Venus Retrograde — What Was I Thinking???

Ok, boomer babes — brace yourselves, fasten your love belts, close your wallets and put a lock on them, halt on that big investment or piece of art. Do not change anything about your appearance or schedule major cosmetic surgery between July 25 – September 8th. Why? you may ask. Venus, the planet of Love, Beauty and Money is now in its shadow phase, and will be doing its retro dance between the above dates.

Venus goes retro approximately every 18 months and lasts for a few weeks. It has been widely observed by those who study such matters — like myself! — that new businesses or shops opened during this period sadly don’t often last more than 18 months. New relationships entered into during this period tend not to last either (unless it was somebody from your past that re-entered). New looks to your appearance made during this period also end with regret — “damn what was I thinking!!” is a sad dirge often heard during this period. Get the drift?

When Venus is retro, it clouds matters affected by its rulership, i.e. Love, Beauty and Money. New decisions regarding any of these should be entered into with trepidation, research, and your eyes WIDE open! It’s ok to buy something as long as it’s a terrific bargain. If it’s a killer deal, bought with disposable income, then it will not hurt so much if that “steal-of-a-deal” turns out to be a lemon — no sweat! That’s the way to approach anything you buy during this period.

If a sweet talking Charlie walks into your life, enjoy the ride cause that’s all it may be — a delightful dalliance! Any online love encounters may not amount to much either. However, when it comes to long term relationships, that’s a whole better story! It’s a good time to work on your relationship, go deeper inside, maybe consider couples counselling. A very good time to deepen the bonds. Also, If the new “Mr. Right” who walks into your life during this period is somebody from your past, that’s better than a newbie. I wouldn’t exterminate him…not just yet! Ask me!

Regarding the purchase of new homes…if it was me, I’d wait until Venus goes direct before signing the dotted line (on anything for that matter!!). Any renovations — to your hair, face, body, house or boat — need to be very carefully considered. There is danger you could regret it later and find yourself asking “What was I thinking?“

Forewarned is forearmed!

Hugs and kisses galore,

Patricia xxx