Venus in Leo - Summer Glamour and Drama

On June 05, 2023 Venus the planet of love and beauty moves into the fiery and flashy sign of Leo. While Venus usually spends about 4 weeks in a sign, this time she will be in the sign of Leo until October 08, 2023. The reason for this extended stay is that Venus will be retrograde from July 22 to September 03. This extended stay brings an extra dose of passionate and dramatic energy to everyone’s summer. Venus is how we like to experience romance, our aesthetic tastes and creative tendencies. When Venus is in Leo we want to be adored and treated like a king or queen. Flattery and lavish gifts, romantic dates and passionate declarations are all welcome when Venus visits Leo. Venus in Leo tends to express itself in over the top ways and leans towards the flashy and showy. More bling please! This is not the time for wallflowers. Venus in Leo is not afraid to stand out, be creative and put on a performance. This summer is a great time for all signs to express themselves creatively and add a little dramatic flair to their style.

 

Astro Code Oracle

As this Venus in Leo period involves a retrograde, it is important to note that retrogrades have a habit of returning things or people to us.  The last time we had a Venus in Leo retrograde was in 2015. Think back to that time and you may get some clues as to what might be reappearing in your life. Venus retrogrades are notorious for brining back old lovers, but they can also bring back female friends and a desire to revisit old styes and aesthetics. Expect some nostalgia and retro vibes this coming summer.

 

Below are your horoscopes by Rising sign for the Venus in Leo period (June 5 – October 08). If you don’t know your Rising, you can look at your Sun sign for guidance.

 

Aries – Leo rules your fifth house of fun, hobbies, children and romance. This summer is one to have fun and express yourself! Venus in Leo will bring drama to your romantic life. If you are single you may start a new romance, or have an old romantic partner return to you.  If partnered, there may be a desire for more fun and adventure in your love life and to revisit old activities and places. This time also highlights children, and childhood. You may introduce your children to games, toys or music from your own childhood, or just revisit these things yourself for the fun of it. Another possibility is that you may reconnect with a childhood friend.

 

Taurus – Venus will be in your fourth house of home and family this summer and early fall. This brings a desire to beautify your living space and to make fun memories with your family. There may also be a desire to reconnect with older relatives or extended family members that you have not seen in a while, particularly during the retrograde period. You may receive furniture or mementos from older family members or from your childhood home. With Venus in fiery Leo, you are wanting to bring more warmth, sunlight and a little luxury into your living space this summer.

 

Gemini – Leo rules your third house of communication, siblings, and neighbours. Expect there to be some drama and passion in your communications this summer, particularly with siblings. You are feeling intensely about something and need to tell the world, or at least those closest to you about it. Old issues may resurface during the retrograde period which can be where the drama comes in. This can be an important time to clear the air, as long as you are willing to listen, and not just push your point of view. The other possibility is that you receive a message from an old lover or an old friend that you haven’t heard from in a long time. This summer can be a great time to go on a road trip, especially to a place that holds fond memories for you.

 

Cancer – Leo rules your second house of finances and values and with Venus here until October 2023, you may experience an increase during this time in your income. The second house is income we earn, so don’t expect it to fall into your lap. However there will be opportunities to make more money coming your way. There will be the temptation to spend this new money on luxuries and fun, after all Leo loves the little extras. Try to balance it out by giving yourself a few treats while saving for the long term. During the retrograde period, you may have a debt you are owed paid out to you.

 

Leo - Venus will be in your first house of self-image this summer bringing some glamour and pizzaz to your personal style. Venus retrogrades are a notoriously bad time for drastically changing your style or your hair. If you are planning on doing anything dramatic, wait until the retrograde is over as you may feel differently. It is a good time to experiment with retro fashion, or do something non long lasting to your hair (like a semi-permanent coulour). Just don’t throw out your whole wardrobe or get that pixie cut quite yet. You might be obsessed now, but will change your mind in October again. In the meantime have some fun and enjoy being the centre of attention this summer.

 

Virgo – Venus will spend the summer in your twelfth house of the subconscious, the shadow and institutions. This looks like a quieter summer for you socially, but that doesn’t mean it will be boring. Venus in Leo invites you to practice self-care and to spend time romancing yourself and adding beauty to your inner world. This is also a great time to work on creative projects and hobbies that are just for fun. It’s all about enhancing your private inner world and letting your imagination play. During the retrograde period you may find yourself looking to past interests and projects for inspiration. This placemen can also raise the possibility of a secret love affair. Take note that when Venus goes retrograde, the secret will likely come out.

 

Libra – Leo rules your eleventh house of friends and community, and with Venus here you can expect your social life to pick up. Venus spotlights  female friendships in particular, and you may find that you are hearing from female friends that you haven’t talked to in a while. Venus in Leo here also highlights creative groups, so you may find yourself working with others on an artistic project or goal this summer. By working together you can create something amazing, just don’t get sidetracked by any drama. Use that passion in your creative work! This placement may also bring a former romantic partner into your social circle.

 

Scorpio – Venus brings some creative energy to your career this summer. Venus is the planet of beauty and art, so you could see some aesthetic improvements in your workplace, or find yourself working on more creative projects. Venus also brings more social engagements and fun to your career and public life, so don’t be afraid to get out there and network. Let you light shine for others to see! During the retrograde, old clients or colleagues may come into the picture again and you may see recognition for past work efforts. One other possibility during this time is a workplace romance, as Venus is the planet of love and romance.

 

Sagittarius – Your ninth house of travel, education, religion and philosophy is being visited by Venus all summer long. You have a desire to travel and see beautiful art, architecture and experience culture. Even if you can’t get out of town, make time to get out to an art gallery or fun cultural event. This is also a good time to sign up for art, music or dance lessons and to explore an old creative hobby or interest. If you are looking for a romantic partner you may meet them this summer when you are travelling or attending a creative event. During the retrograde period, you may even run into an old friend or romantic partner.

 

Capricorn – Venus is in your eight house of debts, shared resources, sex and spirituality until October this year, bringing the desire for fun, pleasure and luxury to this area. This can be a good time to invest or to purchase or improve property that you hold with another. This summer might also see you receive something of beauty or value from someone else. Avoid going into debt, even if you think something is too beautiful or luxurious to not buy, as you will regret it after the retrograde period ends. This placement can also bring some fun and adventure in the bedroom.

 

Aquarius – Your seventh house of marriage and partnerships is being graced by the planet of love this summer and early fall. This is a wonderful time to find a partner if you are single and to bring some fun and romance to any existing partnerships. Your partner may do something to improve or change up their appearance, or they may find themselves engaging in a creative project. You may also partner up with someone to work on a creative project yourself. Things just work better when you are working with another right now. This placement especially may see old romantic interests popping up again from the past. Remember that you don’t have to revisit things if you don’t want to.

 

Pisces – Venus will be in your sixth house of work, service, routines and health until October. This is a good time to find ways to enhance your health and beauty routines, and to revisit some old habits that worked for you in the past, but you had let go of. It is also a great time to get beauty or health treatments, or to make a spa date. Try to add some fun or creative activities to your schedule too as Venus wants your day to day activities to have some more joy. Venus in Leo in your sixth house might also see a new pet come into your life this summer.

 

Whatever your sign, Venus in Leo brings fun, creativity, drama and romance into your life this summer. If you would like to receive a personal astrology reading to find out how this affects you, you can book one on my Etsy shop. You can also learn more about astrology on my Patreon, where I have detailed weekly forecasts, and educational videos. If you would like to sign up for my free Full and New Moon newsletters, which will help you use the power of the Moon’s cycle, you can sign up on my website here.

 

 

What Jupiter in Taurus Means for You

 

On May 16, 2023 the planet of luck and expansion moved into the earthy and sensual sign of Taurus. Jupiter spends about a year in a sign, so will be bringing good fortune and a sense of ease to the Taurus house in your chart. Jupiter will be in the sign of Taurus until May of 2024. Before we break down what this means for you as an individual, let’s take a moment to look at what it means for all of us collectively. 

Taurus and Jupiter from the Astro Codes Oracle

Taurus is a fixed earth sign, and as such takes things slow and cannot be rushed. Taurus loves the earthy, the sensual, and values practicality and consistency. In all areas he invites us over the next 12 months to pursue our goals with a steady determination. A slow pace applied consistently will get us farther than trying to rush or race to the finish line.  Taurus values nature and we may see more themes around environmental concerns and preserving wildlife and habitats. Taurus is also sensual and loves food, so there may be an expansion of interest around cooking, baking and fine dining. Taurus rules finances too so hopefully this will mean that the economy becomes better for everyone. As Taurus is a slow moving sign this may be a gradual improvement rather than a sudden one. As Taurus is a fixed sign we may also see an emphasis on tradition and a desire to consider changes more slowly, rather than try to rush things in the name of progress.

Challenges of Jupiter in Taurus include when we slow down so much, we get lazy. We are so at ease that we take it for granted and don’t end up accomplishing anything. Another danger is thinking that the earthy and sensual are everything, so we become overly materialistic or overindulgent to the detriment of our health or relationships.

Below is a guide to how Jupiter in Taurus will impact you by Rising Sign (also known as the Ascendant). If you do not know your Rising Sign, go to Astro.com and enter your birth date, place and time to find out your Rising Sign (also called the Ascendant). If you don’t know your birth time, you can go by your Sun Sign.

Aries – Jupiter graces your second house of finances making it easier to earn money for the next twelve months. Sometimes it seems like the money just falls into your lap. Don’t take this time for granted and think it will always be this easy. By laying some strong financial foundations now, you can continue to grow your wealth into the future. This time will also bring clarity to your values.

Taurus – The planet of luck enters your first house of appearances and sense of self. This brings luck and self-assurance to you and improves your overall well being. It’s a good time to revamp your wardrobe or change your style. One challenge is that Jupiter in the first house can sometimes bring unexpected weight gain. Avoid overindulgence and you should be fine. This transit brings a renewed sense of self-esteem.

Gemini – Jupiter spends the next year in your twelfth house of the subconscious. This is a year that may see you spending more time on your own. It’s a good time to do some self-reflection or work on creative projects. Don’t waste time lamenting that you might not have as many social engagements as you are used to. This is a year to work on your inner self.

Cancer – The focus is on friendship and community until May of 2024. You may find yourself invited to more outings and your friendship circle expanding. It’s a great year to get involved in a community you care about and to work towards common goals with others. If you are finding yourself overwhelmed and wanting to withdraw into your shell, make sure to schedule some time just for you.

Leo – The next twelve months see expanding career opportunities coming your way. It’s a great time to go for that promotion, or to take the lead on a project. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there more so people see what you are doing. Promote yourself this year rather than waiting for opportunities to find you. This will put you in a better career position for the future.

Virgo – Jupiter blesses your house of travel, higher education, publishing and the law. You may get opportunities to travel or to expand your education. This is a year to learn and grow your knowledge base. If you are involved in legal matters, things look good in this area. Its also a time when you may develop more a more religious point of view. Avoid being overly dogmatic or trying to push your point of view on others.

Libra – Jupiter spends until May 2024 in your eighth house of shared finances, debts, sex and death. This year may be one where you inherit money or resources. It is also a good year to invest. One caution is to avoid increasing your debts. This is also a year that can be good for your sex life, and increase your interest in spiritual and psychological subjects.

Scorpio – The seventh house of marriage and partnerships is highlighted this year. This is a great time to find a new romantic relationship if single, or to put some more romance into your current one if partnered. This year can also mean good luck for your partner, which you then benefit from as well. The only downside to watch for is to not become so enamored with another that you lose your sense of self.

Sagittarius – Jupiter graces your sixth house of health and work. This is a year where you may see some improvements in any ongoing health issues, and work should run quite smoothly. This is a good year to improve your daily routine as you will find it easier to develop new habits. It is also a great year to get a pet, as the sixth house also rules domestic animals.

Capricorn – Jupiter brings good fortune to your fifth house over the next twelve months. The fifth house rules hobbies, fun and children so expect to see more opportunities to attend events, or to expand your creative side. It’s a good time to take up a new hobby, or to work on that artistic project that you put on the shelf or to pick up an instrument. This is also a year where some may expand your family through the addition of a baby. Your relationship with children, or your inner child is highlighted.

Aquarius – Jupiter enters your fourth house of home, family and ancestry this month until next May 2024. This is a year where you may see an improved relationship with your parents, or may be thinking about doing some research into your family history. It is also a good year to do home renovations or look into buying a new home. It also could be a year that sees you doing more gardening and yard work.

Pisces – The third house of communication, short trips, siblings and neighbours is highlighted for the next year. It is a time where you may be busy with a lot of travel, errands and back and forth messages. It is also a time where your connections with siblings and close friends improve and one where you may be able to clear the air in regards to some unresolved issues with them. It is also a good year to write a book, or learn a language. The one warning with this placement is to avoid getting sucked into gossip and drama.

Overall Jupiter in Taurus is a time of ease, asking us to be steady and persistent in pursuing our goals, while also taking time to stop and smell the roses or enjoy a tasty piece of chocolate. You can accomplish a lot this year, but make sure you enjoy yourself along the way. If you would like to learn more about how Jupiter in Taurus and the other planetary transits affect you specifically, you can book an astrology reading with me on my Etsy shop. You can also find my detailed weekly Astro Report on my Patreon, or sign up for my free Full and New Moon Reports on my website.

Eclipse Season

As I am writing this, we are in eclipse season. A Solar Eclipse just occurred on April 19, 2023, and we have another Lunar Eclipse coming up on May 05, 2023. Eclipses come in pairs, one solar and one lunar, two weeks apart. Each pair of eclipses happens twice a year. So while eclipses are a regular occurrence every year, being able to see an eclipse is not, as each one is only visible in varying parts of the world. Regardless of whether the eclipse is visible in your part of the globe or not, eclipses can still have a profound effect on oneself and the world.

 

 

For centuries eclipses were regarded as a bad omen, especially for kings and other rulers. That’s because one of the things that the Sun rules in astrology is the king or queen and worldly authority. Having a shadow cast over the Sun, was thought to represent a metaphoric shadow being cast over the king, foretelling the rulers death, overthrow, or other potential disaster for the regent and the kingdom.  And while eclipses can still signify world changing events, they can also be times of change and disruption in our own personal lives.

 

Eclipse pairs happen in opposite signs of the zodiac, with each pair repeating for approximately one and a half years. It takes 19 years for the eclipse cycle to complete. For example, from late 2021 and into 2023 eclipses occurred on the Taurus/Scorpio axis. This year the eclipses will move to the Aries/Libra axis, although there is an overlap. The Solar Eclipse on April 19 was at 29 degrees of Aries, and the Lunar Eclipse on May 05 will be at 14 degrees of Scorpio. The next pair of eclipses occurs later this year in October, with a Solar Eclipse in Libra, and a Lunar Eclipse in Taurus. Next year, in 2024 the eclipses will be in Aries or Libra, with one being in Pisces as we begin to switch over to the Virgo/Pisces axis.

 

So now that you know the pattern, what does this mean for you personally? It of course depends on your own personal chart. Where the eclipse occurs, as in what sign of the zodiac and what house, will tell you what is changing in your life. A good general rule is that Solar Eclipses mark endings and beginnings. Something in a part of our life comes to an end and a new chapter is just beginning. For example, someone with the eclipse occurring the fourth house of home and family may experience a relocation, or a family member moving out. Someone with an eclipse occurring in the seventh house of marriage or partnerships, may experience this as the start of a new romance, or the end of one, or it could be that there spouse experiences a change in their life, like a new job. For the Solar Eclipse in Aries, look to where your Aries house is, if you know your astrological birth chart, to see where the change is occurring for you. However, if you don’t know your chart, the sign can give you clues. Aries rules things like leadership, new ventures, individualism and fiery energy, war and aggression. There may be changes in your life like revamping your appearance, starting a business, or leadership changes at work. Also watch for these Aries themes in the news over the next few weeks.

 

The upcoming Lunar Eclipse on May 05, 2023 is in the sign of Scorpio. Lunar eclipses mark times when hidden information comes to light. Things that were in the shadows, secrets, and hidden motives often get revealed. Again, look to your birth chart, if you know it, to see where this will be occurring for you. For example if the lunar eclipse is in your second house hidden information about money is revealed, or you may find a lost valuable object. If it is in the third house a secret about a neighbor, or sibling may come out. If you do not know your chart, Scorpio rules things like sex, the occult, psychology and death. You may find out about someone’s bedroom secrets, or someone’s manipulations may be revealed. You also may have a deep psychological revelation about yourself. Watch in the news for scandals involving the abuse of power particularly those of a sexual nature.

 

It is important to note that these events can happen in the week before and after each eclipse, which is why we sometimes refer to it as “eclipse season”. Eclipses can be seen as a way for the cosmos to realign our lives in the houses they are occurring in to help nudge us back on track. The beginnings, endings and revelations are to shift us out of our routines and help us accept change.

 

For magical practitioners, there is debate about whether or not to practice magic on an eclipse. Some see these times as extra powerful New or Full Moons, while others see them as bad luck and to be avoided. Personally I have found that the magic done on eclipses tends to have unexpected outcomes, or the results come about in highly unusual ways.

 

If you would like to learn more about the eclipses and how they affect you personally, you can book an astrological consultation on my Etsy shop. I also have weekly detailed Astro reports, to help you plan your week, on my Patreon at the Seeker level. You can also sign up for my monthly free newsletter, Astro News, on my website.