I talk about Mercury Retrograde all the time. To be fair, it’s a frequent occurrence, and it gets a lot of negative press. Other planets retrograde, too, though.
We have been in the pre-shadow of Venus Retrograde for a few weeks. As we get closer to the event, its influence gets stronger (it starts Saturday). I have noticed that this past week has been especially strong.
“Strong how?” you might ask. ” What does that mean?”
Venus Retrograde is about re-evaluating relationships of all kinds – core views about who we are, friendships, and romance. This doesn’t mean any action is required. In fact, action should only be taking slowly and consciously, after careful and thorough consideration. But know that all of your relationships are asking to be evaluated at this time.
This can manifest in many ways. There could be disagreements and drama. There is likely to be a lot of introspection. There may be deep conversations with loved ones. Challenges may arise that help us see things differently. It doesn’t have to be hard, but it may be, if we resist it.
This retrograde will last 40 days. Students of numerology and/or sacred texts might find this significant. Any 40 day challenge is about battling the negative ego. So this would suggest that your biggest adversary in all of this, the thing which you need to transcend, has nothing to do with the heart. The real challenge here is how you view those relationships and what they mean to your self-image and your place in the world.
Questions you can ask yourself:
* How much of this relationship is built on fear or lack? Where do those illusions come in?
* How much does this relationship inform or define my self-image?
* Where am I resisting change out of fear?
* Where am I resisting commitment out of fear?
* Where am I resisting self-examination or discussion out of fear?
* Where am I afraid to honor myself?
* Where do I let other people define me or my place in the world?
Remember, keep breathing and grounding. The only way out is through. See today’s message for more assistance.
You are the light of the world!
Ayamanatara