Venus enters Leo on Sunday, Sept. 14, and stays there till Oct. 9. The transit grows extra intense towards the tip as Venus approaches a conjunction with Ketu, most lively Oct. 2–7.
Crossing the Gandanta: From Most cancers to Leo
As Venus leaves the tip of Most cancers, it passes by way of the gandanta—the emotionally knotted junction between a water signal (Most cancers) and a hearth signal (Leo). This threshold typically asks us to launch stale attachments so the leonine hearth can transfer ahead, create, and categorical. Anticipate an uptick in ardour and visibility that favors artists, performers, designers, and anybody working with magnificence and luxurious.
Venus in Magha (Leo 0°–13°20′): Sept. 14–26
Magha can amplify ambition, status-seeking, and need for recognition. There may be an early excessive from reward or achievement adopted by a let-down if consideration fades, so look ahead to ego swings and overreach.
Venus in Purva Phalguni (approx. Sept. 26–Oct. 6)
In its personal nakshatra, Venus heightens sensuality, romance, and creativity. The identical vitality can tip into self-criticism about look or an obsessive have to be “good.” Purva Phalguni can be related to fertility and conception; if different timing components in your chart are supportive, this window will help. Ketu’s transit in that nakshatra will not be supportive until your natal chart has sturdy energies to beat it.
As Venus nears Ketu (Oct. 2–7), Venus-ruled indicators—Libra and Taurus—might expertise relationship dissatisfaction, sudden withdrawal, irritability, or (for some ladies) momentary gynecological sensitivities. Construct in further area, preserve communications clear, and lean on cooling and grounding routines.
The Performer’s Signature—and Its Shadow
Venus in Leo is basic “highlight” astrology—fantastic for efficiency, launches, exhibitions, and romance. The shadow is consideration starvation that may result in disappointment if applause doesn’t final. With Saturn’s side to Leo throughout this era, anticipate stricter requirements and sharper public critique—assume extra tabloid chatter and business scrutiny.
Trying Forward
Venus enters Virgo on Oct. 9, bringing a extra discerning, service-oriented tone. Libra rising natives might want further relaxation then, and all indicators ought to watch over-critical tendencies in relationships as Venus strikes by way of its signal of debilitation.
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