Yes, Venus is in retrograde. But what does that even mean? | IMAGE.ie

For the astrologically inclined among us, the word ‘retrograde’ may fill you with a sense of existential uneasiness. Regardless of the fact that every planet goes through a backwards spin every at some point or another, the term is most closely associated with Mercury, which goes retrograde three to four times a year and lends a certain celestial chaos to regular programming.

If you find your emotions bending in accordance with the movements of the planets, news that Venus has been in retrograde since Saturday 22 July — and will continue to move in reverse until Sunday 3 September — might leave you feeling just a little bit tense. But what does it all mean, damn it?! Considered to be one of the most potent planetary retrogrades of them all, Venus governs all things pleasure, love, and money. Representing everything that us mere mortals are bound to crave and yearn for, Venus stops, pivots, and spins backwards every 18 months. Compared to the ever-too-frequent Mercury retrograde, it really doesn’t happen all that often, but what it lacks in frequency it sure as hell makes up for in longevity and significance.

Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty — and her Greek counterpart, Aphrodite — Venus is the second planet from the sun and also happens to be the hottest and brightest planet in the solar system. Astrologically speaking, the energy given off by Venus is all about attraction. The arts and aesthetics also fall within the realm of Venus, making it inextricably linked to refinement, decadence, pleasure and sensuality.

So, what happens when the ruler of our connection, desire, awe, and feelings of ecstasy begins to spin back on itself?could

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