I am bumping this because we are again on the eve of Venus Retrograde, as we were when I started this thread some 20 months ago. The last Venus Retrograde period lasted from July 27 – Sept 8, 2007. This one will start on March 6 and ends on April 17.

What does it mean when a planet goes retrograde? It means that the planet appears to move backwards from our vantage point (it doesn’t really move backwards as that would pretty much make null and void all we think we know to be true about our Universe, so maybe it actually does move backwards). Mercury Retrograde is a common occurrence, happens 3 times a year, and it is a term that is entering the popular vernacular. Venus Retrograde happens about once every year and a half.

So, what is the purpose of the Venus Retrograde? In what way are we served by this astrological trend? We are asked to re-evaluate what we value where relationships and money are concerned. If we do not choose this way of being consciously, usually the energies of something like a Venus Retrograde will force us to do this in a way that may feel uncomfortable.

If we do not learn and evolve joyfully with consciousness, well then we will use the illusion of pain to motivate the change.

Pay attention to your attachments as venus transits. What is it you think you need to be happy? What is it that truly brings you joy?

I am certain this process will be reflected in the markets.