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The planet Venus went retrograde 6 March and will appear so until going direct on 17 April. A planet cannot travel backwards, but in its retrograde relationship with the other planets, it appears so. It is like a faster train overtaking a slower one, and in this case Venus is the slower planet.

Venus is associated with two signs: Taurus and Libra. In feminine Taurus she is interested in money, food, sex and control. In masculine Libra he is interested in diplomacy, relationships, partnerships, the finer (more expensive) things in life and social life. At this time, Libra is retrograde in Aries, the sign of men, automobiles, courage, war or saber rattling, daring and making new starts. When Venus is in the sign of Aries, both are uncomfortable. Aries is impulsive, Venus is careful; Aries can be unrefined because he is in a hurry; Venus is refined and diplomatic.

So what should you expect now through 17 April? Financially, expect either less income or more expenses. An example of less income could be what is due you is late, and more expenses could be the washing machine breaking down. However, expect bargains in luxury goods, and it is a good time to bargain down fees and services. Since sales of automobiles are down, you can bargain a good price on a better car or truck. The world is in financial crisis, and with Venus going retrograde, it is no surprise to astrologer’s money is down.

Because Venus rules the legal aspects of marriage; getting married during a retrograde Venus is not a good idea. The reasons for the union could only be monetary, excluding love. If you are in a relationship that is not compatible, sexual or financial differences could arise during a retrograde Venus, asking you to reevaluate the relationship, make adjustments or end it. Relationship troubles are focused on the woman and her intentions. If you begin a new love relationship, something could be wrong with the woman’s reason for being with you, which will surface the next time Venus goes retrograde.

Because Venus’s rulership of Libra is opposite Aries, the sign Venus is in during March of 2009, there is the possibility of confrontation. Look at the news: China is boldly confronting the United States, troubles in Ireland, and North Korea is threatening Japan and the United States; all classic manifestations of opposition between the warlike personality of Aries and the diplomatic personality of Venus. In your personal life, there could be confrontation because of differences in money, social life, sex or control.

Venus is in good relationship with the planets in Aquarius: Mercury, Neptune, Mars and Jupiter, so it should work out. Venus and the Moon are past stressful situations with Pluto, so the possibility of war is unlikely. In a few days, exactly on 12 March, the Sun and Uranus will be together, but not in stress with other planets, so any change would be releasing tension.

Keep financially and romantically cool until after 17 April. It could take that long for international diplomacy to defuse confrontations. The Somali pirates have been out of the news; their planet has disappeared into a Neptunian fog for a few more days, 28 March, they could then resurface in the news.

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