What is Venus retrograde?

ACCORDING to astrology, Venus is considered the planet of love, money, and romantic relationships.

Every 18 months, Venus goes into retrograde and hears everything we know about it.

Venus, the planet of beauty, love, and pleasure, tells us a heap of things including how we express and receive love.

When Venus is in retrograde, it means the planet shifted out of its normal routine.

For Venus, the planet usually circles the sun quicker than the Earth. However, there are times when the Earth overtakes it and puts Venus into retrograde.

Though Venus being in retrograde could look differently for every sign, it often comes down to changes happening within relationships and financial decisions.

Additionally, these changes could allow you to take time to reflect and make bigger and better decisions for your future.

Luckily, Venus only goes into retrograde every 18 months but lasts about 40 days throughout.

When is Venus retrograde in 2023?

Venus went into retrograde on July 22, 2023, and will last 44 days long.

Astrology lovers will see the imbalance return to normal on September 3.

How does Venus retrograde affect each zodiac sign?

As mentioned, Venus retrograde will affect each zodiac sign differently.

Here's everything to know about the role it plays for each elemental sign this retrograde around:

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)

Venus retrograde is currently in Leo season and will last into Virgo.

Fire signs will feel a sense of need to rebrand their selves. This could mean revisiting their current philosophies, and outer image, or finding passions that truly excite you.

In this season, it is essential to fire signs take a minute to see where they were, and where they currently are, and start planning towards where they can be.

Water Signs (Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio)

Water signs will see a shift in financial stability and decisions.

Taking time to figure out how to be financially responsible will help water signs in the way they present their way to the world both professionally and publically.

This financial shift could also mean incorporating routines in your day-to-day whether it means cutting out that daily expensive coffee or actually treating yourself to one.

Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)

Earth signs will see challenges in how they express their love and needs toward each other.

Earth Signs are usually selective when it comes to expressing themselves to others and will be put in situations where they may need to take their expression to the next level.

Additionally, during this time, earth signs should also take a moment to brainstorm ways they can love themselves better.

Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius)

Air signs will be challenged with situations where they need to speak out for themselves.

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