As we enter the final month of winter in the northern hemisphere, we also approach the end of the Evening Star Phase in the Venusian Rose Cycle. This signifies that the full expression of the dark integrated feminine is almost ready to emerge and be celebrated as she comes into union with all parts of herself.

Venus will soon begin her retrograde, or as I like to call it, the Union Phase. On March 1st, Venus will retrograde until April 12th, a 42-day retrograde. The last time Venus was retrograde was in 2022, July 22nd, Mary Magdalene Feast Day, a 44-day retrograde.

Venus aligns between the Sun and Earth during this time, hence the name Union Phase. This is when Venus is in front of the Sun, closest to the Earth.

This is a phase of reflection, integration, and completion of all that has occurred in the last 19 months.

If you are unfamiliar with the Venusian Rose Cycle or would like more information, please see our other blog here.

I want to share some guidance to support you during this phase of Venus:

☥ Be gentle with yourself and others. As Venus goes retrograde, deep healing can occur. Stay open and receptive, especially around matters of love, sex, money, beauty, and intimacy. Take time to reflect and reevaluate your relationships.

☥ Practice intentional sensual celibacy: Deepen your relationship with yourself and God. If you’re in a relationship, consider incorporating more ceremonial or Venusian expressions into your connection.

☥ Avoid significant, hasty investments: Unless already planned or strongly aligned, it’s best to avoid significant investments during this time that you haven’t already been planning.

☥ Refrain from drastic appearance changes: Trust me on this one—avoid significant hair, cosmetic, or aesthetic changes until after the retrograde.

☥ Explore your edges of intimacy: Deepen intimacy with yourself, your loved ones, life, and God. If you’re single and dating, take things slower than usual, as emotions and desires may be heightened. Trust your intuition and listen to your body.

We are completing the third Star-Point in the eight-year Venus cycle. If you’d like to dive deeper and learn more about your relationship with Venus, please join us for Venusian Rose Sound and Astrology. This is our lowest ticket offering and a fantastic way to get started with our ministry.

I’m also excited to announce our upcoming in-person Rose Lineage Practitioner Training in May 2025 in Nevada City, CA. This training, formerly known as the Venusian Rose Temple Arts Training, is our first in over a year.

Our practitioner training is filling up fast, and I am delighted to read the submitted applications daily. I am in awe of the high-caliber women joining us for this training.

I am so honored and completely humbled to walk this path. I thought I was done teaching these kinds of training, but God had other plans for me. Instead, he just had me ultimately rebirth the whole thing.

Radiating Rose Love,
Shona Keeli
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