Venus Enters Leo: Joy, Love & Creative Fire

Venus is about to shift into Leo, and with it comes a whole new tone and energy.

Venus enters Leo: From Homemade Cookies to the Stage

On August 25, Venus moves into Leo and will stay there until September 19.

Up until now, Venus has been in Cancer, a placement that emphasizes home, family, comfort and intimacy. It’s the energy of cozy nights on the couch, home-cooked meals, and heartfelt tenderness. Venus in Cancer wraps us in safety, slowing things down so we can nurture the ones we love.

But as Venus enters Leo, the energy changes dramatically. This is the move from the kitchen to the stage, from intimacy to radiance. Venus in Leo wants to be seen, celebrated, and adored.

She is bold, expressive, magnetic and unapologetic in her joy.

This is the season of love as a performance, passion expressed through grand gestures, creativity bursting forth in art, fashion, music, and dance. Venus in Leo is Aphrodite crowned in sunlight, the goddess who inspires joy and reminds us to shine.

Themes of Love, Creativity & Purpose

In love and relationships, Venus in Leo stirs our craving for passion and big expressions of affection. It invites laughter, play and shared joy, whether that’s through hobbies, celebrations or simply dressing up and bringing beauty into our lives.

Don’t be surprised if you’re swept into spontaneous moments of fun!

Even in heaviness, Venus in Leo carries a healing warmth, the kind of love that hugs the sadness out of us.

Creativity also blooms under this influence. It’s a perfect time to rediscover your hobbies, dive into artistic expression, or finally share the project that lights you up.

Venus in Leo reminds us that joy is not frivolous, it’s sacred purpose.

Pleasure and creativity are pathways to the Soul, and the things that fill you with delight are the very things that align you with your deeper calling.

This is also a beautiful period for family and companionship. Children and pets thrive under Venus in Leo’s playful warmth. Laughter, play and shared moments of affection bring healing, reminding us that love doesn’t always need to be serious.

Sometimes it’s simply about enjoying the sweetness of connection.

When it comes to finances and values, Venus in Leo brings a willingness to invest in what brings joy. Money becomes energy for creation and celebration. It’s a time when we might take risks, spend more freely or back our passions and talents.

At its best, this transit teaches us that what lights us up can also create abundance.

At its shadow, it tempts us toward overspending, chasing appearances,

or expecting admiration without reciprocity.

The Shadow & the Remedy

Every Venus transit has a shadow, and for Leo, it’s indulgence, entitlement and too much drama. We may be tempted to overspend, to expect grand gestures of devotion from others or to crave constant validation.

The lesson here is that true radiance isn’t about drawing attention to ourselves, but about shining in a way that uplifts others too. The heart of Venus in Leo is generosity, a joy that multiplies when it’s shared.

So How Do We Work With This Energy?

Let yourself be bold in love, expressive in creativity and radiant in your self-image.

Wear the colors that make you feel alive.

Spend time with your loved ones, laugh with children, play with your pets.

Invest your time, energy, or money into what genuinely fills you with joy.

Surround yourself with symbols of gold and sunlight, candles, sunflowers, warm fabrics, and let music and dance open your heart.

Step into the Sun, close your eyes, and feel its rays infuse you with vitality.

See yourself as a central sun, radiating light into your art, your relationships, and your purpose.

Final Thoughts

Venus in Leo is here to remind us that love is a celebration, joy is sacred and our true purpose is always tied to what makes our hearts shine.

This is your season to play, to create, to adore and be adored,

and to step boldly into your light.