Echoes of 8 years ago?

Just as the Sun lines up opposite Pluto and squares the new Aries-Libra nodal axis, Venus stations turning retrograde.

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Venus turns retrograde on 23 July at 28 Leo.

Venus signifies our urge to relate to others.  Don’t be surprised if old friends and lovers reappear in your life during the retrograde phase of Venus – you may hear from people you haven’t seen for ages.  Or you may be the one seeking to reconnect.  Venus retrograde often brings an opportunity to revisit past relationships, especially if there is any unfinished business there.

Venus retrograde moves through 8-year cycles, so think back to what was happening for you eight years ago in July 2015 when Venus last went retrograde in Leo, for insight into the themes that might arise for you this time round (or 8 years further back, 2007, 1999 … ).

Venus is retrograde for six weeks until 4 Sept 2023.  If you have Taurus or Libra prominent in your chart (especially as your rising sign), Venus retrograde cycles are likely to have a strong impact on you.

Venus will continue to be visible as the Evening Star for a couple of weeks after she turns retrograde, but will be seen gradually lower in the evening sky until she is no longer visible around 6 Aug as she gets closer and closer to the Sun.

With her retrograde conjunction to the Sun, Venus disappears for two weeks, after which time she emerges transformed as the Morning Star, and a whole new 584-day cycle begins (a cycle sacred to the Mayans).

In ancient times Venus was seen as a dual goddess – the Evening Star was her peaceful aspect, whereas the Morning Star was her warrior incarnation, and the rebirth of the Morning Star was seen as an auspicious time to go into battle.  Venus will reappear as the Morning Star from around 19 Aug.

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If you’d like to know more about these fascinating cycles of Venus, the Masterclass webinar recording is now available.

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