With so many shocking breakups (and reunions) going on in the world of pop culture this week, we can’t help but wonder… is it all *written in the stars*?
Well, it turns out that we’ve been experiencing a few bizarre omens for Venus in retrograde, which starts on July 22 and ends on September 3. In fact, a resounding seven planets are in retrograde at the same time this summer. So what does this mean for our relationships?
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During this time, Venus (the planet of love) will appear to move backwards in its orbit – and our star-studded couples are absolutely bearing the brunt of love moving in the *wrong* direction. Labelled the “breakup szn” by astrology enthusiasts, this period has caused some serious turbulence in our favourite celebrity couples’ relationships.
Whether it be in the form of unexpected breakups or sudden reunions, ~astrology is *seriously* astrologying~.
Let’s take a look at how Venus in retrograde has impacted these celebs…
Bella Hadid and boyfriend Marc Kalman broke up
After two years of dating, Bella Hadid and her art director boyfriend have decided to call it quits. While we do not know the exact reasons for their breakup, sources report that their relationship had “run its course.” We must admit that we never saw this coming for the lovey-dovey couple, but Venus in retrograde had other plans.
Bella is taking some time off to seek treatment for her Lyme disease. We wish this angel all the best on her health journey.
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Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have separated
“Keep me in your orbit, and you know you’ll drag me under.” Ari’s lyrics from her song NASA resonate ~pretty intensely~, since she and Dalton are giving each other “space,” legally.
Venus in retrograde negatively affects Cancerians like Ari, creating uncertainty in relationships and causing the need to distance oneself from others. The just like magic singer’s now-estranged husband Dalton Gomez is no exception since they’re headed for divorce.
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Sophia Vergara and Joe Manganiello announce divorce
Yet another Cancerian queen is getting a (more precisely, filing for) divorce this Leo szn. A source reported that “SofÃa and Joe have been growing apart for a while now and are taking some distance from each other to contemplate their future.” Can you say “Venus in retrograde”?
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Gigi Hadid’s vacation scandal
Fixed signs like Gigi Hadid (who’s a Taurus) are having a particularly hard time this Venus in retrograde szn. Their adventurous streak is said to be activated this month, causing them to act on their impulses. But unless the international supermodel slows down, she’s going to get herself into some trouble (even more than she already has in Cayman Islands).
We hope Gigi can find her ~flow~ until September 3.
Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods reunite
The thing about retrogrades, especially in association with Venus, is that they bring up past relationships. It’s a time to reflect on previous relationships that are likely to resurface and decide *once and for all* if we’re keeping them around in our lives.
This makes total sense for Kylie Jenner who unexpectedly reunited with frenemy Jordyn Woods. Jordyn had gotten into a *very sticky* love triangle with Kylie’s sister Khloe Kardashian at a certain point, creating a seemingly irreconcilable feud between the girls.
But Venus in retrograde has a tendency to turn things on their heads, especially friendships and relationships that were headed for extinction. So what do you guys think, did Kylie and Jordyn manage to hash things out and move on?
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Tell us, are you feeling Venus in retrograde’s weird energy too?