Retrogrades Coming to a Close

Mercury went direct 4/7, but we’re still in the tail end of its journey— the shadow period. Over the next week, expect lingering themes to find resolution. Miscommunications begin to clear, delays ease up, and the fog starts to lift. It’s a time to realign, not rush. Trust that what’s meant to flow will begin to do so again.

And on Saturday, another major shift unfolds: Venus finally ends its retrograde, a transit that began March 1 in bold Aries and moved into dreamy Pisces on March 27. This retrograde season has asked us to reflect deeply on what—and who—we value. In Aries, it challenged us to reconsider how we pursue pleasure, passion, and independence. In Pisces, it pulled us into the emotional undercurrent of longing, connection, and divine love.

If themes around self-worth, romantic misalignment, or creative confusion have surfaced, they weren’t random. Venus retrograde doesn’t just stir the pot—it reveals what needs tending. As it stations direct, we’re offered a chance to bring clarity and healing to matters of the heart, beauty, and desire.

The retrogrades may be ending, but the insights they unearthed still ripple. Move gently, speak honestly, and stay open to the wisdom just beneath the surface.