How to Understand Venus Retrogrades in Your Charts

In episode 405 astrologers Nick Dagan Best and Patrick Watson join the podcast to give an in-depth explanation of what Venus retrograde means in astrology, and show how it can coincide with important turning points in people's lives. We begin by talking about what Venus retrograde means astronomically, and what it correlates with in mundane astrology, and then focus on what it means as a transit in natal astrology. Later we outline some techniques for determining if an upcoming Venus retrograde will be important in your life, and what area of your life it will manifest its significations in. Eventually we touch on the 8 year Venus synodic cycle, and show how Venus retrograde repetitions during these periods can connect events in a person's life over a longer span of time. For more information about Nick and Patrick check out their websites: NickDaganBestAstrologer.com PatrickWatsonAstrology.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:22 Venus' significations 00:04:55 Venus retrograde astronomically 00:19:10 What does Venus retrograde mean? 00:39:15 Examples in world events 01:19:29 Examples in lives of individuals 01:29:00 Venus retrograde in the birth chart 02:26:12 Retrogrades more important when you have it natally 02:39:34 8 year synodic cycle repetitions 02:39:35 The house Venus goes retrograde in 03:22:12 Annual profections 03:26:08 Shadow periods, intervals & phases 03:37:33 Patrons, sponsors, end cards Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lDnRnE9r3Q - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 405 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3: