Venus retrograde
On 23rd July 2023 at 11:34am AEST (1:34 GMT) Venus turned Rx, working her way back through the fixed fire sign of Leo until 4th September, 2023.
With Venus in retrograde it is an excellent time to reflect on the relationships we hold dear to us and those of importance and prominence in our lives. We can contemplate the dynamics of our interactions with a special someone to help understand what is working to keep things vibrant and pleasurable.
A relationship is like a dance of intricacies where the parties involved unconsciously create the choreography. The steps within this dance are complex, challenging us in ways that we may not have experienced before. Trying to maintain the balance between ecstasy and heart break can be both fulfilling and exhausting at the same time. So, now is a good time to take a moment to ensure that the effort you’re putting in is worth it.
Venus Rx - the analysis of reflection and projection.
Venus is the mirror we gaze into, held up to us by another. Venus provides us with an opportunity to see ourselves from an alternate viewpoint, in the context of relationship. Whilst Venus is in retrograde over the next few months, if we are willing, we can spend some time in relationship analysis of what we reflect and what we project and why.
What gifts do we bring to the table?
How do we keep the magic alive?
Do we still bring joy to each other?
Where does most of the effort lie?
Do we give more than we take (and vice versa)?
Do we put someone else’s needs before ours?
What conversations do we need to have?
What do we do when triggered?
When challenged, do we reflect internally, or do we project externally upon another?
Do we take responsibility for the baggage we bring in?
What old stories keep repeating?
What is it that keeps us in relationship?
These questions are multi-dimensional and may take a lot of energy to answer, or at least as we attempt to do so. Some relationships will be foundationally strengthened during this period, others will have their foundations destabilized.
AND, let’s not forget that OTHER relationship that will draw focus whilst Venus is in retrograde – that we have with finances and money. This relationship can also be both joyous and problematic. We may need to do some “analysis of reflection and projection” in this area of life also. All of the above can relate, in context, to our relationship with money and finances too.
A relationship chart consultation is recommended for anyone curious about how this Venus Retrograde period may impact them personally.