Transits: Venus in Aries Begins Its Retrograde
Recalibrating the Heart’s Compass Before Moving Forward.
Venus Retrograde Dates: March 1st to April 12th
Venus' retrograde from 10° Aries to 24° Pisces feels like a reverse unfolding of desire, unearthing what truly drives us to connect, create, and value. It’s not just a pause in Venusian energy, but a revision of how the experience of desire and attraction has been shaped over time.
Venus’ Journey: From Aries to Pisces
Venus retrogrades from 10° Aries—the point where desire asserts itself boldly and independently—down to 24° Pisces, where surrender and dissolution replace conquest. This transit takes us from affirmation to dissolution, from "I want" to "What does wanting truly mean?" It’s as if Venus is moving backward from the initial spark of fire to the ocean where it is extinguished, asking:
"What remains of desire when the ego dissolves?"
Key Themes of the Experience
Aries: Desire in Its Purest Form
Here, Venus is instinct, impulse, a fire that ignites in an instant.
But when retrograde, that passion dims, facing the question:
"Is this desire truly mine, or just an impulsive reaction?"
This can bring frustration, impatience, or even a sense of having lost the spark for something that once burned brightly.
Pisces: Desire in Its Transcendental Form
Venus here moves between idealized love and the dissolution of self.
As it retrogrades into this space, what once felt clear and concrete (Aries) becomes diffuse.
This phase brings waves of nostalgia, memories of what once made us feel whole, and a deep reflection on what it means to connect from the depths rather than through possession.
It may feel like longing for something undefined, a love from the past that returns as a sensation rather than a presence.
How Does This Retrograde Manifest in Everyday Life?
Past relationships may resurface, but not in the expected way—more like an echo that reminds us why we loved or why we walked away.
A reassessment of desire: What once motivated us no longer shines the same way, giving way to deeper reflection.
Hesitation in action: Venus in Aries usually goes straight for what it wants, but in retrograde, doubt creeps in: "Do I really want this?"
Idealization and disillusionment: What once felt like a great passion may fade, and what seemed like a loss may reveal itself as a blessing.
How to Navigate This Retrograde
✨ Avoid rushing into relationship or aesthetic decisions – What seems clear now may look entirely different by April.
✨ Observe what desire is truly seeking to compensate for – Sometimes, it’s not about the object of desire but the feeling we believe it will bring.
✨ Explore creativity from an introspective angle – This Venus creates from memory and emotion, rather than immediate impulse.
Final Thought
Venus retrograding from Aries to Pisces teaches us that desire is not just an impulse—it is the soul’s language. It reminds us that we don’t always want what we need, and we don’t always need what we want. This is a time to recalibrate the compass of the heart before moving forward.
When Venus moves direct in Aries on April 12th, it will be a different story. It will be the rebirth of desire, but with the wisdom of having traveled to its deepest core.