The Planet of Love and Money

You've heard me talk about Mercury retrograde and the troubles it can bring. This week Venus, the planet of love and money is going retrograde and with it she brings a whole set of challenges...and opportunities.

Venus represents our desires, what we really want especially in the area of physical comfort, possessions and in matters of the heart. The other planets rule things like thinking, action, learning and expertise but Venus is the reason we feel motivated to get things done. Venus embodies our wishes and inspires us to take action to fulfill those desires.

Venus will be retrograde from May 15 to June 27. Venus turns backward to give us an opportunity to see if what we want, is truly is what we want. This is a time to look at goals and dreams and see if they're still valid. It's a time to look at wardrobe, food choices and décor and decide if it's still to your liking. That said, during this time it's not wise to purchase jewelry or furniture unless you know you can return it. Yet when Venus is retrograde we desire these things the most. It's good to try new things now, but if you're making large purchases make sure you can return it later if need be.

Venus is also the planet of love and when it's retrograde it can bring back lovers from the past. In this age of social media it's so easy for our past to find us. You can expect someone to surface who you haven't heard from in a while. Venus retrograde can also cause us to question our current relationship. It's a time to be upfront about what you want from your partner and not be shy about asking for it. If you're looking for love then you're in luck because Venus retrograde can bring several choices. But be careful about jumping in too quickly. Take it slowly, at least until the end of June.