Venus Retrograde is in its full swing. You must be feeling its effects too! With Mercury doing its infamous backflip and the recent full moon that coupled with an eclipse, you don’t want to miss this astro heads up about your love life!
When Is Venus Retrograde?
Venus Retrograde started on March 2 in the cardinal Fire Sign Aries and will end in the mutable Water Sign Pisces on April 12, 2025.
When Venus, the ruler of love, sensuality, pleasure, and abundance moves backward in the sky, it brings relationship issues to the surface and potential shake-ups in matters of the heart.
Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Venus Retrograde 2025 will bring crucial lessons in love and well-being.
What Is Venus Retrograde?
The planet of love, Venus, goes retrograde roughly every 18 months, and in 2025, this cosmic event is happening right now! But what is Venus Retrograde you ask?
In astrological terms, a planet’s retrograde is the phase during which it appears to be moving backward in its orbit. This is an optical illusion, caused by the relative positions of the planets as they orbit around the Sun.
However, spiritually speaking, this backward motion carries much significance. Each planet rules over some aspects of our lives and have some inherent qualities.
During Retrograde, these qualities are projected inwards and the related areas of our lives come under the scanner, bringing revaluation, reassessment, and renewal.
What Happens When Venus is Retrograde?
Venus is named after the Goddess of love. It governs over love, attraction, beauty, and money. So, when it goes moonwalking, all these areas of our life are up for a review! Expect the following:
- triggers deep introspection into relationship goals and expectations
- affects how you indulge in pleasure
- makes you rethink what arouses your attraction
- brings out your insecurities
- highlights your spending habits
- ex partners can reappear
- relationship can hit a dead end
We haven’t scared you, have we? Please understand that everything in this Universe happens for a reason and the reason is to empower us to live our best lives.
When things are rough, it’s hard to believe, but trust us, the Universe is not out to get you, to punish you, or to make your life a wee bit more challenging just for gags.
No. Although Retrogrades get quite a bad rap and are often dreaded, they serve a purpose. The purpose is to take a stock of our life’s inventory, fix what’s not working, discard what’s no more aligned with us, and revive what’s most important!
And you CAN have a great Retrograde if you learn to navigate each one by learning the lessons it wants you to learn. And that’s why we are here!
So, without prolonging the suspense, let’s unravel how Venus Retrograde 2025 affects your love life, based on your zodiac sign. And like always, don’t forget to check your Big Three (Sun, Moon, and Rising) signs.
How Venus Retrograde Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
As the retrograde starts in your sign, expect an intense period of doubts, inner conflicts, confusion, and overthinking. Your lesson here is to go for self-reflection and contemplation, instead of brushing it off!
Couples could experience fights and disagreements more often than usual. Honest and open communication will be needed.
Singles might feel a lack of confidence to put themselves out there or get drawn to an old flame. Think things through before committing.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
This retrograde stirs up hidden emotions and unresolved romantic matters. Singles might struggle with letting go of past heartbreaks. Committed Taureans will need to confront buried issues in their relationships to move forward positively.
Old heartache, past relationships, or an ex lover whom you cannot forget- all these might be the theme for you during Venus Retrograde 2025. You might feel that a sadness that you had healed from has crept upon you all of a sudden.
Or if you are in a committed relationship, you might feel you have hit a roadblock with your partner. Unresolved issues will keep resurfacing unless addressed properly.
Your lesson is simple! If you bury a feeling deep inside your heart, it will come out for sure, ripping your heart out in the process. So, face your shadow and resolve your emotions.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
For singles, reconnecting with an old friend or rekindling a past love might not be the worst thing for you this Retrograde season. If you had thought you had closed a chapter, you might get surprised.
For the coupled ones, communication glitches could be an issue. It can be anything from a message unseen or a call missed; however these slips can lead to major blowups.
Your lesson is clear. Don’t take things for granted. Pay attention to communication, bother inner and outer!
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Your work and public life will play a big role in your relationship. Now, whether it will be for good or bad, that depends completely on how you handle and balance your career and love life.
Those in a relationship should focus on better time management and work-life balance. Those who are single will be inspired to rethink their preferences regarding their dream partner.
Your lesson is to broaden your horizon and explore other aspects of your life. This will help you enhance your romantic relationships.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Your long held stance about love or perfect relationships might get challenged during Venus Retrograde 2025. If you are single, you might get a realization about your relationship patterns and change the way you date or select a partner.
If you are in an established partnership, you will put down those rose colored glasses and sit down with your partner to discuss real and practical stuff such as goals, expectations, limitations, etc.
Your lesson is to learn to be flexible with your views and belief system.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Unhealthy coping mechanisms and unhealthy attachments are going to be your theme. The lesson is to be aware of a problem before you can resolve it.
Singles might be pushed to move on from a dysfunctional situationship or a love that’s not meant to be.
Couples can expect heated exchanges regarding deep emotional wounds. Together, with your partner, you can heal these wounds and revive your bond.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Venus is your ruling planet. So, it goes without saying this Venus Retrograde will hit you the hardest. If you are single, be careful while choosing a partner. Chances are you will be attracting a Karmic.
Those in a relationship will have to work extra hard to avoid misunderstandings and communication problems. Be patient, empathic, and caring toward your partner.
Your lesson is to be aware of your shadow self so that you don’t attract or project the same.
Also Read: Why You Need to Get to Know Your Shadow Self: The Hidden Power Within
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Your daily routine and habits will come under the floodlight of Venus Retrograde 2025 energy. You will have to make time for love. This is your lesson in a nutshell. Think about how your routine affects your chances at love.
Couples should spend more time exploring the themes of intimacy and pleasure. This will strengthen their bond. Singles will need to prioritize their tasks so that they can go out and meet new people.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Venus Retrograde 2025 might put a damper on your romantic life. Why? So that you realize what you truly want and what love really is! There! That’s your lesson.
Short-lived yet intense affairs could be in store for singles. Those in relationships will struggle to rekindle their passion.
This retrograde will be the perfect time to pursue relationships that are most aligned with your authentic self and to let go of those that are not anymore.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Family life will be important for both single and committed Caps. If you are unmarried you might have to balance your biological family’s needs and expectations with that of your significant other’s.
If you are married or living with your partner, make sure that your day to day responsibilities don’t overshadow your relationship’s romantic side.
Your lesson is to balance practical necessities with emotional needs.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Venus retrograde will impact the way you communicate in love. Singles should be wary of misinterpretations in a new long distance situation or online dating. Couples must focus on open, honest conversations to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Your lesson is to know it is not always what you say but how you say it. Non-verbal communication and tone of voice are important. Be assertive but be mindful of others’ sensitivity and triggers.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
As Venus shifts to your sign on March 27 and concludes its backward motion there, a sense of self and value will be vital themes for your relationship.
Singles should not settle for less and set high standards for their potential partners. Committed ones should lay down healthy boundaries to protect their emotional well-being.
Your lesson is on self-esteem and self-image. Do not invest into relationships that are not aligned with your value.
Also Read: Here’s Your Horoscope For March’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse In Virgo
Venus retrograde in 2025 is a time of romantic reassessment rather than rushing into new commitments. Whether you’re single or taken, this period asks you to slow down and reflect on what love really means to you. Embrace the lessons, and by the time Venus moves direct, your love life will have greater clarity and depth.
The next Venus retrograde will occur during 3 October to 13 November, 2026 beginning in the water sign Scorpio and ending in the air sign Libra.
FAQ
Does Venus go retrograde in 2025?
Yes, From March 1 to April 12, 2025 Venus will be in retrograde motion.
What signs are going to be affected by Venus retrograde?
All the zodiac signs will be affected by Venus retrograde, however, the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn and the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces will be most affected.
Which planets are retrograde in 2025?
The planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto will go retrograde in 2025.
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