Cancer is the homebody of the zodiac (Picture: Getty)
On May 7, Venus moves into emotional and intuitive Cancer (until June 5), which is going to make for a cosy, intimate, let’s-stay-in-and-talk phase for your love life and close relationships.
Block out the external world and create your own kingdom, just the two of you. Â
Let the tarot guide you as to what you need to focus on this Venus in Cancer season to optimise your relationship landscape.
Then put your phone on silent and get ready for deep chats and relaxation, bringing you even closer to those you love.
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Clear your diary for something unexpected (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Aries for Venus in Cancer: Three of Wands
Meaning: Don’t plan anything. Keep your schedule loose and open because something unexpected and amazing will crop up, out of the blue, for you and your other half or object of affection which will be the very thing you both need.
The Three of Wands shows opportunity is coming and you need to be ready to say ‘yes’ and jump right on it. Don’t miss out. This unexpected opening will enliven your love life.
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
What do you wish for? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Taurus for Venus in Cancer: Nine of Cups
Meaning: It’s time to make a wish together. It’s your window of opportunity to join forces, create a shared goal or vision for your future, and pull together to manifest it.
The Nine of Cups is a dream-come-true pass. It invites you to create a daydream that you both want to happen and to work on it together, it will not only come true but draw you closer in the process. Make that magic happen, share the dream. Â Â Â
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Explore your partner’s hidden depths (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Gemini for Venus in Cancer: The Hanged Man
Meaning: Use this Venus in Cancer season to ask your partner questions you never have before. Seek to understand something new about them, get to the bottom of their perspective or values or outlook on life in a way you haven’t done so far.
Someplace in this dialogue, you will receive an ‘a-ha moment’ that clicks and helps you to progress your relationship in the best way possible. Have some weird and wonderful conversations!
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
The Death card is all about transformation (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Cancer for Venus in Cancer: Death
Meaning: Renewal. Rebirth. Release. Rejuvenation. These are the themes of Venus in Cancer for you and your love life. Something will fade and end in order for something better and more resonant to your future to emerge.
Don’t cling to the old. Let old habits die. Let past grievances heal. Let distant sadness fade from view altogether. Look ahead. Invite change and renewal into your relationship and it will flourish. Â
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
Try to be calm and clear (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Leo for Venus in Cancer: Ace of Swords
Meaning: You’re going to have a big conversation this Venus in Cancer season. The Ace of Swords shows that brutal honesty is the thread throughout it, from both sides, so you need to fully express yourself and listen calmly and compassionately to what is said in response.
We all have our own truths and versions of events. Get them all out on the table. Absorb it. Then respond with a view to resolution and progress. This will clear the air and establish a new normal. It’s important. Be honest.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Avoid dwelling and ruminating too much (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Virgo for Venus in Cancer: Five of Coins
Meaning: You might be in danger of dwelling on an old wound or grievance this Venus in Cancer and you need to find a way to process it so that it stops echoing and causing issues in the present.
This event is over. The damage was done. But you survived, thrived, and moved on. Don’t let it spoil things, there’s no need. The Five of Coins asks you to put it behind you and move ahead without this heavy baggage, it’s dragging you back. Look ahead.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
What comes after part A, Libra? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Libra for Venus in Cancer: Three of Cups
Meaning: Get ready to party and celebrate with your loved one!
The Three of Cups is a YOLO vibe and invites you to kick back, relax, let loose, and enjoy the world around you together. Take a trip, make a glam date night, go away, book a holiday, explore, throw a party, schedule a month of non-stop fun!
Why not? Life is short and we’re here to experience everything. Bring joy and fun into your relationship and it will thrive. Â
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Tensions are building (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Scorpio for Venus in Cancer: Five of Swords
Meaning: A little storm has been brewing with the tetchy Five of Swords. It may well bubble over and you might have harsh words or a full on row. It can’t be helped, and sometimes it can clear the air.
Don’t add fuel to this fire. Say your piece, listen to theirs. Then focus on finding a solution to the root cause. Don’t trade insults or pot shots. Get to the bottom of this quickly and resolve it with a compromise or change you can both live with.
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Time for a new beginning in love (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Sagittarius for Venus in Cancer: The Fool
Meaning: It’s time to start over, turn the page, begin again. The Fool is the patron saint of new beginnings. Maybe this is as drastic as moving on from someone but it might just be moving on from a chapter or phase in your relationship, taking things to the next level or the right place for you both.
A literal move might be on the cards, or a new role for one of you. Things are always changing but this is a change you both jointly agree upon and control.
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
A class or workshop could bring you together (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Capricorn for Venus in Cancer: Page of Coins
Meaning: Use this Venus in Cancer season as an educational time. The Page of Coins is the tarot’s student card. Perhaps you both would like to learn a new skill, creative art, or topic and you could take this journey to enlightenment together.
Join a lecture, class, or workshop. Perhaps your chosen topic is your relationship and you want to understand more about each other, the past and future. Find out about your person. Know them well. Make long term plans that fulfil you both.
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
Romance is fully on the cards (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Aquarius for Venus in Cancer: Ace of Cups
Meaning: The Ace of Cups is a major love card so this Venus in Cancer looks amazing for you! Whatever your relationship status, expect things to heat up.
A new lover perhaps – maybe a Water sign (Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio), or a new proposal (made or received), a new child or pregnancy, a marriage, an engagement… any and all are on the cards.
Something new will happen which enlivens and activates your best love life future.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Pisces, is your relationship in need of a spring clean? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Pisces for Venus in Cancer: Seven of Coins
Meaning: You feel settled and comfortable but also ready to make some important changes in your relationship landscape. The Seven of Coins is about renewal, refreshing things, switching it up a bit.
Maybe a few routines or habits have grown boring or constrictive. Maybe you feel you need to explore something new together, get away from it all, tweak the dynamic between you both. Be open to change and improvement, just because something isn’t broken doesn’t mean it can’t be made even better!
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