Astro Alert! Venus in Leo

Hollah! Can you hear romance calling? When Venus moves into Leo from June 6 to July 18, 2015, love will be shouting its name from the rooftops.

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Venus is the planet of relationships, and Leo is very dramatic, so this combination of Venus in Leo is definitely going to make your romantic life more colorful -- and that applies to both couples and singles

Venus has been in cuddly Cancer since May 7, so romance has been sweet and sentimental. Lovers have been staying home, cuddling and bonding over intimate conversations, while singles may have been feeling a little more lonely than usual.

But all that changes now, as the love planet comes to life in Leo. It's time to stir up some excitement and get back out on the town.

Venus in Leo is a great time to flirt up a storm and meet someone new, or to put the excitement back into your relationship if you feel it's been lacking some va-va-voom.

Leo is a Fire sign that's all about drama and creativity and speaking from the heart, so this energy lights up love like a torch.

Expect playful dates, loud declarations of love, and maybe even a few jealous tantrums. Big feelings will be expressed now, one way or another!

There's little subtlety about this combination, because the planet of relationship and beauty is passing through the sign of dramatic expression. Expect your romantic life to be a bit more colorful these days, regardless of your birth chart.

Leo, a Fire sign, is about risk. So, Venus' placement here is a reminder to take some chances with creativity and openings of the heart. Sure, it's possible that you'll go overboard and let your imagination turn a mild flirtation into the love affair of the century. But, that's part of the fun of Venus in Leo.

We're not here now to play it safe, to carefully monitor and control our feelings, but rather to recapture the hopefulness of childhood. This is a time when wounds may be set aside (at least partially), allowing us to let love flow without restriction or fear. Excesses are possible, even likely, but a truly open heart only leads to greater opportunities to share, connect and create.

Venus in Leo reminds us that we need to be adored now, not just simply liked or appreciated. Pride expands, which can, of course, lead to hurt feelings if one does not receive adequate recognition. Be generous in giving praise, while allowing others to show their appreciation of you, as well. The challenge here is to combine the willfulness of Leo with the responsiveness of Venus. Successful relationships are based on listening, something worth remembering at this time.

The dramatic expression of Venus in Leo can be readily seen through a collection of people who exemplify this combination. The wildly inventive Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi ("gaudy") personifies the joyous creativity of Venus in Leo. Show biz icons Lauren Bacall, Bob Fosse, Barbara Walters and Tom Cruise are also part of this group.

Gestalt guru Fritz Perls was born with Venus in Leo, as were designers Joshua Logan and Pierre Cardin, author Jacqueline Susann, artist Andy Warhol, financier Michael Milken and magician David Copperfield.

Venus in Leo includes superstar performers Whitney Houston, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Paula Abdul. With Venus in Leo, Amy Fisher, Xaviera Hollander, John Holmes, Jessica Hahn and Pamela Anderson have achieved fame through sex. Yet, the higher side of Venus in Leo love is found in the charts of the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa and Mary Baker Eddy.

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Astro Alert! Venus in Cancer

Cozy alert!

Venus is in comfort-seeking Cancer starting May 7th to June 5th, 2015. This shades love and friendship with desires for intimacy, a family feeling and cloistered spaces.

Venus is the planet that rules beauty and affection, and Cancer is the most nurturing zodiac sign, so this transit is all about taking care of our closest romantic relationships and putting our partners first. Oh right, and lots of hugs.

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It's an atmosphere for conjuring the past, in particular the people that showed genuine, protective care from early on. Those scenes come back in vivid color, for a nostalgic feeling.

Here's a Venus Cancer question from Intuitive Astrology by Elizabeth Rose Campbell: "Who taught me to express tender love, and how does that love still flow through me to specific people?"

Cache of Tender Memories

The sentimentality of Cancer can at times veer into wallowing in losses of the past, with self-pity. Especially if you're socially isolated (common in our time), the homesickness -- longing to belong -- can be overwhelming.

But the potency of emotions, when Venus is in Cancer, brings buried needs to the surface. Cancer is a cardinal sign, don't forget, so it could motivate some to go out and make new connections.

For instance, you miss an old friend and how you felt with her. Like she was a kindred spirit, and someone with whom you share deep roots with into the past. That she knew you from way back, and the particular psychic-emotional sea of which you emerged.

Even if it's not possible to stay as close, the desire for THAT kind of closeness can be what's mulled over. It's an insight I had recently, feeling some loss at not being able to keep an active close-feeling with someone that has been ultra meaningful in my life. She looms large in my psyche and dreams, as someone with whom I came of age, and who showed me an inspired way to be.

Cancer is the sign that has the fortress outer shell, that's guarding a profound sensitivity. So with Venus here, there's the longing to be with those that you're at home with, and trust to share your true feelings.

And when Venus swirls in watery Cancer, the emotions are tidal, with unexpected rip currents that take you to ghosts of love's or friendship's past. The intensity of feeling can bring on that self-protective instinct. And that's the paradox of the love setting, since emotions flood in, but there can be a defensive reaction, to avoid getting hurt.

The Well of Creativity

Venus Cancer people like actress Meryl Streep are feelers. She said simply, "I want to feel my life while I'm in it."

And feelings are a communiqué from the soul, and what makes us human. And don't we turn to art, especially movies, to feel intensely? We want to be moved by music, a photograph, prose or a performance.

That's why Venus residing in Cancer is a vivid time for personal creativity. An old snapshot brings back a particular emotional atmosphere, and you're there again. The color of a past feeling or fascination finds its way into what you're doing now.

Possibilities for Venus in Cancer

• Being haunted by a past love, and revisiting the rare closeness you shared, in dreams or waking life musings.
• Making time for family -- slow food, reunions, giving the gift of your presence with children.
• Looking at any issues of dependency, as a way of keeping someone with you forever.
• Irrational moods (being Moonstruck), temporarily losing all objectivity, throwing tantrums to get needs met.
• Investment in the home, family heirlooms, items of great sentimental value.
• Self-expression, crafts and artisan efforts that reaches into the emotional roots.
• Desires for a sense of place, or to visit the land of your ancestors. 

Sources: Tarot.com, About.com

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All Venus Transits in 2015

4th January 2015 – Venus Moves Into Aquarius

Venus moves into the sign of the Water Bearer but swiftly moves on by the month end, so Aqua babes and dudes must make the most of their Venusian transit – fast! During this time do step into the spotlight, you’re looking lovely and if there’s someone you’re hoping to make a move on why not bat your lashes now?

You can make the most of Venus in Aquarius energy with a sociable, free thinking attitude – keep it cool and friendly! This is the sign of the peaceful humanitarian, think hippy chic, alternative, unconventional fashions can win over now.

It’s the best time for Aquarius, plus air signs Gemini and Libra.

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28th January 2015 – Venus Moves Into Pisces

By the end of the month flirtatious planet Venus will skip into Pisces where she’s exalted! Venus is incredibly happy in the sign of the Fish, it’s a lovely placement ahead of Valentines day. On the first of February Venus meets Neptune in the sky, indicating heightened sensitivities, a dreamy and ethereal vibe could prevail today and it’s a wonderful day to unleash creative and artistic tendencies. The spirit could blend into the month, washing over our romantic inclinations for date night on the 14th! Watch out for romantic disillusions though – Neptune is King of deception…

When Venus is in Pisces you can easily mimic your surroundings like a chameleon. If you’re looking to try on new fashions now is a good time to experiment and adopt a new look, you’ll easily 
swim slip out again when you’re through.

A particularly positive period for Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio.

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21st February – Venus Moves Into Aries

The fresh energies of Spring are sprung upon us early, as Venus moves into the sign of the Ram in February. Aries is in the spotlight and mighty Mars is hanging out in the sign too adding even more energy and drive to the Arien-born. You can make the most of Venus in this passionate, headstrong constellation with bold, daring outfits. If you’re an Aquarius with Venus in Aries, like Jennifer Aniston, you may well be getting an extrabeauty boost now!

Important Date For Your Diary: 4th March – Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire!

Venus conjuncts Uranus in Aries, and the pair trine Jupiter on the 4th March, they also square Pluto… This could signify a powerful day for big change – it could be electric, full of major fireworks! With the power of Venus in the mix you can use this energy to revolutionise your beauty regime or make major changes to your wardrobe. A great day for fashion – embrace the position of the stars above!

Supersonic for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

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17th March 2015 – Venus Moves Into Taurus

What a great time of the year to have Venus in her element! The planet of romance, sugar-sugar and all things nice is transiting tenacious Taurus during Easter, which falls on the 5th April. It promises to be a time of true indulgence, not only for the beautiful Bull but all the zodiac. Select a fine wine and show up somewhere comfortable with plenty of fodder. Make the best of Venus in this sign using the signature fashions of Tauro – the colour pink, and pretty floral fashions.

Who will look best over Spring break? Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn!

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12th April 2015 – Venus Moves Into Gemini

Venus moves into the sign of the Twins just before mid-April, time for a fresh, fun, flirty dynamic. The energy of this sign is light and sociable – think Summer lovin’. It likes to move in two’s so feel free to buddy up with a sweet-talking’ sparkly suitor! Make the most of Venus in Gemini with warm yellow hues, honouring Spring and welcoming Summer. Touches of the Mercurial bird are a nice nod to the sign too, so wear polka dot prints now, or fabric adorned with birds – or brooches with a soaring sparrow! Avoid birdcages in your patterns, they barricade free spirits…

Gemini is flying high, with Libra and Aquarius too.

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8th May 2015 – Venus Moves Into Cancer

May days might be a time to turn down the noise as Venus will charter Cancerian territory. One might feel like retreating to a comforting, cosy, coastal cottage – perhaps over the bank holiday on the 25th May… Even if you don’t escape to the shore DO make the most of a Venus in Cancer by wearing white and nautical fashions. The sign of the Crab rules harbours, sailing and the seven seas! A lovely look for May days…

Cancer, it’s your best time for beauty, Scorpio and Pisces fare well now too.

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6th June 2015 – Venus Moves Into Leo

This is a particularly significant time for fire signs as Jupiter, planet of luck and expansion, is spending a LOT of 2015 in Leo. Much of what we see this year will carry leoline vibes – think gold, hearts, crests and crowns (seen last year at Dolce and Gabbana), big hair, touches of leopard-print and general ostentation. Expect royalty to hit the headlines (Prince Andrew).

If ever there was a moment to pad about in ‘Leo-style’ looks, the time is now. Wear with pride.

Spells good times for Leo, Sagittarius sisters and Aries!

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19th July 2015 – Venus Into Virgo

Venus will visit the constellation of the Maiden twice this year too, lucky Virgo! When the planet of feminine wiles moves through this gracious sign we can reconnect once again with pure, natural, earthy, feminine energies. This is the best time to consider health and wellbeing for beauty. Go make-up free during this time – even better for those that are experiencing gentle Summer rays now. Consider clean foods and organic materials. It’s also the best time to sort out any tailoring errands, loose buttons that need stitching or hems that need fixing – tidy up now!

A good period for Virgo, Capricorn and Taurus.

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*On the 1st August Venus Retrogrades back through Leo!*

The beauty planet finally turns direct on the 6th September, and makes her way back into Virgo from the 9th October 2015.

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9th November 2015 – Venus Moves Into Libra

Venus finally makes it to Libra, we can breathe a bit of a sign of relief and cerebrate – with oodles of shopping! Venus is the planetary ruler of Libra so she’s ‘at home’, and this sign rules over fashion. It’s a good time to shop till you drop – not only for party outfits but for beautiful clean, fitted fashions. Venus transits Libra while the Sun is in Scorpio so you might be feeling drop dead sexy too…

Lovely Libra – spotlights on you and your cousins Aquarius and Gemini.

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5th December 2015 – Venus Moves Into Scorpio

With the planet of romance and flirting in sexy Scorpio you can expect the temperature to rise – it may be one of the coldest months of the year but December might feel decidedly spicy all the same! The run up to Christmas this year will be a great time to wear a powerful LBD teamed with oxblood lips – nothing too heavy, just an understated hint of dark mystery will do.

The time’s right for for Scorpio to make stealthy moves, Pisces and Cancer chicks too…

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30th December 2015 – Venus Into Sagittarius

We finish the year with Venus moving into the sign of the Archer, it’s Sagittarius season in the nick of time for New Years! The jovial sign of Sagittarius loves a party – when the Sun transits Sagittarius it’s the run up to the holidays and a prime time for Christmas do’s and celebrations. Have fun with fashion during this transit – you can go bold, bright and colourful as Venus moves through the sign of the Archer.

Sagittarius, it’s your time to shine! And Aries and Leo too…

Don’t forget to find your Venus sign Stargazers!

At some point you’ll be having a Venus return – that’s like your beauty birthday.

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