Venus Retrograde in Leo through the Signs
Between July 23 and September 4, 2023, Venus will go retrograde between 28° to 12° of Leo — this transit only happens every 19 months, and is a major astrological event. Discover what this means for you through your sign (the interpretations I offer are intended for your rising sign, or ascendant. The themes activated by house in your birth chart are likely to be more prominent during the retrograde of Venus in Leo!):
Aries Rising (Venus Rx in your 5th house): rethinking your relationship to dating & romance. Reconnecting with past lovers. A change in your relationship to children, adopting a different creative approach.
Taurus rising (Venus Rx in your 4th house): Changing the style of your home, a bound with family members or ancestors (esp women) is transformed. Visiting women in your birth place/country.
Gemini Rising (Venus Rx in your 3rd house): a trip has to be made, changing the way you travel, changes in your neighbourhood - a change in the way you interact with the world around you, thinking about yourself.
Cancer Rising (Venus Rx in your 2nd house): spending habits are reviewed, a desire to earn & spend money that is more centred on you, your preference & needs. Material tastes also undergo a change.
Leo Rising (Venus Rx in your 1st house): a deep transformation of the self, changes in appearance & tastes. There’s more of a focus on what serves you, as opposed to what serves others.
Virgo Rising (Venus Rx in your 12th house): need to spend time in contemplation & solitude after giving to & thinking of others. Questions around your need for space, changes around your comfort zone.
Libra Rising (Venus Rx in your 11th house): rethinking your social connections & networks: who supports you? What do you want your friendships to look like? Important questions coming up during this retrograde.
Scorpio Rising (Venus Rx in your 10th house): rethinking your public image & reputation, reflecting on your career & ambitions so far. Where are you headed? What skills make you unique? These are the themes you’re exploring during this Venus retrograde.
Sagittarius Rising (Venus Rx in your 9th house): the desire to explore & see new things is strong right now. You are questioning your beliefs & long for exploration, but how? The retrograde is taking you towards answers.
Capricorn Rising (Venus Rx in your 8th house): you are reflecting on the resources you’re giving others & wondering how you can balance things out. Maybe you’re spreading yourself too thin - time to think of yourself more… you’re just figuring out how.
Aquarius Rising (Venus Rx in your 7th house): a change in how you relate to others, your relationships (romantic & close friendships) are transformed. There is a focus on others & how they meet your needs & desires.
Pisces Rising (Venus Rx in your 6th house): rethinking your routines & whether they bring you joy - are your habits satisfying? Changes in the workplace & in your relationship with hierarchical superiors, you want more.
Thank you for reading through this advice! If you would like to explore the months to come - including this Venus retrograde - or simply talk astrology with me, I would love to receive you in the consultation space: