Its influence is to beautify, harmonize and soften. Without Venus our civilization would not have progressed much beyond the caveman era. 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 the visual sensibility.
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. Try to be restrained at those after Christmas sales.