135. Preparing for Venus Retrograde 2026 with Larissa Vasile
When I say this year has had ground breaking astrological shifts, you know I’m not joking. Everything about 2026 has created new themes in most of our lives. I’ve spoken a few times about what feels like a process of straddling two different lives for most of us. It feels like one foot is still lingering in the past, while the other is firmly (or not so firmly) planted in what’s next.
To add to the layers of this, this fall we have Venus Retrograde moving through the signs of Scorpio and Libra which will initiate reflection and re-alignment around money, values, worth, and relationships.
I don’t know if we can ever be “ready” for what our astrological transits bring to us, but I do know that knowing the themes of what is to come helps us more consciously move with the energies.
Venus retrograde has a reputation for bringing old lovers back, but what if that's only scratching the surface?
In this episode, I'm joined by astrologer Larissa Vasile of Saturn Revolution for a rich conversation about the deeper purpose of Venus retrograde and why this upcoming cycle feels especially significant. Together, we explore how Venus retrograde asks us to re-evaluate our relationships, values, self-worth, creativity, and the stories we've been carrying about our hearts.
We also dive into the bigger astrological landscape, including the shifting collective energy, the importance of the fixed signs, and why this moment marks a profound turning point for so many people. Rather than fearing retrogrades, we discuss how to consciously work with them as invitations for healing, reflection, and realignment.
We hope this conversation can help you move through the cosmic tides this fall, and find greater awareness.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why Venus retrograde 2026 is about far more than old relationships resurfacing.
The deeper purpose of Venus retrograde and what it's truly asking you to re-evaluate.
How this cycle influences love, self-worth, money, values, beauty, and creativity.
Why the 2026 Venus retrograde carries unique significance within the current collective astrology.
The relationship between Venus retrograde and your personal evolution.
How unresolved relationship patterns can resurface as opportunities for healing.
Why this transit invites you to reconnect with your authentic desires instead of external expectations.
The role of the fixed signs in the larger collective shifts unfolding.
How to work consciously with Venus retrograde rather than fearing it.
What this retrograde may reveal about your relationship with receiving, pleasure, and abundance.
Why slowing down can help you make more aligned decisions during this cycle.
Practical ways to navigate Venus retrograde with greater awareness, intention, and trust.
Larissa's perspective on astrology as a tool for self-understanding rather than prediction.
The biggest misconceptions people have about Venus retrograde, and what to focus on instead.
Why this transit can become one of your greatest opportunities for personal and relational growth.
This episode is for you if...
You're curious about what Venus retrograde 2026 really means beyond the headlines.
You want to understand how this transit could influence your relationships, self-worth, and personal growth.
You've been noticing old relationship patterns, wounds, or people resurfacing in your life.
You're re-evaluating what you truly value in love, money, work, or life.
You're navigating a season of change and want to work with the astrology instead of fearing it.
You enjoy thoughtful, soul-centred conversations about astrology that go beyond surface-level predictions.
You're interested in using astrology as a tool for self-awareness, healing, and conscious decision-making.
You're feeling called to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what genuinely matters to you.
You want practical insight into how to navigate one of the biggest astrological events of 2026.
You're ready to approach Venus retrograde as an opportunity for alignment rather than something to survive.
Who is Lisa Vasile of Saturn Revolution?
Larissa Vasile is Intuitive astrologer and tarot reader from Transylvania, Romania. I focus on in-depth astrology with a psychological and practical lens, as well as astrocartography.
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