VENUS in Aries-This Goddess may be too hot to handle

Venus leaves the nebulous Water sign of Pisces and ingresses into the Cardinal Fire sign of Aries on April 4th. The archetypal energies of Venus represent, love, beauty, and grace, so when moving through Aries, the sign ruled by her cosmic lover Mars, she is considered to be in her sign of detriment. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and therefore represents a new initiation in life. As The Goddess of Love travels into this terrain, a signature spark of new beginnings is about to unfold. Lady Luck in this awkward placement is driven to initiate her desires and become more direct in her intentions, especially passionate ones regarding attraction, love, and pleasure.

In astrology, Venus governs our values in areas of romance and resources. Her normal expression of affection takes on an uncharacteristic boldness for the next month. Typically reserved and sultry, she now is fueled by the hot fires of Aries, which could lead to courageous gestures and risk-taking behavior. She moves from an energy of attraction to promotion. Due to the Aries influence, this direct expression of the Venusian energies encourages us all to be more bold about what we want to physically obtain and supports a fierce display of self. We may charge ahead with confidence, whether it be a momentary fling or a possible long-term connection. This is a time to take the risk and courageously embrace our impassioned targets of fulfillment.

However, before Venus commits to sealing the deal, she will begin her 18-month cycle of retrograde in the sign of the ram, which occurs on March 1st at 10° of Aries. As she prepares for her 40-day underworld journey, it can feel as if our efforts in romance become thwarted. This review of personal desires will allow us to reinvent outdated patterns of behavior in relationships that do not align with our self-value. This also presents the perfect opportunity to resurrect our inner warrior and consider the benefit of loving boldly. Venus will move back into the sign of Pisces on March 27th to reconsider if our dreamy vision is truly viable. Are the sparks we have started aligning with our values? What subconscious desires are fueling our flame? Are those we have initiated a new passion with able to value us the way we deserve? After this deep dive review, Venus will station direct on April 12th at 24° of Pisces ready to move forward with her decision. By April 30th when she re-enters Aries, she will be ready to act on her deep discovery and move forward accordingly and unapologetically.