Mercury and Venus Go Direct: A Celestial Reset

Mercury Retrograde: March 15 – April 7, 2025

• Retrograde Path: Mercury began its retrograde in Aries on March 15, 2025, and moved into Pisces on March 29, concluding its retrograde on April 7. ​

• Themes During Retrograde:

  • In Aries: Impulsive communication, revisiting past decisions, and confronting unresolved conflicts.​

  • In Pisces: Heightened intuition, potential confusion, and revisiting dreams or creative projects.​

Venus Retrograde: March 1 – April 12, 2025

• Retrograde Path: Venus started its retrograde in Aries on March 1, 2025, and transitioned into Pisces on March 27, ending the retrograde on April 12. ​

• Themes During Retrograde:

  • In Aries: Reevaluating personal desires, independence in relationships, and confronting issues of self-worth.​

  • In Pisces: Reflecting on past relationships, assessing emotional boundaries, and exploring spiritual connections.​

Post-Retrograde: Planets Direct and Energy Shifts

Mercury Direct in Pisces (April 7, 2025)

• Energy Shift: Enhanced clarity in communication, especially regarding emotions and creative endeavors. A time to implement insights gained during the retrograde.​

Venus Direct in Pisces (April 12, 2025)

• Energy Shift: Renewed harmony in relationships, deeper emotional connections, and a resurgence of artistic inspiration.​

Reflective Prompts: Integrating Retrograde Lessons

1. Mercury Retrograde Reflections:

   • What communication patterns emerged that require adjustment?​

   • How did your inner dialogue influence your external interactions?​

   • What insights did you gain about your decision-making processes?​

2. Venus Retrograde Reflections:

   • How have your values in relationships evolved?​

   • What did you learn about your emotional needs and boundaries?​

   • In what ways did you reconnect with your sense of beauty and creativity?​

Zodiac Sign Impacts: Navigating the Shifts

• Aries: A period of self-discovery, reassessing personal goals, and redefining relationship dynamics.​

• Pisces: Heightened emotional awareness, leading to transformative personal growth and renewed creative expression.​

• Gemini & Virgo: As Mercury-ruled signs, a significant time for realigning communication strategies and daily routines.​

• Libra & Taurus: Venus-ruled signs experiencing shifts in personal values, aesthetic preferences, and relationship priorities.​

Embracing Forward Momentum

With both Mercury and Venus now direct, it’s an opportune moment to apply the introspections from the retrograde periods. Communication flows more freely, relationships find renewed balance, and creative pursuits gain momentum.

In kindness,

The Floral Goose