Venus Retrograde in Aries & Pisces 2025
Have you looked to the west in the evening and seen Venus shining bright and beautiful?
She's at her brightest and most brilliant because she has wandered as far as she can from the Sun and is no longer outshone by our closest star.
All good things must come to an end and soon Venus will begin to make her way back towards the Sun. She will appear to travel backwards in the sky; what we astrologers call retrograde motion.
Unlike the retrograde cycles of the outer planets, Venus retrograde only happens every 18 months, meaning this is something of a rare opportunity.
Venus is about harmony. She brings things together through the principle of attraction. Like attracts like.
When a planet is retrograde, it’s time to change your approach to the themes of that planet.
Retrogrades have taken on some notoriety in pop astrology in recent years, but there is absolutely no need to dread the next few weeks.
Retrogrades are reflective. It's a time to do things differently.
Venus retrograde is a wonderful time to withdraw from your relationships a little to check in with yourself about how you relate, before throwing yourself back into the fray of human connection.
It's also the perfect time to experiment with your personal and artistic aesthetics, and rediscover old pleasures.
Venus in Pisces & Aries: From Fairy Tale to Fire
As Venus glides through Pisces, she brings an enchanting energy of beauty, harmony, and deep spiritual connection. Since 3 January 2025, Venus has been in her exaltation in Pisces, a sign where she is honoured and adored. On 4 February, Venus will enter Aries, where she takes on a very different role. Moving from the dreamy, flowing waters of Pisces into the fiery, action-driven realm of Aries is a dramatic change for the planet of love and harmony. If Pisces is the luxurious five-star hotel, Aries is the lively backpacker’s hostel—a very different vibe.
Venus in Pisces seeks romance and transcendence. In Aries, she takes on a bolder, more independent energy. While she still brings charm and magnetism, it’s less about dreamy connection and more about dynamic self-expression. This shift is especially interesting given the astrological landscape of early 2025, with major planetary movements in Aries making it a hotspot of activity.
Venus Retrograde in Aries: A Test of Authenticity
On 4 March 2025, Venus will station retrograde in Aries, marking a period where relationships, aesthetics, and social dynamics may feel less straightforward. The usual Venusian charms may not be as effective—people will see through insincerity, and efforts to sweet-talk your way forward fall flat. Venus retrograde invites a deeper evaluation of relationships, values, and personal desires.
Social tension may arise, particularly in relationships where one party asserts their independence. During this time, you find that prioritising your own peace becomes more important than maintaining superficial harmony. Authenticity takes precedence over appearance, and unresolved differences may surface.
Venus Retrograde Returns to Pisces: The Illusion Unravelled
Venus will slip back into Pisces while still in retrograde motion on 27 March. This could feel like a return to the glamour and allure of the fairy tale, but with a twist—you’re now more aware of what’s behind the curtain. The idealised Disney version of love and beauty may seem unsatisfying, leading to a deeper exploration of what’s real and meaningful. Like a Brothers Grimm tale, you may start to notice the cracks beneath the surface and feel compelled to look beyond the illusion.
This retrograde period acts as a stress test for relationships, values, and personal aspirations. What truly sustains beauty and connection? What is merely a façade? These are the questions Venus will ask as she retraces her steps.
Making the Most of Venus’ Journey
While Venus in Aries is not as conventionally graceful as she is in Pisces, she still offers gifts. This is a time to be bold, take risks, and embrace new forms of attraction and creativity.
This transit may highlight areas where you can experiment with your self-expression and recalibrate your confidence. Before Venus goes retrograde, take advantage of her presence by pursuing new opportunities and initiating heartfelt connections.
Once the retrograde begins, be mindful of relationship dynamics, reconsider your approach to charm and persuasion, and pay attention to what truly nourishes your soul. When Venus finally stations direct in April, you’ll emerge with a clearer understanding of your values and desires, ready to move forward with authenticity and renewed confidence.
As Venus dances between these two distinct energies, she invites us to explore both the dream and the reality—to appreciate the beauty but also question what lies beneath. What will you discover on this journey?
I’ve written Venus retrograde horoscopes for your sign as inspiration for your inner journey with the planet of love and am also available for deep dives in my 1:1 consultations.
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2025 Venus Retrograde Timeline
While in Pisces and Aries, Venus will connect with Saturn and Neptune three times each. Saturn is the planet of maturity, commitment, and constraint; while Neptune is illusory, imaginative, and transcendent.
3 Jan - Venus > Pisces
19 Jan - Venus cnj Saturn (1st of 3) in Pisces
2 Feb - Venus cnj Neptune (1st of 3) in Pisces
4 Feb - Venus > Aries
2 Mar - Venus retrograde starts 10*50’ Aries
27 Mar - Rx Venus > Pisces
27 Mar - Venus cnj Neptune (2nd of 3) in Pisces
30 Mar - Neptune > Aries
7 Apr - Venus cnj Saturn (2nd of 3) in Pisces
13 Apr - Venus retrograde ends 24*37’ Pisces
25 Apr - Venus cnj Saturn (2nd of 3) in Pisces
1 May - Venus > Aries
3 May - Venus cnj Neptune (3rd of 3) in Aries
(Dates in AEST)Venus Retrograde Horoscopes
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Aries - Venus Rx in 1st/12th house
Taurus - Venus Rx in 12th/11th house
Gemini - Venus Rx in 11th/10th house
Cancer - Venus Rx in 10th/9th house
Leo - Venus Rx in 9th/8th house
Virgo - Venus Rx in 8th/7th house
Libra - Venus Rx in 7th/6th house
Scorpio - Venus Rx in 6th/5th house
Sagittarius - Venus Rx in 5th/4th house
Capricorn - Venus Rx in 4th/3rd house
Aquarius - Venus Rx in 3rd/2nd house
Pisces - Venus Rx in 2nd/1st house
Venus Retrograde in 1st House
Venus retrograde is in your own sign, which means it’s all about you. The first house is your window to the world; it's where you see out and where other people see in. It also relates to your body and your physicality so this is a good time to play around with your looks and presentation. Try a different way of wearing your hair or adding some colour to your wardrobe. The key word there is ‘try’. Don't get the teardrop tattoo on your face. Don't book yourself in for plastic surgery. Exploring alternate ways of relating to your self, your physicality has a flow-on effect to your relationships too. When a planet is retrograde, it’s examines itself, so this period is fertile for self-exploration and assessing your self esteem. Do you love and value yourself?
Venus Retrograde in 2nd House
Venus retrograde in your second house of income and assets isn’t the best for buying and selling. While you might find a secondhand bargain, the flip side is undervaluing something you are selling – and vice versa. Value is distorted. Cash flow could be stopped upstream creating temporary financial difficulties. Whatever you value is under review. Venus retrograde invites you to look at value through a less conventional lens. Uniqueness is more important than usual and you could come out of this transit with a lot of one-off items. Be particularly cautious about entering into a new financial partnership. If you've just met somebody who seems wonderful and they hit you up for a loan or you feel like you need to buy them expensive gifts, that's a red flag. If you still want to shower them in diamonds when Venus is direct, go for it.
Venus Retrograde in 3rd House
Venus retrograde in your third house means a re-evaluation of communications, your learning style, how you think and how you travel in your local area. Relationships with neighbors and siblings are the key interpersonal connections up for review and renegotiation. There’s an internal process of examining where and how your creative concepts are made and remade. You’ll pull your ideas apart and put them back together again until you feel pleased with the results. Just when you think you've finished the thought or smoothed over that peer relationship ripple, it's time to rediscover and rework it again. Your words could lack their usual flow and social appropriateness, which makes it that much easier to cause offence. This is a really bad time to gossip or trash talk in the comments section. If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all.
Venus Retrograde in 4th House
Venus retrograde puts your attention fairly and squarely in the fourth House, at the bottom of your chart. You’re re-evaluating your identity from the roots up. This area of the chart relates to your private realm, the time you spend at home, with your family. It also relates to real estate so you could be considering a move or renovation. Redecorating is also worth considering and may be preferable to more enduring changes. Move some furniture around. Be a little less rigid with your family routines and relationships; look at an ongoing situation in a new way and find alternate avenues of resolution. Maybe something you’ve tried in the past will work now? Venus Rx also presents an opportunity to bring peace to old grudges so patching up a family rift is challenging but possible.
Venus Retrograde in 5th House
Venus retrograde is happening in your fifth house of fun. This sector of the chart rules pleasure, recreation, procreation, kids, and creativity so all these topics are going to be reviewed during Venus’ retrograde journey. Old or forgotten pleasures may make a comeback into your life. For example, if you enjoyed gardening with your grandparents as a child, you may share your green thumb with the children in your life now. Consider the value of pleasure in your life. Maybe you've been underestimating it? Or conversely chasing too much fun? You might question your ongoing involvement in a sport or recreational activity. Don’t list your gear on Gumtree until after Venus retrograde ends. Likewise don’t buy a pile of expensive accessories for your latest fad interest. Like romantic connections formed during Venus Rx, it might not hold your attention as long you think it will.
Venus Retrograde in 6th House
Venus retrograde in the sixth house is about daily duties, your routines and responsibilities. It also covers illness. Sounds boring, eh? Au contraire. If you don't habitually brush your teeth, you can’t charm people with your 1000-watt smile. Think of your daily self-care and wellness rituals in terms of their long-term benefits. Book yourself in for health screenings and check ups. Keep an eye on your diet too. Venus is indulgent and when she’s retrograde in this sector, your healthy habits could be replaced with laziness and sweet treats (which could also be considered a perk of this transit). Working relationships are also in the spotlight. Do you love what you do? Do you feel you’re making a difference? The 6th house doesn’t offer trophies or awards but if you feel you’re serving others you might just extract enough satisfaction to keep at it another day.
Venus Retrograde in 7th House
Venus is retrograde in the seventh house, which is your relationship sector. It’s not just about romance though; it's partners of all kinds, anyone you've got a one-on-one relationship with. It could be a business partner, your spouse or significant other but also any exes or enemies. One thing that retrograde Venus is notorious for is exes popping their little heads up again so be aware, steel yourself, and set firm boundaries. A lot of what goes on in intimate relationships would not be tolerated in a friendship. This transit will most likely play out in your most long-term committed partnership and signals the need for a softening and renegotiation of who's in the starring role. It’s time to recalibrate the balance in this most imporant area of life.
Venus Retrograde in 8th House
Venus is retrograde in your eighth house which relates to death, taxes, other people's money, taboos and intimacy. Sounds like fun, right? Venis here usually take quite a pragmatic approach to such matters but when retrograde Venus brings an extra level of indecision and emotionality. Wavering desire complicates your situation and muddles your intellect. Your investments and financial plans are worth reviewing at this time, especially if you are setting things up for the long-term (ie retirement planning). Review your goals, do plenty of research, and see what changes are required to feather your retirement nest. Another potential manifestation is a persuasive letter from the tax office or bank kindly offering their assistance to help you remedy an oversight.
Venus Retrograde in 9th House
Venus retrograde is happening in the ninth house which relates to travel higher learning and spirituality and travel. Holidays, work trips, gathering with far-flung family, exploring exotic locations. Venus retrograde will help you re-evaluate how you see yourself in the context of this wider world and rediscover your sense of adventure. A retrograde planet can be thought of as a 'planet on holiday' and not really paying attention to their usual tasks and interests. You might plan or take a holiday in this period or enrol in a course that opens up new directions. Retrogrades being retrograde, expect delays and hiccups along the way - but as they say, it's all about the journey not the destination. You may also rediscover, regig or recommit to religious or meditative practices.
Venus Retrograde in 10th House
Venus retrograde in the tenth house relates to career ambition, your reputation and any recognition that you'll receive – which comes with a sprinkle of Venusian glamour. Don't be surprised if it falls flat though as you become aware of that your and the corporate mission statement aren't a perfect match. Are you OK with faking it? Don't worry if you haven't realised your professional ambitions. While Venus retrograde could have you questioning your colleagues and your professional values, she may also unexpectedly put you in the right place at the right time. An appealing workplace opportunity could come your way, but it’ll take time and plot twists. A retrograde planet never takes the most direct route. Tune into the undercurrents of workplace relationships for extra business benefits.
Venus Retrograde in 11th House
Venus will be retrograde in your house of friends and group affiliations, which spotlights friendships and the values that underpin them. This sector of the chart also relates to your hopes and dreams so those are also up for re-evaluation. Do you still want what you’re working towards? The 11th house is the luckiest house of the chart, so this transit should ultimately bring a positive realignment of your social life. While this realignment is underway, those friendships could feel awkward. Don’t dial up the drama and feel rejected; remember your friends are having their own Venus retrograde transits too. Be understanding and accept if people are a little less reliable than you’d like them to be. This also gives you some extra wiggle room with your own social commitments.
Venus Retrograde in 12th House
The twelfth house is the most secretive place of anybody's chart; it's so secret even you don't know what's going on in there! Retrograde Venus is on the case, delving deeply into your unconscious (or subconscious). She may uncover intriguing insights into collective experience and how you have been shaped by the relationships around you. This sector of the chart is also a place of retreat and isolation so you may experience a sense of loneliness and feel like you are misunderstood. Pull back from the wider world and stop sabotaging yourself by putting everyone else before you. This kind of self reflection can seem self indulgent in a society that prioritises productivity but if you can’t do it during Venus Rx, when can you? There will be plenty more rhetorical questions to amuse you.
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