Aries
March 21 - April 20
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your sign. This cycle will affect the personal image you project to others. Because Venus rules your romance sector, don't jump to conclusions if a loved one is acting a little distant. Wait it out. Your desires from love and relationship may be hard to figure out for the time being.
Taurus
April 21 - May 21
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your twelfth house. What you want from love and 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. Health will also be in focus.
Gemini
May 22 - June 21
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!
Cancer
June 22 - July 22
Your horizons have most certainly been expanding with Sun in the area of your chart ruling philosophical thoughts. 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.
Leo
July 23 - August 23
Jupiter retrograde in your 3rd house of communications is not easy as you need to be diplomatic at all times. Whether you're single or attached you will have a busy time ahead of you. As Venus is retrograde in your Solar 9th house, be extremely careful as an argument over personal philosophies of life can get you into hot water.
Virgo
August 24 - September 23
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.
Libra
September 24 - October 23
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.
Scorpio
October 24 - November 22
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.
Sagittarius
November 23 - December 21
Venus Retrograde cycle 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 careful. An old lover may come back in your life, complicating matters. There could also be strained relations with family members, and avoid purchases of new property.
Capricorn
December 22 - January 20
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your fourth house of home and family. Relations with your family may be a little trained. You might want to wait until Venus is direct before you express your frustrations with family members! This transit also affect your relationships with your children and people at work - be diplomatic.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 19
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your third house of communication. People around you may seem insincere. In fact, you may have a hard time getting your ideas across in a warm, genuine manner. Relationships at home are also strained in this period. Any dealings with people abroad should be handled with care.
Pisces
February 20 - March 20
Venus Retrograde cycle occurs in your second house of money and values. 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 for a while. This period also affects your communications and intimacy sectors.
