Its influence is to beautify, harmonize and soften. Without Venus our civilization would not have progressed much beyond the era of the caveman. Certainly it would have had less refinement and more coarseness. During a retrograde period the things Venus influences will be less evident or of diminished interest in the world. Considerably lessened is the importance of visual sensibilities.
People dress with less flair.
One s color sense tends to be muted. Now is not the time to purchase clothes or jewelry, change one s make-up or hairstyle. Avoid having cosmetic surgery. Redecorating or refurbishing homes or businesses should also be put off. One should opening an artistic or musical show during Venus retrograde periods.