September 8th, 2010, 8:45 a.m. PT
Aphrodite’s planet Venus passes through the constellation of Scorpio every year. This year is particulary important however, because Venus will turn retrograde while transiting the sign most recognized for deep internal transformation. Venus turns retrograde approximately every eighteen months and last retrograded in Scorpio during October of 2002. Astrologically speaking, this is a really big deal!
Most of you are already familiar with Mercury retrograde phases, but did you know that all the planets, except the Sun and Moon, turn retrograde at different times? On Friday, October 8th, Venus turns retrograde at thirteen degrees of Scorpio until November 17, 2010, when she will once again resume her direct motion at 27 degrees of Libra. The effects of this Venus retrograde period will be felt until December 20th, when Venus returns to the degree in which she first went retrograde; Astrologers refer to this time between November 17th and December 20th as the “shadow period”.
When Venus retrogrades she will be transiting somewhere in your natal horoscope. This portends a significant time period in which to reexamine and reflect on what is truly of value in your life. Dynamics and circumstances that are no longer serving your personal values will rise to your awareness. This occurs so you can become aware of new value associations that will allow you to move forward.
Balanced relationships and partnerships of all kinds are ruled by Venus. Unfortunately, it is rare to find ourselves in a truly balanced partnership. If this is the case for you, Venus retrograde will encourage you to reflect on the needed changes that will evolve your relationship into a stronger state of equality.
Because Venus is transiting retrograde in the constellation of Scorpio you may re-experience old issues that you thought were already worked through or left behind. This is a time in which unresolved karmic issues with partners can suddenly appear, or old friends or lovers find their way back into your life. Conversely, this can also be a time when you meet someone for the first time whom you’ve had a past life connection with.
The Venus retrograde cycle is an excellent time to complete relationship dynamics that are no longer serving you. This is also an important time to evaluate your personal values and begin to prepare for the changes that will put you into alignment with your true destiny.
To uncover more details on how the Venus retrograde transit is influencing you personally, please contact Linda Kaye for an Individual or Compatibility Astrological Consultation.
Copyright 2010 by Linda Kaye
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