2 March - 13 April, 2025
Venus retrograde in Pisces asks us to reevaluate our relationships with people and things while letting go of what no longer serves a purpose. By embracing this time for deep introspection, we can emerge with greater clarity and appreciation for what truly matters.
Venus in Pisces encourages complete surrender, which is not a choice we make. Surrender, like sleep, is something that happens to us. Yet, just like sleep, we can do everything we need for it to occur naturally.
We can allow more without continuing to indulge in inappropriate behaviour. We can accept something while making the necessary changes. Allowing is a process of letting go. If it’s meant to come back in a different form, it will.
You may, however, feel confused about what to let go of during this retrograde. This is also something you must allow for. Try not to resist how you feel or what’s happening in the coming weeks.
Venus in Pisces is dreamy and creative. And while some dreams are harder to recall upon waking, you can hold onto their essence without getting bogged down in the details - something that becomes more likely as Venus retrogrades.
This is complicated by Venus conjoining Mercury, Rahu, and Neptune. This is likely to feel overwhelming, even if it’s positively so. It shows the possibility of some tuning out of reality in favour of a fantasy. Yet we cannot ignore the reality for much longer, as Saturn enters Pisces (29 March) while Venus backtracks through the sign.
Give yourself the time to figure it out and the space to realise that it’s all happening for you.
This is a time to review, repair, and completely release relationships that no longer align with your true values. This includes your relationships with things, including money, as much as with people.
Are you working in a job just to get paid or staying in a relationship just to get laid?
Past loves or unresolved emotions may resurface. Not everyone will meet with a past love during this period, but those who do may eventually realise it's more about recapturing a state from the past than getting involved again.
Careful reflection is needed before rekindling old flames.
It's also not the ideal time for taking wedding vows, as marriages that begin during this phase carry this sense of review forever more. Relationships require an easy expression of love and affection, which Venus retrograde may find difficult.
Use this period for deep self-discovery and healing rather than external validation from others. Why would you even consider getting back together with someone who didn’t align with your values- unless they, too, have changed and can align with who you are now?
Relationships and financial markets tend to fluctuate when Venus is retrograde. This fluctuation will likely be more extreme because Venus is exalted but expresses debilitated traits.
Major purchases and investments require a more cautious approach during this time.
You could take advantage and sell or purchase something you know is more or less valuable than the other person, but you should ask yourself if you can sleep at night by pulling the wool over someone’s eyes to make a quick buck.
Avoid impulsive purchases, especially if they are extravagant. You don’t want to land yourself in financial trouble.
Mythology
Hades dragged Venus (Persephone) down into the underworld in Greek myth. This story reflects Venus’ journey from a bright light in our skies to disappearing from view for a while.
When we cannot see Venus, we feel a bit lost. We may not see the beauty in life or find it harder to appreciate what we have.
There is even a correlation that can be made between Venus and Lucifer, and Jesus' last temptation. Venus retrograde is like going out into the desert for 40 days and 40 nights (the length of its retrograde cycle) to discover what’s truly important to us again. You may have to go without it for a while to fully appreciate it again.
Venus moves from the evening to morning ‘star’, disappearing from view in March until the end of April, after it has stationed direct once again.
As the ‘evening star’, Venus is alluring, indulgent, and romantic—ideal for enjoyment and pleasure. As the ‘morning star, Venus is more revealing, exposing hidden flaws.
As Venus reappears in May, making its way to Aries by June, we must use this time to heal divisions before things get heated again.
Historical Correlations
Looking back every eight years, you can get a glimpse into Venus retrograde themes in this area of your life.
Here are Venus' retrogrades in Pisces since the turn of the last century:
Note that Venus retrograde in Pisces was present during pivotal historical years, including 1969, one of the most important years of change.
I’ve listed four dates below, focusing on these because they are similar to concurrent transits we’re having again this year.
1969: The Year Everything Changed
Rahu was last conjunct Venus retrograde in Pisces in 1969. Saturn was also in Pisces conjunct Rahu that year, although it had just moved into Aries during the Venus retrograde, which danced between both signs.
Rahu is innovative and breaks some records (or rules). 1969 was also one of the most transformative years in American history, which had a huge impact on the world. The same is happening this year.
So much happened in 1969 that I could not cover it all here. However, I would like to point out some key events that echo themes in our current climate. One is the Stonewall Riots, a series of riots and demonstrations against a police raid in New York.
Although this occurred after Venus’ retrograde in Pisces, it showed the brewing issues we can see reflected in transgender rights at this time.
1937: Hindenburg Disaster
Venus was last retrograde with Saturn fully within Pisces in 1937 when Saturn’s deflationary impulse brought down the Hindenburg. With Saturn and Rahu conjoining Venus in Pisces this year, we will likely see some major ups and downs. Rahu inflates while Saturn deflates.
Venus is along for the ride, whether it likes it or not.
1977 & 2001: Studio 54 and Gay Marriage
The last time Venus was retrograde in Pisces and exchanged with Jupiter in Taurus was in 2001 when we saw the first gay marriage in Amsterdam.
When planets exchange, something more cooperative happens. Yet, Venus' retrograde suggests revisiting previously altered laws (Jupiter).
Venus is retrograde from 2 March until 13 April. Once it has done its thing, we’re more likely to see how things progress from there.
1977 saw the opening of Studio 54, as Venus was retrograde in Pisces and exchanged with Jupiter in the fun-loving Taurus. This is probably one of the more positive repeating patterns for 2025, although we cannot rule out problems because of the concurrent Saturn and Rahu transits.
This year’s Venus retrograde will likely produce mixed results, with potential disasters and more positive outcomes afterwards. Some major weather events and economic challenges may even occur.
Whatever happens, we must allow it to be so we can make the most of what is possible—anything is.
Om Tat Sat
Venus in Pisces encourages complete surrender, which is not a choice we make. Surrender, like sleep, is something that happens to us. Yet, just like sleep, we can do everything we need for it to occur naturally.
We can allow more without continuing to indulge in inappropriate behaviour. We can accept something while making the necessary changes. Allowing is a process of letting go. If it’s meant to come back in a different form, it will.
You may, however, feel confused about what to let go of during this retrograde. This is also something you must allow for. Try not to resist how you feel or what’s happening in the coming weeks.
Venus in Pisces is dreamy and creative. And while some dreams are harder to recall upon waking, you can hold onto their essence without getting bogged down in the details - something that becomes more likely as Venus retrogrades.
This is complicated by Venus conjoining Mercury, Rahu, and Neptune. This is likely to feel overwhelming, even if it’s positively so. It shows the possibility of some tuning out of reality in favour of a fantasy. Yet we cannot ignore the reality for much longer, as Saturn enters Pisces (29 March) while Venus backtracks through the sign.
Give yourself the time to figure it out and the space to realise that it’s all happening for you.
This is a time to review, repair, and completely release relationships that no longer align with your true values. This includes your relationships with things, including money, as much as with people.
Are you working in a job just to get paid or staying in a relationship just to get laid?
Past loves or unresolved emotions may resurface. Not everyone will meet with a past love during this period, but those who do may eventually realise it's more about recapturing a state from the past than getting involved again.
Careful reflection is needed before rekindling old flames.
It's also not the ideal time for taking wedding vows, as marriages that begin during this phase carry this sense of review forever more. Relationships require an easy expression of love and affection, which Venus retrograde may find difficult.
Use this period for deep self-discovery and healing rather than external validation from others. Why would you even consider getting back together with someone who didn’t align with your values- unless they, too, have changed and can align with who you are now?
Relationships and financial markets tend to fluctuate when Venus is retrograde. This fluctuation will likely be more extreme because Venus is exalted but expresses debilitated traits.
Major purchases and investments require a more cautious approach during this time.
You could take advantage and sell or purchase something you know is more or less valuable than the other person, but you should ask yourself if you can sleep at night by pulling the wool over someone’s eyes to make a quick buck.
Avoid impulsive purchases, especially if they are extravagant. You don’t want to land yourself in financial trouble.
Mythology
Hades dragged Venus (Persephone) down into the underworld in Greek myth. This story reflects Venus’ journey from a bright light in our skies to disappearing from view for a while.
When we cannot see Venus, we feel a bit lost. We may not see the beauty in life or find it harder to appreciate what we have.
There is even a correlation that can be made between Venus and Lucifer, and Jesus' last temptation. Venus retrograde is like going out into the desert for 40 days and 40 nights (the length of its retrograde cycle) to discover what’s truly important to us again. You may have to go without it for a while to fully appreciate it again.
Venus moves from the evening to morning ‘star’, disappearing from view in March until the end of April, after it has stationed direct once again.
As the ‘evening star’, Venus is alluring, indulgent, and romantic—ideal for enjoyment and pleasure. As the ‘morning star, Venus is more revealing, exposing hidden flaws.
As Venus reappears in May, making its way to Aries by June, we must use this time to heal divisions before things get heated again.
Historical Correlations
Looking back every eight years, you can get a glimpse into Venus retrograde themes in this area of your life.
Here are Venus' retrogrades in Pisces since the turn of the last century:
- 1905
- 1913
- 1921
- 1929
- 1937
- 1945
- 1953
- 1961
- 1969
- 1977
- 1985
- 1993
- 2001
- 2009
- 2017
Note that Venus retrograde in Pisces was present during pivotal historical years, including 1969, one of the most important years of change.
I’ve listed four dates below, focusing on these because they are similar to concurrent transits we’re having again this year.
1969: The Year Everything Changed
Rahu was last conjunct Venus retrograde in Pisces in 1969. Saturn was also in Pisces conjunct Rahu that year, although it had just moved into Aries during the Venus retrograde, which danced between both signs.
Rahu is innovative and breaks some records (or rules). 1969 was also one of the most transformative years in American history, which had a huge impact on the world. The same is happening this year.
So much happened in 1969 that I could not cover it all here. However, I would like to point out some key events that echo themes in our current climate. One is the Stonewall Riots, a series of riots and demonstrations against a police raid in New York.
Although this occurred after Venus’ retrograde in Pisces, it showed the brewing issues we can see reflected in transgender rights at this time.
1937: Hindenburg Disaster
Venus was last retrograde with Saturn fully within Pisces in 1937 when Saturn’s deflationary impulse brought down the Hindenburg. With Saturn and Rahu conjoining Venus in Pisces this year, we will likely see some major ups and downs. Rahu inflates while Saturn deflates.
Venus is along for the ride, whether it likes it or not.
1977 & 2001: Studio 54 and Gay Marriage
The last time Venus was retrograde in Pisces and exchanged with Jupiter in Taurus was in 2001 when we saw the first gay marriage in Amsterdam.
When planets exchange, something more cooperative happens. Yet, Venus' retrograde suggests revisiting previously altered laws (Jupiter).
Venus is retrograde from 2 March until 13 April. Once it has done its thing, we’re more likely to see how things progress from there.
1977 saw the opening of Studio 54, as Venus was retrograde in Pisces and exchanged with Jupiter in the fun-loving Taurus. This is probably one of the more positive repeating patterns for 2025, although we cannot rule out problems because of the concurrent Saturn and Rahu transits.
This year’s Venus retrograde will likely produce mixed results, with potential disasters and more positive outcomes afterwards. Some major weather events and economic challenges may even occur.
Whatever happens, we must allow it to be so we can make the most of what is possible—anything is.
Om Tat Sat
