Show Notes
From October 3rd - November 13th, 2026 Venus retrogrades through Scorpio and Libra, and a living story unfolds. None of our retrograde stories will be the same, and they all hold the potential for healing and renewal. This week, Emily invites you to spiral back in time to October 2018 to explore the ghosts of retrograde’s past. Tune in for… The mystical nature of Venus’ 8 year cycle Healing our relationship with time by wading into the cyclical waters of the cosmo...
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