Venus Retrograde Is Coming for Your Summer

Summer’s been hitting differently this year, and not necessarily in a … good way. Maybe it’s the air quality or the WGA/SAG strikes or just the general never-ending all-consuming existential dread. Whatever it is, if you’re patiently waiting for everyone’s favorite season to figure itself out, the stars may have you waiting a little longer. On Saturday, July 22, Venus — the planet of love, beauty, and values — stopped, pivoted, and began going backward in the sky. Yes, friends, I’m talking about Venus retrograde. This one is in the sign of Leo, and it will last until September 3.

But before you cancel summer entirely, let’s break down this infamous transit. Because, believe it or not, Venus retrograde isn’t as bad as you think. Promise.

We hope you had a good Barbenheimer weekend! And if you didn’t, worry not, this section is spoiler free. ​Let’s get going. The sun has entered Leo just as Venus ​is ​go​ing​ retrograde​ — find out what that means for your weekly horoscope.​ The Laundress is launching a quiet comeback. New study results provide further confirmation that being very rich is its own qualification in selective college admissions.​ Don’t tease us, Posh Spice. ​Unabashed clickbait: Have you tried the most dangerous sex position in the world? There’s a new e-reader app for accessing banned books. And bye-bye, birdie.

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