From October 13th to November 6th, Venus moves through Libra. The planet of love, art, and beauty is in domicile in Libra, meaning it’s at home in this cardinal air sign. Here, Venus has a soft place to land, stocked with all the resources it needs.

While spending the past few weeks in Virgo, the sign of its fall, Venus showed us where we’ve been withholding affection, expecting perfection, and clinging to relationship dynamics that are no longer working. Now, Venus in Libra is ready to help you catch your breath.

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Make the most of this homecoming

Venus in Libra tends to highlight where we can offer ourselves — and others — more care, support, and attention. If you’ve been bursting some fantasy bubbles in your bonds, or if a creative project hasn’t been adding up to what you imagined, face the facts. The more willing you are to address what’s out of balance, the easier it will be to seek more deeply satisfying kinds of connection, pleasure, and joy.

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From September 19th to October 13th, while Venus is in Virgo, it’s time to embrace the type of love that packs a lunch. In this practical earth sign, the planet of connection is like the no-nonsense friend who shows up with a game plan, a bag of snacks, and plenty of hand sanitizer. This transit reminds us that consistency can be cute. Sure, it may not always be romantic, but reliability matters when you need a jumper cable, a shoulder to cry on, or just a reality check. Venus in Virgo has an instinctive ability to anticipate someone’s needs before they ask, to remember a casual remark they made three months ago, or to order their favorite ice cream toppings like it’s no big deal. It brings the kind of emotional support that arrives right on time.

Over the coming weeks, practice acts of care that are clear, detailed, and highly specific. When was the last time you snail-mailed a love letter or prepared a flawlessly plated meal for your bestie? This is also an excellent moment to ditch quick thrills and settle into the everyday routines that make your life more enjoyable in the long run. Think: folding that laundry, decluttering those drawers, and making to-do lists you genuinely can’t wait to tackle. As for the people who show up for you without patting themselves on the back? Keep them close, and give them their flowers.

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Switch off “I can fix this” mode

That said, beware perfectionism, since Venus in Virgo can bring out our judgmental sides. Right now, every miscommunication and unmet expectation might feel like a problem to solve or a mess to clean up. Yes, Venus in Virgo has a deep well of sensitivity hidden beneath its extremely high standards, but real beauty, pleasure, and intimacy can’t be measured with spreadsheets or scorecards. So try to soften your inner critic when your nitpicking gets too sharp or when someone’s rough edges give you a case of the ick. Remember that everyone is an unfinished work in progress — including you. When in doubt, do something useful for the important people in your life, and don’t worry about getting it wrong. Drop by with muffins, or offer to run an errand. Whatever you do, ask your loved ones exactly what they need to feel cherished and appreciated. Then take all the notes.

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Venus — the planet of love, beauty, and connection — moves through Leo from August 25th to September 19th. Bust out the ring lights and your fave faux-animal prints. In the sign of the show-offy lion, the planetary flirt is anything but subtle. Even if you tend to be a wallflower, this transit rolls out the red carpet for your inner diva. There’s no need to force yourself into the spotlight, though. Instead, gently coax your creative side out to play, and don’t shy away from pleasure. When you’re having fun, it’s much easier to share your charisma with the world — and choose a cute outfit for the occasion.

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Mind your claws

But there’s one thing to watch out for while you’re perfecting your power mane: competitiveness. If you catch yourself obsessing over your “like” counts or taking others down a notch, be real about any limiting beliefs that are driving your behavior. The point of this transit isn’t to go viral or be crowned the queen bee; it’s to reclaim your right to shine, no matter who or what tries to take it away. So check your ego at the door. When you celebrate yourself without upstaging anyone else, you inspire others to do the same.

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