From March 3 to April 13, Venus turns retrograde in Aries, which is a kick-ass call to action to sort your love life out — whatever its status, take steps to improve it, build it, heal it, activate it.
Expect passion, drama, excitement, conflict, breakups to make-ups!
The underpinning driver of all this action is an emerging courage and confidence to acknowledge true desires and go after what you really want without being held by inhibitions, fear, or propriety.
Let the tarot guide you through this 40-day love overhaul phase and into a better place romantically…
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Tarot card for Aries for Venus Retograde: Page of Cups
Meaning: Although you are the bold, daring swashbuckling adventuring pioneer of the zodiac, you’re also the first sign, which means you are also (reinforced by this Page of Cups) the baby of the zodiac. You’d love to step back, let someone else lead, decide, and act, and let them take care of you, nurturing and loving you like a child. Just for a bit. Oh, the bliss of just doing nothing and being loved and cared for.
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Aries, this is not a demand that cannot be met. You can totally have your ‘baby time’ and so you should. Ask and you shall receive.
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Tarot card for Taurus for Venus Retrograde: Six of Cups
Meaning: Someone from the past is on your mind and in your heart. This feels like unfinished business, this feels like a yearning vs an echo. So, what to do about it?
The emergence of the Six of Cups hints that a rekindling or reunion of some kind will unfold this Venus Retrograde. See how you feel when it happens, see what the connection is like, see what the situation is. Maybe things are different now… maybe not. Don’t run back without considering things carefully.
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Tarot card for Gemini for Venus Retrograde: Ten of Cups
Meaning: This Venus Retrograde is set to be a very happy time for your love life. If you’re single, expect to be swept off your feet by a creative, charismatic Water sign (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio) and if you’re attached then expect to fall even deeper in love.
This is about building a happy-ever-after, so be wholly yourself; no frills or façade. Say what you want, be authentic. Work on the long term ideas and goals that show you’re into this, that you’re committed, and that this is going to last and flourish. Your love life is returning to full health.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Tarot card for Cancer for Venus Retrograde: Six of Coins
Meaning: Friendship is deeply important to you, the sense of being good friends and on a great, fun wavelength with someone (as well as the passion and romance, of course). And the Six of Coins sees friendship being the key to a very happy love life this Venus Retrograde.
If you’re single then expect a friendship you cherish to turn more romantic, the feelings change. Look out for Earth signs – Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo. If you’re attached then do friendship type stuff with your partner, socialise and play, visit places, be like besties and the love will flow freely.
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
Tarot card for Leo for Venus Retrograde: The Wheel of Fortune
Meaning: You want change, you want things to be different in your love life, and this Venus Retrograde is presenting you with a magic wand to make that happen. Ready?
If you’re single then the following signs are all good news, and the person in question will be very different to your normal ‘type’ – Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius. If you’re attached, change it up, be different, switch out the usual routine, don’t react as you always do, start something fresh. Be the change you want to see and who knows where that could lead you both.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Tarot card for Virgo for Venus Retrograde: Ten of Coins
Meaning: You are a commitment type of person, you seek certainty and stability and even routine in your closest relationship. You need to know where you stand and that you’re both aligned on your life together. That matters.
So, make sure you do feel that in the relationship at hand and, if not, take this Venus Retrograde to talk about it and figure out what’s going on. If you’re single then I truly think ‘the one’ could be on the cards as this Ten of Coins = happy ever after. Look out for fellow Earth signs – Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
Tarot card for Libra for Venus Retrograde: Knight of Swords
Meaning: You’re feeling conflicted and uncertain, ruffled and a bit stirred up. This is not business as usual for you, Libra, because you thrive on harmony and easy peasy flowing vibes. Get to the root of the issue.
The Knight of Swords gifts you with the directness and assertiveness you need (because you can pussy foot around sometimes) to ask the right questions, not take waffle as an answer, probe and dig and analyse and disseminate in order to reach a conclusion as to what needs fixing this Venus Retrograde. Diagnose the issue. Solve the issue. Easy.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Tarot card for Scorpio for Venus Retrograde: Knight of Coins
Meaning: This Venus Retrograde will bring a practical, fix-it mentality to your relationship realm. Whatever has been a frustration or fly in your ointment will present itself to be resolved and overcome. You will creatively find ways and means to discuss things without it turning negative or blame-y, and to suggest new stuff to do that helps alleviate the problem.
It will come so easy you’ll wonder why you’ve not worked like a team, like this, before. A new era awaits! If you’re single, look out for an Earth sign in the workplace or gym who shyly seems interested in you (spoiler – they are).
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Tarot card for Sagittarius for Venus Retrograde: Queen of Wands
Meaning: You’re always on the hunt for new adventures and horizons, and the Queen of Wands brings that energy to your relationship realm this Venus Retrograde.
If you’re happily attached then go someplace wild and fun together, plan a trip or outing. If you’re unhappily attached then maybe seek a solo outing or trip, get the space you need to clear your head. If you’re single and searching, then go fun, exciting places with friends and look out for fellow Fire signs – Leo, Aries and Sagittarius.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
Tarot card for Capricorn for Venus Retrograde: Seven of Coins
Meaning: Dream a dream, Cap! You are so much more sensitive and romantic underneath that tough exterior than anyone realises. Let it all out. Tell them how you feel, say what you wish and hope for, express your dreams and fantasies, ask them out, invite them, propose, commit!
Water sign folk are great for you in this kind of mood and phase – Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. You need a partner who will let you be vulnerable and encourage you to tell them your dreams. Make this kind of energy happen in your relationship realm and you’ll feel amazing.
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
Tarot card for Aquarius for Venus Retrograde: Six of Swords
Meaning: This Venus Retrograde brings a departure of some kind – but not a sad or difficult one, so don’t worry about a breakup (unless it’s what you secretly wish for). Something has run its course and is ready to just evaporate, leaving you free to design and create a new era or chapter.
So anything that you feel has damaged or influenced your relationship or self image negatively will soon fade from view. Let it all go. And look out for other Air signs – Aquarius, Gemini, Libra – especially someone who is new in town/work/social circle.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Tarot card for Pisces for Venus Retrograde: Five of Wands
Meaning: Peace and harmony, that is your goal. Internally, in your own mind, and externally with your inner circle. You want all tension to fade and conflict to cease. This Venus Retrograde is your 40-day window to get to work mediating, trouble shooting, resolving, discussing, and listening.
You can make more progress than you think is possible, with focus and intent you can heal the rift/s and bring about a new sense of calm and respect. Focus where it matters most. Be brave. All these things are better tackled and spoken of than left to fester.
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