Venus In Libra Is Here — & It’s Going To Be Intense For You
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No matter how challenging it’ll be this year, from August 6th to September 10th, Venus in Libra will try to bring harmony and balance into our lives. The objective is that love conquers all, but what we are finding is that the love we have for ourselves does. The cosmos will be intense, since the eclipse season coincides (summer’s two eclipses occur on August 12th and 28th). Be prepared for our relationship scales to be thrown off.
Venus in Libra shares an airy aspect with Pluto retrograde in Aquarius on August 10th, igniting struggles in our relationship dynamics. We’re going to be part of the problem due to our reaction to others’ feelings because we are being taken for granted, which is going to cause them to push back and take a stand (and vice versa); the caveat is that the moment we choose to do so may not be the most amazing time, and it can elevate to another type of argument. With annoyances increasing, it’s best to stay in our lanes (which will be hard), as the temptation to be messy grows.
Venus in Libra opposes Neptune retrograde in Aries on August 10th, creating friction in our relationships. On the one hand, we’ll want to believe in others, but on the other, their actions will show us that we have to be realistic before believing their words and the dream of happily ever after. Seeing people for who they are is going to be a wake-up call because we are projecting an ideal onto them. It’ll be hard to cultivate boundaries because we are losing ourselves in partnerships to make others happy. Sacrificing our needs can cause resentments later on, so be mindful of implementing limits and not allowing them to take advantage.
Then on the following day, the sun in Libra harmonizes with Uranus in Gemini, pushing us to break free of cycles that are dragging us down. We may have outgrown certain relationships, which is why it’s important for us to go our own way and to be our own individuals. It doesn’t mean that we are ending these connections forever, just that we are asserting ourselves and embracing individuality. The flipside is that we may embark on an impulsive journey with another or fall head over heels in love with someone impulsively. We will not look before jumping into situations — so be careful and mindful.
Venus in Libra and Jupiter in Leo come together on August 17th, making our love lives feel luckier than ever. The 17th is a day of extreme sentiment and tenderness when it comes to matters of the heart. We’ll feel as though we are walking on sunshine, as our confidence is at a high. If we’re planning a social activity or the chance to declare our affections, this is a pristine moment to do so. Being open and vulnerable offers the potential to start defining relationships and take the partnership to the next level even if we’re cuffed up.
August 21st brings a fierce energy between Venus in Libra and Saturn retrograde in Aries that might sting. The opposing vibes may leave us feeling insecure, and unnurtured relationships will be tested to see whether they have longevity and can overcome obstacles. It’s vital to look at who we are aligning with to see if it’s worth the effort we are putting in, and whether our partner or crush is reciprocating the work we are doing. Friends are seemingly unreliable, mostly because they are going through their own baggage, so be patient with them and yourself. Journaling can help in navigating feelings.
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By the time we get to September 9th, we’ll be making decisions about how we want to proceed with others. The Nodes of Destiny on the Aquarius and Leo axis activate Venus in Libra to make choices about who to keep in our lives. We might opt to see the best in others as long as we are aware of who people are and do not have expectations that exceed their bandwidth.
As Venus switches signs and moves into Scorpio on September 10th, committing to who and what we are passionate about is important. The lesson from Venus’ stint in Libra is to not settle for anything less than we deserve.
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