Hope you are enjoying the sweet, albeit fast moving, energy of summer, my favorite season :)! Upon checking the upcoming astrological events, we will be entering an emotionally tumultuous - but cleansing - time in our personal relationships. Venus, the ruling planet of love, grace, charm and beauty is going retrograde on July 22, 2023 and will last until September 23, 2023. Retrograde motion is an apparent change in the movement of a planet through the sky - the planet appears to be moving backward in its orbit versus its relative position to planet earth. When a planet goes into retrograde, the energies that planet is affiliated with, reverse in daily life.

The planet Venus also houses the energies of harmony and unity, as well as a love of sensitivity and solidarity. Once Venus enters into retrograde, these factors in life, begin to regress. It becomes difficult to express love and passion, or to feel its experience. People will start thinking about the romantic fulfillment or lack of it in their lives. These types of thoughts will become much more prominent in your day to day. The Zodiac signs Libra and Taurus, which are ruled by Venus, will be far more impacted than the other zodiacs. It’s recommended these houses don't act impulsively as this will damage relationships. But know that ALL the zodiac signs will be affected to some degree.

If that wasn’t enough, Mercury Retrograde - known for wreaking havoc on everyone’s life, will start on August 23, 2023 and end on September 15, 2023. There will be a 24 day overlap of both these retrograde planets - bringing us opportunities for much insight and enlightenment. It’s a time for awareness of that which no longer serves us. As well as also a time to search within for what will be more beneficial to us going forward!

Stay tuned, as next week I will be offering info on another period of time in the midst of these dates that will be most powerful for manifesting your desires.