Venus retrograde was anticipated to be a wild ride with lots of unexpected turns and dips, but I must say... I'm shocked. Nothing that I thought would happen, happened and that is amazing. I was so afraid of the potential of past people coming back to reign hell that I didn't even consider the goodness that could come from such a planetary event. No one and I mean, no one came back. I ran into no one even in the places that I expected to. That all put my heart at ease, especially given that Mercury retrograde was doing it's thing, as well. During this time I was able to go within and really focus on what's been lost in terms of love, friendship, and togetherness. I've been craving for companionship for so long but due to my panic disorder and anxiety disorder, I haven't been able to make companionship a reality but instead of looking at this as a negative, I decided to use this time to dive deeper than I ever have before. I worked through so many of my insecurities that have been bothering me for years in the matter of a month or so. My determination knows no bounds once my gears get turning. 

So, what did I learn? I learned the importance of deepening my existing relationships and connections with those I adore, rather than being so hyper-focused on making new connections. Yes, I'd love a large group of women to hangout with but that doesn't mean that I should neglect those who are already in my life while I pursue something new. I learned that my past dating experiences do not have to dictate my current experiences. Not everyone that I meet will be a reminder or reflection of the past and that's something to be proud of. This lesson also helped to remind me that I'm not the same person that I was before. I'm a completely new and improved me thanks to all this self-work, therapy, medication, and my community. I no longer have to fear the same outcomes that I once did and even if I do encounter them, then I know that I'm more than prepared for what is to come. I want to give a huge thank you to this retrograde season because I have learned so many valuable lessons that will carry me for the rest of my life<3

What did you learn during Venus retrograde? I'd love to hear all about it below.