Retrograde is here
Venus is in retrograde in the sign of Capricorn from December 19, 2021 until January 29, 2022.
When a planet is in retrograde it’s orbit speed slows down so much, it can appear as if it is moving backwards. This shift in planetary energy affects areas of our life relative to that planet.
What’s Venus about?
Venus is related to love, flirtation, romance, the expression of affection, beauty, art, harmony, luxury, pleasure, handling of money and more.
Crystals like Emerald, Azurite, Blue Calcite, Celestite, Nephrite Jade, Green Snakeskin Jasper, Unakite Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, and Malachite are ruled by Venus.
Venus is the ruling planet for both Taurus and Libra.
Venus in Capricorn
Stable relationship while being in control of showing emotions.
Financial stability in relationship
Material status/wealth for emotional security
Venus in Capricorn Retrograde
A Venus retrograde, while longer in time, is not as intense as a Mercury retrograde. This retrograde will make you aware of the emotional and financial balance in romantic relationships. It can also be a period of uncertainty, distraction, misinterpretation, passivity, and unfulfilled desires in romance and finance.
How to handle this retrograde?
Try initiating vulnerability, when necessary
Avoid starting any long term commitments related to love or finance, at this time(no large loans).
Marriage is alright during this time if both parties were born at the time of a Venus retrograde.
Avoid making any large purchases of things related to Venus: pieces of art, luxury cars/clothes
Suggested Crystals:
Emotional Stability – Sacral Chakra
The sacral chakra governs emotional stability and control. It helps you sort through understanding them for yourself and working to a place of expressing them. Add a blue crystal if needing to vocally express these emotions to ease the process and lessen anxiety related to emotions.
Use Chestnut Jasper, Carnelian, Sunstone
When practicing vulnerability, sorting out emotions through writing or meditation, heavy hip involved dancing
Romance – Heart Chakra
The heart chakra takes care of romance. Manifest love, heal from a past relationship, and reduce conflict in current situations.
Use Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Emerald
When in an argument with a lover – hand them your emerald and tell them to return it when they feel the time is right.
Finance – Heart Chakra, Root Chakra, Solar Plexus
The root chakra is concerned with stability in the physical world,
Use Black Tourmaline(financial stability), Green Aventurine(luck/wealth), Mookaite Jasper(confidence, manifestation)
When planning out finances, making business deals, money magic.
Venus retrograde is not much to fret about. We’re mainly highlighting it due to the overlap of Venus Retrograde and Mercury Retrograde in 2022. Mercury will be in retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn from January 14 – February 3 2022.
