You may have already heard talk that this month marks the start of the first Mercury retrograde of the year. However, another retrograde period could have an even bigger impact on your life and relationships – Venus Retrograde, but what date is this event in March 2025?
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Spoiler alert: the planet of love hasn't been retrograde since 2023. So by knowing what to expect from this cosmic reversal, you can take full advantage of it while avoiding some of the pitfalls. WomanEL shares some tips.
Venus Retrograde 2025: What It Is and What It Means
Before we dive into the details of the current Venus lunar transit, it’s helpful to get an idea of what Venus retrogrades typically represent. Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. As such, in astrology, this planet is best known as the cosmic ruler of romance, relationships, affection, and all things beautiful and harmonious. However, Venus’s rule extends even further, as it is also the planet of things that people value in general. These include money, luxury, aesthetics, art, and more. So while Venus retrograde certainly affects your love life, it can also affect your creativity, self-esteem, and finances.
Venus goes retrograde every year and a half, returning to its recent steps through the zodiac for about 40 days and 40 nights. During Venus' retrograde, all zodiac signs will benefit from advice on love and sex, astrologers write. After all, relationships are likely to undergo a serious reorganization. This can be expressed in a reassessment of feelings, a restructuring of interpersonal dynamics, or simply in resolving unresolved issues that lie on the surface.
All Venus retrograde periods touch on similar themes, but each one has its own unique flavor, depending on which signs of the Zodiac it passes through and how it interacts with other planets.
Venus Retrograde 2025: Start and End Date
Venus retrograde began on March 1 at 7:36 p.m. and will end on April 12. That means it will redirect everyone’s energy for about six weeks. Luckily, Venus won’t start rotating again until October 3, 2026. So when it’s all over, you’ll have a solid break until the next time your personal life has to face such an intense cosmic reassessment.
As is always the case with planetary retrogrades, this transit is accompanied by a shadow period before and after the retrograde. While not as dramatic as the rotation itself, these are still important chapters in the Venus retrograde storyline, giving everyone a chance to soak in the energy that is being channeled back to its beginning.
Venus' pre-retrograde shadow began on January 28th, so consider what happens in late January and throughout February as an indication of what topics or situations you might want to analyze over the next six weeks, as Venus retrograde retraces its steps through these same degrees of the Zodiac.
Once Venus turns direct on April 12, her post-retrograde shadow will begin. And this period will last until May 16. During this month, you will have the opportunity to let the lessons of the retrograde soak into your heart, allowing you to reconnect with your Venusian instincts and begin to heal any gaps that you feel have formed during this transit. It is time to return to harmony.
Venus rules values in general. So this retrograde period can reexamine your sense of meaning, connection, and worth in a variety of ways. Whether it's love and sex life or something else. This isn't the best time to take serious steps in romance. But people may find that they've finally come to terms with a long-term breakup. It's also a time when your shared values, tastes, and drives are realigning. So be honest about your preferences and honor your truth as you begin this mini-evolution. It's best to avoid drastic cosmetic procedures, expensive or luxurious purchases, or changes to your appearance right now. Your aesthetic may change, and you may not be happy with the results.
What this astrological event means for your relationship: dos and don'ts
Venus Retrograde 2025 began on March 1. And for the next six weeks, it will be engaged in an internal restructuring of your values and a deep restructuring of your relationships, Source: vecteezy.com
During its current retrograde, Venus will be moving through two different zodiac signs, Aries and Pisces. This means it will activate multiple houses in each person’s birth chart and potentially affect a large area of your life. Venus has begun its retrograde in bold and fiery Aries, where it will remain until March 27. Venus retrograde in Aries will make you reflect on how you prioritize your pleasures and needs, both in and outside of relationships.
Aries are trailblazers and independent people. So if you’ve been putting yourself last in romantic or friendship relationships—or, conversely, not taking the needs of others into account—you’re likely to feel the imbalance more dramatically now, giving you a chance to make adjustments. You may also be rebuilding your self-esteem during the first four weeks of the retrograde. You’ll be shedding false sources of confidence and rebuilding your sense of self-worth based on what’s true.
On March 27, Venus returns to the emotional and ethereal sign of Pisces. There she will spend the rest of her retrograde period. Romantic Venus usually likes to be in the eternally idealistic waters of Pisces. But in the final weeks of her lunar outing, you may find yourself taking off your rose-colored glasses in love and facing reality. It is during this time that your empathy for those around you may become deeper. This will allow you to soften your heart and develop a compassion for people that you may not have felt before.
Pisces zodiac energy loves symbolism. So during this period, you may notice that your aesthetic or artistic tastes change. Are you exploring music, fashion, or other forms of creativity that you don't normally gravitate towards? Allow yourself to go with the flow. And don't let other people's expectations dictate what's important to you.
Venus Retrograde 2025: Date and What Else to Remember
On March 11, Venus will conjoin with the planet of communication, Mercury. And the entire second week of March will be a useful and productive time to discuss any relationship issues that have arisen since the retrograde began. Take advantage of this clarity in your conversation before Mercury retrograde begins on March 15. The half of Venus retrograde will occur on March 22. At this time, the Sun will conjoin with Venus, forming what is known as the Venus casima. This alignment will allow you to see the lessons this transit presents and better understand how to accept them.
As Venus returns to Pisces at the end of March, it will immediately connect with the illusory planet Neptune. It is easy to get lost in a lavender haze or a love-struck stupor right now. So know that not everything is as it seems. As April begins, Venus will also touch the North Node of destiny. This will push you towards what is truly meant for you and push you away from what is not meant for you. Trust that the universe is guided by your best interests.
In the final week of the retrograde period, Venus will join forces with the responsible planet Saturn. At the same time, it will kiss the motivating planet Mars. This favorable alignment will give you strength and energy. They are needed to redefine your boundaries, commit to your values, and seriously think about what is really important to you in love. After all, you are preparing for the transition of Venus to direct.
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