Are you getting enough from your love life? Venus went retrograde Friday, July 27, at 2 degrees in Virgo.  It will remain retrograde in Virgo until it backs into Leo again on August 9, where it will remain until it goes direct on September 8th.  Venus is the ruler of your love life , money art, luxury items, and beauty.
Retrograde Venus is a time to re-access your love life.  Are you getting enough of what you want the most? Are you and your partner meeting each other's needs?  For some, the answer is Yes, and if that is the case, you may barely notice it's effects.  If however, the answer is no, or you just aren't really sure...well, Venus retrograde may paint a very different picture. You may change your mind about that handsome new man you met last month, or someone else may change their mind. During the period of retrograde Venus in Leo, we may feel restricted where love is concerned, and make some dramatic efforts to understand where we stand in a relationship. August 14, 15 will be interesting days  as Venus meets Saturn in the sky, and the two do not gel, so to speak.  Venus, the Goddess of Love, does not take to Saturn's cold aura of restriction.
Alliances will change, love is harder to come by, and some relationships will break off. Finances may slow down.  It is not the time for plastic surgery, starting a new relationship, or getting married.  All of this this will change the week of September 9th when Venus goes direct.  Author Carol Rushman writes, " Venus stationing to go retrograde is a time when the love energy intensifies. A relationship can be very important and meaningful if you meet someone when start the relationship when Venus is going direct (September 8)  The love energy is deep and profound and you can experience love at first sight."  This is one time when you can experience magical love."
Venus was last retrograde in Gemini May 17, 2004 until  June 29th.  What happened then?