Astrology + Tarot Wisdom For Each Zodiac As Venus Goes Retrograde On 3/1
Venus will go retrograde in the sign of Aries on March 1st and will be moving out of retrograde on April 12th.
As Venus expresses its energy most powerfully in Pisces, and rules the signs of Taurus and Libra, and is in detriment in Scorpio … and Aries. Venus in Aries is a placement that is in detriment – there’s a lot of friction for Venus, the planet that rules how we relate to each other in the irascible sign of Aries. Venus moving retrograde in this sign starting March 1st has the ability to powerfully shake things up for all the zodiac signs. In addition to looking up your sun sign, use the birth chart calculator to determine where your Venus placement is, and gather some tarot wisdom for your Venus placement.
Aries
The retrograde motion of Venus in your sign is making you feel a bit sluggish, Aries, and as you slow down you’re second-guessing things.
Your Card: Death. Things may be ending, but it doesn’t mean they will never begin again. Why are you holding on to so tightly, when change is coming? As you end a cycle that starts a new one, think about what it is that you want to bring forward with you into your future. Change asks that we learn to let go.
Taurus
The planet Venus rules your sign, which means this is a very rough retrograde for you, Taurus. Try to avoid impulsive decisions, especially those around love or money – or those that involve a high amount of risk. This retrograde is not the best time for you to commit to things.
Your Card: Nine of Swords, Reversed. You can move away from the anxiety and depression that you may be feeling by embracing some of the mantras that remind you that things will pass. Remember, also, that the scenarios we build in our minds are often more extreme than what we experience. Facing your fears may be easier than carrying your anxiety.
Gemini
Things are about to get really messy for you, especially when it comes to communication in relationships, Gemini. There could be a lot of mixed signals and out-of-the-ordinary misunderstandings. Be cautious. Try not to commit to things until the retrograde is over.
Your Card: The Hanged Man, Reversed. You have the opportunity to see things from a different perspective, but you’ve been fighting it. Don’t resist – surrender. The new viewpoint will give you insight into the misunderstandings and will allow you to see a fuller view of the situation. Control your impulses and allow time for things to develop.
Cancer
You feel as though there are old wounds that are being reopened, Cancer. As you go through this challenging time, and you find yourself recognizing some troublesome feelings within your relationships. You’re questioning whether you’re getting what you need, especially as things feel increasingly unstable.
Your Card: 2 of Swords. Be cautious, and sit with what you’re feeling to give your thoughts and analytic side a moment to catch up. You have a choice to make, but you don’t have to sprint forward. Consider all that you know, and acknowledge that you can’t know everything.
Leo
There’s a lot of passion going on in your love life, Leo. That makes a bit of being misunderstood – and the touch of resulting drama – almost inevitable as Venus moves retrograde. Remember that things are bound to change. How people react to you isn’t always about you. If you feel like you need support, see if engaging in some self-care rituals help set you straight.
Your Card: 7 of Wands. Don’t allow people to take advantage of you, and be prepared to defend your boundaries. If you find that there are a lot of demands for your time, prioritize. Be assertive, but watch how you communicate with others – Mercury will also be moving retrograde at the middle of the month, and it’s important there’s no miscommunication.
Virgo
As Venus moves retrograde, Virgo, you might be experiencing a lot of trust issues as you start to grow tentative and unsure about a relationship. Try not to analyze yourself into a corner, or into a state of analysis paralysis. Don’t be hasty about any decision, instead take as much time as you can to make sure what you choose truly reflects what you want.
Your Card: The Lovers. The Lovers is a card about an important choice (especially one in matters of the heart), and how those choices not just reflect our most romantic leanings, but how they express our values. Choosing love is not just an ideal, but a part of an abundance-facing strategy.
Libra
You are also ruled by Venus, Libra, which puts a lot of the energetic focus of this retrograde onto you. You’ll be experiencing a lot of delays and difficulties in relationships – and in some cases some long-standing partnerships may be meaningfully challenged. If you find imbalances in your relationship, use your most balanced self to address them rather than allow that imbalance to fester into resentment.
Your Card: The Empress. Now is a good time to take care of yourself, and the relationships that matter. Invest yourself carefully into the most balanced and healthy of relationships to see how fertile and loving they can become. Recognize and allow yourself to be invigorated by the surrounding abundance of energy – and love.
Scorpio
There are a lot of troublesome things going on, Scorpio, and it’s challenging you. In fact, it threats your normally cool and strategic approach to love. Much like Venus has a detriment in Aries, it does in Scorpio as well, so you may feel as though there is unfinished business that you need to attend to. Don’t let decisions of your past pull you into drama in the present.
Your Card: The World. It’s time to take care of all that unfinished business, and complete the projects that you’ve been working on. Don’t allow yourself to get in your way. Focus on your internal source of inspiration to keep yourself focused on getting through this cycle.
Sagittarius
You might question your current choices due to something from your past cropping up as Venus moves retrograde, Sagittarius. It’s time to face some of the deeper spiritual and emotional lessons that you’ve been tabling – there’s not going to be a better time to process them.
Your Card: 5 of Cups, Reversed. It’s okay to give yourself space and time to process the emotions you’ve been going through, and to grieve for the future you thought you might have. Move forward before you get stuck in the emotional entropy of feeling sorry for yourself. There’s a lot of change coming, and while you feel your losses, you also have more in your corner than you think.
Capricorn
You might have a decision to make between your career and a relationship, Capricorn. The past might not stay in the past, so make sure you understand what your goals and priorities really are. Now isn’t the time to take up a hasty decision one way or the other.
Your Card: 4 of Wands, Reversed. Spend a bit of time with yourself and celebrate the milestones and goals you’ve reached. You haven’t fully allowed yourself to process those wins, and the morale boost will help you through any emotional challenges you’re facing. If you’re thinking of embarking on an exciting, new business venture, spend your time laying the foundation for that work first instead of moving impulsively forward.
Aquarius
You’ll feel a lot more emotionally and mentally jumbled than usual, Aquarius. It’s almost like opposite day – people you’re normally close to feel distant, and you may find yourself mesmerized by strangers. You’re normally not the clingy type, but you might be once Venus starts moving in retrograde.
Your Card: 8 of Cups. It can be hard to know when to walk away, especially if we’ve invested a lot of emotional energy into a person or situation. But there are moments when we have to recognize that we can’t keep pouring ourselves into a cup with holes in it. It may be difficult to face, but it’s time to consider how to move on – and ultimately, forward.
Pisces
Venus expresses her energy the best in your sign, Pisces. As it moves retrograde brace yourself for some tough reality checks. Illusions around a love may fall away, or you may see the truth and impact of your impulsive decisions.
Your Card: 4 of Swords. It’s important that you take some time to rest and recuperate. Healing can’t happen if you continue to push yourself. Meditation and contemplation will help curb your more impulsive urges. If you are feeling the need to make a decision before the retrograde ends, give yourself time and space to consider it. While it may be a good time to strategize and make a plan, try not to commit to anything until the retrograde period is over.