Venus in Aries ♀ 2023

artist: Sander Berg

Feb 19 – Mar 16, 2023

With Venus in Pisces since the end of January, relationships of all kinds have seen a climax and resolution unfold. Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac and represents endings. There is nothing rational or logical about this proverbial death process. Most of the time it’s actually gut-wrenchingly awkward, not to mention hurtful and confusing.

Pisces swims in loops upside down, at once chasing and fleeing. Late winter 2023 has been a time where flight responses were triggered in a powerful way. The big question: are you staying or going? Everything hidden comes to light, everything unspoken given words. No more evasion, no more denial. No more misinterpretation, no more silent sabotage. The firmer our boundaries, the more likely we are to survive this murky transit. It’s so tempting to give in, but then –

– and now –

a gong of cosmic proportions reverberates throughout the Universe. This is Venus in Aries, where the Goddess of Justice crackles in primeval flames. Aries is ravenous, fervent, fearless; a hot-blooded creature of dawn, adrenaline shattering the stillness. This is the great awakening; the beginning; the rebirth. Venus in Aries brings physical and sexual energy, rushing back after a long winter. Licked clean by the fires of springtime renaissance, we are ALIVE again.

Venus is usually the peace keeper and diplomat of the solar system. In Aries, this role is difficult to maintain. Aries is #1 in the zodiac and #1 in his own mind, which means he can be inconsiderate of others. When imbalanced, the ram is neither calm nor tactful. The impatient spring lamb tends to act first, think later. What we get to work on: taming the ego; letting go of minor frustrations and disagreements; choosing our battles wisely.

Let’s harness this energy for potent self-love and self-care. Build heat in your body, release restlessness, rediscover your thirst for life. Revel in your strength. Remember how delicious it feels to be active. When planets spin through Aries, deep, restful sleep returns (during Pisces transits, insomnia is common), and suddenly it is easier to get out of bed. May your body carry you joyfully through each day. May movement be pleasurable and effortless.

Mar 1: Venus conjunct Jupiter in Aries. Absolute harmony at home and in the heart. Everything is moving in the right direction. Gold star day.

Mar 16 (last day of Venus in Aries): Venus square Pluto in Capricorn + Pisces Sun square Mars in Gemini. I have parent conferences on this day at school and I’m feeling nervous, god damn. These influences are not conducive for social harmony or communication whatsoever. Depression, anger, feelings of overwhelm. Take really good care of yourself.

If you were born with Venus in Aries, this is your Venus Return. To find your personal Venus sign, click here.