The Astronumen Blog
Rethinking Retrogrades: A Comprehensive Guide
The idea of things shifting, slowing, or reversing can feel unsettling and can bring up a lot of unnecessary anxiety in people, but what if there was a more constructive way of approaching retrograde periods? In this blog post, we’ll dig into the nature of a retrograde and rethink the symbolism.
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Venus in Aries: Passion and Emotional depth
Venus in Aries is bold, direct, and eager to pursue pleasure, love, and creative inspiration—but its host, Mars, is retrograde in Cancer, softening and complicating that energy. This creates a push-pull between acting on impulse and needing emotional reassurance.
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New Moon in Aquarius
A “New Moon” occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making its illuminated side invisible from our perspective—essentially the opposite of a full moon. During this time, the sky is at its darkest, symbolizing rest, introspection, and new beginnings.
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