Venus is changing signs on June 5th, which is not
unusual, but it will be spending the next four months in the sign of Leo, which
is pretty unusual. How can this be? Venus will be in Leo through July 18th,
briefly enter Virgo on July 19th, station retrograde at 0 degrees of
Virgo on July 25th, and re-enter the sign of Leo on August 1s..
On September 6th, Venus
will station direct in 14 degrees of Leo, where it will stay until October 9th.
Why is Venus retrograde such a big deal? Trust me, as someone who was born with it
(albeit in the detrimental sign of Scorpio), it is a very big deal. If someone has Venus retrograde natally in
their chart, they will face delays and frustrations in their love life. And the native with Venus retrograde takes a
long time to bond with someone because there will probably be karmic trust
issues.
When Venus is retrograde, we can expect relationship stress
and may need to develop new approaches to existing relationships or risk losing
them. Emotions will run high and it is
more prudent to reflect than to act. This
may be easier said than done! Venus retrograde will also affect financial
affairs; it is an optimal time to review one’s budget and spending habits. Creative projects can also veer off in
different directions. But one perk to
having Venus retrograde is that it bodes well for slowing down and pampering
ourselves. The fact that Venus is in the
sign of Leo, a sign associated with summer, makes this pill a little easier to
swallow.
Venus will be spending its retrograde period in the sign of
Leo. Leo rules love, romance, and money.
It symbolizes summer fun. Venus in Leo
heightens creativity, pleasure and prosperity.
Leo craves attention, drama and is prone to too much of a good thing. But let’s not forget that Leo is also
generous and warm-hearted, so this Venus retrograde may not be that difficult
to take this summer. It is fire energy
and should add some inspiration to the mix.
I know that we are all waiting with baited breath for Mercury retrograde
to end. Officially it ends on June 11th,
but I always caution my clients to be mindful of the shadow period. Mercury’s shadow retrograde period began on
May 4th and it leaves the shadow on June 27th. So we are dealing with two retrograde planets
that pertain to communication, finances and relationships. Remember the “re” in retrograde—time to
review and research before making important decisions.
This particular transit of Venus retrograde starts out in my
10th house, enters my 11th house on June 28th,
returns to my 10th house on August 22nd for a month and
then re-enters my 11th house in late September. When Venus enters Leo on June 5th,
it will be trining Saturn in 0 degrees of Sagittarius. Saturn is currently transiting my 2nd
house (fun times, LOL), so I am hoping that Venus in Leo will provide some
support for my finances and professional reputation. Another thing to remember about retrograde
planets is that they provide second and some time third chances for us to get
it right. I frequently tell my clients
that many of us just don’t get it on the first hit from a transiting planet, so
the retrograde gives us another chance to learn the lesson and get enlightened when
it hits our chart for the second or third time.
I have Pluto in Leo in my 11th house, so I will be feeling
that hit in July and then again in October before it leaves Leo. I am hoping for some beneficial group
associations and support for my goals to manifest during the Venus in Leo
transit to my 11th house. But
I know that I have to take responsibility for that to happen. Venus and Jupiter are known as the great
benefics in astrology because they bring good things into our lives, but you
have to be proactive. A nice Jupiter
transit can indicate winning the lottery, but it won’t happen if you don’t buy
that ticket. And an easy flowing Venus
transit won’t bring the love of your life to you if you if you don’t engage
socially.
If you are curious as to how this extended Venus retrograde
in Leo period will affect you, please consider getting an astrological reading
with me. A little insight is always a
powerful tool. Just ask for the Venus
Retrograde Special, which will be $25 through the month of September 2015. Contact me directly at lindasim54@gmail.com.
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matters during these challenging times and need some guidance in empowering you
to move forward, that is yet another reason to obtain an astrological
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