Venus enters Virgo on October 8th at exactly 8:11 pm CDT and will stay here until November 8th. Venus has been in Leo since the beginning of June because of its recent retrograde, putting a strain on our relationships and causing us to rethink parts of our financial situation. These issues can finally move in a different direction. For the next four weeks, let’s focus on what we know we like and be more discriminating, but we should also be careful to avoid becoming overly critical of others.
Unfortunately for us, Venus is uncomfortable in Virgo, so it will be all too tempting for us to use what we’ve learned from the recent Venus retrograde to critique others and lose the intangible magic that is necessary for romantic relationships. While we may be clearer on our values after this retrograde, let’s use that knowledge for good rather than fault-finding.
Venus’ first connection happens on October 9th when it opposes Saturn, testing our ability to be more understanding and humble in our approach to others.
Next, on October 21st, Venus connects pleasantly with Jupiter. Use this positive transit to solidify your connections to others through practical acts of service or gift-giving. This is also a good time for financial decisions or transactions.
Then, on October 31st, Venus connects pleasantly with Uranus. Try to embrace any unexpected changes around this time, as they may help us see financial and relationship matters from a new perspective.
On November 3rd, Venus opposes Neptune. We may be forced to confront unrealistic relationship ideals and face where we’ve been disillusioned. Avoid beginning a new relationship around this time, and do not do anything significant with your finances.
Finally, on November 5th, Venus connects pleasantly with Pluto. Pay attention to any useful insights you receive about your finances or relationships, as they will improve these matters significantly.
This transit is a great moment for us to be both discerning and perceptive in our choice of connection. We pick who we want to be close to, so let’s choose wisely.