Venus' Bow

So I figured out my relationship needs by taking a closer look at my Sun, Moon, Venus and Mars placements. Now I know what I'm looking for and have a better idea of what will and won't work. Remember, the big lesson was that signs represent values, not the other way around. I've released my bias (almost completely) towards signs as indicators of compatibility and am shifting my focus towards transits.

It can be tough to meet people you are genuinely interested in, romantically. Online dating is becoming more popular but single people are out and about beyond the internet. I believe that by understanding our needs and wants, we can become more successful in finding romantic fulfillment. After all, you can't use a fishing rod to catch deer! It's time to talk about when. When are some of the best times in the year to meet a potential mate?

Venus transits are great for romance in general, but when it aspects Jupiter, look out! Jupiter is the planet of opportunity, so in the language of stars it translates to love opportunities. Venus in Sagittarius is a similar influence. Venus in any of the fire signs is a great time for love. I could also be biased but fire is a very outgoing element, so it is conducive to people meeting.

Venus transits to Mars are auspicious times for romance as well. Venus transits to Pluto may be more conducive to hook-ups rather than long-term relationships. You never know what can happen! Venus transits to Uranus often produce an unexpected or sudden love, one of my personal favorites!Venus transits. Of course, Venus through your 5th and 7th house are great times for romance. Saturn often gets a bad rap but it is the planet of duty, responsibility and commitment. However, commitment doesn't happen out of the blue and this type of transit is better for relationships that have already been established a bit.

Here's a brief summation of Venus transits:

Venus-Jupiter: Love opportunities
Venus-Mars: Love energy 
Venus-Uranus: Love unexpected
Venus-Pluto: Lust
Venus-Saturn: Love commitment

As for other planets transiting Venus, the inner planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) aspect the natal placement frequently, so the effect is a day or two tops. Mars moves about a degree every 2 days, so its effects can last 2 or 3 days. The outer planets however, indicate very significant periods in your romantic life whenever they aspect Venus. The effect is similar to what I described earlier, but the transit lasts a lot longer and is a lot deeper...definitely more "significant" in your love life.

Venus transiting any sensitive planet, like your Sun or ASC ruler is something to look out for as well.

Happy hunting!

-Shade