Most everyone who is interested in Astrology are aware that Mercury moves into its retrograde position three times ayear for approximately twenty-four days each. Few are aware that other planets move into a retrograde position aswell.
Venus, the planet representing beauty, love, luxury items, and money, is in her retrograde position for forty-two days and stationary for approximately two days before and after turning. A benefic planet, she is at her weakest when retrograde. Parts of the body signified by Venus are the veins and the kidneys.
For example, if Venus in transit is in its retrograde motion is approaching your natal Jupiter to form a trine or sextile,do not expect its benefits to be as favorable as they might have been if Venus had been direct.
Excerpt from Timing is Everything; Astrology is the Key by Wes Alistair
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