One of the reminders inherent within astrology is the existence of cycles.

A primary reminder of that is the Moon. As we look to Luna, we see how in less than one month, after it begins as a dark orb, it begins to grow in light until it’s fully embodied in radiance, and then releases its light to become dark again, to only but begin that cycle all over again.

We can also look to planets like Saturn, knowing that every 7-ish years we get similar reminders related to how assessing and fortifying foundations is inherently important to creating solid structures. Or we can look to Jupiter and how approximately every 12 years we find ourselves in a new cycle of growth.

There’s another illuminating cycle that we’re all currently moving through right now, related to Venus Retrograde.

Venus Retrograde has its own special cycle; occurring approximately every 18 months, it returns to do its backwards dance in approximately the same skyscape spot it did eight years prior. As such, this current Venus Retrograde, which occurs in the zodiacal range of 24 to 8 Gemini is similar to the one that occurred around this time in 2012; during the latter, the Venus Retrograde zodiacal swathe was 22 to 6 Gemini, and it occurred May 15 to June 27, in a similar part of the calendar to where it does this year (May 13 - June 25).

Revering that we can learn through cycles, consider looking back to May and June of 2012. What were you doing? What was arising in your life? Did you have any notable experiences regarding relationships? Did any events occur that informed you about money, or what brings you pleasure, or how you define beauty? Did you gain further understanding as to what you value, as well as the value that you hold?

I ask because you may find that similar themes that emerged then are now occurring for you. It’s not just because we are again all learning to re-evaluate (Venus Retrograde) realms related to communication and learning (Gemini). It’s also because with Venus re-traversing this same celestial canvas, it’s doing so in a similar part of your zodiacal chart as it did then. For example, if this range of Gemini falls in the 10th House of your personal chart, both then and now, you may find that the topic that may feel under your personal microscope is your career and/or other roles that you hold in the society. Or if your Moon is in mid-Gemini, you could find that you’re currently having 2012 déjà vu related to such as home, mothering, emotional processing, or how you nourish yourself.

By looking back—itself a powerful thing to do during a retrograde period—you may gain key awareness that allows you further understanding as to opportunities and challenges you are currently processing, offering you jewels of insight as to how you want to proceed.

If you’d like additional insights about this Venus Retrograde, please join me next week for WTF June!, an online AstroSalon I’m doing as part of the At Home with the Divas series. We’ll be exploring the Venus Retrograde in the context of all the other potent astro events happening June—including Mercury Retrograde, two eclipses, a Jupiter/Pluto Conjunction and more. Find more details and register here.

Also, if you’d like personalized insights on what this current Venus Retrograde is inspiring for you, we can explore this in a Stellar Guidance Session (which are currently available as a 30- or 75-minute session. Write me for more details.

Wishing you a week filled with the beauty of illumination,

Stephanie

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