venus in aquarius
11:45pm Melbourne; 12:45pm London; 4:45am San Francisco
On 17th January, Venus moves into Aquarius, leading the way for the Moon, Sun, Mercury and Mars to follow within the next week. These planets will receive an infusion of Aquarian energy to stimulate their usual modus operandi. Over the next 4-5 weeks we can expect Aquarian themes to thread their way through our lives and the happenings of the world at large.
Venus in Aquarius is an opportunity to redefine what we deem to be important and who we allow into our heartspace. We may ponder whether our individual value systems align with or contradict those held within the wider community. We may seek connection with certain individuals or disassociate from certain situations as a result.
This transit can stir up a desire to move away from any restraints or restrictions placed upon us, particularly any attempts to inhibit our freedoms. The Aquarian heart is hard wired to stand up against injustice and challenge the status quo despite the tendency of the Aquarian mind to want to intellectualise the heart messaging. Over the next few weeks, we may need to call upon the revolutionary energy of Aquarius to lead us through any moments, interactions or events which require a passionate response.
Venus is the planet of love and relationships. When Venus moves through Aquarius it can be a time to appreciate the friends who we truly love, those who have been with us through thick and thin, the good times and the bad; those who see us warts and all and still want to hang around. This is also a time where the line between friend and lover can blur. A friend could be seen in a whole new light - certain traits which we may have overlooked previously, now become a point of attraction.
When Venus is in Aquarius, the longing and heartache of unrequited love may come into play. If we have been admiring someone from afar, someone who may seem unapproachable or indifferent to our intimations or advances, this transit will give us a chance to decide whether we want to continue down this road. Has the time and effort put into this quest for love been worthwhile or futile? Is it time to let go and move on?
Venus in Aquarius draws us towards the weird and wonderful, the quirky and different. We may develop a whole new appreciation for an artform or creative expression which we may have previously dismissed as way too “out there” to accommodate or consider. We may begin to appreciate the value held within all that is different or cutting-edge.
Venus in Aquarius can also turn our interest to new and innovative ways of investing or handling our money. Before making any radical decisions - read the fine print, do the research and consult a trusted professional to avoid any regrets later on. This transit can also be a time to offer donations or support to humanitarian charities who provide essential services and emergency aid to communities experiencing crisis, conflict, environmental challenges and persecution.
Take note of which areas of your natal chart are ruled by Aquarius. This is where you’re going to experience a lot of planetary activity over the next few weeks.