Venus goes retrograde once every 18 months. In this 2025, Venus will be retrograde, Vakri, from – 2^nd March to 13^th April. Retrograde planets expect you to review and revise your mindset regarding their keywords. He will be in the Pisces sign throughout this time. He will also be briefly combust for 4 days from 19^th March to 23^rd March, which will temporarily influence his energy . He is powerful, exalted in Pisces and going retrograde. So he can give some lasting positive effects but only if you work for it. (Watch the YouTube video here)

Venus entered Pisces on January 28, 2025 so during the retrograde all the events connected to him which occurred in Feb 2025 can suddenly slow down. Eg, if you started a new venture in late January, you may be forced to review it now. The results that a planet gives is dependant on its speed. So all the Venus things in your life will suddenly seem to hit pause and rewind.

Venus is the general agent, naisargik karak of saved wealth, business, transactions, law, legal processes, contracts, all the equitable give and take relationships. He encourages the use of diplomacy, bargaining and resolution of conflicts via dialogue. Then he controls all the one to one relationships, partnerships, marriage, family gatherings, all the equal love relationships. Then he controls the positive use of creativity, he is the agent of beauty, aesthetics. He also gives you good food and drink, a sweet voice and control over the use of language. He is the power of Rasa, the pleasure that you get from your life experiences. And Venus is Daityaguru Shukracharya, so he helps you with your personal spiritual practices and your esoteric pursuits. 

If you are in a profession where these powers of Venus are used then you will feel a slowing down in your business. eg law, finance, beauty, cosmetics, international and business relations, diplomacy etc. So do not get agitated, but try to think in this time. You have to use this energy of the retrograde Venus to review your business plans, re strategise, come up with some new project which you can implement once he goes direct again. He is exalted and retrograde so he will give some positive gains if you try to work with his power.

Then in the personal life for all of us. Venus retrograde will cause a dulness in his matters. You might not feel inclined to interact with your loved ones, or may not feel like cooking or not feel very inclined to wear good clothes and all. the point is you might feel very bored in this time. But again do not give in to lethargy and use this time to think. Plan your personal finances, or your home renovation or a tour with your family. Implement these plans only after he goes forward. 

In addition to these natural Venus things also note the position of your birth Venus. For Eg if he is in your 4^th house then he is also linked to your mother. Or if he is in the Gemini sign then he is subtly linked to your siblings. These chart specific positions will help you understand the role of Venus in your personal life. And understanding him is the key to using his power more effectively to gain in life. Generally Venus is, by default, supportive for the ascendant signs Taurus, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius. 

Retrograde Venus helps you understand what you really Value. And more importantly he also gives you the courage to remove all the valueless things from your life. So if something is going away from your life, review it carefully. If you want it to stay, you will have to revise something about it. One tip is to not resist the energy of the retrograde planet. Bring in the changes he expects from you, introspect and adjust your expectations accordingly. He will not be changing signs in this time so will not give very dramatic changes. So do use this time to reevaluate your relationships, financial strategies and creative projects so that you can create Value from them in the real sense. 

Then briefly for the Birth Moon signs,

Aries birth Moons – Venus will give you mixed results. You might get some initial encouraging results but later on things may not go your way. So you have to capitalise on your short term projects, try to get your short term gains in place and exit all risky positions by March end.

Taurus birth Moons – Venus will give you favourable results. Enjoy your time with your family and friends. You might get some monetary gains in this time. Try to invest these unexpected earnings in gold or land in this time, so that you get long term gains also later.

Gemini birth Moons – Venus is not favourable for you. Especially you have to be alert in the office. Keep track of your salary and benefits in this time. Your boss may not value your work and may scold you in public. Your team mates may not cooperate with you. People may lie about you and cause harm to your reputation. Do not sign any papers just on trust, always take a second opinion. This stress in the office can make you unpleasant in the home.

Cancer birth Moons – Venus can be quite favourable in this time. Your spouse, children, parents, elders will be supportive. You might get a chance to do pujas or go for teerthyatras in this time. You might get some on the point guidance on crucial matters. Your luck from your past lives will be active and helpful for you.

Leo birth Moons – Venus is somewhat favourable for you. In this time you will get support from your spouse and your in-laws. There will be companionship and overall satisfaction. Only thing is to not stray and get involved in extramarital relationships.

Virgo birth Moons – Venus is not favourable for you. In this time you may face trouble from young women, so be alert in your interactions. Your partnerships can cause you stress, so keep a low profile in your one to one relationships. Budgeting is always sensible, keep track of your profit/loss. If in business, recheck all the papers related to money and contracts.

Libra birth Moons – Venus is very inauspicious for you. You might be accused for things you did not do, be humiliated or face devaluation in some way. Be careful of the young women around you. Illness of some sort, especially eyes, or neck or back is possible in this time. Do not take any gift or accept any favours in this time, these can cause you problems later. Note the position of the Taurus, Libra and Pisces signs in your birth chart (counted from the ascendant) and be alert regarding their keywords.

Scorpio birth Moons – Venus is helpful and you will feel more creative in this time. Your creative endeavours will give you money, so use this time effectively. You will fight for what you believe in and others will support you. You will meet new and helpful people in this time and gain from this. Enemies will be silenced and things will go smoothly for you.

Sagittarius birth Moons – Venus is supportive and you will feel empowered in this time. Use your contacts, friends and family to look for opportunities and try to capitalise on these. You will be able to work hard and consistently in this time so use his power. You may get at least one investment option or a deal connected to land in this time frame.

Capricorn birth Moons – Venus is auspicious for you and give you a bold sort of a courage. Venus does not actively break rules but you will make use of all loopholes and grey areas to achieve your objective. Your teammates and boss will appreciate your go-getter attitude and some monetary gain is possible. Family life will be good.

Aquarius birth Moons – Venus is supportive for you. You will have some good times with your family. This is a good time to divide family property as things will be as per your wish. Professional success is possible and there will be a increase in income. You will also be able to save money in this time.

Pisces birth Moons – Venus is favourable for you in this time. Do make every effort to use his power to achieve at least one of your heart felt desires. He will allow you to find real happiness and pleasure in your life experiences. So think on what you want and systematically try to achieve it. As usual, listen to your conscience and common sense in this time.

Dr. Tejaswini Arvind Patil