Nothing in life goes perpetually forward and that’s a good thing as the retrograde periods are here to shine the light onto the deepest corners of our souls.
Retrograde phases are a good time to slow down, and to take a little extra time and care with communication. Yet it’s also possible to approach them as a journey of discovery and reclamation. As Venus turns retrograde once every year and a half for around 6 weeks, she makes us revise everything that concerns our relationships, value system, self-worth, beauty standards, our level of happiness.
Venus Retrograde in Aries & Pisces (March 1 – April 12, 2025) brings powerful lessons about self-love, emotional healing, and relationship clarity. It’s a time to release illusions, reclaim confidence, and realign with what truly matters in love and life.
Key Dates & Signs
- Pre-shadow begins: January 20, 2025
- Stations Retrograde: March 1, 2025, at 14° Aries
- Stations Direct: April 12, 2025, at 28° Pisces
- Post-shadow ends: May 19, 2025
Venus, the Goddess of Beauty and Art as the ruler of Taurus, and the Goddess of Love and Relationships as the ruler of Libra, teaches that our quality of life is a reflection of our emotional state of being, which attracts experiences and relationships into our life. The Goddess descent and the retrograde motion pulls us deep into a personal process of emotional alchemy. It’s an opportunity to deepen the understanding of the inner workings of our hearts. This periodic exercise in heart intelligence works individually and in relationships, developing throughout our lifetimes helping us to learn what we need from our relationships in order to grow.
When Venus goes retrograde, relationships are affected, we may be inclined to engage in some soul searching and retrospection. This concerns not only our love relationships, but also our friendships, partnerships, business associations: in short all of the relations we form in the world.
Venus, the planet of love, relationships, beauty, money, pleasure, and values, turns retrograde approximately every 18 months. This cycle pushes us to reevaluate and realign our desires, self-worth, and how we connect with others.
Themes & Energies
In Aries (March 1 – April 3, 2025), Venus retrograde highlights independence, passion, and self-love. Aries is fiery, bold, and headstrong, meaning we might:
Question our relationship dynamics—are they balanced, or is one person too dominant?
Confront issues around self-worth, confidence, and how we assert our needs in love.
Experience themes of impulsive romances, past lovers reappearing, and rekindling old flames.
As Venus moves back into Pisces (April 3 – April 12, 2025), the energy shifts to dreaminess, nostalgia, and deep emotional healing. Pisces is romantic but also prone to illusions, so:
We might idealize past relationships or struggle with letting go of old fantasies.
Deep emotional or spiritual healing in love may take place.
Boundaries can feel blurred—be mindful of deception, self-sacrifice, or unhealthy attachments.
What to Expect During Venus Retrograde 2025
💖 Love & Relationships
- Old lovers, karmic relationships, and unfinished emotional business may resurface.
- A reevaluation of independence vs. partnership in love.
- Relationships might feel hot and cold—intense in Aries, dreamy but unclear in Pisces.
- Lessons in self-love and healing past wounds.
💰 Money & Values
- Not a good time for big financial investments or luxury purchases—rethink rather than spend.
- A shift in personal values—what truly brings you pleasure and fulfillment?
- Reviewing self-worth and how we ask for what we deserve (jobs, negotiations, financial security).
🎭 Beauty & Creativity
- Avoid drastic beauty changes (new hairstyles, cosmetic procedures, etc.).
- Artistic and creative projects from the past may resurface for completion.
- A time to reconnect with personal style and authenticity rather than follow trends.
How to Navigate Venus Retrograde in 2025
Slow Down in Love – Don’t rush new relationships or make major romantic decisions. Reflect instead.
Heal & Release – Pisces calls for emotional healing; Aries asks for self-empowerment. What old wounds still need closure?
Trust Your Intuition – If something feels off in relationships, finances, or beauty choices, wait it out.
Be Mindful of Past Patterns – Old loves might reappear, but are they truly meant to stay?
Align with Authenticity – Aries demands we be true to ourselves in love, values, and creativity.
New Moon GATHERING + Venus Rx + Mars Rx Decompression workshop online – Thursday February 27TH, 6-7pm EST
Everyone is welcome to join the New Moon hang out.
FREE for CREATRIX friends, artists and writers, donations for everyone else.
As both Vedic and Western astrologer, I am going to include insights from both traditions – astro-syncretism has been a force of astrology development since the ancient Summer, Babylon, Egypt, India and Greece. After all, it’s about “maximum gain” with “minimum effort” – as in the statistical game theory – in service to others.
With Cosmic Blessings,
Agni Jnana Yannanda
The One Who Speaks With The Stars
Jana Astanov performing with Niko van Egten as ASTRALOOP: Cosmic Serpent Journey – hypnotic trance with the Mother Island grande finale.
