Now, let’s discuss the effects of Venus retrograde on us earthlings. Venus rotates in the opposite direction of Earth and is the slowest-moving planet in the solar system. Why is this important? Well, when it began to slow down during the pre-retrograde phase, which began on January 28, we felt the shocks in our relationships, finances, and confidence. There might have been revelations or a reversal of fortune. The pre-shadow zone allowed us to see matters and partnerships differently, leading us into February with uncertainty about these situations.