Taurus, because Venus is your ruling planet, this retrograde is an excellent opportunity to re-examine the aspects of your life that are intended to provide you joy. Is love still an adventure for you, or have your relationships become a little too routine? A long-lost love interest may reappear and pique your interest, prompting you to step outside of your comfort zone and explore the huge world beyond your daily routine. Because there are so many fish in the sea, don’t let yourself become imprisoned in one small corner.
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What effect does retrograde have on Taurus?
From the best astrologers on call, learn about the effects of Mercury retrograde on your life.
When viewed from Earth, retrogression is a motion in which a planet appears to be travelling backward. It’s a simple optical illusion. During this time, the planet’s transit is moving backwards. The retrogression process is significant because to the speed, therefore the retrogradeplanet’s intensity and movement are considerable. During their transit, retrograde planets have a lot of impact and produce a lot of results. They are also effective in providing repetition throughout this time.
Mercury retrograde has a significant effect on communication. You’ll have to put forth extra effort to clarify and support your statements. It can also cause problems in your relationship, like betrayal, infidelity, and conspiracy. It can also cause unpleasant mood swings and feelings of insecurity. It can also have a financial consequence, especially when dealing with speculative markets.
Mercury will become retrograde in Taurus on May 10th, 2022 at 5.16 PM, and will turn progressive on June 3rd. Mercury’s location and placement in a chart are often dependant on the results of retrogression.
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Mercury Retrograde Effects on Aries
What happens when you can’t put your foot on the pedal and drive at warp speed toward your destination? When an Aries comes upon a “Road Closed” sign, their fury increases. You can become so frustrated that you want to hit something. During Mercury retrograde, however, violence is not the solution; patience is. This is one period when you can’t use sheer force to acquire what you desire since Mercury is retrograde. The harder you try, the more likely you are to fail.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Taurus
Your sturdy attitude as a Taurus can be thrown for a loop during this time. Not only are things not going well, but your normally calm demeanor has also changed. Isn’t it aggravating? Normally cautious and deliberate, you make rash decisions during Mercury retrograde that contradict your sensible nature. One of the biggest disappointments? You miss having one-on-one conversations with the individuals you care about. When planned get-togethers go wrong, it’s easy to point the finger at the wrong people or things. Avoid irrational rage.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Gemini
Mercury is your ruler, so when it goes retrograde, your entire world is turned upside down. On the plus side, you’re a changeable sign that sees change (even negative change) as an opportunity to progress. When Mercury retrograde creates a hurdle, you simply find another path to your destination. To be honest, when you’re not in a rush, you look forward to the task. However, expect your favorite social media apps to be unavailable. Ouch.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Cancer
Prepare yourself for an emotional overload, Cancer. The more knowledge (or misinformation) you receive, the more tempted you will be to retreat into your shellbut this will just delay the inevitable. Moody is an understatement when it comes to how you’ll feel as you try to deal with the upheaval that Mercury retrograde may bring. When objects in your cherished home break down, you may become agitated. Attempts to protect oneself from the consequences may backfire. You want to be soft, nurturing, and loving, yet you’re going through a difficult moment.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Leo
While it’s no secret that Leos enjoy being the center of attention, your worst dread is having anything go wrong in front of a bunch of people. Mercury is in retrograde. This can lead presentations to fall flat and meetings to stray off trackall because of factors outside your control. The teleconferencing signal goes off, or your phone reboots for no apparent reason. Contacts can also be lost, which can be embarrassing when you need to contact friends or coworkers. Back everything up and seriously consider your options.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Virgo
You despise chaos, therefore this might be an unpleasant situation for you, Virgo. It feels like a betrayal from within when your ruler, Mercury, is retrograde. Chaos and uncertainty replace the things you can ordinarily bank on to get you through your dayorder, routine, etc. What are your options if you don’t have structure, dependability, and thorough analysis? Lean into the versatility of your mutable sign and the ability of your earth sign to stay grounded.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Libra
Mercury retrograde can cut you off from the people who are your lifelines, which is why most Libras value their connections above all else. Now what?! You’ll have to find other means to communicate if the way you’re used to communicating (social media, text, phone, etc.) isn’t working. Because all types of talks can be thrown off, pay special attention to contracts and agreements. Depending on how you ended things the first time, all of your old acquaintances, former coworkers, and exes reappearing now either be good or bad news.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Scorpio
As a fixed sign, you aren’t particularly fond of the ups and downs that life might bring. You won’t be the first to board the Mercury retrograde rollercoaster, but if you don’t have a choice, you’ll be resourceful enough to ride each curve as it comes. You’re also aware that, however awful it may be, it must come to an end at some point. Scorpio can put up with virtually anything (including losing their valued sense of control) if they know it will end eventually.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Sagittarius
Sagittarius, this retrograde cycle hits you where it hurts the most: your ability to go, go, go. Mercury retrograde is known for causing havoc with anything that assists you in getting where you need (or really want) to go. Mechanical problems and other general troubles can occur on bicycles, buses, cars, planes, and trains, resulting in lost time and missed connections. Make backup plans and be prepared to slow down once in a while if you use public transportation, traffic, or travel applications.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Capricorn
Your master plan has encountered a snag, and development has come to a halt. When there’s serious work to be done, you’d rather do almost anything than sit about twiddling your thumbs. It’s unpleasant to have to wait for other people (like the IT guy) to finish their work before you can resume yours. Plus, as a cardinal sign, you’re used to taking charge and making your own decisions, so not being in charge of your own success or failure drives you insane. Capricorn, relax as you push the reset button.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Aquarius
This retrograde cycle is particularly irritating for you as the astrology’s high-tech junkie and gadget specialist. When your go-to devices break down, you may be compelled to *gasp* look for alternative sources of information. Fortunately, as an enthusiastic innovator who enjoys a challenge, Aquarius, you may emerge from Mercury retrograde with some wonderful new contacts or talents that will help you advance. Right now, making adjustments and adapting is everything, and you’re great at it.
Mercury Retrograde Effects on Pisces
Pisces, your intuition is typically spot-on, but during Mercury retrograde, your assumptions and “feelings” are all over the place. The mix-ups that can occur when your psychic and intuitive abilities are out of kilt can leave you feeling confused and out of sorts. After all, what can you trust if you can’t trust your gut? It won’t be easy to escape right now, whether to your happiest of daydreams, favorite remote beach, or gorgeously maintained Instagram feed. To find actual solutions during this trying moment, you’ll need to use all of your inventive abilities.
When Venus is retrograde, what happens?
When Mercury retrogrades, Venus (which is already rotating in the opposite direction of Earth) slows slower, making the effects of the retrograde more noticeable. Earth is now traveling faster than Venus. Earthlings will notice the retrograde because we will feel as if we are traveling faster, which we are.
In the year 2021, which planet is retrograde?
Venus is retrograde, and it’s asking us to confront the chaos of 2021. Venus will station retrograde in Capricorn, the practical and ambitious sign, beginning December 19 and lasting until January 29. The world looked a little different the last time Venus went retrograde.
What should you avoid doing when Venus is in retrograde?
Mercury retrogrades have become very popular astrology fodder on social media and elsewhere, so you’ve probably heard of them. Instead of disappointments, crossed wires (literally and figuratively), and false starts in communications (Mercury’s domain), challenges develop in Venus-ruled parts of our lives during Venus retrograde.
Love, relationships, beauty, aesthetics, the arts, and money are all connected with Venus.
Venus appears to stop (what astrologers call “stationing”) and then begin travelling backwards (what we term “retrograde”) every eighteen months. Over the course of forty days, the planet retraces around 15 to 18 degrees of its route.
During this time, you will likely notice:
- There are more breakups than usual (both private and public). Relationships that have been on the rocks for a long time frequently end in divorce.
- Feeling a little “blah” or dejected, especially if Venus is dominant in your chart. (Take note, Libra or Taurus ascendants!)
Here’s what NOT to do starting now:
- Do not get married or organize a wedding. Venus is the planet of love and relationships, and no marriage will get off to a good start if Venus is trapped in the past. (I’m referring to Jennifer Aniston’s marriage to Justin Theroux… NOOOO! I exclaimed. Do not attempt it. Make a date change! If you only had an astrology companion. I’m free… just saying!)
- Don’t get into another relationship. Trying to start a new relationship during a Venus retrograde usually doesn’t work out, so if you’re thinking of joining eHarmony, wait until Venus is in the appropriate position. Any beau/belle who arrives at this time should be avoided since he or she will most likely not be as presented.
- Don’t try to look good outside of your regular routine. Have you ever wished to colour your hair red? Getting inked? Have you had any cosmetic surgery? Do not do it right now. Maintain your normal hairdo and existing clothes. Any major shopping trips or makeovers are certain to fail. If you take risks during Venus’ retrograde, you’ll wake up with maroon (not red) hair, a Chinese tattoo on your neck that says goat milk instead of global peace, and a “killer” new wardrobe consisting of grey and beige garments that are two sizes too big when the planet returns to direct. Do you remember the commercial about drunk driving when the bottles keep piling up on top of the car, blurring the road ahead? A Venus retrograde has this impact. Its direct movement is depressing. And just because you’re aware of it now doesn’t mean you’re immune to the effects of Venus retrograde. I can confirm that with my maroon hair and saggy beige-clothes photo. The same can be said about your home. Do not, I repeat, do not, at this moment, attempt to redecorate!
- New investments should not be made. Venus is also in charge of your money affairs. When Mercury is retrograde, your perceptions are incorrect, and you may make poor financial judgments based on emotions. During this phase, investments are frequently overvalued or inflate, and when Venus goes direct, they lose value. A Venus retrograde is also known for causing worldwide economic anxiety, which can exacerbate the situation. (Isn’t it ironic that Canada legalized marijuana during a Venus retrograde? And, nearly quickly, what happened to its market value?)
- Avoid making large purchases, such as a car, boat, art, furniture, a home, or a company. You’ll go overboard, and your buy will backfire. It will either become a money pit, a huge headache, or you will grow to regret your decision. Your ability to appraise something’s worth or price deteriorates dramatically.
If you break these guidelines, believe me when I say you’ll wind up slapping your head and asking yourself, “What was I thinking?”
Here’s how to USE the retrograde period:
- Examine your connections. How are you doing? What could they do better? Under the influence of Venus retrograde, bad relationships might suffer even more, while good ones can become irritable. Wait till Venus moves straight before making any judgments.
- Examine your assets, investments, and financials. Reconsider your future goals, but do nothing. Do not act, I repeat.
- Hold a yard sale! Unload the products you’ve never used (perhaps because you bought them during a Venus retrograde) and marvel as they disappear.
- Do you want to change the way you look or the way your house looks? Do your homework. Examine new hairstyle possibilities. Make a “wish list” of decorating ideas. Wait till the Venus retrograde is over before acting on your ideas again. After Venus moves direct, check what truly sticks; it’ll be an excellent exercise to see how much/if your values have changed.
Is the retrograde of Venus real?
From December 19, 2021, to January 29, 2022, Venus was retrograde, making communication more difficult. (Does this sound familiar?) It was a double whammy because Mercury retrograde 2022 was still in the middle of its first round.
What does it mean when Venus goes retrograde?
When a planet moves retrograde, it does not actually move backward, yet it looks to do so from our perspective. This apparent reverse in astrology represents a period of time for reviewing, reassessing, and rearranging. Consider it more of a Rx than a reckoning because it allows you to approach things differently than you have in the past.
Yes, flashbacks are inevitablehello, exes!but you can find yourself in a circumstance that’s uncannily similar to something you could have handled better in the not-so-distant past. Retrograde encouragessome might even say challengesyou to learn from your past experiences in order to avoid repeating them, especially in areas of life influenced by the planet currently in retrograde.