Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Venus retrograde cycle happening from March 2nd where it will begin its cycle in the sign of Aries until March 25th. Then, it will make its way back into the sign of Pisces where it will be until April 13th.
The planet of love, money, aesthetics and art goes retrograde every year and a half, our last Venus retrograde cycle was in Leo in the 2nd half of 2023. Of course planets don’t actually move backwards but because of Venus’s orbital pattern it appears to do so (from our perspective on Earth) for around 40-43 days. Venus rules over relationships, money, aesthetics, arts and values so during the retrograde cycles, these are the areas of our lives that typically get an overhaul or a reassessment in some way.
Most astrologers will tell you it isn’t a good time for new financial endeavours, getting married or starting a new relationship. That is because when we begin something new during a retrograde period, there isn't a lot of clarity and we can become dissatisfied with our endeavours once the cycle is over. It is typically encouraged to try and return to things, return to issues that haven’t been solved, return to making money in ways we used to and clear up any relationship baggage that we might be holding onto.
If you do find that money issues, past problems and old flames are popping back up, consider if Venus is indicating that there may be some unfinished business to take care of during this retrograde cycle.
Aries Suns & Aries Risings
Aries! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 1st house of your identity, physical body/appearance and your life path from March 2nd until the 25th. Then, it will move back into your 12th house of rest, spirituality and the subconscious until around April 13th. Between the 2nd and the 25th March whilst Venus is retrograde in your 1st house, this might be a period where you feel a little bit lazy, you might be lacking in energy generally and it might feel difficult to motivate yourself to do the things that need to get done. Venus is all about how we relate to others, so this could also be a period where you might find it difficult to get along with people. Those you interact with might get under your skin a lot more and you might find it hard to compromise with others as well. The good news is, your physical appearance and how you present to the world will be under review, so you might be doing a lot of thinking about your personal image. It's important to review these things once in a while and make sure that how you present to the world is authentic and matches up with your inner self esteem. Take some time to think about how you’re feeling on the inside. Consider whether or not changing the outside might help boost how you feel on the inside. From March 25th until around the 13th April, Venus will move backwards into your 12th house. This might be quite a hazy time where things may come up for you to address, especially things from the past around love and money. It might feel difficult to find the energy to deal with those things. There could also be some insomnia in the later part of the Venus retrograde cycle, the 12th house rules over rest so there could be some nights where you're struggling to sleep. The 12th house is also solitude, meaning there might be times where you want to be on your own. However, it might be more beneficial to reach out to people in your support network or loved ones if you are feeling lonely. Venus will go direct in this area of your chart on the 13th of April so after that you should be feeling a lot clearer about yourself, the way you want to present and things should feel a lot less hazy in general. Plus, you’ll be able to sleep better too.
Taurus Suns & Taurus Risings
Taurians! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 12th house of rest, spirituality and the subconscious from March 2nd until March 25th, then it will move backwards into your 11th house of friends, groups, community and long term goals for the future. Between the 2nd and the 25th of March, while Venus is making its way through your 12th house, you might feel like you have no energy to get things done and this might be because you’re finding it difficult to sleep during this time. The 12th house rules over rest so sometimes when planets have their retrograde cycles in this area of the chart, there can be bouts of insomnia and trouble falling asleep. This could also be a time where some things come to light in regards to your income and your love life Taurians. I would always encourage being open and honest during a Venus retrograde in this area of your chart (and in general) because it makes things easier in the long run. After March 25th Venus will move back into your 11th house and this might be a time where you feel a little bit iffy about your social circles, there might some issues that you have to work out in regards to your friendships. Your friends might end up being a source of frustration and when you’re in a group setting you might feel kind of weird, like you just want to shift quietly to the side and blend into the background. If you do feel weird with your friends at any point, try and consider if your needs are being met by your friends. Ask yourself if you are around the right people. After the 13th April, you might feel a lot more clear in regards to your friends and connections and things should feel like they have a lot more forward motion.
Gemini Suns & Gemini Risings
Geminis! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle through your 11th house of friends, groups and long term goals for the future between March 2nd and March 25th. Then, it will move back into your 10th house of career, status and public reputation until April 13th. During the first part of the retrograde cycle, your social circles and your friends might become a source of frustration. You might find it difficult to get on with the friends you have and when you are in a group setting, you might feel a little out of place. It is going to be really important for you to reassess your friendships and ask yourself if you are able to meet the needs of your friends as well as, if your current friends are able to do the same for you. You might even let go of some friendships during this time as well and if they need to go, let them go. After March 25th, when Venus moves back into that 10th house space, this might be a time where you feel dissatisfied with your career. You might find it really hard to motivate yourself when it comes to your work related goals and aspirations. If those things need reviewing, this is the perfect time to review them. This could also be a time where you might have some trouble getting along with people in positions of authority (bosses, mentors and parents). You might feel really conscious of how you present and what other people think of you and it might be difficult to not things personally while Venus is retrograde in this area of your chart. It will be really important to remind yourself that: what other people think of you and how they perceive you is nowhere near as important as how you view yourself. So keep that in mind during the second half of this cycle. After the retrograde period is over, you should be feeling a lot more secure when it comes to yourself, how you present to the world and your career goals as well.
Cancer Suns & Cancer Risings
Cancerians! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle on March 2nd in your 10th house of career, status and public reputation until 25th March, then it will move back into your 9th house of higher learning, overseas travel and beliefs until April 13th. During the first part of the retrograde cycle, this might be a time where you feel really unmotivated to do things related to your career, you might be feeling really dissatisfied with your career goals. It might be difficult to get along with those you work with, especially those in positions of authority like bosses, mentors and even parents as well. This is a really good opportunity to reassess your career goals and make sure that they're aligned with who you have become. This could also be a time where you find that you’re more concerned with how people perceive you. You might take things really personally and you might even find yourself overthinking in regards to others perception of you. Its really important to remind yourself that the most important person when it comes to how you perceive yourself, is you. After the 25th March, you might find that your world view is undergoing some changes, things might feel very hazy and unclear when it comes to how you want to expand your personal horizons. Your moods might feel like they are oscillating between very optimistic about the world and about your future and then very pessimistic - and it might feel hard to pinpoint exactly why you are feeling that way. It would be a good idea to focus on what you can control and put your energy and efforts towards the little things, the mundane parts of life. If you are travelling during the Venus retrograde cycle then do take extra time to account for delays. If you are studying or learning anything, you might feel really lazy and unmotivated to do things related to that. That could include reading, studying, writing essays and revising for exams etc. You might have to find some unique ways to motivate yourself to get it done. Remind yourself that this energy is temporary and that you'll feel like things have a lot more forward motion after April 13th.
Leo Suns & Leo Risings
Leos! Leo suns and Leo risings, Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 9th house of higher learning, overseas travel and beliefs from March 2nd until March 25th. It will then move backwards into your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy and psychological transformations where it will be retrograde until the 13th April. In the first part of this cycle, this could be a time where it might be really difficult to motivate yourself to do things, especially things that relate to the expansion of your world view. Whether its studying or travelling, things that broaden your mind might seem a little bit daunting and less appealing to you. You might not feel like making big plans and setting goals for yourself and it might feel like some of the things you previously cared about seem dissatisfying. You might also feel like your mood is swinging between feeling really optimistic and really pessimistic. It might not sound like much but it is important to lean into your moods. Our moods can teach us a lot about what we need and what is lacking from our lives so don’t get too caught up in trying to figure out why you feel the way you do. Just feel them and then figure it out when you have the energy to do so. Also if you are travelling between the 2nd and the 25th March, do leave some extra time because there could be some delays. After the 25th, when Venus moves into your 8th house, this could be a time where things related to intimacy and money resurface. You could see the return of past lovers or those you have been intimate with and there could also be some financial problems from the past that return to be addressed. When it comes to finances, it is a good time to settle any outstanding debts and take care of any issues that arise. However, when it comes to lovers, be aware that their return is temporary. so Think twice about restarting anything romantic with the people that may return to your life. If there were reasons why the relationship failed, it is worth asking yourself: has anything really changed? After the 13th of April, things should feel a lot clearer and your desire to make meaningful changes will hopefully feel a lot stronger that it did during the retrograde cycle.
Virgo Suns & Virgo Risings
Virgos! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy and psychological transformations from March 2nd until the 25th, then it will move backwards into your 7th house of relationships, one to one connections and contracts where it will be until the 13th April. In the first part of this cycle, this could be a time where you see the return of previous financial issues. The 8th house rules over shared resources so these issues that come up could be related to a partners money, a loan or debt. It is actually a good time to pay off any debt if you have any and it’s a good time to settle any financial issues that come up. The 8th house also rules over intimacy so this means that you are likely going to see the return of previous lovers and those you have been intimate with in the past. If there are unsolved issues or closure that needs to be had, this is a good time to sort those types of things out. But when it comes to restarting an old relationship, that is something that needs to be very carefully considered. Some relationships end for very good reasons so if you do have ex lovers come up wanting to reignite the spark with you, ask yourself if anything has changed. Consider if this is something that will be beneficial for you in the long run. After the 25th March, in the second part of this Venus retrograde cycle, it might feel like matters of love, relationships and how well you connect with others are strained during this time. Whether or not you are in a partnership, the people you feel closest to can feel like the hardest to get along with. It might feel difficult to enjoy your one to one connections and it could feel really difficult to compromise and find middle ground. Communication is everything with this transit. Try not to let things slip by and settle underneath the carpet because then you end up with a big pile of unspoken issues and that can make things a lot worse in the long run. It is also likely that past relationships may resurface around this time as well. It’s important to note that in both parts of the Venus retrograde, past lovers will probably be making an appearance. After April 13th, it should feel a lot easier to compromise, find middle ground and just get along with your loved ones overall. You might feel a lot clearer when it comes to your needs and the needs of those closest to you, which will benefit everyone going forward.
Libra Suns & Libra Risings
Librans! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 7th house of relationships, partnerships, one to one connections and contracts between the 2nd and the 25th of March. Then Venus will move back into your 6th house of daily routines, work, health and habits where it will be until the 13th of April. So in this first part of this cycle, this could be a time where past lovers pop up and some of them may even try to restart something with you. If there is anything that needs sorting through in regards to your relationships form the past especially if that involves closure, this is the best time to address those things and put them to bed. But, if these past connections come up wanting to rekindle things, do give it some deep thought, think about how much has changed and whether or not that is something that would be beneficial for you in the long run. This might also be a time where your closest connections feel a little strained, it might feel really hard to compromise and find the middle ground with your loved ones. The people you are closest to might be a source of frustration and they might be getting under your skin more than usual. Communication is really important here, you don’t want a situation where all the things that are left unsaid pile up under the carpet so, try to get your feelings out even if it feels difficult. After March 25th, this might be a time where you feel a little bit disorganised and unmotivated in regards to your work. Those that you work with might become a source of frustration and it might feel difficult to get along with them. You might also be feeling quite lazy when it comes to health related things as well. Retrogrades typically aren’t the best time for starting new things, but in this case try to explore different methods of looking after yourself. That could be different diets, exercise routines and even returning to things that improved your health previously - this would be a really good way to work with the energy of this Venus retrograde. If you do feel scattered and disorganised at any point during the latter part of this cycle, try to focus on the little things, i.e. cleaning up an area of your house or finishing up a work related project. Try to view those things as big accomplishments even if it feels like something small. After April 13th, things should feel a lot clearer. You might that find your motivation and your drive to do your daily routines and handle work related matters returns. Until then try to take it one day at a time.
Scorpio Suns & Scorpio Risings
Scorpios! Venus retrograde will begin in your 6th house of health, day to day routines, habits and work between the 2nd and the 25th of March. Then, it will move backwards into your 5th house of children, hobbies, creative expression, dating and pleasure until the 13th April. During the first part of this cycle, this could be a time where you feel like your motivation for things like your daily routines, health and work is quite low. It might feel like you lack structure at times and you might even feel quite stressed and disorganised. Things like working out and taking care of yourself in terms of how you nourish your body and mind might feel a lot harder to do. Typically, retrograde periods are not the time for starting new things, but in this case, it might be good to switch up your routine and your health practices and try something new. Consider if that might help with some of the stagnancy you might be feeling during this period. This could also be a time where your colleagues and just work in general might become a source of frustration. You might find it difficult to get on with those you work alongside and you might be feeling really dissatisfied with your work environment. If you are having feelings like that, it might be time to review your work environment and reassess your relationship to the job you have now. Ask yourself if it is something you want to continue with. After the 25th March, when Venus moves into your 5th house, this could be a period of time where you find it difficult to see eye to eye with a romantic partner or with your children. Your loved ones could feel kind of lazy and a little bit rebellious and that could causes some issues within your home. If you are creative, this is also a time where you might be feeling uninspired. What you are working on creatively might not bring you as much joy as it used to and you could even feel like you have some creative blocks as well. It is worth slowing down during this period and reconnecting to what has previously inspired you. Maybe revisit your old projects and go down memory lane in order to reconnect with your original inspiration. If you are writing, it could be thinking about what inspired you to write in the first place. The same goes with music or photography, whatever you engage in creatively, try to cast your mind back and think about your ‘why’. After the 13th of April, you should feel like your connection to your creativity is rejuvenated and you will hopefully find that it is easier to get on with your partners and your children if you have any.
Sagittarius Suns & Sagittarius Risings
Sagittarians! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 5th house of children, hobbies, creative expression, dating and pleasure between 2nd March until the 25th March, then Venus will move back into your 4th house of home, family, the past and your personal life where it will be until the 13th April. In the first part of this cycle, if you have partners or children, this might be a time where it feels difficult to get along with them. They could get under your skin more and they might appear kind of lazy or a little bit rebellious which could rub you the wrong way. Its important to note that they probably aren’t any more lazy or rebellious than usual, they might just have things going on with them that are outside of your perception and you’re not aware of it yet. Also, if you are creative, this might be a time where you feel kind of blocked up inspirationally and creatively. You might feel like the creative projects you engage in and the things you are working on aren’t really bringing you as much joy as they originally did. This is a great time to revisit your old work and your old sources of inspiration. Reconnect with your original why and that could help shift some of the creative blocks you might have. After March 25th, this could be a time where you might find it difficult to manage things within your home so if something breaks for example, you might not feel like dealing with it right away. You could be reassessing/ reviewing how you navigate life at home and you could be reconsidering if your living space and home environment is conducive to your growth and development as a person. If you are moving house or buying/selling a house, this could be a source of frustration, it might feel like its taking forever to sort things out and there could be issues with delays. This is also a time where you might find it difficult to get along with family members, you might find that they get under your skin a lot more and you could end up having some disagreements with them as well. It would be really good to think about your needs and your emotional foundation. Consider if your family are meeting those needs and helping you feel secure emotionally. After April 13th, family and home issues should feel a lot smoother and you might find that you have more energy to deal with those things as well.
Capricorn Suns & Capricorn Risings
Capricorns! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 4th house of home, family, the past and your personal life from March 2nd until the 25th, then Venus will move back into your 3rd house of siblings, communication, local community and local travel as well, where it will be until April 13th. In the first part of this cycle, this could be a time where there are issues within the home and family unit. If something breaks within the home, it might feel like you don’t have the energy to deal with it right away. You could even become dissatisfied with your living space and you might be reassessing whether or not your living space is helping or hindering your mental health. If you are trying to move house, sell a house or buy a house during this time, there might be some issues that arise and that could become a source of stress and frustration. This is also a time where it might feel like family members are harder to get along with, there could be some family drama that you’re either witnessing or even a part of. It might be worth attempting to redefine what makes you feel secure within your home and your family, do you have what you need to feel secure? Do you feel like you have a solid foundation? What needs to change in order for you to feel like your living space and your family are helping your growth and development as a person? After March 25th, when Venus moves back into your 3rd house, this could be a time where you feel misunderstood when it comes to communicating your thoughts, feelings and opinions. This is especially true when it comes to communications with your siblings and those in your local community. You might feel like mentally, its hard to motivate yourself to get things done, you might not feel like taking care of the everyday mundane tasks. This could also be a time where you might not be in the mood for socialising, seeing people and going to events. You might feel like you need some time and space away from everyone, just to collect your thoughts and gather yourself over the next few weeks. Of course people may take this personally, but those who are in your life for the right reasons will give you the time and space you need so try not to worry too much about those who don’t take it well. The third house also rules over technology and travel, so this could also be a time where you have difficulties with both of those things. After April 13th, you should be feeling a lot clearer mentally, a lot more up for socialising and a lot better when it comes to articulating yourself to those around you.
Aquarius Suns & Aquarius Risings
Aquarians! Venus retrograde will begin in your 3rd house of communication, siblings, short distance travel and local community between March 2nd and March 25th. Then, Venus will move back into your 2nd house of income, money, values, self worth and talents until April 13th. In the first part of this cycle, it might feel like communication with others is strained. You may find that people are misunderstanding your words and your appetite for socialising in general might be low. You might be declining events and saying no to friends when they invite you out, just for the simple fact that you need some time to yourself. When you do need space away and people take it personally, those people are not meant to be in your life because those who understand wont take it to heart. This could also be a time where its hard to concentrate and put your mental energy into the things you’re working on. This is a time for really focusing on what it is you can focus on and prioritise the things you can and leaving the rest. Sometimes we do have periods where we just need a rest from the mundane everyday dealings of life. The third house also rules over technology and travel, meaning you could experience some issues with those things as well. After March 25th, when Venus moves into that 2nd house space, this might be a time where you feel like overindulging. You might end up overspending out of a need for comfort, buying things you don’t need and regretting it later down the line (if you can help it, try not to do that). If you end up in a situation where you are regretting financial choices and you feel frustrated for doing so, this could have an impact on your stress and your overall wellbeing. Consider if the need for comfort is due to something internal. There could be a deeper issue that needs working through and reassessed in order for you to get to the root of your overspending. This might also be a time where you are re-evaluating your values and your self esteem. You might be reassessing your relationship with yourself both internally and externally as well. You might be reconsidering whether or not your external appearance matches with how you feel on the inside. Venus retrograde might encourage you to challenge narratives regarding your self worth, especially those left behind by past relationships and old standards you had for yourself. After April 13th, you should be feeling a lot more secure within yourself, better in regards to your self esteem and your physical resources as well.
Pisces Suns & Pisces Risings
Pisceans! Venus will begin its retrograde cycle in your 2nd house of income, money, self worth, talents and values between March 2nd and March 25th. Then it will move backwards into your first house of identity, physical appearance and life path. Initially in the first part of this cycle, this could be a time where you feel like over-indulging. If you find yourself doing this and it brings up a lot of guilt and shame, this could have an impact on your stress and your overall wellbeing. Consider if the need for comfort is due to a deeper issue that needs working through. This might also be a time where you are reassessing your relationship with yourself internally and externally. You might be reconsidering if your external appearance matches with how you feel on the inside and you could be thinking about some external changes in order to help you feel like your best self on an internal level. Venus rx might encourage you to challenge narratives regarding your self worth, narratives that are perhaps lingering from previous relationships. After March 25th when Venus moves back into that 1st house space, this might be a period where you feel a little bit lazy, you might be lacking in energy generally and it might feel difficult do the things that need to get done. Venus is all about how we relate to others, so this could also be a period where you might find it difficult to get along with people, compromise and find common ground with others. Your physical appearance and how you present to the world will also be under review, so you might be doing a lot of thinking about your personal image. Take some time to think about how you’re feeling on the inside and whether or not changing the outside might help boost how you feel within. This might also be a time where you are having a big review as it pertains to your life path. You might be taking some time out to sit and have a really deep think about your life path. How it has changed over the last few years? How you have felt as a result of those changes? You might be reviewing the focus of your life path and how you want to proceed with it going forward. Try and find some time to sit, reflect, reassess and plan ahead. After April 13th, you should be feeling a lot more secure within yourself and ready to apply all the helpful changes you have considered during the retrograde cycle.