Cupid returns to duty on April 12 when Venus retrograde ends. And this time, he’s packing a freshly sharpened quiver of arrows. After six weeks of slowdowns, Venus—the planet of love, beauty and harmony—resumes forward motion, clearing the cosmic cobwebs from your romantic life. This is your invitation to make up for lost time in love.
If spring fever felt more delayed than Season 5 of Stranger Things, blame it on Venus. The planet of love, beauty and seduction flipped into retrograde on March 1—a cycle that comes around every 18 months. While Venus snoozes for six weeks, it can be hard to find the motivation to plan a date or get yourself in the mood. This signal-skewing transit can bring exes out of the woodwork and spins up lovers’ quarrels.
The 2025 Venus retrograde took us through the emotional gauntlet. It began in fiery, combative Aries from March 1 to 27, putting the focus on selfhood and individuality. If you temporarily went “boy sober” or 4B, well, we can’t say we blame you. But when Venus slipped back into boundary-blurring Pisces from March 27 to April 12 extreme iciness began to thaw.
Whether you’ve been going through a dry spell, a rough patch or simply an extended hibernation, that could all change when Venus retrograde ends on April 12. That day, Venus pivots direct, warming things up again. If you made it out the other side without a breakup, a questionable hair decision, or an ill-advised text to your ex, well done, you’ve weathered the storm!
Venus retrograde ends the same day as the partnership focused Libra full moon, and less than a week after the year’s first Mercury retrograde ended!
Write a new love story when Venus retrograde ends
During Venus retrograde, the planet of amour makes a fascinating swap from being an “evening star” that’s visible in the sky at dusk to a “morning star” that twinkles just before dawn. In the middle of the retrograde, Venus actually disappears from the sky for about a week. We like to think of this metaphorically: This six-week cycle offers a chance to put old love stories to bed and wipe the slate clean. As Venus reappears for a fresh nine-month phase as a morning star, you can write a new chapter in your love life.
So…where do we go from here when Venus retrograde ends? With Venus direct in Pisces—and staying in the sign of the Fish until April 30, 2025, fantasies will be flowing. Venus is thrilled to be paddling through these waters! Pisces is the “exalted” position for the love planet, it’s most potent place in the zodiac to work its seductive magic.
If you started something new during Venus retrograde
The coast isn’t clear quite yet! Venus won’t finish her “retroshade” period until May 10. It’s going to take another month to really get a clear view on situations. Relationships that begin during Venus retrograde are especially tenuous.
Once Venus retrograde ends and the direct phase begins, you may start to notice red flags that you overlooked. These don’t have to be dealbreakers, but with Venus still in Pisces until April 30, careful not to slip into denial—a pitfall of this sign.
Work on cultivating intimacy now, and a stronger spiritual connection. Drop into a sound bath for a date, pull Tarot for each other, do a morning meditation together. A little woo goes a long way now.
If your love life went off the rails
“We live for a lover’s quarrel!” said no one ever. But sometimes those stormy fights can bring the silver lining of a deeper understanding. Once Venus stations direct on April 12, lean into the compassion of Pisces to walk a mile in your partner’s shoes. Forgiveness and surrender are also Pisces terrain, but not at the expense of your own boundaries! The person you may most need to forgive is yourself. Maybe you didn’t make the best choices during the retrograde, but what did you learn? Distill the lessons and practice making different choices in the future. Healing from trauma and breaking patterns is a marathon, not a sprint.
But here’s the post-retrograde twist: don’t romanticize what isn’t working. If you’ve been trying to force a fairytale like The Notebook with someone who’s clearly more of a Swingers type, it may be time to turn to a fresh page.
If your money got funny
Venus doesn’t just rule romance—she also governs our valuables, from actual cash to the things we deem worthy of investing in. During the retrograde, financial flow can slow to a drip. Clients go quiet. Promising deals stall. And your own confidence in what you bring to the table might have wavered. Chalk it up to cosmic timing which may have yielded a few too many “OOO” auto-replies.
With Venus direct in intuitive Pisces, last month’s cold leads might have finally thawed out. Circle back with a clear proposal and a strong sense of your value. Skip the hard sells and demonstrate that ways your offer can make their lives better.
If you’re craving a new look
When beauty planet Venus turns retrograde, it can skew our aesthetic sensibilities. Tattoos, drastic haircuts and cosmetic procedures are best saved until after the retrograde. And if you can wait, hold off under after the retroshade, which doesn’t fully pass until May 10. Still, with Venus spinning forward in ethereal Pisces, you can start exploring your next transformation. Let the vision unfold in stages. Instead of heading straight to the salon for a makeover montage, experiment with temporary upgrades or use AI to “try on” new looks.
If you tied the knot during Venus retrograde…
Okay, so maybe it wasn’t astrologically ideal, but love doesn’t always check the ephemeris. If you said “I do” while Venus was in reverse, don’t panic. It doesn’t doom your union, but it is worth honoring the moment with a little extra intention.
One sweet idea? Plan a vow renewal on your first anniversary. By then, Venus will be in full forward motion—symbolically aligning your love with harmony, clarity and momentum. Consider it a cosmic second “yes,” this time with the stars fully on your side. Plus, who says you only get one day to celebrate your love story?
See your sign’s horoscope for the Venus in Pisces transit (April 12-30)
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What signs does Venus visit in 2025?
Venus, the planet of love, beauty and luxury, lends its decadent energy to every zodiac sign for three to five weeks.
2025 Venus dates table and transit signs
PISCES: January 2-February 4
ARIES: February 4-March 27
RETROGRADE: In Aries (March 1-27), then Pisces (March 27-April 12)
PISCES: April 12-30 (you are here!)
ARIES: April 30-June 6
TAURUS: June 6-July 4
GEMINI: July 4-30
CANCER: July 30-August 25
LEO: August 25-September 19
VIRGO: September 19-October 13
LIBRA: October 13-November 6
SCORPIO: November 6-30
SAGITTARIUS: November 30-December 24
CAPRICORN: December 24-January 17, 2026
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