On Saturday, March 1, Venus turns retrograde at 10°50' Aries and will remain so until April 12 when it will have reached 24°39' Pisces. Its shadow period remains until May 16. This happens only every year and a half. The degree she turns retrograde is represented in the Sabian symbols by “the ruler of a nation.” Old insecurities could resurface. This time is a wonderful opportunity to heal past emotional wounds, reevaluate our relationships, redefine our self-worth, and reassess our values. An old flame could reenter our lives. In a current love affair, deep-seated issues could reach a boiling point. We should avoid impulsive relationship decisions, as our perceptions could be distorted.