Venus Retrograde in Aries & Pisces 2025: A Time to Reclaim Your Power

On March 1st, Venus stations retrograde in Aries until April 12th. Venus stations retrograde every eighteen months for forty days. Venus’s last retrograde in Aries was in March and April 2017. Expect this transit to bring up memories from this time or even offer closure to wounds created during that time. As we enter this current retrograde journey, spend some time reflecting on who you were eight years ago and how your heart has evolved since then. What heartaches have you endured? How has your heart healed, and how has it evolved?

As Venus stations retrograde on March 1st, we're called to embrace the fierce, pioneering spirit of Aries. This transit asks us to look at how we show up for ourselves, how we initiate love, and what sets our hearts on fire. With Venus in warrior-spirited Aries, you may find yourself facing bold truths about your relationships and self-worth.

The energy of this retrograde is raw and real. You might feel an unstoppable urge to take action, especially around matters of the heart. Aries doesn't want you to just sit and process – it wants you to stand up, speak out, and claim what you know you deserve. But remember to ground yourself before making any major moves. If emotions feel overwhelming, step outside and look up at the vast cosmic dance above you. Let the expansiveness remind you of your own infinite potential.

When Venus moves into Pisces on March 27th, the energy shifts from fire to water, asking us to dive deep into our emotional wisdom. If you've experienced heartbreak or betrayal in recent years, these wounds may resurface. Rather than pushing these feelings away, create space to truly feel them. Your heart might need to release old pain through tears, movement, or creative expression. Whatever arises, hold yourself with the tenderness you'd offer a dear friend.

This retrograde brings powerful opportunities for healing, but first, we must be willing to look at what needs to be healed. You might revisit past relationships or patterns that left marks on your heart. Instead of getting caught in old stories, use this time to rewrite them from a place of power. Let yourself feel everything – the joy, the grief, the anger, the love. Each emotion is a gateway to deeper understanding.

The Aries portion of this retrograde reminds us that vulnerability is strength. Don't hide your truth or dim your light. When you honor your authentic feelings, you show others it's safe to do the same. This honest expression creates deeper connections and helps your heart trust itself more fully. Remember, there's nothing wrong with feeling deeply. Your intensity is your power.

As Venus moves through Pisces, tap into your inner knowing. Each morning, take time to sit with your heart. Ask what it needs, what it dreams of, what it wants to create. Then take inspired action from this connected place. When you align with your heart's wisdom, you become unstoppable. You love more freely, create more boldly, and experience life more fully.

From March 1st until April 12th, let your heart lead the way. Trust its guidance, honor its rhythm, and watch how life opens up when you live from this honest place. This retrograde is your invitation to reclaim the power of your heart and remember who you truly are.

Venus Retrograde will affect us all deeply. Where Mercury Retrograde causes disruptions in the mental realm, Venus retrograde causes disruptions in emotional energy. This energy will also provide opportunities to feel our hearts fully, heal them, and listen to them. Below is a guide to how this retrograde will affect you based on your Sun and rising sign. Please note that astrological transits come into our lives to help and guide us. While some of this process may be challenging or even painful, it’s always meant to serve the highest vibration of our energy.

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Aries + Aries Rising: Venus moves through your First House of Identity, igniting a powerful period of self-discovery. This transit asks you to look in the mirror and truly see yourself. Feel the fire of your own spirit and let it guide you toward what you want. You might feel emotions rising up strongly – let them come. Your passionate nature is being activated to help you understand what you truly value about yourself.

Take time each day to check in with your inner warrior. What does your heart want to fight for? What makes you feel alive? Don't hold back from expressing your truth. When Venus moves into Pisces, you'll be called to soften and allow your vulnerability to become your strength. Listen to your intuition about relationships and self-worth. This is your time to rewrite old stories about love and replace them with ones that honor your worth.

Taurus + Taurus Rising: Venus travels through your Twelfth House, bringing cosmic wisdom to your dreams and intuition. Pay attention to what surfaces from your subconscious – especially around March 27th when Venus enters Pisces. Old relationship patterns might emerge, showing you where you've grown and what still needs healing. Trust the quiet moments that allow you to hear your heart's whispers.

Your ruler Venus is asking you to retreat and reflect. Create space for meditation and rest. Let yourself process any emotions that have been pushed aside. When you give yourself permission to feel deeply, you open the door to profound healing. Keep a dream journal during this time – your dreams hold messages about what your heart truly desires.

Gemini + Gemini Rising: Venus activates your Eleventh House of Community, highlighting your connections and future visions. Notice which friendships make your heart expand and which ones feel constrained. You're being called to speak your truth within your circles and create bonds that support your authentic expression. Let yourself be seen in new ways.

When Venus enters Pisces, you might feel called to share your heart through your work or public role. Don't shy away from showing your sensitive side – it's your superpower right now. Your words have the power to heal others, but first, make sure they're aligned with your truth. What does your heart want to communicate to the world?

Cancer + Cancer Rising: Venus illuminates your Tenth House of Career, bringing your heart into everything you create. This transit asks you to infuse more love into your work and express your emotions authentically in your public life. Notice what lights you up when you're working. What makes you feel connected to your purpose? Let these feelings guide your next steps.

When Venus enters Pisces on March 27th, you'll feel called to expand your vision. Your intuitive nature becomes your greatest asset in navigating professional waters. Trust the whispers of your heart about where to focus your energy. If you've been holding back from pursuing what you love, this retrograde helps you align your outer work with your inner truth.

Leo + Leo Rising: Venus moves through your Ninth House of Expansion, opening your heart to new possibilities. You're being called to dream bigger and trust your vision. What adventures does your heart want to embark on? Let yourself explore new territories in love and self-expression. Your natural confidence gets a cosmic boost during this time.

The Pisces influence from March 27th brings depth to your spiritual journey. You might find yourself diving deep into matters of the heart, exploring what intimacy truly means to you. Let your natural warmth guide others while maintaining healthy boundaries. This is a powerful time to heal any past wounds around trust and vulnerability.

Virgo + Virgo Rising: Venus activates your Eighth House of Transformation, bringing focus to your deepest bonds. This transit illuminates how you share your energy with others. Notice what makes you feel safe enough to be vulnerable. You're learning to trust your heart's wisdom about who and what deserves your emotional investment.

The Pisces phase of this retrograde helps you see your relationships clearly. Old patterns around giving and receiving love may surface. Instead of analyzing them, feel into what your heart wants to tell you. Let yourself receive support and love without needing to earn it. Your worth isn't measured by what you do for others.

Libra + Libra Rising: Your ruler Venus moves through your Seventh House of Relationships, bringing profound insights about partnership. This transit helps you understand what you truly want in your connections. Notice what makes your heart feel at home with others. Are your relationships reflecting your values? Let yourself be honest about what isn't working.

When Venus enters Pisces, you're called to bring more compassion to your daily routines. How can you make space for both productivity and heart-centered living? Your natural diplomacy shines when you lead with love. Trust your instincts about which connections need your energy and which ones need space.

Scorpio + Scorpio Rising: Venus illuminates your Sixth House of Daily Rituals, asking you to infuse more love into your routines. Notice how you treat yourself each day. Are you making time for what fills your heart? Let your natural intensity guide you toward practices that honor both your physical and emotional well-being.

The Pisces influence deepens your connection to creativity and joy. Express what lives in your heart without censoring yourself. Your power lies in feeling deeply – let this gift guide you toward what truly matters. Create space in your day for activities that make your heart sing. When you honor your emotions, you show others it's safe to do the same.

Sagittarius + Sagittarius Rising: Venus activates your Fourth House of Home and Foundations, bringing your attention to your emotional roots. Your typically adventurous spirit is called to journey inward during this retrograde. Notice what makes you feel secure enough to be vulnerable. Your heart might be asking you to create a space that truly reflects your inner world.

When Venus enters Pisces, you'll feel a deep calling to heal family patterns or past wounds. Your natural optimism helps you see the higher purpose in emotional challenges. Let yourself feel the full range of your emotions without needing to escape them. This is a powerful time to understand what "home" truly means to you – both in your physical space and in your heart.

Capricorn + Capricorn Rising: Venus moves through your Third House of Communication, helping you express your heart's truth. You might find yourself speaking about feelings more than usual – trust this process. Your practical nature is being infused with emotional wisdom. Let yourself share what you're feeling, even if it feels vulnerable.

The Pisces influence from March 27th deepens your connection to intuitive knowledge. You might receive messages through dreams or quiet moments of reflection. While you typically prefer concrete facts, this transit teaches you to trust the wisdom of your heart. Your words have healing power now – use them to build bridges of understanding with others and yourself.

Aquarius + Aquarius Rising: Venus illuminates your Second House of Values, asking you to examine what you truly treasure. This transit helps you understand your worth beyond the material realm. Your innovative mind is being called to focus on emotional abundance. What makes you feel truly rich? Let your heart guide you toward what holds real value.

When Venus enters Pisces, you're invited to dive deeper into your relationship with self-worth. Your natural detachment gives way to deeper feelings about security and abundance. Trust what surfaces – it's showing you where healing is needed. This retrograde helps you align your outer resources with your inner values, creating a foundation built on authentic self-love.

Pisces + Pisces Rising: Venus moves through your Fifth House before entering your sign, bringing focus to your creative expression. Let yourself play with new ways of sharing your heart's wisdom. Your natural sensitivity is a gift – use it to create something meaningful. Whether through art, love or simply being yourself, your heart has something important to share.

When Venus enters your sign on March 27th, you'll feel a profound connection to your inner truth. Trust what your heart tells you about your path forward. You might feel more emotional during this time – that's your superpower. Let your feelings guide you toward what's real and true for you. This retrograde helps you understand your worth on a deeper level.

This Venus Retrograde offers each sign a unique opportunity to connect with their heart's wisdom. Remember, these cosmic energies are here to guide you toward your highest path. Trust the process, feel what arises, and let love lead the way. Your heart knows the way forward. All you need to do is listen and trust in its cosmic wisdom.

Important Dates for this Venus Retrograde

- March 1st: Venus stations retrograde in Aries

- March 22nd: Venus retrograde conjunct sun in Aries (Venus Cazimi)

- March 27th: Venus moves into Pisces

- April 12th: Venus stations direct in Pisces

This is your time to rise, to heal, and to remember the strength that lives in your heart.