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From the 22nd of July until the 3rd of September, the planet Venus will be going retrograde in the sign of Leo. This is how you will be affected by this transit, based on your rising sign!
But first, let us take a brief look at what it means for a planet to go retrograde!
When a planet goes retrograde, we perceive it as moving backwards in the sky, as opposed to its normal trajectory. Venus in particular goes into its retrograde faze for about 40 to 43 days every 18 months.
Venus is the planet of beauty, romance, partnerships, and aesthetics. During its retrograde period, it is generally advised not to enter a new relationship, form legal partnerships (or sign contracts in general), make major purchases, get cosmetic surgery, or change your appearance drastically. And whilst this is general advice, each rising sign will feel the energy of Venus retrograde more predominantly in different areas of their lives.
This is how Venus retrograde will affect you, based on your rising sign
Aries Rising
Aries risings will feel the effects of Venus retrograde in the 5th house of dating, creativity, fun, and children. You may be rethinking your values regarding your dating life and the people you may be casually dating. During this time, you might hear back from exes or past flings. It is advised to use this period to reflect rather than make decisions.
If you are an Aries rising, you might also be rethinking and revising a creative project.
Taurus Rising
Taurus rising will feel the energy of Venus retrograde in the 4th house of home and family. During this period, you might be rethinking your living situation, you might feel ready to move out, move in with someone, or simply spend some time renovating or redecorating.
Your family setup can also be a topic you might be putting more thought into, whether that means moving in or out from your family home or trying to decide whether to have a new addition to the family or not!
Gemini Rising
This Venus retrograde will affect Gemini risings in the 3rd house of communication, content, and community. If you are working on a written project, this will be the time to go back, revise and edit.
During this period, you might also be rethinking the strategy for any type of content you put out, such as your social media, or a creative writing project such as a book.
The values you uphold when it comes to communications and your community is also something that might need revising during this time.
Cancer Rising
If you are a Cancer rising, this Venus retrograde will happen in the 2nd house of finances and income. During this time, you may be rethinking the way you make money, your income streams, and the way you budget your finances. It is advised to use this time to rethink, revise and make a plan of action however, it is best to wait until Venus becomes direct before starting a new financial project.
Leo Rising
Leo risings are the stars of the show during this Venus retrograde which will take place in the 1st house of self, and appearance. You might want to change the way you look or the way you act. You will be rethinking the way you present yourself to the world. However, before you run to the scissors and box dye, it is recommended to use this time for planning and wait until Venus goes direct before making any changes to your appearance.
Virgo Rising
Virgo risings will feel the effects of this Venus retrograde in the 12th house of mental health, and spirituality. You may find yourself self-reflecting more during this period. You could be rethinking your coping mechanisms or your addictions. This could simply mean deciding to spend less time on social media, wanting to cut out stressors from your life, or going alcohol-free.
You could also be rethinking some of your spiritual practices.
Libra rising
Libra risings will feel the energy of this Venus retrograde in the 11th house of networking and friends. During this period, you might be reconsidering your relationships with your social network. With Venus retrograde bringing pieces of our past back into our lives, you could also be hearing from old connections.
The 11th house looks after connections with not only friends but also corporate as well, so you could be rethinking the businesses and organizations you are a part of.
Scorpio rising
If you are a Scorpio rising, you will feel the effects of this Venus retrograde in the 10th house of career and public image. During this time, you might be rethinking the values your career brings to your life. Is this the right job for you, or do your wish to do something else? You might also decide it is time to climb the career ladder at your current job.
Sagittarius rising
Sagittarius risings will feel the energy of this Virgo retrograde in the 9th house of higher education, teaching, and traveling. During this time, you might start reflecting on your education choices, you might contemplate whether what you are studying is right for you or not.
During this period is it also common to be rethinking your travel plans and the things you want to explore.
You could also take some time to reflect on your belief systems and religion.
Capricorn rising
If you are a Capricorn rising, this Venus retrograde will fall in your 8th house of shared finances and investing. During this time, you may be rethinking where you are investing your money, or you might be returning to an investment project from the past.
Aquarius rising
Aquarius risings will feel the effects of this Venus retrograde in the 7th house of partnerships and romance. Whilst the 5th house looks after casual dating, the 7th house looks after serious partnerships such as marriage or even business partnerships. This does not necessarily mean an ending to your relationships; however, it might be a time for taking a step back and reflecting on your values, the bond, and what you want from the relationships.
Pisces rising
Pisces risings will feel the effects of this Venus retrograde in the 6th house of health, coworkers, and routine. During this period, you might be rethinking your relationship with the people you work with and your employees.
Furthermore, you could also be re-evaluating your physical health plan, and what you want to do regarding topics such as diets, supplements, and working out. During this time, you might also be changing up your routine to fit better with your values.
If you are curious to find out more about how this transit (and future ones) will affect you, get a Birth Chart reading below!
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