Your Guide To Flourishing During Winter’s Venus Retrograde

Things are about to get stern in your relationships. Venus, the planet of love, begins its retrograde period on Dec. 19 in the no-nonsense sign of Capricorn. This shift is pressing us to be realistic in love — so come prepared for the cosmic mayhem with these do's and don'ts.

Capricorns are all about discipline and commitment, so Venus' backspin is forcing us to get real about our partnerships. It's time to think about whether your needs are being met and whether the company you keep is serving you.