Starting 27 March 2025, Venus—the planet that rules love, beauty, money, and relationships—continues its retrograde motion through the dreamy waters of Pisces. If you’ve been feeling a bit emotionally tangled or nostalgic about past relationships, you’re not alone.

Pisces is where Venus feels comfortable but not always clear-headed. Think of it as romantic rose-coloured glasses worn underwater—it’s magical, but also a bit murky. While this energy can be beautiful and heartfelt, it can also lead to wishful thinking, emotional clinginess, or falling for someone’s “potential” rather than reality.

This retrograde is a powerful time for reflection—not for impulsive decisions. Expect themes of letting go, confronting old wounds, and reassessing how and why we connect with others.

Let’s take a look at five zodiac signs that may be most affected by this cosmic rewind—and what they might expect in their love life.

1. Aries (21 March – 19 April)

For Aries, this retrograde shines a light on the hidden corners of your mind. It’s a chance to face some long-buried beliefs about love and worthiness. Old fears, unresolved feelings, or subconscious blocks might come to the surface. It’s not comfortable, but it’s healing.

This is a good time to journal, go inward, or speak to someone you trust. Relationships may feel confusing now—especially if you’re unsure of where you stand with someone. Give yourself the grace to reflect instead of reacting.

2. Cancer (22 June – 22 July)

Cancers are known for being protective of their hearts, but this retrograde could draw you into deeper emotional territory. If you’ve been coasting in relationships, you may suddenly feel the urge to ask tougher questions or look beneath the surface.

Love lessons are in the air for you. You might learn what true emotional intimacy means—and whether someone is really able to meet you there. Vulnerability is your superpower now.

3. Virgo (23 August – 22 September)

For Virgo, Venus retrograde is happening in your partnership zone, which means one thing: relationship review. Whether you’re coupled up or single, this is a time to get clear on your standards and values in love.

Are you giving too much? Settling for less? Or perhaps you’re holding people to impossible standards. Either way, it’s time to rebalance. This is the perfect period to figure out what’s worth investing in emotionally—and what needs to be gently released.

4. Scorpio (23 October – 21 November)

Scorpio, your romantic and creative side is under the microscope. You may find yourself reassessing the people you date, the way you express love, or even how much fun you’re having in your personal life.

This is a good time to explore your passions or reconnect with an old hobby. If a relationship feels like it’s all drama and no joy, this retrograde might make that loud and clear.

5. Pisces (19 February – 20 March)

Pisces, this one’s all about you. With Venus moving backwards through your sign, it’s time for some deep self-love and truth-telling. You might be questioning your identity, your desires, or why you tend to put others first in love.

Now’s the time to reflect on what you truly want—not just what others expect from you. Relationships that don’t honour your worth may start to feel heavier than usual. Choose yourself, kindly but firmly.

What’s Next?

Venus turns direct again on 12 April 2025, but the effects of this retrograde linger until around 16 May, when Venus exits its post-shadow period. Until then, go slow. Avoid making big love decisions if you can—especially ones involving ultimatums or reunions with an ex.

Instead, use this time to reconnect with your heart, your truth, and your personal values. The right people will still be there when the fog clears.


In astrology, the opposition between Venus and your natal Mars can be likened to a cosmic dance, where the planet of love and pleasure, Venus, stands in contrast to Mars, the planet of action and drive. This celestial alignment often heralds a period of heightened emotional and creative tension, presenting unique challenges and opportunities in your personal growth journey.

The Crux of the Conflict

At the heart of this opposition lies a fundamental conflict between indulgence and action. Venus’s influence might stir a strong desire for romance or creative expression, urging you to immerse yourself in the joys and pleasures of life. On the flip side, Mars propels you towards decisive action and assertiveness. This planetary tug of war can manifest in various forms, from a romantic quandary to a creative dilemma.

The Art of Balance

Navigating this period doesn’t require you to make bold or impulsive moves. Instead, adopting a practical and reliable approach can be more beneficial. It’s about finding your rhythm and moving forward without hitting pause. This isn’t a time for rash decisions but for thoughtful progress.

Friendships as Catalysts

Interestingly, the beginnings of this conflict often emerge within the realm of friendships, especially those linked to your sources of joy and creativity. You might find yourself at a crossroads, facing choices that could range from a fleeting romantic encounter to deepening connections with friends of friends, particularly those met through creative endeavours.

Creative and Romantic Renaissance

This astrological event can be a harbinger of renewal in your creative and romantic life. It could rekindle past relationships, inspire new forms of artistic expression, and profoundly influence your subconscious. The experiences during this period have the potential to reshape your perspective on love and creativity.

Reflection and Decision

Ultimately, this phase calls for introspection and decision-making. The external conflicts you encounter are often reflections of internal struggles. Recognising this mirroring effect can provide valuable insights into your deeper desires and motivations. The decisions you make during this time are significant, but remember, they should resonate with both your heart’s desires and your innate drive to act.

In conclusion, Venus opposed to your natal Mars presents a unique astrological scenario that tests your ability to balance desire with action. Embracing the challenges it brings can lead to significant personal growth, deeper self-understanding, and a more harmonious alignment of your romantic and creative impulses.

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As we start getting back to normal, hang on, the universe has thrown us another Astrological event with Venus now in Retrograde when I say Venus Retrograde, I mean that planet Venus is appearing to move backwards and therefore slowing down, everything and everyone that comes under it’s rule may find this time challenging.  If you were born in Taurus or Libra you might find this time a bit difficult the things that your ruler Venus looks after such as beauty, money and love may be put on hold for a bit.  But this also goes for all other signs as well.

Venus goes retrograde roughly every 18 months.  (Thankfully, not as often as that famous little planet Mercury).  It’s effect lasts for 40 days and 40 nights.   So Venus has put her Prada’s on and has dug her heels in from the 14th May to 26th June all the way though Gemini.

Let’s take a look at what you will find problematic over the 40 days period:

Beauty:

Do NOT get a brand new hairstyle or have cosmetic procedures of surgery to beautify yourself around this time.  It may not work out the way you expect it to, and no doubt you will later regret your choices once Venus goes direct.

Money:

You’ll probably have the urge to buy something luxurious.  During this time generally people are not the most practical, so hold off buying those major or luxury purchases such as jewellery, cars, or even that new home.  Anyways, just remember the half year sales are only a few days off the end of Venus retrograde.  Purchases you make during this time may rupture your budget and often people overlook the small print that will leave then with expensive future troubles.

However, it’s not all bad, you want to turn some of those impulse purchases from the past into $$$$ it is a great time to get yourself on ebay you will make a killing, and just remember the magpies are out they will buy anything during this period, you know the things that if a person was in their right mind outside of the Venus retrograde.

Love:

The best advice I can give is take it SLOW!

If you meet someone when the planet of love is on a go slow, they generally appear to good to be true, and guess what they actually are.  So wait until after the Venus Retrograde before making firm decisions.  In this time it is NOT the time to pack your bags show up on their doorstep and move in, declaring undying love.  Even worst hang off on the Engagement or Marriage.  It is the worst time to get married, but i think this Venus Retrograde cycle many people won’t be getting married at the moment so we are spared of the disasters until the next Venus Retrograde.

The good news is, if you already are in a relationship it shouldn’t be  affected by this Retrograde.  That is making the assumption that the relationship is in a reasonably good healthy before the retrograde began.

Although it is a time to re-evaluate things in your life.  Venus Retrograde gives us the opportunity to work out what really makes us happy.

Venus rules our values and when she’s moving backwards in those stylish Prada heels she wants to make sure we are truly aligned with our values and self-worth.  So old wounds could be opened, and if you skeletons in the closet it’s a great time to pull them out dust them off and put them to rest once and for all.

It would be amiss if I didn’t cover that old chestnut, during Venus Retrogrades the chances of past romance showing up is pretty high, and if you decide to get back with an Ex just try to remember they are an Ex for a reason.  And that reason never changes.  So take off those rose tinted glasses and see this as a fad that will be over soon.

In closing you can turn this time into great positives it is great to sort any ‘unfinished business’ and to find closure of relationships where you have never received closer and then to let it go.

Don’t forget we are always here to help you navigate your way through this and all Retrogrades, our team of psychics know all too well how confusing times like this can be.  Why not call us today!

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