When Venus goes retrograde, it appears to move backward in the sky. In astrology, this is a signal to review, revise and revisit everything Venus rules — love, values and beauty.
Venus retrograde occurs when Venus appears to move backward in the sky, a period dedicated to revisiting matters of love, money, values, and personal aesthetics. Astrologically, it forces a re-evaluation of what you truly value rather than what you were taught to desire.
Relationships surface hidden resentments or reignite past romances unexpectedly. Financial spending habits that felt justified before now feel hollow, and beauty standards you once chased may suddenly seem misaligned with your authentic self.
Use this period to audit your relationships and finances honestly rather than making new romantic or financial commitments. Let go of people and purchases that no longer serve your deeper sense of worth.
Greek myth holds that Venus goes retrograde when the goddess Weeping secretly examines the mirrors she crafted for mortals, revealing which hearts are genuinely beautiful.
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