Overview
Venus turned retrograde on December 19, and it’s going to stay retrograde until January 29. In general, a retrograde Venus means a very challenging period for women, marriages, home life, lovers, artists, musicians, singers, and entertainment industry in general. Expect the divorce rates to peak, fighting between spouses to intensify, and delays, frustrations, and misunderstandings to take a center-stage in domestic matters.
On January 14, the planet Mercury becomes retrograde in sidereal Capricorn. It will stay retrograde in Capricorn until February 4. Typically, retrograde Mercury means anxieties, communication breakdowns, unexpected delays, frustrations, missing deadlines, unforeseen obstacles, and disappointment in daily chores.
The manifestation of the Neptune-Uranus (Jan 1 – Feb 22) ninefold square may be reflected in sudden change (either positive or negative) in relationship between USA and Russia. However, at the same time expect some magnificent advances in science and technology through innovations, inventions, and discoveries.
Retrograde Mercury
(Jan 14 – Feb 4)
On January 14, the planet Mercury becomes retrograde in sidereal Capricorn. It will stay retrograde in Capricorn until February 4. Retrograde Mercury often brings anxieties, communication breakdowns, unexpected delays, frustrations, missing deadlines, unforeseen obstacles, and disappointment in daily chores. Retrograde Mercury in Capricorn means more frustrating periods for business people, corporations, entrepreneurs, government personnel, social reformers, and activists. This is not a good time to start a new project or venture, but rather reflect on what’s been done so far. Also, this is the best time to cleanup that closet and do other chores that you have been postponing due to lack of time.
In addition, if you have dominating Mercury in your birth chart and if Mercury is currently as your active planet, then you are more likely to experience the pronounced effects of retrograde Mercury during this period with respect to matters signified by the house it’s currently transiting through in your Gochar (transit) chart.
Retrograde Venus
(December 19 – January 29)
On December 19, the planet Venus turned retrograde in its motion in sidereal zodiac sign Capricorn. With its retrograde motion it returned to Sagittarius on December 30 and stays in Sagittarius. It then becomes direct on January 29 and reenters Capricorn on February 27.
Venus becomes retrograde about once every 19 months and stays retrograde for about six weeks. In general, a retrograde Venus means a very challenging period for women, marriages, home life, lovers, artists, musicians, and entertainment industry in general. Expect the divorce rates to peak, fighting between spouses to intensify, and delays, frustrations, and misunderstandings to take a center-stage in domestic matters.
The energy of the retrograde Venus in Capricorn does tend to reflect a challenging period for industries that produce luxury goods and provide luxury services.
If you have a dominating Venus in your birth chart, and if the Venus energy is active via your current planetary cycle, then you are more likely to experience the challenging period till January 29. The executive producers, directors of entertainment industries as well as the entertainers and others related to luxury based consumer industries may find themselves in a challenging situation during this retrograde Venus period.
