Venus retrograde in Leo from July 23, 2023
Almost simultaneously with the entry of the Sun into Leo, Venus, the planet of Love, Beauty and Connectedness, goes retrograde in the fire sign of Leo for six weeks.
When Venus is retrograde, she passes between Mother Earth and the Sun. 
Venus is then closer to Earth and its gravitational and energetic influence becomes stronger.
Next to Mercury retrograde (the mental), Venus retrograde (the emotional) is the most disruptive energy of all retrograde planets.
The shadow period of Venus retrograde already started on June 19, 2023….
Venus turns retrograde from July 23, 2023 at 28°36’2 in Leo and descends to 12°13’6 in Leo.
From September 4, 2023, Venus will go direct again at 12°12’2 and will remain in Leo until October 9, 2023.
The introspective period of retrograde Venus is a six weeks period to evaluate, reflect, process, revise and reassess what and who is valuable to us, such as relationships, marriage, art and money matters, inner and outer values and material needs .
Venus goes retrograde once every 18 months. The 40-day celestial time-out of Venus makes the invisible visible in love, the beautiful aspects, but also the less beautiful.
When people love each other, there is an unbreakable energy of connection. However, giving and receiving love and affection in relationships is more difficult during Venus retrograde. There are difficulties in every relationship, in love relationships, friendships and in business relationships. Small annoyances will only get bigger over time.
Those annoyances are the fundamental differences between you and your partner.
You may come to the conclusion that a relationship or something of value no longer sparks the fire in you or resonates with you as it once did. During this period, you must determine for yourself whether you understand these fundamental differences and whether or not you can live with these differences for the sake of the relationship or situation.
This Venus retrograde in dynamic and ego-oriented Leo is mainly focused on self-love and having a good relationship with yourself. The fixed fire sign of Leo wants undivided attention and admiration. Energetically, it’s about self-confidence and dignity and how much we love ourselves and others.
The way we approach someone else is a reflection of how we see ourselves.
The last time with Venus retrograde in Leo was eight years ago, in 2015.
Situations or people from your past from that period may return to clear the karmic air or to forgive. They can contribute to the inner growth, especially in the post retrograde period of Venus until October 7, 2023.
With the power of retrograde Chiron in Aries, that can even be healing and start a process of self-love and the formation of new connections.
Venus retrograde is not a favorable time to fall in love, enter into a relationship, impulse buying, undergo cosmetic surgery or just suddenly take a completely different haircut to avoid disappointment.
Venus retrograde is a favorable period for making appraisals, real estate market, for buying antiques and art at auction or buying used books, items or second hand clothing.
Anyone with their natal ascendant, planets or Lights from 12° to 28° Leo is most affected by this retrograde Venus, including anyone with planets from 12° to 28° in Taurus, Scorpio or Aquarius.
Influence of Venus retrograde in Leo on all zodiac signs (ascendant or Sun)
Aries (March 20 – April 19)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Aries in the 5th House of Love and Self-Expression.
Venus retrograde is about the love you get (or don’t) get. It may feel to you as if the fire has been extinguished. Venus retrograde is going to help you restore the connection. There may be a reunion with an ex-lover, which can bring you clarity about your love life. Love comes in many forms, so open your heart, even in a committed relationship. What was that spark of passion? Venus retrograde is a good time to pick up the pieces.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Taurus in the 4th House of Family and House.
With Venus retrograde in Leo, you are more emotional and there are unresolved issues related to the past, your childhood, your family, homeland or home.
Urgent misunderstandings in the family are now addressed. What does home mean to you, Taurus? Did you get the love and attention you needed as a child? Past conflicts must now be resolved in order to restore family harmony and create the space for you to nurture you and your inner child.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Gemini in the 3rd House of Communication and Connections.
Due to the influence of Venus retrograde, it’s like you can’t think straight, a kind of creative block, especially when it comes to relationships and your love life. It’s like no one understands you, you don’t know how to find the right words or don’t get the right click. Attachment and avoidance issues make it more difficult to build a steady and stable relationship. Like Venus, take some time out and get some distance to collect your thoughts. Someone from your past understands what you are going through and breaks you out of the impasse.
Cancer (June 21 – July 21)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Cancer in the 2nd House of Finance.
With Venus retrograde, a period of financial complications or uncertainty about finances and overconfidence in spending patterns begins.
Doubt may arise about what you have to offer, Cancer. You have doubts about your worth when you apply for a job or whether you are worthy of love in a relationship. Right now it’s good to surround yourself with people who confirm to you that your love and appreciation are worth it! Beware of spending money, for whatever it is that seems to be valuable to you, it adds no value when the heart is filled.
Leo (July 22 – August 21)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Leo in the 1st House of Personality.
Venus retrograde is about your identity, your self-awareness and how the world sees you.
Venus retrograde in your own sign can make you insecure and that’s why many times you look in the mirror, try different clothes and step on the scale more often before you leave the house. Venus is about beauty and aesthetics and that makes you extra critical of yourself.
However, a cosmetic procedure, new outfit or a different hairstyle is not advisable during Venus retrograde, because that can result in disappointment. It is now about radiating inner beauty.
You are beautiful just the way you are and when your heart shines, you also shine like the sun.
Virgo (August 22 – September 21)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Virgo in the 12th House of Cosmic Consciousness.
As soon as Venus goes retrograde, you feel the need to go into retreat, to withdraw yourself. Venus retrograde makes you insecure and that is why you put up a wall in relationships. You may have trouble determining what you want in a relationship. You can now experience the emotional pain of previous relationships. Just in your own bubble and giving yourself the love you need.
A kind of cosmic beauty sleep…., but with the door ajar, don’t close yourself off.
Detachment and avoidance of contact is not good for you.
Tap into this retrograde Venus to embrace healing and forgiveness, make peace with yourself and situations. Live from your heart, breathe love from your heart.
Libra (September 22 – October 22)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Libra in the 11th House of Social Processes and Friendships.
With Venus retrograde, it can be difficult to establish harmony within your social circle.
The social dynamics can be uncomfortable for you.
You can feel lonely in a group, lonely, but not alone.
You may hear something unpleasant or friends say or do something that upsets you or you do or say something that causes friends of colleagues to distance themselves.
This summer, you’re going to reassess the nature of friendships to see who your true friends are and who are fake friends.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls to Scorpio in the 10th House of Career.
There is a strong focus on your career goals. There are professional blocks due to Venus retrograde in your career sector that stand in the way of your ambitions. With Venus retrograde in your 10th House, it’s about your professional success, appreciation in the workplace or respect in your social life. Conflicts can arise that require you to defend your position and how to make a meaningful contribution to your team or even the world at large.
Things come to light that have to do with opposition from colleagues, customers, authorities or supervisors.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 20)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls to Sagittarius in the very 9th House of Higher Consciousness.
The 9th House of Sagittarius is the realm of untold possibilities.
However, Venus retrograde, can make you feel like your options are limited and what you want to do is just out of reach. A teacher, mentor, colleague or other supportive factor can drop out and make you feel a bit lost. Exciting things you used to do now have less value and are suddenly boring or uninteresting. Venus retrograde does awaken the inner adventurer in you.
Within you lies an ocean of undiscovered possibilities.
Capricorn (December 21 – January 18)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls for Capricorn in the 8th House of Shared Finances and Intimacy.
This retrograde Venus prompts Capricorn to evaluate themes of guilt and trust in a relationship.
To whom or what do you owe? It can be related to money or matter, but also emotional or relational debt or obligations to you or to a partner or close friend. Existing relationships are undergoing profound changes, especially when it comes to commitments and a desire for more freedom and personal space within the relationship.
During Venus retrograde, it’s about how much you are willing to invest in relationships and what your expectations are.
Aquarius (January 19 – February 17)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls to Aquarius in the 7th House of Relationships.
This retrograde Venus brings up unresolved issues in your love life and your social life and that can lead to problems. Aquarius may be dealing with the return of someone from the past you’ve lost touch with or had a fight with.
The return has to do with emotional closure. It is not a good time to start dating or to start a new relationship or to end a relationship for no reason. Take the time to reinvest in a relationship.
Single Aquarius needs to invest in themselves first and reassess what a relationship means to you. Early October 2023 is do you know what is to give and receive, Aquarius.
Pisces (February 18 – March 19)
Venus retrograde in Leo falls to Pisces in the 6th House of Work and Lifestyle.
During Venus retrograde you are more likely to be tired and feel under pressure. It is difficult to find the balance between daily activities and health. Maybe you’ve fallen into a rut and Venus retrograde is the best time to reflect on what you can do to find the beauty in everyday things. Consider, for example, plants at home and at work, aromatherapy, color, walking, swimming, dancing or trying out new recipes. It’s about your sense of well-being!
