Retrograde is a phenomenon where a planet appears to be moving backwards from our position on earth. Because the planet appears to be going backwards, there is a period of time where the planet’s energy has a reverse effect on us. Think of retrograde as a planet going on vacation, and there’s no one to fill in for it.
What is Venus retrograde? How does it affect me?
Every 18 months, Venus enters retrograde, for about forty days and forty nights. Venus is the planet of love and relationships, so when she enters her retrograde cycle, we can expect to re-evaluate what we love, and who we love. Venus also rules beauty and aesthetics, which can be affected during this time. You may have people from your past (whether it be old friends or exes) re-enter your life as well.
When is Venus retrograde?
In 2017…
Venus will retrograde in Aries from March 4th, and go direct April 15th in Pisces.
In 2018…
Venus will retrograde in Scorpio from October 5th, and go direct November 16th in Libra
In 2020…
Venus with retrograde in Gemini from May 13th, and go direct June 25th.
Who is affected by Venus retrograde?
Nobody gets to escape the wrath of a retrograde! Everybody experiences difficulties during the retrograde period, but at varying degrees. Most importantly, those who are Venusian dominant (Venus dominant, Libra/Taurus dominant), or have their sun, moon or Venus in Taurus/Libra will be more sensitive to the effects of this period.
Generally, those who are ruled by their Venusian influences (Venus dominant, Libra dominant, Taurus dominant, Libra ascendant, Taurus ascendant) will be more affected by this retrograde, as opposed to someone who isn’t. They may feel stuck when it comes to relationships, and moving forward may prove to be difficult for them.
Those with a Taurus or Libra moon or sun will also experience some complications during this time. Those with a Libra sun or Taurus sun may re-evaluate their appearance and self image. Those with Libra or Taurus moon will be forced to re-assess emotionally, and evaluate their feelings.
Those with an Aries or Scorpio ascendant will face some issues because Taurus or Libra will fall on the 7th house cusp, or the descendant. These people will need to revisit and reexamine their current and past relationships.
Of course, you need to consider where your Venus is in your birth chart, as well as where Libra/Taurus fall in your houses. These areas will be directly impacted during this retrograde period. For example, someone with Venus in the 9th house may find it difficult to connect with someone and share their personal beliefs.
What should I do/not do?
Of course, you shouldn’t let retrogrades control your life, but these are just a few suggestions that may make this period easier.
DO finish things you’ve started regarding beauty, emotion and finance.
DO be aware of what is happening around you.
DO reflect on your material and financial goals.
DO reflect your current relationships, friends, and what you hold dear or are passionate about.
DO NOT begin any new love affairs.
DO NOT spend an excessive amount of money on clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, etc.
DO NOT redecorate.
DO NOT make any huge investments.
And most importantly, DO NOT STRESS OVER RETROGRADE! The more you think about bad things happening, the more likely they are to happen!
👏👏spoiling your sub until they get all flustered and happy and smiling all over their face👏👏
👏👏making your sub hot chocolate/tea and putting their favourite spotify list on for aftercare, and then having them cuddle up real close to you with that satisfied look on their cute face👏👏
👏👏buying your sub new lingerie you want them to wear and watching them get all embarrassed but also excited👏👏
👏👏teasing your sub with very light, sexual touches as if happening by accident and watch them slowly getting horny, but trying to hide it👏👏
👏👏watching your sub shiver when you whisper “behave” into their ear with a very low voice👏👏
👏👏hearing your sub moan and sigh and desperately trying to count without their voice breaking, when you’re spanking them for punishment👏👏
That means I’m in control of your pleasure, your body, every emotion you’re feeling when I want you to feel it – but only because you chose I’m worthy of that control.
I own you and I’ll treat you like a toy which only purpose is to make me feel good, to give me pleasure, to serve me – but you have so much more control over me than it seems; one word coming from your mouth gets me to stop and I’ll return to treating you like the absolute perfect, precious masterpiece that you are, even though a few seconds ago I verbally degraded you, called you a whore, a fucktoy, showed you pain and humiliated you.
I own you and that means I gladly accept the responsibilities that come with this ownership – for you trusted me enough to give everything you have to offer into my hands, and I won’t let you regret that decision. I’m grateful, like every dom should be. Grateful for your submission, your trust. You don’t just put your pleasure or your body into my hands, but also your physical and mental well-being.
Dama Cherepaha 