A more rarer event, Venus Retrograde (Rx) in Aries — 1 March to 12 April, 2025 — represents a Reclamation of the Self. It may feel like a curse, especially in relationships where the cracks show up and can lead to break ups, but this is actually a blessed placement. When in Aries to start, it’s even more so about a self-rescue and a breaking free of co-dependent relationships. Venus is also about money and values and as we can see, the stock market is crashing during this Retrograde while there’s a push towards countries becoming more self-reliant, self-sufficient etc. as they move away from deep integrated commerce and trade worldwide. When Venus arrives in Pisces on the 27th of March, it will rest in its higher octave, an especially favoured spot for Venus. This placement will be more about connecting with one’s ‘higher love and values’ ie. Source and the Divine’s calling of humanity to come home. The distortion could be false promises, leading others on, delusions and games of what is ideal, or how to please others. The lesson so far has definitely been about self-reliance, self-sufficiency, survival, and the discovery self-worth and the empowerment of one’s voice in speaking out one’s values. 