Your 2024 Venus in Libra Horoscope: What’s in Store for Your Zodiac Sign From August 29 to September 22

For most of August, Venus has inspired us all to express our affection, relate to others and curate personal style by tuning into thoughtful details and leaning into acts of service. But as of Thursday, August 29 at 9:23 a.m. ET/6:23 a.m. PT, the way in which we approach relationships, beauty and earning are about to take on a more harmonious, romantic tone, thanks to Venus entering Libra. Since August 4, Venus has been in Virgo, the mutable earth sign in which it’s considered to be in its “fall” — aka challenged and struggling to do its work as the planet of relationships, beauty and values. But with its move into Libra, the planet named for the Goddess of Love will regain full strength, given that it’s at home, or in domicile, in the sign of the Scales one of two signs it rules (the other being Taurus). In turn, you’ll notice that relationships — especially partnerships — of all kinds flourish and you could be even more aware of your artistic impulses.  

Here, all you need to know in order to make the most of Venus in Libra 2024.

What’s the meaning of Venus in Libra?

In astrology, Venus oversees relationships, beauty, pleasure, values and money, and annually, the planet makes its way through Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the Scales. To understand Libra energy, it can help to look to the sign’s ruler, which is none other than Venus itself. Libra’s nature mirrors Venus’ priorities: harmony, charm, connection, romance and art. Those born under the sign of the Scales abhor conflict, going out of their way to bring more balance and peace into every interaction or environment they’re a part of. This can go hand-in-hand with a desire to ensure they’re hearing both sides of an argument and reaching a conclusion that’s fair and just. Libra is also innately super-social, but as much as they love to host any kind of get-together with any size guest list, the partnership-oriented sign most enjoys pairing up with a dear friend, colleague or significant other.  

As one of the cardinal signs (the others are Aries, Cancer and Capricorn), Libra is a big picture thinker who has no trouble taking the initiative on sweeping game plans. However, they aren’t always as comfortable with follow-through. 

When Venus is in Libra, you may be more inclined to dive into mediations, negotiations and other peace-seeking conversations and initiatives. Spending time with people you adore one-on-one versus as part of a group also appeals more than usual, and you could find you can’t help but bring a more idealistic, rose-colored glasses perspective to all of your bonds. This is also a high point for booking self-care experiences (like a massage or facial) or overhauling your makeup or skincare routine, given the surge of airy, beauty-loving, pleasure-seeking energy that lends itself to these practices. 

Venus is also the planet of earning and values, and when it is in Libra, you may want to consider various financial strategies — and maybe even struggle to land on a path forward — but ultimately, you’ll find that you want to run with action plans that align with your principles.

What can you expect during Venus in Libra 2024

Although Venus moves through Libra annually, all of the planets move at different rates through the zodiac, so the relationship-oriented planet’s meet-ups with other celestial bodies changes from year to year. A few must-knows: In 2024, just after moving into Libra, Venus will form a harmonizing trine to transformative Pluto in Aquarius, which cranks up intensity within relationships, amplifying existing feelings and perhaps even fueling infatuation or laser focus on other Venusian matters like personal style, moneymaking opportunity or a creative endeavor.

On September 15, Venus syncs with lucky Jupiter in fellow air sign Gemini, making for one of the most beneficial planetary sync-ups when it comes to love and abundance. Expect a surge of optimistic, social, romantic-meets-cerebral energy. 

And just before it moves into Scorpio on Sunday, September 22, Venus squares off against Pluto, which is retrograde, and will have just moved back into fellow cardinal sign, industrious, pragmatic Capricorn. Like the Venus-Pluto meeting that occurred at the start of the relationship planet’s trip through Libra, this transit can amplify our need to connect with loved ones on an even deeper, more meaningful level, but unlike the trine, this square could crank up tension and bring you face-to-face with the shadow side of your bonds.

Here, how Venus in Libra 2024 will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)

Aries

You tend to be fiercely, proudly independent and even, at times, laser-focused on coming out on top, but when romantic Venus moves through your partnership zone, you’ll find compromise, diplomacy and getting on the same page as a loved one, friend or colleague more fulfilling. One-on-one time with your nearest and dearest not only becomes a key focus but might also offer you an opportunity to move the ball forward on your most ambitious goals. And if you’ve been meaning to deal with an unresolved disagreement, this period lends itself to bolstering harmony.

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Taurus

Take heart that you’ll find your daily routine and mind-body practices more pleasurable — and social! — thanks to your ruling planet, Venus, spending time in your wellness sector this season. Whether you’ve been meaning to check off a bevy of to-dos or try a new yoga or Pilates class in town, you can more organically invite a friend or loved one along for the experience — and, in turn, get even more out of it. You can also bring a more creative and breezy perspective to your everyday hustle, which could translate to feeling more balanced and centered. 

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Gemini

Prepare for one of the most playful, joy-filled times of the year, Gemini, because Venus is moving through your romance and self-expression zone now, bringing a surge of spontaneous, artistic energy. You’ll be even more empowered than usual to share your most creative ideas and own your voice with confidence, and spending time with loved ones feels more lighthearted. In fact, when connecting with your significant other or a potential partner, your flirting game can’t help but be on fire. In short, you can more readily tap into and manifest your most heartfelt desires during this moment.

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Cancer

As a natural born homebody who values quality time spent with loved ones, you’re sure to be a fan of this transit, because Venus will be in your home zone, supporting your ability to enjoy family traditions, to lay low alongside loved ones and to tend to domestic aspects of life, like your backyard garden or a home redecoration project, that help you to feel more secure and rooted. You could find that you’re able to make emotionally satisfying breakthroughs, healing old wounds, in therapy or you’re compelled to tap into your creativity by baking up a beloved family recipe. 

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Leo

Venus spends time in your communication sector now, which can make your social life even more vibrant and fulfilling. You’ll feel more comfortable than usual sharing your most brilliant ideas (which is saying a lot!), trading notes with friends about your ambitious game plans and diving into opportunities to pick up a new skill set or enjoy a pleasurable weekend getaway, as the sector Venus is moving through also oversees short-distance travel. Take advantage of this transit by getting a brainstorm on the calendar or signing up for an intellectually stimulating online class — ideally alongside friends.

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Virgo

Because Venus moves through your income zone now, and you’ll be dreaming up new ways to connect with higher-ups and colleagues in order to build momentum on your financial aspirations. Although you tend to think in a more pragmatic versus whimsical way, your creativity is stoked now, so give yourself permission to pitch ideas that might feel a little out-there but that have you feeling fired up. You’ll also find vibrant conversations and interactions with friends, colleagues or loved ones boost your potential for bringing in additional cash flow.

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Libra

Welcome to one of the most pleasurable, peaceful moments of the year for you, Libra, thanks to your ruler, sweet Venus, spending time in your sign and self-image zone. You’ll be even more charming and capable of magnetizing your desires. You could also feel like you’re increasingly comfortable sharing what’s in your heart with your nearest and dearest. Although you do tend to be concerned about rocking the boat by speaking your piece, you’ll anticipate smoother sailing when doing so — and find that opening up strengthens your sense of self. In fact, any practice that lends itself to fostering your self-image and sense of purpose is well worth your time — always, of course, but especially now.

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Scorpio

As Venus moves through Libra, it spends time in a restful, dreamy zone: your spirituality sector. You’re already quite private — even secretive at times, and this transit could make you feel even more like you want to play your cards super-close to the chest when it comes to your relationships and desires. That said, divulging the details to someone special brings you even closer, adding a layer of trust to your intimate bond that you’re sure to appreciate. You might also find that restorative, spiritual practices like deep breathing, sound baths, long showers or nature walks benefit your psychological well-being and feel more pleasurable than usual.

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Sagittarius

Though you’d probably prefer to lead the charge, you do appreciate lending your jovial perspective to a team effort, and you can make the most of this transit by leaning into group undertakings, because Venus is in your networking and friendships sector now. Know that working as part of a collective to achieve a common goal will fulfill your desire to prioritize eye-opening experiences and opportunities to soak up knowledge. You’ll also likely feel more connected to friends and colleagues. At the same time, you could be pleasantly surprised to find that collaboration supports your long-term aspirations. 

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Capricorn

Industrious as you are, you’ll adore Venus’s trip through your career zone, which cranks up your ability to charm higher-ups, connect with colleagues and potentially even earn a round of applause for putting your nose to the grindstone. You can also anticipate a surge of creativity you can channel into developing a thrilling game plan for hitting your professional goals or making a passion project real. And given just how social Venusian energy is, discussing your ideas with a friend or close confidant on the job could help you zhush it into an even more effective strategy. 

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Aquarius

You could be feeling restless and maybe even bored if you don’t make a point to carve out time in your hectic schedule for travel, learning or expanding your horizons in even a small, but significant way now, because Venus is in your higher learning and adventure zone. Whether this yearning manifests within your relationships, in your work or in terms of your personal style, the bottom line is that you’ll do well to tune into and trust your gut instincts. Identifying new doors to walk through — and then going for it — sets you up for feeling deeply satisfied emotionally and intellectually.

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Pisces

You’ll become even more aware of deeply-rooted emotions and your comfort level within certain close bonds as Venus moves through your intimacy sector now. Your priority is to connect with a significant other, potential partner, loved one or dear friend in a more all-consuming way, perhaps by embracing vulnerability and making it clear that you’re able to make space for their emotional experience, as well. This is also the sector of joint resources, so you could more readily put your head together with a family member to flesh out a plan for achieving a shared financial aspiration. 

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