Venus in Virgo 2020: Love Gets Practical

On Friday, October 2, Venus—our planet of love and romance—leaves passionate, fiery Leo for practical and down-to-earth Virgo. She’ll stay here until October 26. In this sign, Venus is in her “fall,” astrologer-speak for “Venus doesn’t really like to be here.” It’s tough territory, since Virgo is the opposite of Pisces—her favorite sign.

Venus likes to preserve harmony, while Virgo is focused on self-improvement. The goddess of pleasure struggles here because the idea of needing to “fix” things implies imbalance. For us, this means our partnerships will be scrutinized and stripped of illusions. Rose-tinted glasses come off, and we’re faced with a reality check about the quality of our relationships.

The downside? Romance gets pushed aside for planning and practicality. Pleasure for its own sake is no longer the priority—discernment is.