Renovating With Venus Retrograde: What To Expect and What You Can Do Now

As we move through the powerful threshold between Pisces and Aries, we are stepping into a cosmic corridor of transformation. This transition marks profound endings and stark new beginnings, a space where deep spiritual wisdom meets the courage to forge new paths. Within this portal, Venus prepares to station retrograde, guiding us into an intentional reflection on our values, relationships and co-creator essence. Understanding the larger astrological landscape now allows us to navigate Venus’ Retrograde period with clarity and purpose.

Venus Retrograde: A Time for Renovations

Venus, the planet of love, beauty, relationships and self-worth, will station retrograde on March 1st at 10 degrees Aries, traveling back into 24 degrees Pisces before moving direct again on April 13th. This movement invites us to rediscover what truly holds value in our lives.

Another astrologer once defined Venus’s Retrograde period as a time to Re-value, Renovate, Redecorate, Rediscover, Reconnect, and Revisit. These words brilliantly describe the energies of Venus and the deep internal work she initiates during this time. As someone with Venus in Pisces in the 2nd house, conjunct Mercury, these themes are personal for me. The 2nd house governs our values, belongings and self-worth, making this Venus Retrograde a profound period of renovation.   I have always felt a deep connection to continuous evolution, much like an ongoing remodel—one that is both exciting and, at times, unsettling. Although I do not always enjoy the discomfort, I excitingly await the transformation that follows.

Through my own journey, I have learned that self-worth is not a static concept—it is something we continuously refine as we grow. Venus Retrograde in Pisces invites us to surrender outdated notions of value, while her time in Aries pushes us to own our sovereignty.

Venus Rx Themes:

• Re-value – Understanding what truly holds significance now and shedding outdated attachments.
• Renovate – Acknowledging where reinvention is necessary, both internally and externally.
• Redecorate – Creating a space, physically or emotionally, that aligns with evolving desires.
• Rediscover – Reconnecting with passions, creativity and what sparks joy.
• Reconnect – Deepening relationships with those who resonate at our current frequency.
• Revisit – Looking back at past experiences with new wisdom to integrate their lessons.

In your personal chart, the areas between 24 degrees Pisces and 11 degrees Aries indicate where you are undergoing an internal renovation—where your values, desires and sense of self are being redefined. This is a time to slow down, be intentional and ensure that what you are manifesting is in alignment with who you are becoming.

Aries & Venus Retrograde: Sovereign Self-Worth

Aries energy is about initiation, independence and personal leadership. However, Venus is in her detriment in Aries, as this fast-moving, Mars-ruled sign contrasts her receptive, magnetic nature. Retrograde, however, neutralizes Aries' impulsivity, allowing Venus to slow down and reflect on:

• Who she authentically is now
• What she desires and values
• What changes are needed to embody her highest frequency

Venus Retrograde in Aries often brings up discord in relationships, revealing unresolved emotions or misalignments. Bottled-up feelings can surface, but the higher expression of this transit is taking ownership, communicating responsibly and refining our understanding of love and self-worth.

The Piscean/Aries Portal and The Power of Endings & Beginnings

Venus' retrograde journey is amplified by a powerful parade of planets shifting into Aries.  Including Neptune, who after 14 years in Pisces will enter Aries, marking a profound transition in spiritual consciousness. Neptune invites divine inspiration. In Pisces, this has manifested as a collective spiritual awakening, an era of exploring mystical practices, yoga and meditation. In Pisces there’s an energy of looking for power outside of ourselves, through practices. But with Aries, its more about our own direct connection.  Now, as Neptune enters Aries, this exploration turns into embodied spiritual sovereignty—a call to trust our connection to the Divine rather than seeking authority outside ourselves.

And with Pluto in Aquarius, this is not just about personal transformation but also about contributing to the collective evolution.

March’s Cosmic Shifts & What to Expect

Several astrological events will shape this period:

• March 14 – Lunar Eclipse in Virgo – A call to release anything that is vibrationally misaligned.
• March 15 – Mercury stations retrograde in Aries, emphasizing personal reassessment and adding another layer of introspection.
• March 27 – Venus moves back into Pisces, reconnecting us with deep soul wisdom, divine feminine energy and surrendering outdated expectations.
• March 29 – A powerful Aries Solar Eclipse, accelerating change and initiating quantum leaps in self-leadership.

Preparing for Venus Retrograde: What You Can Do Now

1. Identify What Needs Revisiting – Reflect on what has changed in your values, desires and relationships since Venus’ last retrograde in Aries (March-April 2017). What has evolved?
2. Observe Your Inner Dialogue – Notice thoughts about self-worth, beauty and relationships. Are they aligned with your highest self?
3. Declutter & Make Space – Physically and emotionally clear out anything that no longer resonates with who you are becoming.
4. Trust Divine Timing – Avoid rushing into major commitments, new relationships or drastic aesthetic changes. Let Venus guide you through internal shifts first.
5. Tune In & Meditate – Use this time to tune into your intuition and creative inspiration. What is your soul longing to express?
6. Strengthen Your Sovereignty – Understand that Venus in Aries is about self-leadership and personal authority.  Practice releasing societal programming that has made you doubt your own path.

Emerging from Venus Retrograde: A Rebirth of Divine Feminine Energy

As Venus stations direct in mid-April, she will emerge transformed—more self-assured, integrated and attuned to her true worth. By the time she re-enters Aries, she will embody a new level of confidence, ready to engage with the world from a place of deep alignment.

This Venus Retrograde is an invitation to reclaim your power, embrace your unique expression and invest only in what is truly worthy of your energy. By honoring this cycle of renewal, you will emerge with a clearer understanding of your desires and a newfound sense of sovereignty over your life.

Trust the process, embrace the wisdom and allow yourself to be reborn. The Piscean/Aries Portal is ushering in a new era—one where you create from the truth of who you are.