Venus in Scorpio

Venus, the love planet, planet of all things feminine and beautiful, went into Scorpio, the sign of death, of passion, of sex, and all things deep, on Sunday. Scorpio gets a pretty long run in Venus this time around. It will remain through the rest of September and all of October until the 31st. On the 5th of October, Venus goes Retrograde, which is why Scorpio gets a long run (but more on that another time.. when it approaches closer!)

Here is a set of mini horoscopes for how Venus will affect you during it's transit in Scorpio.

*as always, read both your Sun and Rising sign!

ARIES: your love life, and in particular your sex life, is heating up right now. You are feeling the Mars energy of Scorpio and it's making you all hot and bothered. You will be a bit more moody during this transit, but also willing to go deep and learn all about your chosen object of affection.

[do] have lots of sex, dig deep into your own motivations and your partners, embrace your passionate side, get curious.

[don't] snoop too much, act possessive, or try to manipulate/control your partner.

*colors of the month: black, deep red.

*where you're likely to meet someone: the psychiatrists office, sex shop, graveyard.

*song of the month: "Do You Wanna Touch Me" by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

TAURUS: Your relationship(s) are in the spotlight right now, and the pressure is on. Will you commit or will you not? This could potentially be the month to put a ring on it (or get a ring put on it), but with Uranus hitting your house of self (and Retrograde), you may be dealing with some "me" issues and/or identity crises that are making those commitments more difficult to do. It's all about finding a balance between being true to yourself and being a good partner.

[do] spend time with your partner, link up with someone in a business environment, negotiate your needs and embrace your feminine side.

[don't] commit to things out of fear of being alone, say yes when you mean no, or compromise too much.

*colors of the month: jade green, pastels.

*where you're likely to meet someone: court of law, peace rally, through being set up by a matchmaking friend.

*song of the month: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" by The Clash.

GEMINI: You are feeling very (uncharacteristically) serviceable towards your lover or love interest right now. You have this overwhelming need to lend a helping hand and to give. Being needed is important for you right now. You're a bit romantically restless and need to keep busy, in order to put that helpful energy to good use. You're also feeling more health conscious than usual.

[do] kind things for your lover, think more about their needs than your own, devote your energy to selfless acts, get in shape & eat healthy.

[don't] martyr yourself, work too hard, over-schedule the use of your time, worry too much about your relationship.

*colors of the month: white, neutrals.

*where you're likely to meet someone: the gym, health food store, your place of work, the doctor's office.

*song of the month: "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by Iggy Pop.

CANCER: Hello, romance. This is potentially a great time for you romantically. Though you've probably been dealing with some relationship issues this past year or so, right now the Universe is giving you a bit of a break and a boost in the right direction. You're feeling more expressive with your love and your creative juices are flowing in a big way. If unattached, this could be the beginning of an extra racy love affair.

[do] all the things you love, especially the creative ones, tell your love interest how you feel, compliment yourself and others, spread your love and happiness.

[don't] engage in any illicit affairs, let your confidence run away with you, act overly bossy or prideful with your lover.

*colors of the month: orange, gold, red.

*where you're likely to meet someone: a party, the theatre, an art class, sports event.

*song of the month: "Is This Love?" by Bob Marley.

LEO: You're probably feeling a bit more introverted with your love life than usual. Staying home and cuddling up with a movie and a special someone sounds infinitely more appealing than being out and about on the prowl (which you're notorious for- Rawr!) If committed, you could create a stronger intimacy. If single, you may rekindle the past with someone you miss... or simply keep these nostalgic feelings between you & your 2 trusty guys: Ben & Jerry.

[do] take some time to retreat, freshen up your home environment, get closer with those you love, introduce your partner to your family.

[don't] wallow in self-pity, ignore those who care about you, focus too much on the past.

*colors of the month: grey, dark/pale blues and purples.

*where you're likely to meet someone: a family gathering, Home Depot.

*song of the month: "Close to Me" by The Cure.

VIRGO: Someone's feeling flirtatious! This isn't usually your main mode of romance, but right now you are on your game. You're feeling wittier and more intelligent, and Saturn & Uranus are both helping you out to keep you from slipping. What turns you on right now is intellectual stimulation and good conversation. If attached, you will have many intriguing "tete a tete"'s with your loved one, and possibly some lighthearted debates. If single, you could have fun playing the field.

[do] engage in conversation and flirtations, get out and about, check all your many tasks off your to-do list, have fun & let loose.

[don't] be sketchy or deceitful, play with people's hearts, or get caught up in things you can't undo later.

*colors of the month: bright colors, yellow, lime green.

*where you're likely to meet someone: grocery aisle, bookstore, on the Internet, somewhere completely random.

*song of the month: "Charmer" by Kings of Leon.

LIBRA: This is a "treat yo-self" kind of time for you. Beautifying yourself in preparation of Libra season/your birthday is totally advisable and encouraged. If attached, you may be feeling more possessive than usual with your partner. You're not necessarily feeling like making big changes in your love life. If single, you could attract someone easily, but not be too quick on the trigger when it comes to "sealing the deal", which is fine, since it's "treat YOUR-self" month, not "treat someone else"! On another note, this could be an exceptionally productive time for your financial world.

[do] get a makeover, go shopping, indulge in self-care, hold tight the people you love.

[don't] hold them so tight they can't breathe, be overly stubborn in matters of the heart, be overly materialistic.

*colors of the month: earth tones, warm colors.

*where you're likely to meet someone: beauty parlor, a store, out to eat, at a spa.

*song of the month: "All Mine" by Portishead.

SCORPIO: You don't really have to try hard during this transit to attract people; they are naturally just flocking towards you. You're a bit more in the spotlight romantically than you are perhaps comfortable with, and all your romantic/relationship issues are at the forefront of your world. Right now is a good time to put yourself out there. People are paying attention to you; they want to get to know you, and they are finding you infinitely alluring. Use it to your advantage, without being too much of a heartbreaker. Since Uranus is on the flip side in your relationship sector, there will be many unexpected occurrences and encounters during this transit.

[do] love yourself wholeheartedly and unapologetically, put yourself out there, allow your beauty to shine, focus on your love life.

[don't] be overly arrogant, be a heartbreaker, worry too much about your looks.

*colors of the month: red, plus whatever your favorite color is!

*where you're likely to meet someone: practically anywhere- you're a love magnet right now!

*song of the month: "Hello, I Love You" by The Doors.

SAGITTARIUS: You are wrapping up a Zodiac year of Venus transits- starting with the beginning of Venus in Sagittarius season last December. You have experienced all different types of romantic situations since then, and now you are at the end. This means that you may have some loose ends to tie. Now is the time for reflecting on what has happened in this past year with your love life. Are you happy with your romantic world, or unhappy? Have you made progress this past year- not just with loving others but with loving yourself- or have you backtracked? Really dig into those things right now, and tie up those loose ends. Whether this means ending something that has been long overdue, or simply saying goodbye to one phase of your love life.

[do] reflect and contemplate on where you are and where you'd like to be in your love life, listen to your intuition, participate in therapeutic and healing practices to soothe any trauma you may have experienced in relationships, say goodbye to old behaviors/patterns, let go of what isn't benefitting you.

[don't] start anything new, make too great of leaps with your relationships, engage in secretive behavior, be overly sensitive with your heart.

*colors of the month: all shades of blue.

*where you're likely to meet someone: somewhere unexpected, at the beach/lake/swimming pool, group therapy, spiritual gathering.

*song of the month: "Letting Go" by Braids.

CAPRICORN: This should be a fun and social time for your romantic life. You're not feeling extra passionate/hot and heavy, but you are feeling like spending more time with your friends, and perhaps even have your eye on someone in your friend group. You're not always the most outgoing person, so this is a good time to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people. Overly intense romantic feelings are not for you right now. This could potentially come off as coldness to your partner if you're involved, so maybe reassure them that you're in it to win it, you just need a little time for your friends right now.

[do] spend time out and about with friends, devote time and effort into endeavors outside of yourself, be silly and embrace the more eccentric lover within you.

[don't] block off your feelings too much, isolate yourself, forget what matters to you most.

*colors of the month: electric blue, silver.

*where you're likely to meet someone: out and about with friends/introduced by a friend, concert/festival, group setting of any kind.

*song of the month: "Goin' to the Party" by Alabama Shakes.

AQUARIUS: You could flourish in a big way during this transit. Venus is in your House of Public Image and Career, so though you're somewhat more focused on your career right now, you are definitely getting noticed. You have a higher level of confidence and belief in yourself, which is obviously attractive. There is a maturity about you which is applied to your relationship if attached, where your partner looks up to you. If you're single, you could gain the respect and admiration of someone older and/or successful, which could potentially turn into a long-term thing. You're taking love more seriously and are more interested in commitment right now.

[do] walk with your head held high and allow your Alpha nature to take over, associate yourself with successful and perhaps older people, feed your desire for commitment.

[don't] treat your love life too much like business, be overly ambitious with friends or lovers, step on people's toes to get what you want.

*colors of the month: deep greens, brown.

*where you're likely to meet someone: at their/your place of work, hiking, anywhere prestigious or high-end.

*song of the month: "Under My Thumb" by The Rolling Stones.

PISCES: You're feeling adventurous and up for anything in your love life. It may be hard for people to keep up with you right now, as you're kind of all over the place. You're longing to break out of the routine and do something different, whether it's with your partner or alone. There is an independent spirit about you, but you're also very welcoming towards people into your life and this could be a great time to meet people: especially if you're traveling. You could even meet/connect with someone from a different country who has much to teach you, and you are all ears!

[do] step out of your comfort zone and routine, travel, take a class, explore, tap into your adventurous side.

[don't] water yourself down for someone else, make too many commitments, stay indoors, box in your heart. But also don't be overly insensitive.

*colors of the month: gem tones, greens, blues, purples.

*where you're likely to meet someone: traveling, in a class (particularly a philosophy class), at the library, on a bus or train.

*song of the month: "Anywhere in Love" by The Ferocious Few.