Venus enter Aries: February 3rd
Venus goes Retrograde: March 4th
Venus goes back into Pisces: April 1st - April 28th
Venus goes direct: April 14th
Venus re-enters Aries: April 28th
Shadow period is from January 30th- May 18th
Spreads:
5-Card Mini Cross Layout using the Rider-Waite Tarot
(1) the Ace of Rods in reverse; (2) the Page of Pentacles in reverse; (3) the 3 of Rods in reverse; (4) the 8 of Swords in reverse; (5); the Sun in reverse
Two 3-Card Mini Layouts using the Piatnik Lenormand
1) Shadow and Retrograde period: (1) the Anchor; (2) the Snake; (3) the Scythe
2) Venus after 13 degrees of Aries ("unshadow" period): (1) the Book; (2) the Coffin; (3) the Child
Summary:
This Venus in Aries transit is strongly affected by the retrograde. It looks like you'll either get a do-over, a second chance or you might even take a new approach to an old topic. This likely involves something you had set your eyes on or had caught your interest before Venus entered Aries, but that didn't materialize. The ultimate goal of the universe after this transit is to have you living in the moment, enjoying yourself and not planning ahead because when you don't think about the future, you don't have have worries or fears. In fact, during this time period you will break out of and free yourself from self-imposed mental blockages that had prevented you from shining or reaching your potential. The retrograde phase of this transit might prove somewhat difficult, complicated and indirect in its results as you work to achieve some form of stability, however, once Venus leaves its shadow you can expect major changes that lead to new beginnings that you already see coming.