Venus in Leo from June 6, 2023 to October 9, 2023.
Venus, the planet of love, money, desire and beauty travels through the royal fire sign of Leo from June 6, 2023 to October 9, 2023!
In the golden light of Leo, Venus falls into the strong arms of red action planet Mars. 
Mars and Venus will stay in each other’s company until July 10, 2023. This fiery tango of Venus and Mars in Leo, 2023 promises to be a long hot summer….
Mars and Venus together create a powerful energy of passion and desire.
Venus represents charm, social skills and the ability to connect with others, while Mars represents self-confidence and assertiveness, so you may expect passionate love, declarations of love and exciting dates!
There is also increased creativity and financial opportunities and we are more motivated and driven to pursue goals.
Everything you do happens with a grand gesture, including the way you express yourself!
Mars represents aggression and conflict, while Venus represents harmony and balance.
With the conjunction of Mars and Venus, it is more about appearance than inner beauty, there is more chance of impulsive behavior, conflict situations, jealousy and control, because the energy of Mars can overwhelm the harmony and balance of Venus. Own needs and desires come first at the expense of others.
Until October 9, 2023, Venus in Leo is a golden period for raffles, competitions, parties, recreation, beauty experience, art, jewelry, clothing and everything that has to do with gold.
Venus in expressive Leo is exuberant, playful, extravagant, glamorous and generous.
Venus wants to enjoy and love life! Venus in Leo offers us the opportunity to dive deep into our creative selves, express our true desires and feelings and infuse warmth, love, and romance.
Venus wants to be the center of attention in Leo, nothing more, nothing less!
Venus in Leo is also about loving yourself, with all your heart, from your pure divine essence, radiating from your pure golden self.
Venus in Leo stimulates our personal and professional lives and influences our relationships, creativity and sense of well-being.
Love is a game during Venus in Leo. Venus in Leo wants to be adored, pampered and admired and ego focused, it’s mainly about fulfilling one’s own desires.
Venus can also be childish, stubborn, defiant, possessive, proud and a real drama Queen during this colorful period in Leo when she is denied attention or recognition or when desires are not fulfilled or love is not reciprocated.
Venus in Leo can cause issues related to ego, pride, and self-centeredness. Leo’s strong influence can lead us to seek attention and validation at all costs.
Venus remains in Leo for a long time, as she goes retrograde from July 23 to September 3, 2023.
Venus turns retrograde at 28º Leo on July 23rd (the pre-shadow period is already from June 19th, 2023), runs back to 12º Leo on September 3rd, 2023.
This cycle is similar to the long Venus in Leo cycle eight years ago, in 2015.
As of the pre-shadow period of Venus in retrograde, lost loves from that time may return in your life and we get the chance to make things right and come up with creative solutions in the areas of love, money and values. It is possible that during or after retrograde (the post-shadow period ends on October 7, 2023) you decide to continue with an old love or creative project, something that started in 2015.
Important dates to take into account:
June 6, 2023 Venus in Leo opposition Pluto in Aquarius
June 12, 2023 Venus in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus
July 2, 2023 Venus in Leo square Uranus in Taurus
July 27, 2023 Mercury in Leo conjunction Venus Retrograde in Leo.
Aug 13, 2023 Sun in Leo conjunct Regulus and Venus retrograde in Leo
Aug 9, 2023 Venus retrograde in Leo square Uranus in Taurus
Aug 22, 2023 Venus Retrograde in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus
September 17, 2023 Venus in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus
Influence of Venus in Leo for all zodiac signs (ascendant of Sun or Venus in Leo)
Aries (March 20 – April 19)
Venus in Leo travels with your planet Mars through your 5th House of Love, Creativity and Self-Expression!
Together with Mars, Venus in Leo brings a wave of creative, playful energy, inspiration and fun, makes you shine and awaken your inner child. The conjunction of Mars and Venus in Leo is a great time for athletes, actors, artists, musicians, entertainers, recreation industry, wellness, education, research and science. There are also financial opportunities, but use financial resources wisely. The single Aries can fall in love and have a wonderful time. Love also reigns supreme in the steady relationship with all the nice side effects. Watch out for impulsive behavior. It is important to remain mindful of your words and actions and to strive for open communication in all kinds of relationships.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Venus in Leo travels through your 4th house of Family and House! The emphasis will be on personal relationships and social interactions.
This transit of Venus with Mars in Leo is a creative and inspiring period to beautify your home, a renovation of your home or interior makeover or metamorphosis of your garden or balcony.
This is also a harmonious period to enjoy what is there at home. Relax, sit back with a good book and…. . This transit also offers romance and financial opportunities especially related to investments or business partnerships. Favorable period for purchasing a car or an active holiday with your family. Nevertheless, you should regularly add some water to the wine to avoid tension and conflict in the family. You can’t always get your way!
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Venus travels with Mars in Leo through your 3rd House of Communication and Connection and that mainly means a period of talking, flirting, short trips, visits, interaction with siblings or neighbors. The cooperation of Venus and Mars In Leo gives energy and dynamism! Great time to network, party and meet a new love. Great period for writers, artists, painters, draftsmen, copywriters and authors of books or blogs. Venus in Leo lets you speak from your heart and not from your head, so no logic, but purely from the feeling! Beware of fragmentation and entering into obligations.
Be careful what you say and especially how you say it.
The emphasis is on self-expression and personal growth and possible lucrative new hobbies, creative or artistic projects. Always stay within budget!
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Venus travels through the 2nd House of Finances with Mars, which means significant changes and opportunities in your personal and professional life, but most of all financial abundance for Cancer! Thanks to the fiery tango of Mars and Venus in Leo, creativity brings in more money, but that doesn’t mean you can just spend money irresponsibly. This period is favorable for drawing up financial arrangements, a pension plan or a budget plan, so that there is room to save! Favorable period for students and family life, also for love! Cancer exudes more confidence and charisma. Cancer finds love in the social circle and may even tie the knot (again)!
It’s good to focus on nurturing your emotional needs, as Venus in Leo can bring heightened sensitivity and emotional intensity.
Leo (July 23 – Aug 22)
Venus travels through the first House of Personality along with Mars. Venus in your own sign strengthens your self-confidence and charisma and therefore you are in the spotlight! You attract what you radiate, so you can count on favors and attention! During this period you have a strong desire for attention and recognition, luxury, art or fashion.
Venus in Leo is pure self-love and it has nothing to do with selfishness. By putting yourself first, you gain insight into what you need! You change the way you see yourself and your role in your relationships. Venus and Mars in Leo encourage you to achieve goals and be proud of yourself. Great period for study and to meet the love of your life or take a new step in your steady relationship. Make sure you have a good balance, because even though you are very important, the whole world does not revolve around you.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)
Venus and Mars in Leo travel through your 12th House of Cosmic Consciousness and that is a period of personal growth and self-discovery.
This transit can cause inner conflicts or self-doubt, but also a strong desire to come to yourself, set boundaries and express your needs. Virgo is drawn to creative and artistic pursuits and new forms of self-expression. During this transit of Venus, foreign countries can play a major role, such as a trip. Virgo tends to spend a lot of money which can be detrimental to the balance. At work it is important that you maintain a good relationship with your older colleagues. With the transit of Venus you need to look after your health, so it’s good that you take time out to reconnect with yourself such as with a spiritual journey, retreat or yoga camp. So introspection, but don’t completely isolate yourself, because there are still so many beautiful things to enjoy!
Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22)
Venus and Mars in Leo travel through your eleventh House of Social Processes and Hope, a true boost in creativity, confidence and romance.
Venus is astrologically connected to Libra and with the combined power of Mars, this transit is about the power of togetherness, but can also evoke tensions and conflicts. Your social circle is important to you, but if you feel like a friendship or group isn’t right for you, let it go. In your professional life your qualities are noticed and offers new opportunities to meet influential people. In love there is more passion and intensity, but remain open to your partner. Both in your business and in your life, your diplomatic skills can be profitable!
Venus in Leo is a great time to make new friends and manifest hopes and dreams and makes it easier to feel comfortable within a group.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Venus in Leo travels with Mars through your 10th House of Career and Reputation. Venus in Leo gives you a stage, Scorpio. You will be noticed with the charm that gives you a chance of promotion or success when you apply for a job. You get cooperation from your parents, boss or older colleagues or managers.
Venus and Mars together in Leo strengthen your charm and charisma, but there can also be conflicts and power struggles due to impulsive behavior, control and jealousy.
The cooperation of Mars and Venus in Leo shows long-awaited results in your career, such as finally that dream job. The transit of Venus in Leo is the best time for a career switch to discover your other passions. Favorable time for studying, creative projects and for your love life. Scorpio can fall in love at work or find a lover through your work, however consider envy from others.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Venus in Leo travels through your 9th House of Higher Consciousness, Culture and Travel.
Together with Mars in Leo, Venus invites you to push your limits and look for adventure. This inspiring transit will take you along new paths, Sagittarius! Think of a successful study, beautiful spiritual journey or writing a book. During this transit your interest in philosophy, religion and other cultures grows.
You are attracted to people who are confident and charismatic. However, during this period, there may be some conflicts in your relationship with friends or colleagues. Watch what you say and especially how you say it. Use this time to gain insight into yourself and others.
The single Sagittarius can meet a soul mate while traveling. Of course, a creative block can occur during the retrograde period of Venus, but this is meant to tap into the wisdom of others should the need arise.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Venus in Leo travels through your eighth House of Shared Wealth and Trust.
During this transit there may be an inheritance, profit or some other form of beneficial energy coming from other people. A new soul-level love is possible. Beautiful time to travel together and enjoy each other. Capricorn gets financial or emotional support just by asking. Capricorn can also be attracted to luxuries and material possessions during this transit. Venus and Mars in Leo will give you a surge of self-confidence and creativity, which will lead to new opportunities in your career and personal life. Be careful that your ego does not overshadow others and forms of cooperation. Remain open to feedback. Concentrate on self-expression, learning and improving skills. There may also be unexpected health-related situations. This transit is a great time for study, research, and a form of therapy for dealing with anger. A golden investment will do you no harm, Capricorn.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Venus in Leo travels through your 7th House of Relationships. Leo is opposite Aquarius in the horoscope, so it will be a period of challenge, attraction and repulsion.
Venus along with Mars brings out all your deepest desires. You speak from the heart and let it be known loud and clear what you want or don’t want in a relationship. The conjunction of Mars and Venus in Leo shows the formation of favorable new partnerships and influences friendships, social life and creative pursuits. Concentrate on building, deepening and strengthening relationships and collaboration. Stay within budget, because you are now more focused on luxury and extravagance. In your desire for attention and recognition, you must be careful not to let your ego get in the way.
Business and romantic relationships flourish and last. Legal issues are settled amicably during this period. A great time to organize events, creativity, study or get married or live together.
Pisces February 19 – March 20)
Venus in Leo travels through your 6th House of Daily Activities, Service, Work and Health and positively impacting career, creative projects and personal relationships. Pisces can experience a boost in confidence and creativity, leading to new opportunities and success. Venus and Mars in Leo make you pay more attention to your appearance.
There is a good chance that a new love will arise at work or in the field of health.
The influence of Venus and Mars in Leo makes you more enthusiastic and you get to work with fresh energy. Great period for study and sports activities. However, Pisces will face emotional challenges, opposition and competition as your attitude can be threatening to others.
Don’t let your ego get in the way. Watch your budget too, because you’ll be focused on luxury and indulgence. Also pay attention to your health and well-being. Don’t let your ego or anger get in the way, Pisces. Watch what you eat and don’t stay on social media too long. Rather go outside, for that is where true beauty awaits. This is where you build inner strength.
