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Venus RetrogradeVenus Retrograde: October 8 to November 18, 2010On this Page:
Overview"Mercury Retrograde" has certainly become a buzzword - or buzz phrase - these days. The Venus Retrograde cycle is lesser known, and it occurs less frequently than Mercury Retrograde, but it is a significant time nevertheless.
Venus stations and turns retrograde on October 8th.
Venus is Retrograde in Scorpio (and Libra) from October 8th to November 18th, 2010. 05 Sep 2010 12:03 pm 27 As the planet of love and values, Venus retrograde periods are times when we re-assess what—and who—we value. It is a period that many astrologers consider inopportune for getting married or starting a new relationship. Major financial undertakings are not advised during this period either. Venus retrograde cycles are good times for creating budgets and financial plans, and for re-thinking our personal relationships. Taking action in the areas of finance and love, however, is not advised until Venus turns direct again. Because Venus rules beauty and aesthetics, Venus Retrograde is a less than ideal time for beautification processes (new hairdos, enhancements, purchasing a new wardrobe, cosmetic surgery, and so forth), renovations, re-decorating, and the like. Because Venus is associated with social events, parties may not go as planned. On the subject of love, past lovers may re-appear and some relationships may end. With Venus in Scorpio for most of the retrograde cycle, we may question how much intensity, passion, and intimacy we have in our relationships (Venus is retrograde in Scorpio from October 8th to November 7th). With Venus in Libra for part of the cycle, the subject of equality and fairness may be prominent (Venus is retrograde in Libra from November 7th to 18th). Old friends and lovers may re-appear, perhaps complicating current relationships. We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past during this Venus retrograde cycle. Events occur that seem fated or pre-destined. It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period of time. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored. Affection is difficult to express in a natural or spontaneous manner. We might find others are lacking in sincerity or genuineness in their expressions of social niceties. (We may be inclined to do the same!). Venus is in its detriment in the sign of Scorpio (Scorpio is opposite Taurus, which is one of the signs that Venus rules). Some of the more negative associations of Venus in Scorpio may be particularly prominent and/or hard to take, and these include jealousy, manipulation, and control. Those who have Scorpio strong in their charts may be more introspective, distant, or hard to reach during this cycle. They may not be in a very favorable light just for the time being. Relationships that have been especially challenging may come to an end during this cycle. However, strong relationships will survive it, even if there are a few bumps and bruises along the way. For singles, this is a good time for "eyes wide open" or experimental dating. It is not a time when people recognize the need for another person to "complete" them. Some people may be questioning whether they are with partners who actually fulfill them. This period is good for re-evaluating our relationship needs; but, again, major love decisions are best saved for after the cycle ends in November and perhaps beyond the shadow phase as well. Our perceptions may be skewed and we can come out of the retrograde cycle with regret if we have acted hastily, as the tendency to change our minds later is strong. On the subject of money, finances, and possessions, do try to hold off on major purchases or financial decisions during this Venus retrograde cycle. For example, the purchase of a new house, car, or other big-ticket item could backfire in some manner later on. They may become money pits or cause problems for you; or you may change your mind later and regret your purchase. There's nothing truly to fear about Venus retrograde, but it's always wise to take special care during this cycle. It's not the best period for entering into a new relationship, because our sensors when it comes to love are not up to par. However, it's not unheard of to begin a relationship under the influence of a retrograde Venus, and it survives. Venus rules our values, and when she is retrograde, we don't seem to be in touch with exactly what and who we value. After the retrograde cycle is over, we may look back and wonder what we were thinking. So, do what you can to avoid major decision making during Venus' retrograde cycle. A change of heart is likely later. And, the people we meet now may appear more fabulous than they turn out to be. It's also possible that some people we meet now may appear less attractive than they turn out to be! Whatever the case may be, try to hold off until late November before making big decisions, particularly life-altering ones. Still, we are not especially warm and affectionate during this cycle. It's hard to trust others just now, and, perhaps more so, it's difficult to trust our own instincts when it comes to judging others or our relationships. We tend to suspect insincerity in others. People appear to be more selfish, withdrawn, and self-protective. It's hard to make headway in a direct manner in our love relationships for the time being. If you are hoping to fix a relationship or if you are trying to schedule a reunion, it may not be the best time to do so. Then there is a feeling of the inevitable during a Venus retrograde. What happened in the past, including past love affairs, can flood our consciousness now. Sometimes, a past lover reappears in his or her physical form. Dealing with endings is actually favored during this cycle. Think back to what may have happened during the last few Venus retrograde cycles (March 6, 2009, to April 17th, 2009, July 27, 2007 to September 8, 2007, December 24th, 2005 to February 3rd, 2006, April through July 2004, September through December 2002, February through May 2001). Although each retrograde cycle is different, similar issues may arise. In fact, some of the issues we faced then may need to be dealt with now. Note that the last time Venus was retrograde in the sign of Scorpio was from October 10th to November 21, 2002. It's highly likely that we will deal with similar or even the same issues during the 2010 Venus retrograde cycle as we did during that cycle in 2002. Venus doesn't form any major difficult aspects during this retrograde cycle. At the time that Venus forms an inferior conjunction with the Sun (October 28th), relationship issues are magnified. Venus at that time is at the same degree as the mean Node of the Moon and sextile Pluto. Intense insights into relationships and fateful events can occur now. Particularly around the days of Venus' stations on October 8th and November 18th, 2010, hold your tongue. If you are itching to argue with a lover, try to hold off. It is likely that you will have a change of heart once the station passes, and you can do a lot of damage in the meantime. Note also that Venus is in the retrograde "zone" from September 5th to December 20th. From November 18th to December 20th, Venus continues to traverse the degrees she covered during her retrograde period. Although Venus officially turns direct on November 18th, issues are not expected to be entirely resolved until after December 20th. Where is Venus Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Venus Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle. Some people are more sensitive to Venus retrograde cycles than others. For example, I know of one woman, with no knowledge of these cycles, who broke up with partners in three Venus Retrograde cycles! Venus-ruled Taurus and Libra natives are likely to be particularly sensitive to the effects of Venus Retrograde. Also, people who have Taurus and/or Libra associated with love or financial areas of their chart tend to be more affected than others. This includes Aries Ascendant natives (because Libra is on the house of partnerships and, often, Taurus is on the cusp of their income house, the second) and Scorpio Ascendant natives (because Taurus is on the cusp of their house of partnerships). Taurus or Libra on the fifth house of romance is another indicator (more frequently occurring with Capricorn Ascendant and Gemini Ascendant natives), and those people who have Venus in Taurus or Libra are also quite sensitive to the cycle.
See also: Year 2010 Horoscopes See the Transits of Retrograde Venus page. Back to This Week in Astrology. Back to The Astrology of Year 2010.
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What is Venus
Retrograde? Occasionally, Venus appears to be moving backwards in the sky.
"Appears" is the key word here, because, technically speaking, no
planet actually moves backwards in their orbits around the Sun. In
fact, they don't even slow down. Retrograde-station-direct cycles
are essentially illusions that result from our point of view from
Earth, simply because the Earth is also orbiting the Sun at a
different speed than the other planets. Venus is Retrograde
approximately 40-43 days every 18 months.
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Aries and Aries Ascendant:
This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the most part in your eighth
house of intimacy, shared resources, and personal transformation.
Hold onto your money, work on a budget, and avoid arguments with
loved ones that revolve around intimacy and sexuality. A
disagreement over joint finances can also get you into hot water.
Hold back. What you say now can have serious ramifications. You may
find it hard to feel supported by others, and your intimate life may
seem superficial or even strained. You might use this time to review
past purchases or to handle financial matters such as taxes that you
have put off (or you may be forced to do so). As well, Venus rules your partnership and income
sectors, further suggesting that this Venus retrograde cycle is
likely to affect you more than most. 
Taurus and Taurus Ascendant:
This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs mostly in your seventh house of
one-to-one partnerships. Misunderstandings with your partner now can
be troublesome. If you need to talk through problems, do your best
to be as non-judgmental as possible, and don't over-react to what
your partner has to say either. A close partner could be distant
emotionally. Come to think of it, so might you! Venus rules your
sign, suggesting that you could be distancing yourself from others,
and questioning whether others are truly good for you. An old lover
might resurface in your life, complicating the present. With Venus as your
ruler, you are especially sensitive to all of the Venus Retrograde
issues described above. Venus also rules your work and health
sector, and the desire for satisfaction and warm relations on the
job is likely strong now, but hard to get.
Gemini and Gemini Ascendant:
This Venus Retrograde cycle mostly occurs in your sixth house of
work, health, and habits. In addition to the general cautions
outlined above, the social aspect of relationships on the job may be
strained for the time being. Do your best not to let people get to
you. The desire for warm relations on the job is strong, but the
path to satisfaction hard to find. Put off beautification processes
during this cycle. Because Venus rules your romance sector, don't
jump to conclusions if a lover is acting a little distant. Wait it
out. Venus also rules your twelfth house, and your desires from love
and relationship may be hard to figure out for the time being.
Cancer and Cancer Ascendant:
This Venus Retrograde cycle mostly occurs in your fifth house of
romance, pleasure, speculation, and children. Because the cycle
directly affects your sector of romance and speculation, you should
be especially wary of jumping into arguments with a lover and taking
risks with gambling. You may feel you are on shaky ground in the
romance department. You don't need to share all your feelings with a
lover right now, and you shouldn't jump to conclusions if your lover
needs a little space either. It can be hard to derive satisfaction
from your romantic and creative activities for the time being. An
old lover may resurface in your life, complicating matters.
Relationships with friends and family may be a little strained, as
these are Venus-ruled areas of your chart.
Leo and Leo Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for
the most part in your fourth house of home and family.
Relations with your family may be a little strained. You might want
to wait until Venus is direct before you express your frustrations
with family members! What you say now may be costly. Furthermore, if
you take the time to think about things, your approach to dealing
with these issues later in November and December is likely to be
much more productive. The desire or need for warm relations with
family members, or for support and a feeling of security, is
especially strong but the path to satisfaction is hard to find just
now. Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career,
authority figures, and communications. These may not satisfy as much
as you'd like just now. Extra caution in these areas of life may be
necessary now.
Virgo
and Virgo Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the
most part in your third house of communication, siblings, and
neighbors. You are likely to withdraw from chit-chatting during this
period, and this might alienate a few people, especially siblings
and perhaps neighbors. Conversely, you might find it hard to derive
satisfaction from these people, or from learning situations in
general. Communications may seem insincere. In fact, you may have a
hard time getting your ideas across in a warm, genuine manner. You
may be misreading body language as well. Venus rules your money and
possessions sector, as well as your ninth house of adventure and
discovery. Watch for impulsive spending.
Libra
and Libra Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for the
most part in your second house of money and values. As such, in
addition to the general cautions outlined above, hold on to your
money. Take the time to re-think your sources of income and how you
spend your cash during this period, and avoid making any big
purchases until the end of November or until December. From November
7-18, however, Venus is
retrograde in your sign, and you might
find that others are misreading and misunderstanding you. Keep
things status quo in your love life as much as possible. You are
likely to be more withdrawn than usual, which can be a source of
concern for your lover. People from the past may resurface either
physically or simply coming to the forefront of your mind. You may
be dealing with past karma now. Your eighth house of shared
resources and intimacy is Venus-ruled as well, and you might find
your intimate life leaves you wanting, and that it's hard to find
emotional (and financial) support when you need it most. 
Scorpio
and Scorpio Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs mostly
in your sign, affecting your first house of personal appearance and
mannerisms. This cycle will affect the personal image you project to
others. Others are likely to misunderstand what you do and say, and
misread your body language. Others may not be seeing you in the most
favorable of light, and events may be such that you feel the need to
rethink the way you present yourself. You may be coming across in a
harsher, even militant manner without even realizing it. Try to keep
things status quo with regards to your love life. Don't worry if a
lover isn't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will
change once Venus turns direct. Your partnership sector
is ruled by Venus, and you could find some challenges relating to a
spouse or close partner.
Sagittarius
and Sagittarius Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs
for the most part in your twelfth house of all that lies beneath the
surface of things. People from the past may resurface either
physically or they might simply come to the forefront of your mind.
You may be dealing with past karma now. What you want from
love--your desires--are very ambiguous and obscure during this
cycle. Deal with your past so that you can put it behind you, but
don't do it at the expense of your present. Friendships and working
relationships are Venus-ruled in your chart, and special care should
be exercised in these areas of life. Be patient if these matters
fail to satisfy you for the time being.
Capricorn
and Capricorn Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for
the most part in your eleventh house of friendships, groups, and
aspirations. Your friendships or associations with groups may be a
little strained during this period--a time when you may withdraw and
others might misinterpret your intentions, or when friends are
distant. You may get the feeling that friends are either
disinterested or insincere during this cycle. Venus-ruled areas of
your chart are also affected--career, as well as relationships with
lovers and children.
Aquarius
and Aquarius Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs for
the most part in your solar tenth house of career and reputation.
For the time being, the social aspect of relationships on the job
may be compromised somewhat. Be as non-judgmental as you can with
co-workers during this cycle. You might find that your professional
reputation is not as favorable as it typically is, at least not from
your point of view. You may not know how exactly you would like to
come across, and this could be the reason for any confusion just
now. Watch also for less than warm relations with family members,
and avoid purchases of new property.
Pisces
and Pisces Ascendant: This Venus Retrograde cycle occurs mostly
in your ninth house of faith and adventure. An argument over
personal philosophies of life can get you into hot water, or you
could be reassessing your faith, during this cycle. It may be that
your larger, broader plans and visions don't satisfy you very much
these days. This is a cycle during which you might redefine these
visions. This retrograde cycle also affects the Venus-ruled sectors
of your solar chart, which are your communications and intimacy
sectors. You may be feeling unsupported emotionally and financially,
and you may feel a little withdrawn when it comes to daily
communications and light chit-chat.
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