From December 24th, 2025, to January 17th, 2026, Venus — the planet of love and beauty — moves through Capricorn. While spending the past few weeks in adventurous Sagittarius, Venus encouraged us to take leaps of faith and believe in the possibility of “happily ever after,” and now the no-nonsense sign of the goat is bringing us a reality check. If you’ve been letting your imagination run wild or clinging to an idealized fantasy of a relationship, this transit will push you to quit kidding yourself. It can be jarring to take off the rose-colored glasses and strip away the flattering photo filters, but Venus in Capricorn is up for the task.

With the planet of pleasure in this hardworking earth sign, practicality rules the day. But the matter-of-factness of it all doesn’t have to be boring. Washing the dishes after dinner, talking through long-term plans together, reaching out just to remind someone that you’re there for them — offering these gestures may not always be fun or glamorous, but that’s how you sustain solid, sturdy bonds. Over the coming weeks, forget the thrill of the chase. Take this opportunity to pour your time, attention, and care into building connections that feel lasting, meaningful, and real.

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When Venus moves through Sagittarius from November 30th to December 24th, seek the kind of pleasure that feels like an adventure. In this fire sign, the planet of love and beauty wants to expand its wisdom, enjoy new experiences, and make connections that feel liberating. Venus in Sagittarius knows that all of our partnerships and creative projects can teach us something and help us grow, as long as we approach them with curiosity rather than judgment. If that process involves starting an off-the-cuff debate over appetizers or booking a last-minute getaway, roll with it. Our imaginations need a certain amount of spontaneity to take flight.

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Learn from your restlessness

The free-spirited archer of the zodiac isn’t interested in limiting its options. This mutable sign much prefers to entertain a wide range of possibilities. Over the coming weeks, notice the moments when devoting yourself to one thing makes you restless. Then explore what helps you stay focused on a single artwork or friendship that’s calling for your attention. Fully showing up for what’s right in front of you, even for just a minute or two, is how you come to understand it more deeply. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to balance the desire to roam with the need to commit, so take a cue from Sagittarius and be willing to ask the big questions. And get playful with finding the answers. None of this is meant to be set in stone, so don’t take it too seriously. This transit is just one chapter in an ongoing story of self-discovery.

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When Venus moves through Scorpio from November 6th to November 30th, say yes to the kinds of connection that get under your skin — and maybe even give you goosebumps (in a good way). This isn’t the time for polite chit-chat, shallow icebreakers, or halfhearted flirtations. In this intense water sign, the planet of love encourages us to spend quality time with the people we trust the most, to enjoy deep conversations about subjects that really matter, and to pour more energy into relationships that challenge us for the better. If something seems superficial or performative, you’ll probably notice — and quickly get bored.

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Beware the sting

Here’s the tricky part: Venus is in detriment in Scorpio, meaning it has to work a little harder to access beauty, pleasure, and affection in this placement. Over the coming weeks, you might have to face some old hurts, disappointments, or betrayals before you can fully relax and ease into the present moment. But if you find yourself relying on unhelpful defense mechanisms or reading between the lines of every text message, take a breath. Instead of questioning everyone else’s motives or trying to control all the outcomes of a situation, lead with honestly expressing how you feel. The good news? Once Venus in Scorpio commits, you know it’s for keeps.

At its best, this transit teaches us that love can be a transformative experience. So take this opportunity to invest in building real intimacy, even when it seems scary or overwhelming. Showing how much you care may make you feel vulnerable, but the reward is well worth the risk. When you take off your masks, you can unlock the kind of close bonds that might just change everything. Venus in Scorpio doesn’t do lukewarm or insincere — and neither should you.

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