Venus stationed retrograde on March 1 in Aries, kicking off a 40-day period during which we’re called to re-evaluate our desires and realign our path.
Venus retrogrades in the same part of the sky every eight years. Each time Venus retrogrades through a sign, it recalls themes that were prevalent eight years prior.
It also invites us to reconsider what we might have set in motion then and check in with whether those desires are actually aligned.
Today, Venus is joined in its retrograde by Mercury, which stations retrograde at 9º35’ Aries, just 1 degree from where Venus stationed. Mercury will follow Venus back to Pisces before it stations direct on April 7.
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Mercury is the planet of communication; it acts as a microphone for the planets it is near in the sky. Mercury and Venus retrograde together tells us that Mercury might speak to what’s arising during Venus’ retrograde.
It also reminds us that best indicator of what you desire does not come from what you see around you, but rather from the conversations you have and the messages you receive.
We live in a visual culture — especially with image-heavy social media. But pictures can be deceptive. Even without AI manipulation, pictures and videos can create false illusion. What we see online isn’t always real. And even if it is real, it might not be the path best-suited to us.
A better way to get clear on what you desire is to attune your other senses.
Listen.
Every conversation offers clues — whether it’s a conversation you’re having with someone else or one you overhear on the train, in the gym, or any other public space.
Every person in your life is a messenger directing you toward the golden treasure of the life you desire.
The answers are there.
Are you paying attention?
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