October is Libra season, but this month Venus is stealing the show. There’s probably an area of your life that’s come into question recently, such as a job, relationship, or belief, and this might be exactly the season to let it go.
Retrogrades are notoriously about revisiting and revising, and we have 2 this month: Venus and Mercury. We’re all very familiar with the mostly tri-annual transport and technical shenanigans that come with the latter, but the Venus story is a little less well known. She has just gone retrograde in Scorpio, for the last time, at least in our lifetimes. In 8 years, this retrograde cycle will shift into Libra.
Venus retrogrades happen every 18 months in 5 different zodiac signs, spinning a perfect 5-point star through the sky. Scorpio is the sign where she’s least comfortable, but it can also be her most productive. Venus rules areas of your life around connection, relationships, money, joy, and beauty. They’re all up for review over the next 40 days and 40 nights.
Desire might be darker, fear can run deep, and any revelations might raise an eyebrow or two. What you want but are most scared of losing might be a good clue. Midmonth you’ll get an inkling of what needs to change, and through October into next month, you’ll know exactly what you’re unwilling to live with anymore. This could come in the form of an old ex, an all-too-familiar argument that keeps repeating, or an ambition that has reached its expiration date.
Sound advice for Venus retrogrades always includes stepping away from arguments and cutting back on spending. Avoid making drastic changes to your appearance. Small disagreements can and often do explode. Meanwhile, anything disclosed during this time might be a bit scandalous both collectively and personally. Venus in Scorpio, however, has a sexy and seductive vibe, perfect for exploring intimacy in newer relationships.
Look back to the autumn of 2018 for guidance on where this retrograde might be impacting your life. And if you need some help putting these Venus gifts to good use, email me at anna_aspnes@yahoo.com or find me here Anna Aspnes Astrology, for a donation-only consultation.
