VENUS RETROGR ADE
A Summertime
Venus
Retrograde
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by
Moon Zlotnick
or about six weeks
this summer, from
July 25, 2015 until
September 6, Venus will
provide us with some beau-
tiful celestial viewing as she
travels in retrograde motion from 0 degrees of
Virgo back to the 14th degree of Leo. During
a retrograde period Venus appears to travel in
reverse motion against the backdrop of stars.
This is not real planetary motion, but it cre-
ates the illusion of doing so from our vantage
point here on Earth.
Retrograde planets take us away from the
traditional external focus of the planet and
Venus
Retrograde
in Leo
Summer 2015
by Anne
Ortelee
V
enus is going to be
retrograde in Leo.
Venus enters Leo
on June 5, 2015. She enters
her shadow phase at 14:23 Leo. The shadow
phase gives each of us a sneak peak and
sample of our upcoming Venus retrograde
journey on June 21, 2015 at the summer
solstice. Venus stations to turn retrograde
at 0:46 Virgo on July 25, 2015. She moves
retrograde, appearing to reverse her steps,
The
Career
Astrologer
direct that energy inward, towards introspec-
tion and deeper understanding. For example,
people born with a retrograde Venus tend to
give their hearts cautiously. During this period
of time there can be a change or slowing of
romantic feelings, particularly in new relation-
ships. When Venus turns retrograde we all are
invited to slow down and reevaluate; we may
experience a different perspective on the rela-
tionships with all the people we love. This will
be more intense for people born with person-
al planets or angles from 14 degrees of Leo to
0 degrees of Virgo.
Venus is more than the planet of romantic
love. She also presides over friendships, as
well as all expressions of beauty. During a
retrograde period romantic relationships may
stay the same but insights into friendships can
bring about change. For people working in
the arts, this period is excellent for going back
to renew old pieces, make revision of all kinds,
and go more deeply into already existing proj-
ects. Even though Venus retrograde may slow
or inhibit external results, not the best time for an art show, or opening