Venus, the powerhouse of all things love, beauty, and art, cements itself in our relationships, self-expression, and personal aesthetics. When you’re comparing birth charts for astrological compatibility, you look to this romantic planet for answers. It’s an important facet of our daily lives, as Venusian energy manifests within our close connections — think lovers, friends, and even professional relationships. That’s why it could do you a world of good to know how to manage through Venus retrograde 2021, which will occur between December 19, 2021 to January 29, 2022.
What Does It Mean When A Planet Goes Retrograde?
Before we get into the thick of Venus retrograde energy, let’s talk a bit about what happens during planetary retrogrades. For starters, when a planet enters retrograde, it’s only giving the appearance that it’s spinning backwards — even though it’s not. Think about when your routines get jumbled up, if someone cancels on plans, or you have to rearrange your day in a way you’re not used to.
In astrology, Venus plays a huge role in our relationships and can also help us understand our own personal needs when it comes to giving and receiving love. When Venus goes retrograde, you can expect your relationships to get fuzzy and you may be faced with more challenges than usual. Venus goes retrograde approximately every eightieth month and it lasts about six weeks. This time around, it so happens that Venus will be entering its backspin in Capricorn.
Venus Retrograde 2021 In Capricorn
Capricorn is represented by the sea goat, and has a strong ambition to succeed in life. This sign is concerned greatly by social status and motivated by discipline. For Capricorns, routine and structure is important, and so is sustaining a healthy image. During its retrograde period, these elements of structure and habitual routines will be impacted. You may experience challenges in keeping your relationships stable or have excess worry about what others think about your relationship. Venus retrograde 2021 will also have a themes centered around our professional lives, as Capricorn is ruled by the tenth house of career and purpose, so your profession, direction in career, or challenges in social status will be something to look out for.
It’s a good idea to spend Venus retrograde analyzing the longevity of your relationships and your life’s purpose. Reflect on what art you wish to give the world or how your image will make a lasting impression on your legacy. It’s time now to release the partnerships and routines that are keeping you from being aligned to your life’s purpose and to nourish the ones that are for keeps.
