We’re almost a week into Venus retrograde in Leo. Venus goes retrograde every 18 months, turning her back to us for 40 days and nights. She stationed retrograde on July 22 at 29 Degrees of Leo, quincunx Pluto and trine the North Node, begging us to express our individuality, while making it uncomfortable to shine too brightly. Without the full force of her energy backing Venusuian endeavors like love, friendship, money, socializing, beauty, and adornment, these matters don’t quite deliver the zing we’re looking for. Instead, they can be rather lackluster, leaving us unfulfilled. Madonna, whose natal Venus is in Leo had to cancel her tour due to illness. Even the brightest of the brightest can’t shine. Where you find mid-late Leo in your natal chart is where your efforts to shine and attract may fall flat through September 4. This phase is best suited to reviewing, redoing, and rebooting this area of your life. Venus will gradually return to her fullness after she exits her shadow phase on October 7. Until then, new relationships may fizzle, an eye-catching haircut or a fresh pop of color could prove regrettable, a bold style choice could be too over-the-top or fail to attract attention, parties can be a subdued affair, and retail therapy may fail to provide satisfaction. It’s best not to expect too much from Venus during this time. Instead of seeking new ways to glow and attract, polish your inner light and let it radiate out and fill your rightful space, bringing untapped beauty and grace to life.
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