On the 3rd of January, Venus, the natural ruler of unions will leave behind the airy sign of Aquarius and will enter into the last sign of the zodiac, the water sign of Pisces. From there, Venus will be essential dignified as Pisces is the sign of Venus’ exaltation. This means that Venus during her transit in Pisces, it will function in the best possible way – even with a touch of exaggeration.
The sign of Pisces is symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions within the salty waters of the ocean, yet bound together by a ribbon. As the final sign of the zodac, Pisces represents the desire for completion through unity. Only then a new cycle can begin. This surrounding fits well to Venus, the traditional planet of unity. Through Pisces, Venus can express her essence in the most efficient way.
Like other water signs, Pisces provides a receptive and passive backdrop for planetary influences. Water represents emotion and desire, enabling Venus, the natural ruler of pleasure to flow freely and indulge in pleasure without resistance. Although this placment encourages easygoing attitudes it can sometimes lean toward laziness.
Venus, the planet of unity, in the sign of her exaltation, reflects a love that is subtle and often expressed without words, as Pisces is considered a mute sign. Sensuality is a key aspect of Venus in Pisces, but it differs from the practical sensuality of Taurus (Venus’s rulership) or the mental approach of Libra (Venus’s rulership). In Pisces, sensuality runs deeper, like the vastness of the oceanic waters. With Venus in Pisces, the sharp edges in relationships are softened, creating sweeter and gentler conditions.
While Venus transits through Pisces, the Lesser Benefic (Venus) will be under the rulership of the Greater Benefic, Jupiter. Jupiter, the planet of expansion and boundary dissolution, allows Venus to radiate her beauty and grace without limits, accompanied by a generous, pleasant, and joyful jovial aura. Since Jupiter is the natural ruler of fertility, Venus in Pisces has the potential to inspire an overflow of artistic ideas. In the fertile sign of Pisces, and as the traditional planet of the arts, Venus in this placement can give birth to a wave of artistic concepts. As Venus is beauty, this is the perfect time to appreciate beauty both within ourselves and in the world around us.
As Venus governs all things sweet and pleasurable, and with Jupiter’s expansive influence, this placement can encourage a tendency toward overindulgence and excess, particularly in matters of food and comfort. With Venus exalted in Pisces, it’s an ideal time to nourish deeper connections, strengthen bonds, enhance social interactions.
One of the main challenges during this period, as Venus transits through Pisces, is that its ruler, Jupiter, has been in Gemini for quite some time, the sign of its detriment. This creates some difficulty for Venus, as Jupiter rules her, pushing her beyond the safe limits of her exceptional position in Pisces. While Venus will continue to function in the best possible way, there is a possibility of leaning toward excess, as Jupiter in a challenging position tends to encourage extravagance.
Feautured Picture: Bezzuoli, Giuseppe, Venus Crossing the Sea on a Shell, 1830s
The Classical Astrology 