Relief from the Emotional Havoc of Venus in Retrograde

Feeling like you are being tested lately?

If you have been feeling like things are a little “off” lately, like Mercury in Retrograde “off,” you have simply been feeling the effects of some other major astrological changes.

Saturn has been in retrograde for four and a half months, but it backed into Scorpio on June 14 for a final run, making sure we’ve learned our most crucial lessons, and to test the strength of our personal and professional foundations.And, while Saturn thankfully went direct Aug 1st,” this past week was particularly tough because FIVE planets were retrograde: Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto. While the other four will keep reversing through August, at least we’ve got Saturn back on track!
– AstroStyle.com

Venus in Retrograde

Now, for help with Venus, La Love Planet, who may cause some heart pangs. Be aware, AND please nurture your heart chakra with this really simple and relaxing exercise you can do at night in your bed to help you sooth your heart, relax and release stress related to personal relationship drama.

The planet Venus rules beauty, art, social relationships, partnerships, romance, love, values, money, and financial security. Whenever a planet is retrograde it’s not a favorable time for initiating activities in the area that a planet rules because your perception is off kilter. In the case of Venus in retrograde, the best thing to do is to: slow down and reassess what–and–who you value. If you ignore this advice, you may find that the actions you take during Venus retrograde come back to haunt you.
– Huffington Post

So, don’t make any important decisions about love, money or making big changes to your physical appearance. Let your options marinate in your soul and psyche. You don’t have to do anything right now, just ponder, wonder and try on all your different options 🙂

And, care for your own heart in the process with the exercise above.