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Venus, the planet of love, beauty, aesthetics, and attraction, is moving into professionally weird, space-helmet-as-fashion-and-function Aquarius from Jan. 17 to Feb. 10, 2026.
A fixed air sign, Aquarius is ruled by rabble-rousing Uranus and stern Saturn, imbuing it with strength and a defiant kind of selfhood.
In short and in general, Aquarius can’t help but be anything but itself.
This sign lives, thinks, and loves against the grain, and during this transit, the influence of this energy invites us to not just accept, but proudly own our peculiarities.
Since Venus is the planet of love and Aquarius is the sign of independence, this transit affords the chance, and for some, the great challenge, to love people freely and free from the constraint of convention.
Aquarius teaches us that independence is not a threat to intimacy but rather the scaffolding for it.
Aquarius rules the eleventh house of community, and in a basic sense, this transit increases the chances of connections being made, romantic or otherwise, through mutual friends and acquaintances.
“Venus in Aquarius favors friendship and camaraderie as the foundation of romantic connection. Instead of sending sexy messages and flirting, many people will opt for activities that encourage them to get to know each other better,” Hily Dating App astrologer Lisa Stardust told The Post.
According to Stardust, folks will focus less on traditional dating tropes and more on genuinely and playfully deepening their bonds
Keep in mind, this is not a hot and heavy time for sensual Venus. As an air sign, Aquarius is more concerned with the cerebral and the corporeal, so the emphasis is on firing synapses rather than fiery loins, not to say one can’t lead to the other.
Stardust notes that Aquarius finds worth in the old, making this transit an ideal time to upcycle what you have into something you want, be it a pair of jeans or a platonic relationship.
Aquarius is also the sign of the humanitarian and the righteous revolutionary.
“The couple that pays it forward together stays together during Venus in Aquarius. The more people find they share a passion for shaping and saving the world, the stronger the connection becomes,” said Stardust.
“Venus in Aquarius inspires people to take action around causes that transcend their own interests. Instead of thinking solely of themselves, they feel driven to help save the world.”
While we’ll all be under the influence of the water bearer, 4 signs in particular will feel the effects of this transit most acutely.
“Friendships can become more meaningful for Aries when Venus is in Aquarius, especially as they begin to see connection as something built through shared experiences rather than intensity alone,” said Stardust.
She notes that the people of the ram may also be willing and wanting to adopt a more serious approach to their love lives.
“Those daydreams of finding your perfect partner could become a reality, or you might be ready to take the next step with your partner. Building solid foundations is becoming more of your vibe this time of the year.”
She shared that now is the hour to ask for what you want, sexually, romantically or otherwise, as you just might get it.
Stardust suggests that team Leo allow themselves to be vulnerable during this transit.
“Your psychic senses will be heightened; surround yourself with people who won’t take advantage of your empathic ways. Use your intuition to help you get ahead or propose any new ideas you might have. Trust your body and listen to where it guides you.”
She notes that this period will make big cats more relationship-oriented, shifting their focus from what they can gain to what they can share.
“Life might feel a bit unpredictable and chaotic right now, but this is where Leo tends to thrive. These moments will only leave you feeling more confident and open to meaningful connections,” said Stardust.
“For Libra, Venus in Aquarius is a time in which you can romanticize your present and future situations. Your creative nature is heightened, making this an ideal time to express yourself more openly in your love life,” said Stardust.
She notes that Libras should be wary of sharing their prodigious love energy with anyone who doesn’t fully see, supoort or appreciate them.
“Try to stay out of unnecessary drama, as not everyone may share the same level of excitement when you announce your relationship publicly. The haters will always hate, but it won’t affect you.”
“Those born under the sign of Aquarius will be in high spirits, as their confidence, energy levels, and allure get a major boost, naturally placing them at the center of attention in social settings,” said Stardust.
She assures that water bearers looking to partner up or hook up are in luck.
“Be prepared for an unexpected encounter with someone you are attracted to, and/or an impromptu meeting that could turn into a long date.”
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
