ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20
The Venus Retrograde transit falls in your fifth house of romance, speculation, and children. Do not get into arguments with a lover or take risks with gambling. You shouldn't jump to conclusions if your lover needs a little space. An old lover may resurface in your life, complicating matters further. Mars continues to activate your solar fourth house. Do not step on anyone's toes as there can be trouble.
TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21
Your ruling planet Venus goes retrograde in your 4th house of home and family. Relations with your family may be a little strained. The right time to express your frustrations would be when Venus is direct as there could be more problems. Venus also rules your work and health sector, and the desire to improve these areas will also prove to be difficult. Take your time when it comes to major decision making.
GEMINI May 22 - June 22
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your third house of communication, siblings, and neighbours. You may find that communications are very difficult and that you do not get the response that you are looking for. Try to withdraw for some time and reassess your whole approach. Because Venus also rules your romance sector, don't jump to conclusions if a lover is acting a little distant.
CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 22
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your second house of money and values. Take the time and reassess your sources of income and how you spend your cash during this period, and avoid making any big purchases until later in September. Relationships with friends and family may be difficult, as these areas of your chart are also ruled by Venus.
LEO Jul 23 - Aug 23
Venus Retrograde transit occurs in your sign, affecting your first house of personal appearance and 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. Venus-ruled areas of your chart are career, authority figures, and communications. Extra caution in these areas of life may be necessary now.
VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your twelfth house. This is a good time to reassess relationships from the past or present that are taking up your time and energy. Take time out from mundane realities of life and recharge your energy. Some of you will retreat and others will take up yoga or meditation. As Venus also rules your money and possessions sector, spend carefully.
LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your eleventh house of friendships, groups, and aspirations. Your friendships or associations with groups may be a little strained during this period. You must make good use of the energy that is flowing, by channeling it positively! Creativity, romance and leisure all receive a tonic.
SCORPIO Oct 24- Nov 22
Your horizons have most certainly been expanding with Jupiter in the area of your chart ruling your work, as some of you will be thinking of changing their jobs.. With Venus retrograde, transiting your career sector, you will want to re-assess whether you are spending too much time at work. Time to create a better work-life balance.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21
As Venus is retrograde in your Solar 9th house, e extremely careful as an argument over personal philosophies of life can get you into hot water. You may find yourself hard at work behind the scenes, although that may not be apparent to others. You may find yourself caught up in a whirlwind of activity, with opportunities to advance on both the inner and outer level.
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs 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. You could also be dealing with past actions or karma. It's time to redefine what it is that you want out of life.
AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19
Venus has gone into retrograde motion for some time to come. This is going to be a time of frustration and re-assessment. It’s all about cultivating patience until planet goes direct. This is evident mainly in the arena of relationships, but it could also flow over into business partnerships and joint ventures. While you wait, don’t waste any time organise yourself.
PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your sixth house of work, health, and daily routines. 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. Your career as well as relationships with lovers and children are also affected. The desire to get on with people around you is very strong in this period.
