Venus enters Aquarius: what does it mean for each zodiac sign?

From Friday, February 16, Venus changes sign and leaves Capricorn to enter Aquarius, where it will conjoin Mars, the Sun, Mercury and Pluto and stay until March 11. This transit will be an invitation to reshape our approach to love, relationships and finances. We will feel the need to re-evaluate our own priorities, rethink our relationships with others and our financial decisions. Who will be most affected by this influence? The air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). The heavens will bring them new things in love: Those who are in a partnership will embark on new projects, and those who are single will open their hearts thanks to a healthy self-confidence and thirst for conquest.

What does Venus stand for in astrology?

Venus is the second closest star to the Sun and also the closest to the Earth. Its extraordinary brightness makes it the brightest star in the night sky after the sun and moon. This is why the ancients called it the morning star or the evening star until, fascinated by its light, they gave it the name Venus, after the goddess of beauty and love, who was born from the foam of the sea. In astrology, Venus rules Taurus and Libra. It is the planet associated with love, pleasure, our relationship with our body and our sexuality, charm, artistic taste, but also with our value system and financial security. It is synonymous with our perception of harmony, bliss and abundance. Venus in this sign influences our approach to feelings, our search for a partner and our perception of romance. When well placed in a natal chart, it gives us charisma, artistic talent, a keen eye for esthetics and the finer things in life, as well as a magnetic personality and a gift for diplomacy.

The connection between Venus and Aquarius

Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the "Great Awakener"," the planet of chaos, technology and unexpected discoveries, and Saturn, the planet of boundaries, responsibility, morality and coping with life. Venus, on the other hand, represents our values, relationships and esthetic inclinations. When their energies come together, we feel encouraged to re-evaluate our relationships and personal values from a more detached and objective perspective, often freeing ourselves from traditional conventions to take a more inclusive approach to love. In addition, Aquarius values spiritual stimulation and under this influence, situationships will be based on a meeting of minds rather than purely emotional attachments or physical attraction. Open-mindedness and curiosity will prove very seductive.

The effects of Venus in Aquarius

There is a desire in the air to open the door and allow for new acquaintances, new collaborations, friendships and love affairs. Some may also feel new creative impulses, the need for more sociability or the need to share ideas that can make the world a better place. Transiting Venus in Aquarius especially encourages an unconventional approach to love, moving away from traditional forms of romance and intimacy. Relationships can take on all the shades we desire: from friends with benefits to polyamory, from situational relationships to all the other colors our hearts and bodies suggest. The only constant? All relationships are dominated by the mind. If we had to give Venus in Aquarius an adjective, it would be sapiosexual, because intelligence and deep conversations will be the essence of attraction during this time.

What happens to each zodiac sign when Venus enters Aquarius:

Aries

Random encounters, impromptu parties and your overflowing social calendar will have you asking, "Love? Who needs love when I have the best friends in the world?"

Taurus

Don't worry, Taurus, if you've been feeling a little out of the herd lately. Get ready to impress everyone at work with your innovative ideas and magnetic presence.

Gemini

Meetings with kindred souls, love explorations and new sources of income. Venus in conjunction with Pluto and Mars evokes an intense desire to pursue your goals.

Cancer

The stars align in mysterious ways; you will be drawn to enigmatic types, seeking an electric spark that is anything but ordinary.

Leo

Venus in the 7th house boosts unconventional relationships and encounters, but watch out for power conflicts.

Virgo

Venus encourages you to forget monotony. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and honor the authenticity of your connections.

Libra

You are rewriting the rules of love, Libra. Your love life becomes transformative and deeply passionate.

Scorpio

Give your personal space a touch of class. Goodbye traditional decorations, welcome avant-garde designs.

Sagittarius

Embrace spontaneity and explore unconventional ways to express affection. Venus' conjunction with Pluto and Mars infuses passion and intensity into your communication.

Capricorn

Futuristic investments and mind-stimulating relationships become priorities. Squaring with Jupiter confronts you with conflicting desires, but transformation is inevitable.

Aquarius

You shine like a supernova. It's not just a superficial attraction; you are revolutionizing everything from your self-concept to social circles and romantic values.

Pisces

Get ready to discover hidden treasures of your own love. Explore the recesses of your mind, revealing repressed desires and secret passions.