What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Cosmologically, and in this case, Practically Speaking, with so many planets in retrograde status, there is no time like the present to discover what lies within us - the good, bad, ugly and Divine. With Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Pluto and the karmic/dharmic indicators all in Retrograde dynamic, the suggestion is that it behooves us ti pause and look inward in order to valance, heal and grow. I'll start with Venus and then write about the other retrogrades in the weeks ahead.
Here are some thumbnail sketches that will guide you:
Venus Retrograde in Gemini - Time to Look at Your Love Life
May 13th - June 25th
Venus represents our approach to love, beauty, justice, peace and money. It represents our personal values or what is important. What are the preferences of your five senses? What does quality mean? It is all a part A of one's love life...that which is attractive in self and other.
Gemini is the archetype for learning, all forms of communication, languages, one's relationship with the environment, pets, siblings, short trips and the greater Self Realization. It is the part of us that knows how to make the necessary connections that mobilize us toward fulfillment of our goals. Take time to be still, to reflect on your relationships. The following inquiries will certainly set the stage for the Venus in Gemini Retrogrades insight. There are no right or wrong answers. These and other questions you may ask yourself, are for your eyes only. You may or may not share them with anyone:
1. What is your relationship with yourself (just who do you think (and feel) you are?
2. How do you habitually talk to yourself - your typical recurring self talk messages?
3. What is your relationship with your body? What are the ways you care for your body?
4. What does love mean to you?
5. How do you like love to show up?
6. How do you love yourself and others generally?
7. What is important in your intimate relationships?
8. How do you give and receive in your intimate relationship(s)?
9 . How does your current relationship fit your needs?
10. How do you meet the needs of your partner?
11. How can you improve your relationship at this time?
12. How do you describe beauty?
13. What role does it play in your life, and how?
14. What is your relationship to money? Your finances?
15. What is your relationship to inner peace?
16. What is your relationship to Source (by whatever name)?
Your answers to the above can become very valuable in setting up a source of core inspiration for your next book, art, music, new job and love interest.
These activities can thrive with Venus retrograde in Gemini:
writing, singing, filming, photography, healing designs, use of hands, learning a new language, preparing speeches that come from the heart.
Enjoy!
Khaleghl Quinn, Ph.D.
Author, Master Teacher of the Awakened Arts and Sciences
Self Awareness is the Key to Happiness!