Pardon me, I am a little late and you may already have been feeling the Venus retrograde.
Venus retrograde is a time to take stock of your investments, not only your money, but also your energy, time, and care.
What you invest in should feel good. Venus rules Libra and Taurus and is connected to love, relationships, beauty, and what we value most.
Are you feeling depleted by the journey you've been on? Are you wanting to clear house?
This can be a beautiful time to re-evaluate the area of your chart activated by this Venus retrograde. It is a time to sort through the emotional and material closet and ask: What feels nourishing, meaningful, and true?
A Venus Retrograde Exercise
You'll need a journal and a full pen of ink :)
Sit in a comfortable, private space and ask yourself:
What do you love that you're not doing?
What is uncomfortable in your life that you would like to change?
What do you not value in your life that you would like to remove from your life?
Is there something you loved doing as a child that you'd like to make room for again?
Maybe it's rolling around on the floor and being silly, going to a comedy show, having a good cathartic cry, or calling someone you miss and love. Let yourself follow the thread of joy.
Journalling can be an amazing adventure of self-discovery when pen meets paper.
✨ Pluto Goes Direct
On 15 October, Pluto goes direct at 3°04′ Aquarius. Pluto is the ultimate teacher of change. Best not to fight Pluto's willful ways because you'll only find yourself repeating the lessons. You might as well roll up your sleeves, get stuck in, and ask the questions Pluto is quietly putting in front of you. Where have you outgrown an old story? What fears are stopping you from stepping into your own power? Pluto isn't interested in quick fixes, the transformations are meant to be lasting and practising self-awareness is not over rated but requirement!
The changes you've been waiting for are likely to start unfolding. If you've been feeling stuck, stifled, or unsure of the path ahead, the coming months may bring a greater sense of clarity and direction. This doesn't mean everything suddenly falls into place overnight, but you may begin to see why certain events unfolded the way they did. Aquarius invites us to think differently about our future, our communities, and our place within the collective. Trust what is emerging. What feels uncertain now may, in hindsight, prove to be the very thing guiding you towards a more authentic version of yourself.
✨ Pluto retrograde was from May 6, 2026 to October 15, 2026. After a retrograde, we make sense of what happened during the retrograde period. The question Pluto asks is simple: Are you ready to let go of who you've been so you can become who you're meant to be?
With gratitude,
Aho
Nita ✨
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