4 Zodiacs Experiencing Relationship Shifts During Venus In Virgo (8/5 – 8/28)
Venus in Virgo has arrived, and it’s causing some relationship shifts for a few zodiac signs!
From August 5th to August 28th, Venus—the planet of love, beauty, and relationships—will be in the practical, analytical sign of Virgo. Venus can struggle in Virgo, as the typical romantic gestures are often pushed to the side in favor of more pragmatic, service-oriented approaches. However, it’s also a great time to get serious about what we want in our relationships. However, this same day also kicks off Mercury in Retrograde in Virgo, making it extra important for us to mind our words and communicate transparently with our loved ones.
While all the zodiac signs will feel the effects of this transit, a few could see more notable shifts in their relationships. Check the signs below (Sun and Rising!) to see which four zodiac signs will experience relationship shifts during Venus in Virgo.
Virgo
Venus is making its way through your 1st House of Self and Identity, meaning this is a good moment to reassess your wants and needs in a relationship and work to prioritize yourself if you’ve been neglecting them. When Venus enters your sign, love takes a more practical approach, and sometimes, tending to yourself through self-care helps you show up better in your other relationships. However, this can cause some tension if you’re in relationships for friendships with people who prefer to take from you without expecting to return the favor or if they don’t appreciate you taking time for yourself. With Mercury in Retrograde starting this same day, miscommunications surrounding these topics are possible if you aren’t clear about what you’re doing or why you’re doing it. While your relationships can benefit from you caring for yourself, be sure you’re communicating with the people you love in the process.
Pisces
Venus moving into your 7th House of Partnerships pushes you to evaluate your relationships and determine how they can be improved. While Virgo can come across as perfectionistic, your ultimate goal is to make the people you love feel cared for in every way possible. Making a plan to show your appreciation to those around you can go a long way. However, Mercury in Retrograde starts in Virgo the same day, making conversations and well-intentioned gestures come across differently than how you intend. It’s best to take time to reassess your relationships and what they need rather than making general assumptions that can come back to bite you later. By the end of this period, your relationships will either be much sturdier, or you’ll have a clearer picture of what is working and what isn’t.
Taurus
The next few weeks could push you to be more explorative and confident in your connections, Taurus. As Venus moves through your 5th House of Creativity and Pleasure, you may notice your pull on others feels more vibrant than usual. Virgo enjoys getting down into the details, which could lead you to dig into the things that excite you and make you feel more playful in your relationships. However, Mercury in Retrograde in this house starts the same day, meaning that you could have opportunities present themselves, but they may not pan out the way you expect. Your best bet is to use this time to self-reflect on what you want and need to feel alive in your romantic relationships rather than trying to force things to work the way you would like. Your relationships may benefit from this new reflection, but patience is vital.
Aquarius
You may be feeling more critical of your connections lately, Aquarius. As Venus moves through your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, you may desire a deeper, more intense bond that goes beyond the usual, but Virgo nature is big about doing things in a specific way. You may know what you want, but you may also have such high expectations for how it should happen that your partners feel the pressure, even if it’s not your intention. Additionally, you may be too hard on yourself regarding how enmeshed you feel in your current partnerships, especially with Mercury in Retrograde pushing you to take a closer look at your bonds. The important thing is not to get ahead of yourself here—it’s not wrong to be close and intimate, and while you don’t want to settle, be realistic about what your relationships can give you. Determining what’s possible can help bring you closer together in the end if you’ll let it.