He recently shared a post about Retrograde in Venus, which happens December 21 - January 31st (as he writes, 40 days and 40 nights). We view retrogrades as negative periods where we can't get anything done, technology and communication breaks down (Mercury Retrograde - I'm looking at YOU), and things generally just don't go well. But if you think of retrogrades as a time to re-evaluate and make changes in your life, retrogrades can be invaluable periods of reflection.
Here are some great guidelines from Gahl about what you should do and avoid during Venus Retrograde (read the full article at http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=29caaeae0d13471b1035629c9&id=78876eb9d7)
What to do?
- Great time to sell things (there are many who don't believe in astrology, let them buy it from you).
- Redefine and renegotiate partnership agreements.
- File divorce.
- Change lawyers.
- Buy second-hand objects, go on a garage-sale hunt or on craigslist, antiques shop, flea markets.
- Great time to refinance.
- Redesign your office, house, bedroom.
- Redefine and reevaluate what and who you value. Who do you need around? Who you do not?
- Reconnect to people in the past. Ask forgiveness and forgive. Time for peace and reconciliation.
- Create budgets, financial plans.
- However tempting, try to avoid starting a new partnership or a new relationship. Not the most auspicious time to sign a partnership agreement.
- Refrain from buying luxurious items.
- Avoid temptations (Capricorn's tarot card is the Devil). You will be seduced by chocolate cakes, extramarital affairs, shopping therapy and the like. Like Jesus who said "no!" to the Devil in his 40 days in the desert, so will you have to say "no!" to desserts for the same amount of time.
- Plastic surgeries. Nose jobs, botox and other mischief.
- Organizing big parties, cocktail parties, fashion shows and events.
- Buy a car or a house or anything too expensive.
- Get engaged.
- Planting.
- Buy art, unless it is from Banksy for 60$ in Central Park, NY.
- Make investments.
Final words:
There is no good or bad, above or below, true or false. What I am trying to say is that Venus retrograde should not be feared but welcomed. It can help unbind negativity in relationships, it can undo artistic or creative blocks. It can unclog stagnated relationships and help us push forward what was going backward for a while. So be nice to each other and yourself during this period and you will be surprised with the gifts that you will receive.
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