Venus Retrograde

With Venus in retrograde, there's several things you should keep in mind. Venus in retrograde starts on October 5th and ends on November 18th. This retrograde will be going through the sign 'Scorpio,' which is a sign known for passion, sex, death, and intensity. Be careful if you are a sun sign in Scorpio or have major Scorpio placements in your birth chart!

For those who are affected highly by Venus retrograde, it is a good idea not to dye your hair, make any big relationship decisions, or get back together with an ex lover. During this period, you will definitely be reminiscing about past relationships. This isn't good! Don't be fooled by Venus and her shadow of love. If you are feeling the urge to reconnect with an ex lover, wait until the retrograde is over. It has been shown that relationships that start during a retrograde are more likely to end once it is over, or have more problems when Venus isn't in retrograde.

When dyeing your hair, keep in mind that Venus in retrograde provides a larger chance that it will be a hot mess! People who dye their hair in this time period, or the shadow period before it starts, often times do not like the outcome. My girlfriend and I dyed our hair over the shadow period of Venus retrograde (the couple of weeks before it starts) and we experienced this very thing. My hair has faded out to the original color almost immediately, and hers is becoming very dull! Other people online have had similar experiences. The urge will be strong, but wait until November when it has passed.

The retrograde in Scorpio will also affect our opinions of our current romantic relationship/s. This means that you will most likely be reminiscing over the past and comparing your current lover to past ones. You will also be questioning everything, wondering if it is worth it, and probably considering breaking up with your lover. Please do not make any rash decisions during this time! It is best to try to use this period to work on your self and grow from your past mistakes in relationships, to bring in new skills in your current relationships that you can grow and make positive.

At the end of Venus in retrograde, it will move into the sign of 'Libra.' This is a time to really delve into romance, the finer things in life, fashion, and beauty. Take a bubble bath with your lover, eat some chocolate-covered strawberries, indulge yourselves in a nice trip and have lots of sex! Either way, this is the best part of the retrograde to focus on pampering your partner and yourself.

This Venus retrograde does not have to be scary! Think of it as you would any retrograde; it is a chance for growth. Face Venus in the eye and say, "I'm not scared!" and make the changes you need to make.

-Ella