Get ready for intensity (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
On October 23, Venus moves into the dark and dangerous sign of Scorpio, a sign noted for intense passion, drama, ambition, and fearlessness.
It’s also a sign linked to the sex.
So, all in all, this is a transit which will stir your loins in all kinds of ways.
Intensity is the key theme. A deepening and strengthening of the passions you feel, maybe you realise how you truly feel for the first time, or things change, or you find a new focus for your love ideals.
Let the tarot guide you as to what might unfold in your love life this Venus in Scorpio season, with your star sign’s horoscope for the period ahead…
Aries
March 21 to April 20
Do you have a secret admirer, Aries? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Aries for Venus in Scorpio: Three of Coins
Meaning: Hello, secret admirer! You have got someone in the wings waiting for their chance to entre centre stage and catch your eye. Possibly an Earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) or someone linked to a place related with work, money or health (the gym?).
So, pay attention to people who look for a second glance, smile shyly or always seem to hover close by. If you like the look of them, smile back. Why not? Nothing to lose.
If you’re happily attached, then take this as a compliment!
Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aries
Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Take things to the next level (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Taurus for Venus in Scorpio: Two of Cups
Meaning: Scorpio is your opposite sign so you’re comfortable with its danger, boldness and sexual chemistry. This is a great transit for your love life, Taurus.
The Two of Cups is a major love and romance card, promising bliss and mutual adoration.
You are with the right one already or soon to meet them – maybe a Water sign (Pisces, Scorpio or Cancer).
You can put faith into your relationships this season and get things to the next level.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Taurus
Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Work through this tender issue (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Gemini for Venus in Scorpio: The Hanged Man
Meaning: Think about where you feel frustrated, blocked, thwarted, stalled or put off in your relationship world. What has hit a snag and got stuck there?
The Hanged Man reveals you can push past it and get things moving freely once more this Venus in Scorpio season. You need to see it from their POV and get to the root cause.
Find what makes you both angry, hurt or emotional. Find the tender spot, and work on healing it. This will unblock the issue.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Gemini
Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Ramp up your sex life (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Cancer for this week: Seven of Cups
Meaning: Unleash your innermost, passionate daydreams, ideals and fantasies. Time for role play, sexy scenarios, games, and exploration.
You are an intensely sexual being and you express yourself through acts of love. You love being in the bedroom!
The Seven of Cups reveals you have more ideas up your sleeve but are yet to put them into practice – this Venus in Scorpio season is the perfect time to get a little wet n’ wild!
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Cancer
Leo
July 24 to August 23
Time to pop the question? (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Leo for Venus in Scorpio: Ten of Cups
Meaning: Happy ever after for you, Leo! The Ten of Cups is a card of true love, commitment, nesting and taking your love life to its full potential.
Invest in your partner, make a grand gesture, float an exciting proposal, show your commitment.
If you’re single, then settle for nothing less than perfect. You are destined for a true love, and if it doesn’t feel like that, then it isn’t right.
Water signs look good for you – Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Don’t overthink it, Virgo (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Virgo for Venus in Scorpio: Two of Wands
Meaning: You are feeling a little unsure, tentative, worried and confused about your relationship world. You don’t know if you’re doing the right thing, even with the right person.
Overthinking is a tendency of yours, so don’t fall prey to those spirals, okay? The Two of Wands asks you to make a decision for here and now. You don’t have to commit forever more, just for now.
And then make the best of it. Live in the moment, enjoy your relationships. You’ll know, soon enough, if they’re not right.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Virgo
Libra
September 24 to October 23
Time to put in some work (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Libra for Venus in Scorpio: Eight of Coins
Meaning: Libra, put the work into your relationships. The Eight of Coins will bring you just the right level and mix of passion and compassion to fix and repair those bonds which have been loosening or even unravelling recently.
Rebuild. Restore. Heal. Rekindle.
The Eight of Coins promises that your efforts will be recognized and rewarded. You belong with them, don’t give up on things yet.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Libra
Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Time to make some choices (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Scorpio for Venus in Scorpio: Two of Swords
Meaning: Make some bold decisions about your love life and relationships. What’s working and not? Who’s in and out? Commit to this.
You have been expending energy overthinking your bonds and where you ought to make changes or seek new friendships, or even leave a longstanding romance.
Make these decisions this Venus in Scorpio season, use your level of passion for each person as your guide and decision-making criteria.
If you’re not into it then leave it.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Scorpio
Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Say goodbye to baggage (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Sagittarius for Venus in Scorpio: Five of Coins
Meaning: This Venus in Scorpio season will prove to you that you have survived and overcome any and all issues in your love life past.
Adios, exes. Adios, emotional baggage. Adios, outdated and self-limiting beliefs.
The Five of Coins asks you to draw a line. The past is done. It’s a clean slate, a fresh start, and anything is possible.
Design the love life and relationship you want to wake up to. Have faith, be led by hope, feel confident in yourself. You are irresistible.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Sagittarius
Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
Change things up (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Tarot card for Capricorn for Venus in Scorpio: Four of Coins
Meaning: Shake things up in your love life. Ditch the routine, the humdrum, the habits… and make this a month of exciting Date Nights, outings, themed evenings in, trying new places, and shaking off the cobwebs of everyday life and its numbing routines.
If you’re single, look for a fellow Earth sign (Capricorn, Taurus or Virgo) who wants to do new stuff and explore/experiment.
You need a partner in crime (not literally obvs). The Four of Coins is all about shaking it up.
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Capricorn
Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
It’s all about nesting for you (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Tarot card for Aquarius for Venus in Scorpio: The Hierophant
Meaning: The Hierophant is the tarot’s card of convention, tradition, stability – and, in love, this means engagement, marriage, family, nesting so maybe that is on the cards for you this Venus in Scorpio season.
Are you ready to settle down?
If not, then seek out a Taurean who makes you feel at home. Seek out a relationship that feels easy, relaxing, and natural. You don’t like having to try too hard. You want someone who wants you as is. They are out there!
Head here for everything you need to know about being an Aquarius
Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Chill out, Pisces (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)
Tarot card for Pisces for Venus in Scorpio: Four of Swords
Meaning: Take it easy, relax, chill. Let things be as they are. Don’t sweat it or worry about it or try and force it or change it.
The Four of Swords is like a ‘time out’ card advising you to take a break from worrying about, pushing or overthinking your love life’s direction, trajectory or current state.
Let your lover spoil you. Don’t chase dates. Take good care of yourself right now.
When you prioritise you, you emit the right energy, and the right person (who values you) will find you!
Head here for everything you need to know about being a Pisces
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