Venus retrograde begins today in Capricorn and lasts until January 29, 2022. During this transit, we can expect to hear from exes, reevaluate relationships, discover new and inventive ways to save money, and raise our confidence.

The main focus will be on ourselves. We could all get a little heady and second-guess our actions, which is why it will be necessary to add some self-care into our daily routine. It makes sense, considering Venus is the planet of sensual pleasures, money, and self-love.

You might feel a bit introverted during the Venus retrograde, all the more reason why you should veg out and start a book you’ve always wanted to read. Do something for fun, just for you. Trust us, you’ll enjoy getting swept away in your imagination.

And don’t shy away from expressing your sentiments during this Venusian backspin. You could be confused about your emotions, which might diminish your inner vibe. Love yourself more! Let your feelings about yourself be known. Practice saying affirmations in front of a mirror to boost your confidence and self-esteem. It’s time to get more mindful and become physically, mentally, and emotionally present. Use this retrograde as a time to understand your emotions on a deeper level. Brainstorm ways to be more mindful by making a list and incorporating your ideas into your daily routine.

Venus turns retrograde early this morning and six hours later Chiron turns direct. Both of these shifts dramatically impact our relationships with those around us. The Sun’s sextile to Jupiter seems to aid our adjustment to these shifts but we need to maintain a delicate balance between pursuing new approaches and sticking with what we know. If we listen carefully, new information will give us important intuitive clues. In this atmosphere, impatience is especially destabilizing — suggesting that over-confidence will quickly get us into trouble. We are prone to defensiveness and feelings of inadequacy when we can’t find any successful strategies.

ASTROLOGICAL SNAPSHOT

Today is the 353rd day of 2021
2 days until the Winter Solstice
26 days until Mercury Retrograde
14 days until 2022

Sun is in Sagittarius
Moon is in Cancer
Mercury is in Capricorn
Venus is Rx in Capricorn
Mars is in Sagittarius
Jupiter is in Aquarius
Saturn is in Aquarius
Uranus is Rx in Taurus
Neptune is in Pisces
Pluto is in Capricorn
Chiron is in Aries

Venus is retrograde from December 19th and goes Direct on January 29th (2022) in the signs of Capricorn/Sagittarius.
Neptune is retrograde from June 25th until December 1st in Pisces.

2021-2022 LUNAR CALENDAR

DEC 19: FULL MOON IN CANCER: Your feeling of safety is now related to your home, family and related activities such as cooking and gardening. You may be prone to emotional fluctuations; you should learn to forgive and forget in order to avoid depression from thinking too much about things. Your perception of the world can be very subjective; try to create a certain distance without being bitter. Due to your rich emotional manifestation you can create a real sense of belonging in the world.

DEC 27: LAST QUARTER MOON IN LIBRA: You might have a strong need for balance and harmony now. You probably desire to keep things “nice” rather than venturing into fundamental questions in order not to disturb the peace. You must learn to share your good and bad feelings. Do not be afraid to be who you really are, despite what is expected of you.

JAN 2: NEW MOON IN CAPRICORN: You might have a strong need for being useful to the society and you look for justification in the outside world. You may underestimate what you want from yourself and for yourself. Shyness may be accompanied by resentment of the fact that others ignore you. Do not seek approval from the outside, it will not help you get rid of your doubt and it is harmful to you. You have to trust your inner values.

JAN 9: FIRST QUARTER MOON IN ARIES: The feeling of uncertainty can make you solve problems faster then is natural. Do not rush as if there was a deadline. Try to slow down so that you can decide what you want to do and proceed at your own comfortable pace.

JAN 17: FULL MOON IN CANCER: Your feeling of safety is now related to your home, family and related activities such as cooking and gardening. You may be prone to emotional fluctuations; you should learn to forgive and forget in order to avoid depression from thinking too much about things. Your perception of the world can be very subjective; try to create a certain distance without being bitter. Due to your rich emotional manifestation you can create a real sense of belonging in the world.

JAN 25: LAST QUARTER MOON IN SCORPIO: Moon in Scorpio creates the need to delve into your feelings as deep as possible. You desire meaningful emotional exchanges now more than at any other time even if it is not easy and you are forced to change many things. Shallow relationships do not satisfy you, because they are not purifying enough.

DAILY ORACLE

You are at a beautiful point in your life today, for your needs are being met effortlessly and in so many ways. Fully embrace this truth by focusing on all you have right now, including the positive relationships that sustain you, the work you are proud to do to contribute to the world, and the activities that inspire you and nourish your soul.

Cow Spirit nudges you to pay attention because this is the perfect time to focus on the choices, actions, and behaviors that you know feed your soul and bring your heart contentment.

Now is also the time when you will see many of your projects and commitments that were set in motion in the past begin to yield valuable gifts that will bring you joy and love and sustain you for a long time to come.

Stay positive and share your well-being with others. The more you share, the more you will manifest, so be generous. Cow Spirit promises you will never run out of miracles.

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