How to Thrive during Venus Retrograde Leo: Summer 2023

It's time for a massive overhaul of your heart.

Your ability to receive will be brought to the forefront.

Your worth will be challenged.

You will be invited to crack your heart right open and tap into where you've been holding yourself back from receiving the abundance of life.

Are you ready?

Venus Retrograde turned my life upside down in 2022.

But I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't let that riptide move through my life and uproot everything I had been holding back for so - fucking - long.

In this weeks episode I'll tell you all about how a Venus Rx blew my life up and how I got to exactly where I am through letting it happen.

The self worth healing, the finances, the ebbs, the flows. My complete marriage overhaul happened because of what I uncovered in 2022's Venus Rx.

And now I feel stronger and more ready for the sacred lessons I'm about to find in Venus Rx in Leo, don't you?

So what is Venus Retrograde?

Venus retrograde is an astrological phenomenon that occurs when the planet Venus appears to be moving backward in its orbit as observed from Earth. It is important to note that retrograde motion is an optical illusion caused by the difference in orbital speeds between Earth and Venus.

When Venus goes retrograde, it symbolically represents a period of introspection and reevaluation in matters related to love, relationships, beauty, and finances. It's believed to be a time when the energy of Venus turns inward, prompting us to reflect on our values, desires, and the way we engage in romantic and social connections.

The dates you need to know 👇

June 19th:
 Venus enters the pre-retrograde shadow period.

July 22nd: Venus stations Retrograde

August 13th: Venus Cazimi (Venus becomes a morning star) 

September 3rd: Venus stations direct

October 7th: Venus leaves the post-retrograde shadow period

Some things that my come up during this transit include:

  1. Reflection and self-assessment: Venus retrograde encourages you to evaluate your relationships and aesthetic preferences. You may question your desires, values, and what truly brings you happiness in matters of love, romance, and beauty.

  2. Relationship dynamics: It is not uncommon for past relationships to resurface during Venus retrograde. You may encounter former partners or people from your past, which can offer an opportunity for closure, healing, or reconnection. It's a time to reassess your current relationships and make necessary adjustments.

  3. Reevaluation of finances: Venus also rules over money, so this retrograde phase can prompt a reevaluation of your financial situation. It's a good time to review your budget, spending habits, and long-term financial goals. Consider any changes you need to make in order to achieve greater stability and security.

  4. Delays and reassessments: Retrogrades are often associated with delays and slowdowns. In the case of Venus retrograde, it's advisable to avoid making major relationship or financial decisions during this period. Instead, focus on gathering information, reflecting, and reassessing your options.

  5. Inner growth and healing: Venus retrograde can be a transformative period for personal growth and healing. It encourages you to delve deeper into your emotional well-being, addressing any unresolved issues, and nurturing self-love and self-worth.

This is a just a taste of the juicy expansion that can happen during Venus Rx. Dive deeper into this conversation and see exactly where you are being activated by this transit in this months conversation on Venus Rx on the Youtube and inside the Podcast.

Tune into the transmission here 👇

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VIKA BRADFORD - Karmic Astrologer, Teacher, Speaker, Writer

Vika Bradford is a Canadian astrologer, writer, spiritual teacher, energy healer and host of the It’s Karmic Podcast. Vika has been studying spiritual practices since 2012 and began teaching her philosophies and practices because of the powerful healing effect they had on her life. Through her 10+ years of study she began teaching Karmic astrology in 2020 to empower and catalyze the awakening of radical self love by helping her students and clients discover their authentic selves through shadow work, karmic healing, and cosmic alignment. Vika began her journey of healing after many years of depression, suicidal thoughts, severe anxiety and many auto immune disorders.

The purpose of Vika’s work is to assist in her students and clients finding true liberation, living outside of the system, and shattering the norm around healing and being human. This is done through her powerful system of astrology, embodiment, and energy work to bring her clients back to homeostasis, authenticity, and their true selves through courses, certifications, mentorships, a monthly membership, certification and potent birth chart readings.

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