What does it mean when Venus is in retrograde?
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During Venus retrograde, themes of love, relationships, finances, and work satisfaction come under review. You may reconsider how you spend money, your romantic relationships, or even your career path. People might feel drawn to impulsive spending but also think more deeply about their financial habits. Relationship challenges might arise, not necessarily to cause chaos, but to help you evaluate whether you're truly happy.
Venus retrograde lasts about 6 weeks and occurs roughly every 18 months. It’s a time of introspection rather than drastic change. Venus retrograde is much softer than Mercury retrograde. Because Venus is a benefic planet, it still aims to help, but it does so by prompting reflection. It also doesn’t feel as jarring—at least not in my experience—as Mercury retrograde, especially because it doesn’t happen as often.
Venus moves a lot slower, whereas Mercury moves quickly, which is why things happen so chaotically when Mercury is in retrograde. But when Venus is in retrograde, if something does happen, it’s most likely something you’ve already been contemplating, and Venus is finally giving you that time and space to review it.
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Venus retrograde lasts about 6 weeks and occurs roughly every 18 months. It’s a time of introspection rather than drastic change. Venus retrograde is much softer than Mercury retrograde. Because Venus is a benefic planet, it still aims to help, but it does so by prompting reflection. It also doesn’t feel as jarring—at least not in my experience—as Mercury retrograde, especially because it doesn’t happen as often.
Venus moves a lot slower, whereas Mercury moves quickly, which is why things happen so chaotically when Mercury is in retrograde. But when Venus is in retrograde, if something does happen, it’s most likely something you’ve already been contemplating, and Venus is finally giving you that time and space to review it.
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