealing with during the actual retrograde despite the planet being direct.
Everyone will feel it in one way or another. People who are Venus, Taurus, or Libra dominant or have their Venus in Aries or Pisces will be affected the most. Look to the house(s) that the 13 degrees Aries to 27 degrees Pisces sector spans to see which aspects of your life that will be affected by the rx.
So, like, what does this mean??
When planets retrograde their expression gets turned inward and you get to re-assess the themes of that planet and tie up loose ends if necessary. Retrogrades can also bring around people who are fated to be with you or that you have karma to sort out with, whether or not you stay in contact afterwards is up to the nature of the connection that occurs and the two of you.
Venus rules beauty, everything you find aesthetically pleasing, relationships, love, affection, money, indulgences, your personal style, and even your self-esteem.
As Venus stations retrograde you might find yourself: questioning relationships or rethinking and revisiting old ones, questioning your appearance and your self-esteem and requiring validation, buying things that you later realize don’t match your aesthetic or sense of style, wanting to change your style, running into money troubles, feeling lonely, seeking attention, or having difficulties expressing your feelings.
As for the retrograde being in Aries to start, you might act carelessly on impulses of lust and passion. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were a lot of one night stands or hook ups with old flames. You might even return to a past creative endeavor that you had abandoned with a new joie de vivre. When Venus enters Pisces the rx might hit a little harder with Neptune (one of the rulers of Pisces) being another octave of Venus. Love could be felt on an incredibly deep level, but be even more confusing and difficult to express. Karmic relationships would most likely surface by this point if they hadn’t already. Be careful with Venus in Pisces to not delude yourself over the reality of a current or past relationship.
Something to note is that retrogrades aren’t the best for taking action. Take note of your thoughts, feelings, and ideas and come back to them after the rx ends and see if they still strike a chord in you. Don’t chop all your hair off and go bleach blonde on a whim or buy an expensive work of art simply because it strikes you at that moment or suddenly end or begin a relationship. Not only might you come to regret these actions, but they could become difficult to undo resulting in an even stickier situation. Meditate on your ideas and maybe even take a chance to discuss them with someone else if possible.
Questions to ask yourself/partner might be: Do I really need to buy this? How can I develop my art style/aesthetic/personal style? Is this relationship actually healthy and progressing to a place we’d both like it to go? Did I truly get closure on a previous relationship? Am I truly happy in this relationship? Am I being clear and open with my feelings and emotions towards my partner/the people I love? Why did that relationship really end and what can I learn from it? Am I giving myself enough love?
at the end of the day treat urself, give yourself some well deserved me time, and tell someone you love them alright!!!
