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Venus Retrograde 2025

On March 1, 2025, Venus the planet of love, beauty, and finances, begins her retrograde journey, first moving through fiery Aries before slipping back into dreamy Pisces on March 27. This entire transit, lasting until April 12, urges us to slow down and reassess our relationships, personal values, and financial habits.

With Venus retrograding through two vastly different energies, this retrograde transit can feel unpredictable at times, requiring us to navigate both passion and introspection. In Aries, Venus retrograde leans toward impulsivity, tempting us to act on fleeting desires in love and money. But as she shifts into Pisces, the energy softens, inviting us to reflect on the deeper meaning of our relationships, reconcile karmic patterns, and establish new connections that align with who we are now, and support who we want to become.

Love & Relationships

Planets in retrograde often stir up the past, and Venus retrograde is no exception. Old lovers, unresolved emotions, and lingering questions/challenges in relationships are a few scenarios that may come up. While these situations may not be the most pleasant, they do offer the opportunity for closure or a fresh start. Venus retrograde in Aries takes no prisoners, she encourages us to confront issues head-on, clear the air, and make space for healthier dynamics moving forward.

As Venus moves back into Pisces, we’re called to examine our relationships through a spiritual lens, diving deep to reflect on karmic lessons and emotional truths. If someone from the past reappears, ask yourself: is this a test, lesson, or a second chance? And would re-involvement with this person align with who I am now, and more importantly, support who I want to become? New connections formed during this period may feel intense and “too good to be true”. Venus loves new love, but retrograde in Pisces, she can have her head in the clouds. Have fun, but it would be wise to wait until Venus goes direct before making any major commitments.

Finances & Beauty

Financially, Venus retrograde calls for discernment. It’s not the best time for major investments or luxury splurges (unless you’ve already mapped out a solid plan), as our perception of value can be skewed during this time. My advice? Tuck those extra funds away for now and use the next six weeks or so, to renegotiate financial agreements or collect on debts owed to you. Unexpected expenses may pop up, and if they do, you’ll be grateful you skipped that pricey impulse buy!

The same advice applies to beauty—drastic aesthetic changes might not turn out as expected, or you may find yourself regretting them once Venus moves direct. It’s best to wait a few weeks and really think about it. After all, your outward appearance is how you present yourself to the world. Make sure it truly aligns with who you are.

Three of Wands and Ten of Cups Tarot Cards

Tarot Cards for Venus Retrograde: 3 of Wands & 10 of Cups

For this Venus retrograde, the Three of Wands and Ten of Cups offer us guidance that feels both practical and reassuring as we navigate the ups and downs of love, relationships, and finances.

The Three of Wands reminds us to slow down and not rush into decisions. It speaks of taking a step back, looking at the bigger picture, and trusting the right opportunities will come, when we are ready for them. In the context of Venus retrograde, this means resisting the urge to jump heart-first into new relationships or making impactful choices without thinking it through.

The Ten of Cups offers a hopeful message, suggesting that while we may be revisiting old emotional patterns or confronting unresolved issues in relationships, this transit offers an opportunity to clear the air, find closure, and create space for authentic connections that nurture our well-being and growth—whether it’s with a partner, family, or even ourselves. Venus retrograde may present some challenges, but with patience, reflection, and a bit of inner work, these cards reassure us that something good is waiting for us just on the other side

For crystal lovers:

The following ten crystals are wonderful companions during Venus retrograde, supporting you in making thoughtful decisions, healing past wounds, and inviting more balanced energy into your relationships, personal values and finances:

1. Rose Quartz: Known as the stone of unconditional love, Rose Quartz can help heal past emotional wounds and open your heart to self-love and compassion. It’s perfect for restoring harmony in relationships.

2. Amethyst: This calming crystal is excellent for promoting clarity and balance. It can help you gain insight during this introspective period and keep your mind grounded.

3. Black Tourmaline: A powerful protector, Black Tourmaline can help shield you from negative energy while encouraging emotional resilience during challenging times.

4. Citrine: For financial clarity and abundance, Citrine helps with decision-making and reaffirms your worth. It can help you feel more confident in your value, whether in love or money.

5. Labradorite: A stone of transformation and intuition, Labradorite enhances your inner wisdom and helps you trust your instincts as you reflect and reassess relationships and personal goals.

6. Selenite: Known for its cleansing properties, Selenite clears out emotional blockages and negative energy, helping you move forward with clarity and peace.

7. Carnelian: For boosting confidence and creativity, Carnelian is great when you need a gentle nudge to take action, without rushing into things impulsively.

8. Moonstone: Perfect for emotional healing and intuition, Moonstone encourages deep emotional understanding and can help you release past patterns or relationships that no longer serve you.

9. Aquamarine: A stone of calm, Aquamarine supports emotional healing and promotes clear, honest communication in relationships, helping you navigate any tricky conversations.

10. Green Aventurine: For heart healing and attracting positive energy, Green Aventurine can help you open your heart to new opportunities while encouraging personal growth and emotional renewal

Christine Mann (Fire Moon Alchemy) is a gifted intuitive and certified Reiki practitioner that specializes in tarot, astrology & numerology.  She is available for private readings and public & private events. She can be contacted through her website: www.firemoonalchemy.com

Capricorn Full Moon 7/24/24

Four of Pentacles & Four of Cups from the Rider Waite Smith tarot deck

This is a special full moon, as it is the second consecutive full moon in the sign of Capricorn in the last 30 days! The previous one was on June 21st. Having two full moons back to back occur in the same sign is quite rare. Consider this a second chance for us to address the Capricorn themed areas of our life. As this moon occurs on the 29th degree of this sign, this is your message to make those final revisions and/or get moving to implement plans or goals that were put into place last month. For some of you, this full moon may coincide with, or urge you to, make an important decision or have the final word, such as in a conversation or this could be your signature on a document or contract.

Let’s discuss the tarot cards associated with this transit to see what insights they have for us!

First, we have the Four of Pentacles which represents the Moon in Capricorn. There’s a strong focus on your responsibilities and ambitions with this card. Often it comes up in my readings when the message is to be frugal with your finances and to be mindful of where your resources are going.

Fours in the tarot represent stability, and the element of earth speaks of physical, tangible things that are pertinent to our survival, such as our health, money, career, home, etc. More than ever nowadays, it is important for everyone to review their goals and spending to be sure you are building a solid foundation for the future. But be careful of becoming overly rigid with your finances (i.e., pennywise and dollar foolish). The energy of Capricorn encourages us to be disciplined and responsible, but to also maintain a healthy balance between frugal and “cheap”.

The Four of Cups corresponds to the Sun in Cancer. This card has a cynical vibe to it. You could be feeling a bit stuck or dissatisfied, even though most likely, you have good things around you. With the Sun in the sign of Cancer opposite this full moon, collectively, we might be feeling more sensitive than usual. If you have been feeling bored or unfulfilled lately, this is a reminder to look within and see why you are feeling that way. Your intuition may be nudging you to make some changes.

So, how you balance these energies to make the most of this Capricorn full moon? It’s a great time for reflection and planning. Take a moment to appreciate what you have now and what you’ve achieved in the last 30 days (it’s probably more than you realize), and to think about what your next steps should be on a goal, plan or project. Budget funds to take care of routine maintenance and small repairs to cross them off your “to do” list and to prevent larger problems in the future.

The Four of Cups can indicate burnout. Remember to balance your hard work with self-care. Try to break up your routine once a while to freshen up your mental outlook. Be on the lookout for opportunities and blessings that appear in unexpected ways, and try to practice an “attitude of gratitude” whenever possible.

As full moons can signifiy a time of completion, it may be time to let go of things that no longer serve you or that have become an energy or financial drain. This will give you some peace of mind and make space for the aforementioned opportunities and blessings to come in!

For my crystal loving friends, below are some excellent crystals that resonate with the Capricorn energy:

1. Garnet: Known for both its grounding and energizing properties, garnet helps us to stay focused on our goals and enhances our vitality.

2. Black Onyx: This stone protects us from negative energy and fosters emotional stability.

3. Smoky Quartz: A grounding stone, smoky quartz helps us connect to the earth, and helps us stay focused on our ambitions. It also is effective at dispelling negative energy and promotes a practical, yet positive mental outlook.

4. Fluorite: Known for its ability to enhance mental clarity and focus, fluorite can help us stay organized and efficient. It also supports decision-making and problem-solving.

5. Black Tourmaline: This protective stone can help shield us from negative energy, helping us stay grounded. Wearing or holding black tourmaline promotes a feeling of security and security. This stone can be too “heavy” for very sensitive people, so you may need to experiment with this stone.

6. Hematite: A grounding and balancing stone, hematite is very effective at keeping us focused on the task at hand. It also enhances strength and endurance. This is another “heavy” stone, so if you are sensitive, just like with black tourmaline above, pay attention to how you feel when working with it.

7. Tiger’s Eye: Known for its ability to enhance willpower and courage, tiger’s eye can help us stay determined and confident when pursuing our goals.

8. Malachite: This stone of transformation can help us release negative patterns and encourages us to flow with positive change. It is also an effective stone for protection, it’s green color corresponds with money and abundance, and it fosters emotional balance and personal growth. Malachite is one of my favorites!

Have a great full moon everyone!