Yearly Calendar: Page 3

Mars enters Aries

Mars is in Aries from April 9 to May 18, 2026.

Mars feels at home in Aries, one of the signs that it rules, and therefore its power is boosted. Our energy is spontaneous, forward-looking, and even courageous under this influence. Our competitive spirit is well-developed, and our goal is to win! We are active, single-minded, and confident.

Our actions are direct–we instinctively find the fastest way to get from point A to point B. The shadow side of Mars in Aries is a tendency to be impatient, arrogant, impulsive, short-lived, unreflective, and self-centered.

We pursue our goals straightforwardly, confidently, unabashedly, and directly with Mars in Aries. The same goes for expressing anger. We want to be first, come first, and do things on our own–our independence, enterprise, and initiative are well-developed.

This transit is better for endeavors that require courage and strong but not necessarily sustained passion and energy. We don’t want to look back or overthink–we only concern ourselves with what we can accomplish right now. Not inclined to beat around the bush, we confidently pursue our desires.

 

Mercury enters Aries

Mercury is in Aries from April 14-May 2, 2026.

When Mercury is in Aries, we are less concerned with objective viewpoints and explanations, and more concerned with reaching a decision…quickly!

Our thoughts and ideas are pioneering, and we tend to speak more spontaneously and directly with the planet of communication in bold and assertive Aries.

Mercury in Aries themes:

• quick, possibly impatient or hurried, decisions
• independent thought
• mental competitiveness
• direct, straightforward, honest, uncomplicated (perhaps insensitive or blunt) communications
• executive decisions
• preference to learn through personal experience, not instruction
• quick, perhaps defensive or combative, responses

The Sun enters Taurus

Sun is in Taurus from April 19-May 20, 2026. The Sun enters Taurus on April 19, 2026, at 9:39 PM EDT.

In Taurus, the Sun is methodical, sensual, and receptive. The Sun in Taurus is most active when it is defending or resisting! As the Sun moves through Taurus when plants take root, our determination and security needs are strong.

Taurus is loyal to all that is familiar and values longevity. The shadow side of Taurus is possessiveness and bullheadedness.

The Sun in Taurus is the connoisseur and sensualist. It’s patient, stubborn, earthy, stable, and rooted. The Sun-in-Taurus cycle is a good one for maintaining or building, as well as enjoying and appreciating what’s already in place.

While the Taurus Sun is slow to warm up, it’s stable and persevering once it does. We value what’s long-term, strong, and lasting during this phase.

 

Aspects the Sun makes while in the sign of Taurus in 2026

This list excludes the Moon since it forms far too many aspects to list here, and the dates of the major aspects of the Sun are in bold.

• • Apr 22, 2026    11:27 PM   Sun  3 Taurus 00 semi-sextile  Neptune  3 Aries 00
  • Apr 25, 2026  12:32 PM   Sun  5 Taurus 29 square  Pluto  5 Aquarius 29
  • Apr 26, 2026     9:04 AM    Sun quintile Jupiter
  • Apr 27, 2026  10:40 AM   Sun  7 Taurus 21 sextile True Node  7 Pisces 21
  • Apr 29, 2026     2:05 AM   Sun  8 Taurus 57 semi-sextile  Saturn  8 Aries 57
  • May  8, 2026     6:58 AM    Sun quintile True Node
  • May  8, 2026    10:43 PM   Sun 18 Taurus 30 semi-square Neptune  3 Aries 30
  • May 10, 2026     5:29 PM   Sun 20 Taurus 14 semi-sextile  Venus 20 Gemini 14
  • May 10, 2026  10:13 PM   Sun 20 Taurus 25 sextile Jupiter 20 Cancer 25
  • May 14, 2026   10:24 AM   Sun 23 Taurus 48 conjunction  Mercury 23 Taurus 48
  • May 16, 2026    12:37 PM   Sun 25 Taurus 49 semi-square Saturn 10 Aries 49
  • May 19, 2026     8:28 AM   Sun 28 Taurus 33 semi-sextile  Chiron 28 Aries 33

Venus enters Gemini

Venus is in Gemini from April 24th to May 18th, 2026.

With Venus in Gemini, we have a finger in every pie. Curiosity motivates us on romantic and social levels. “Variety is the spice of life” is the motto now. We are sociable, communicative, charming, and interested.

While it’s a time when we can be animated and fun, we may also keep our distance on an emotional level. Attractions now often begin with words, as we tend to bond more readily on a mental level while Venus is in Gemini. We’re most attracted to mentally interesting people.

Sometimes, our curiosity leads us into relationships that we might not form otherwise. The shadow side of Gemini is fickleness or disinterest in profundity.

 

Venus in Gemini is flirtatious, captivating, and adaptable. We ask questions and want to keep things light and lively. During this transit, we do best when we’re mentally engaged and our desire for variety is addressed. Social stimulation is appealing. Good fortune with transportation and communication can figure strongly.

The Aspects Venus Makes While in Gemini in 2026

The major aspect dates are bolded. Note that this list doesn’t include the Moon.

Apr 26, 2026     6:19 AM   Mercury 17 Aries 45 semi-square Venus  2 Gemini 45

Apr 26, 2026   1:43 PM   Venus  3 Gemini 07 sextile Neptune  3 Aries 07

Apr 26, 2026     6:32 PM   Venus  3 Gemini 22 semi-square Jupiter 18 Cancer 22

Apr 28, 2026   12:39 PM   Venus  5 Gemini 30 trine Pluto  5 Aquarius 30

Apr 29, 2026    9:31 PM   Venus  7 Gemini 09 square  True Node  7 Pisces 09

May 1, 2026   2:45 PM   Venus  9 Gemini 14 sextile Saturn  9 Aries 14

May  4, 2026    11:49 AM   Venus 12 Gemini 43 semi-square Chiron 27 Aries 43

May  6, 2026     6:04 PM    Venus quintile Neptune

May 10, 2026     5:29 PM   Sun 20 Taurus 14 semi-sextile  Venus 20 Gemini 14

May 10, 2026     9:09 PM   Venus 20 Gemini 24 semi-sextile  Jupiter 20 Cancer 24

May 10, 2026    11:01 PM   Venus 20 Gemini 30 sesquiquadrate Pluto  5 Aquarius 30

May 12, 2026     1:14 PM    Venus quintile Saturn

May 15, 2026     7:39 AM   Mercury 25 Taurus 44 semi-sextile  Venus 25 Gemini 44

May 17, 2026    2:04 PM   Venus 28 Gemini 27 sextile Chiron 28 Aries 27

May 18, 2026    10:34 AM    Venus biquintile Pluto

 

Uranus enters Gemini, this time for the long haul

Uranus was in Gemini from July 7, 2025 to November 7, 2025. Uranus returned to Taurus to finish up its transit, but now enters Gemini again today. Uranus will be in Gemini from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033.

Uranus spends about 7-8 years in a sign. The range for Gemini is 2025 to 2033 with some transition periods between Taurus and Gemini and then Gemini and Cancer.

In Gemini, Uranus revolutionizes the ways we communicate, connect, learn, and teach.

Dates when Uranus enters and leaves Gemini:

July  7, 2025, at 3:47 AM:  Uranus entered Gemini for the first time in decades
November  7, 2025, at 9:19 PM:  Uranus Rx enters Taurus – Uranus returned to Taurus in retrograde motion
April 25, 2026, at 8:51 PM:  Uranus enters Gemini – Uranus enters Gemini for the second time. This time, Uranus will stay in the sign for years.
August  3, 2032, at 2:20 PM:  Uranus enters Cancer – Uranus leaves Gemini for the first time.
December 12, 2032, at 1:22 AM:  Uranus Rx enters Gemini – Uranus was in Cancer, but now returns to Gemini in retrograde motion.
May 22, 2033, at 9:14 AM:  Uranus enters Cancer – Uranus leaves Gemini, not to return for decades.

 

It’s not a cycle that happens very often! In fact, the last time Uranus was in Gemini was from 1941 to 1949 (Aug  7 to October 4, 1941; May 15, 1942 to Aug 30, 1948; and  November 12, 1948 to June 10, 1949).

 

Through the vibrations of Uranus, we are inventive, intuitive, and perceptive, and we’re unbound to tradition, allowing us to make progress. Uranus can bring sudden changes, shocking news or events, estrangements, changes of fortune, progress, new orders, and accidents.

In Gemini, Uranus is stirring up our ideas, learning, and communications. It revolutionizes our transportation and communication systems and sense of connectedness. There can be great progress and unpredictability.

During this 7 to 8-year cycle, learning and education can be disrupted, dramatically changed, or non-traditional. It’s a time that demands adaptability and open-mindedness. Information bites rather than chunks can be prevalent, and our communication styles, especially the ways we extend gestures and pleasantries, can change dramatically. Ideas can spread very quickly and create dramatic change during this period.

There can be more movement, migration, and busy-ness in general. Sudden changes in alliances can occur, along with disruptions in friend groups. Revolutions regarding air quality can be a much-needed revelation.

It can also be a time when we’re moving toward more gender neutrality, particularly in our communications. Fashion can become more non-gendered. Our relationships with siblings and neighbors can undergo a change. In education, there can be more of a thrust toward inventiveness and creativity or intuition.

Changes or advances in our experiences of short journeys can be remarkable. Labor-saving devices and revolutionizing what and how we read, exchange and disseminate information, trade, transit, transport goods, surveil, track, and learn can continue to develop, surprise, disrupt, and advance. Uranus brings strong themes of curiosity and interest.

Staying open to change, being young at heart, and being flexible can be in vogue. It’s a period of significant changes in social discourse and the seeking of freedom in and through communications and education. We’re breaking through inhibitions or taboos related to sharing ideas, education, and communications. Using words to shock or rebel comes naturally.

We may lack follow-through, focus, and concentration. Nervous energy can also be extreme. It can be a time of liberation as well as disruption.

Mercury enters Taurus

Mercury is in Taurus from May 2nd to 17th, 2026.

When Mercury is in Taurus, our thinking is down to earth, solid, and grounded. Common sense reigns over more fanciful thinking.

We communicate more deliberately under this influence, and our minds are oriented to the world of the five senses. We prefer the tried and true to new ways of thinking.

Attention to one thing at a time can simplify our lives, but we may be in danger of narrow, overly conservative, or rigid thinking.

• comfortably-paced decisions and thought processes
• thinking cannot be rushed or pushed
• pleasant speech, voice
• capable of (and content with) rote, routine, deliberate, or monotonous work/methods
• common sense is strong and dominant
• practical intelligence
• stubborn line of thinking/position

 

Aspects Mercury makes while in the sign of Taurus in 2026

This list excludes the Moon since it forms far too many aspects to list here, and the dates of the major aspects of Mercury are in bold.

• May  3, 2026     3:58 AM   Mercury  0 Taurus 24 semi-sextile  Uranus  0 Gemini 24
• May  4, 2026     4:28 PM   Mercury  3 Taurus 22 semi-sextile  Neptune  3 Aries 22
• May 5, 2026   6:08 PM   Mercury  5 Taurus 30 square  Pluto  5 Aquarius 30
• May 6, 2026   12:37 AM   Mercury  6 Taurus 03 sextile True Node  6 Pisces 03
• May  6, 2026     9:14 PM    Mercury quintile Jupiter
• May  7, 2026    10:13 PM   Mercury  9 Taurus 56 semi-sextile  Saturn  9 Aries 564
• May 11, 2026     4:23 PM    Mercury quintile True Node
• May 12, 2026    12:41 AM   Mercury 18 Taurus 36 semi-square Neptune  3 Aries 36
• May 13, 2026   12:43 AM   Mercury 20 Taurus 45 sextile Jupiter 20 Cancer 45
• May 15, 2026     7:14 AM   Mercury 25 Taurus 42 semi-square Saturn 10 Aries 42
• May 15, 2026     7:39 AM   Mercury 25 Taurus 44 semi-sextile  Venus 25 Gemini 44
• May 16, 2026    11:29 AM   Mercury 28 Taurus 16 semi-sextile  Mars 28 Aries 16
• May 16, 2026    12:49 PM   Mercury 28 Taurus 24 semi-sextile  Chiron 28 Aries 24

Mercury enters Gemini

In 2026, Mercury is in Gemini from May 17th to June 1st.

When Mercury is in Gemini, we are especially communicative, curious, and sociable. Mercury feels right at home in Gemini, one of the signs that it rules. We tend to take more pleasure in gaining a superficial knowledge of many subjects rather than dig deep into any one topic.

When it comes to making a point or debating, we are especially astute while Mercury is in Gemini. We are attracted to wordplays, puns, and negotiations, and we’re easily distracted.

Characteristics of the Mercury-in-Gemini cycle:

• interested in trivia, information tidbits
• manual and mental dexterity
• language mastery, talkative, flexible
• able to mimic, quickly grasp, decide promptly
• changes of mind/subject, detached observations
• nervous energy

 

While Mercury is in Gemini in 2026, it makes the following aspects…

This list excludes the Moon, and major aspect dates are bolded.

• May 17, 2026   8:10 PM   Mercury  1 Gemini 15 conjunction  Uranus  1 Gemini 15
• May 19, 2026   12:05 AM  Mercury  3 Gemini 47 sextile Neptune  3 Aries 47
• May 19, 2026   12:11 PM   Mercury  4 Gemini 52 square  True Node  4 Pisces 52
• May 19, 2026   6:52 PM   Mercury  5 Gemini 28 trine Pluto  5 Aquarius 28
• May 20, 2026    12:06 PM   Mercury  7 Gemini 01 semi-square Jupiter 22 Cancer 01
• May 22, 2026   2:02 PM   Mercury 11 Gemini 25 sextile Saturn 11 Aries 25
• May 23, 2026     5:26 PM   Mercury 13 Gemini 47 semi-square Chiron 28 Aries 47
• May 24, 2026     6:33 PM    Mercury quintile Neptune
• May 27, 2026     1:12 AM   Mercury 20 Gemini 25 sesquiquadrate Pluto  5 Aquarius 25
• May 27, 2026     5:25 PM   Mercury 21 Gemini 42 semi-square Mars  6 Taurus 42
• May 28, 2026     3:57 PM   Mercury 23 Gemini 28 semi-sextile  Jupiter 23 Cancer 28
• May 28, 2026    10:41 PM    Mercury quintile Saturn
• May 31, 2026    8:32 PM   Mercury 29 Gemini 11 sextile Chiron 29 Aries 11
• May 31, 2026    10:57 PM    Mercury biquintile Pluto

Mars enters Taurus

Mars is in Taurus from May 18-June 28, 2026.

During this cycle, we are determined, stubborn, and resolute. Mars in Taurus can be passive until provoked, and is at its strongest when digging in its heels, outlasting, or defending something!

In stark contrast to the impulsive Mars in Aries cycle, we tend to pursue our goals by plodding along patiently. We seek longevity and long-term satisfaction.

While Mars is in Taurus, we…

1. are slow to change course or get started, but persevering
2. prefer methodical to creative work or methods
3. seek predictability and stability
4. can be stubborn and resistant to change
5. will work hardest for material security
6. seek concrete, long-lasting results
7. don’t take risks
8. have strong cravings and physical needs/desires
9. have great stamina

 

Venus enters Cancer

Venus is in Cancer from May 18th to June 13th, 2026.

In Cancer, Venus is nurturing, protective and self-protective, cautious, and fertile. We experience many emotional ups and downs in love under this influence due to our increased sensitivity and impressionability. We are tender, romantic, and attached. We could also be clingy or sulky during this period.

Cancer love is dedicated, warm, and devoted. We show our love through our devotion, care, and concern. We are affectionate and cuddly, and are at our best when we feel safe and secure. We also want to make our loved ones feel safe and comfortable.

Certainly, the Venus-in-Cancer cycle is strong for collecting and money related to real estate, accommodation, food, coins, silver, or antiques. We enjoy homey, familiar pastimes and art in addition to simple pleasures. Decorating the home can be successful and heartwarming, for example.

Cautious with our feelings, we are not always confident about boldly trying or sharing new things during this cycle. However, we do whatever we can to make our loved ones feel special. Our memories are long, and we can be very sentimental.

 

While Venus is in Cancer in 2026, it makes the following aspects…

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are bolded.

 

May 19, 2026    1:37 AM   Venus  0 Cancer 14 sextile Mars  0 Taurus 14 – It’s a highly creative, flirty, friendly, dynamic, and stimulating time. We’re finding engaging ways to enjoy ourselves.

May 20, 2026    12:43 AM   Venus  1 Cancer 22 semi-sextile  Uranus  1 Gemini 22 – We’re thinking about doing love or pleasure a little differently, but don’t yet have a plan to do so.

May 22, 2026     2:32 AM   Venus  3 Cancer 51 square  Neptune  3 Aries 51 – Disillusions are plenty now. We should ask ourselves, what valid spiritual, romantic, or sentimental need have I been ignoring? On the flip side, have I been glorifying or glamorizing something that is not all that? Note: avoid natalizing* an important event around this day.

May 22, 2026    7:31 PM   Venus  4 Cancer 42 trine True Node  4 Pisces 42 – Connecting in all the right ways coupled with a desire to learn and grow from one another.

May 23, 2026    10:35 AM   Venus  5 Cancer 26 quincunx Pluto  5 Aquarius 26 – We experience poky little problems, largely due to feeling off or not “all in.” Suspicions can nag at us.

May 28, 2026     2:59 AM    Venus quintile Chiron

May 28, 2026    11:02 PM   Venus 12 Cancer 00 square  Saturn 12 Aries 00 – A time when we confront obstacles and blocks to our affections and wants/desires/cravings. Responsibilities compete with desires, and so do insecurities, or what we perceive as our personal limitations. This can also be a time when independent or personal needs clash with familial ones. Note: avoid natalizing* an important event around this day.

Jun  2, 2026     7:41 AM   Venus 17 Cancer 09 semi-square Uranus  2 Gemini 09

Jun  3, 2026     4:15 AM   Venus 18 Cancer 10 sesquiquadrate True Node  3 Pisces 10

Jun  9, 2026     3:59 PM   Venus 25 Cancer 47 conjunction  Jupiter 25 Cancer 47 – Great warmth, affection, expanded feelings AND desires, graciousness, and generosity, particularly on an emotional level.

Jun 10, 2026     2:14 PM    Venus biquintile True Node

Jun 13, 2026     1:24 AM   Venus 29 Cancer 44 square  Chiron 29 Aries 44 – This isn’t a romantic time, as people can be closed off.

*Natalizing is not an official term, but here, it’s used as a short form of willingly beginning a venture that’s important to you. These ventures can include a first meeting, first date, new business, or an important purchase.

Sun enters Gemini

Sun is in Gemini from May 20-June 21, 2026.

Knowledge and diversity motivate us with the Sun in Gemini. We are more sociable, intellectual, and insatiably curious under this influence. We tend to scatter our energies due to this curiosity and awareness of all of our options. We are more communicative and versatile, but we can also be unreliable.

Gemini represents duality and mediation. Gemini’s energy is intelligent, optimistic, observant, and adaptable. It’s skeptical, ready to consider alternate ways of thinking. We’re prepared to trade, share, exchange, pass on news, teach, guide, and learn.

We gather information during the Sun-in-Gemini cycle, and we benefit from this transit’s objectivity. We’re quick-witted, cheerful, engaging, and we easily adapt, observe, and listen–it’s a clever and crafty influence.

On the downside, we can be gossipy, overly intellectual, or too rational when a softer touch would be more appropriate. As we relay and process information, we could be living too much in our heads, disconnected from what’s in our hearts.

While the Sun is in Gemini in 2026, it forms the following aspects (excludes the Moon). The dates of the major Sun aspects are bolded green:

• May 22, 2026    10:26 AM   Sun  1 Gemini 31 conjunction  Uranus  1 Gemini 31 (initiative, insight, and instinct)
• May 24, 2026   10:22 PM   Sun  3 Gemini 55 sextile Neptune  3 Aries 55  (powerful instinctual judgment; inspiration; charity)
• May 25, 2026   4:47 PM   Sun  4 Gemini 40 square  True Node  4 Pisces 40
• May 26, 2026    11:53 AM   Sun  5 Gemini 25 trine Pluto  5 Aquarius 25 (great resourcefulness and efficiency; shared goals and interests forge deep connections)
• May 28, 2026     5:32 AM   Sun  7 Gemini 05 semi-sextile  Mars  7 Taurus 05
• May 29, 2026    10:13 PM   Sun  8 Gemini 43 semi-square Jupiter 23 Cancer 43
• Jun 12, 2026     6:48 PM   Sun 12 Gemini 24 sextile Saturn 12 Aries 24
• Jun  4, 2026     8:14 PM   Sun 14 Gemini 22 semi-square Chiron 29 Aries 22
• Jun  6, 2026     5:01 PM    Sun quintile Neptune
• Jun 10, 2026    11:03 PM   Sun 20 Gemini 14 sesquiquadrate Pluto  5 Aquarius 14
• Jun 16, 2026     8:58 AM    Sun quintile Saturn
• Jun 18, 2026     4:07 PM   Sun 27 Gemini 36 semi-sextile  Jupiter 27 Cancer 36
• Jun 20, 2026     5:17 AM    Sun biquintile Pluto

Mercury enters Cancer

Mercury is in Cancer from June 1st to August 9th, 2026. Why is this a longer period than the typical 3-week Mercury sign transit? Mercury spends a lot more time in Cancer this year due to a retrograde cycle from June 29th to July 23rd.

When Mercury is in Cancer, we move from the desire for quantity to the need for quality in terms of the information we are attracted to. We think, speak, and take in information on a deeper, more instinctive level now.

We have less interest in what is universal, and more interest in what affects us personally and what affects the people close to us. Our thoughts are colored by our emotions, making it more challenging to be objective.

While Mercury is in Cancer, we…

• have outstanding and detailed memories
• absorb information about the emotional background or atmosphere/setting
• pick up on moods and tones in addition to facts
• might not have great confidence in our ability to generate new or original ideas
• take great interest in (and notice of) personal issues and interactions
• don’t care much for intellectual stands if they’re devoid of a personal or heartful element
• need intimate settings to fully express ourselves
• have a well-developed sense of humor and warmth in our communications

While Mercury is in Cancer in 2026, it makes the following aspects…

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are bolded to emphasize their relative importance.

Jun  2, 2026     3:10 PM   Mercury  2 Cancer 10 semi-sextile  Uranus  2 Gemini 10

Jun 3, 2026    5:45 AM   Mercury  3 Cancer 09 trine True Node  3 Pisces 09

Jun 3, 2026  8:18 PM   Mercury  4 Cancer 07 square  Neptune  4 Aries 07

Jun  4, 2026     2:51 PM   Mercury  5 Cancer 19 quincunx Pluto  5 Aquarius 19

Jun  8, 2026    11:33 PM    Mercury quintile Chiron

Jun 10, 2026   1:38 AM   Mercury 12 Cancer 59 square  Saturn 12 Aries 59

Jun 13, 2026     9:41 PM   Mercury 17 Cancer 26 sesquiquadrate True Node  2 Pisces 26

Jun 14, 2026     6:29 AM   Mercury 17 Cancer 49 semi-square Uranus  2 Gemini 49

Jun 25, 2026     4:15 PM    Mercury biquintile True Node

Jul  5, 2026     4:06 AM   Mercury Rx 25 Cancer 05 semi-sextile  Venus 25 Leo 05

Jul  6, 2026    12:47 AM    Mercury Rx biquintile True Node

Jul  9, 2026     3:11 PM   Mercury Rx 22 Cancer 47 semi-square Mars  7 Gemini 47

Jul 12, 2026     9:25 PM   Sun 20 Cancer 42 conjunction  Mercury Rx 20 Cancer 42

Jul 14, 2026     1:00 AM   Mercury Rx 19 Cancer 58 semi-square Venus  4 Virgo 58

Jul 15, 2026    12:24 AM   Mercury Rx 19 Cancer 22 semi-square Uranus  4 Gemini 22

Jul 22, 2026     2:46 AM   Mercury Rx 16 Cancer 27 semi-sextile  Mars 16 Gemini 27

Jul 24, 2026  12:13 PM   Mercury 16 Cancer 20 sextile Venus 16 Virgo 20

Aug  1, 2026    10:41 AM   Mercury 20 Cancer 02 semi-square Uranus  5 Gemini 02

Aug  5, 2026     3:57 AM    Mercury biquintile True Node

Aug  8, 2026     5:32 AM   Mercury 28 Cancer 02 semi-sextile  Mars 28 Gemini 02

Aug  9, 2026    10:07 AM   Mercury 29 Cancer 51 quincunx True Node 29 Aquarius 51

Venus enters Leo

Venus is in Leo from June 13-July 9, 2026.

Love is magnificent and grand while Venus is in Leo. We take pride in love, and we are generous with our money as well. This is a warmhearted, teasing, expressive, proud, and extravagant placement for Venus. Love is a bit of a game–a game that is perpetual, as Venus in Leo is forever stuck in the romance stage of a relationship. We feed on attention, acknowledgement, validation, and adoration.

Venus in Leo loves to be adored, pampered, and admired. Pride and passion are hallmarks of this cycle. We have a strong ego investment in our love lives during this period. The negative expression of this placement is overstating our feelings simply for the effect, as well as extravagance.

 

The Venus-in-Leo cycle can be a good or profitable time for contests, lotteries, parties, recreation, drama, adornment, jewelry, costumes, art dealing, and all things golden. Generosity and warmth contribute to our ability to draw in the right resources. We can have a strong desire to stand out and feel special during this period.

Aspects Venus makes while in Leo in 2026

This list excludes the Moon. The major aspect dates are in bold.

• Jun 15, 2026     4:51 AM   Venus  2 Leo 14 quincunx True Node  2 Pisces 14
• Jun 15, 2026     9:16 AM    Venus quintile Mars
• Jun 15, 2026   6:53 PM   Venus  2 Leo 55 sextile Uranus  2 Gemini 55
• Jun 16, 2026   11:41 PM   Venus  4 Leo 18 trine Neptune  4 Aries 18
• Jun 17, 2026    4:38 PM   Venus  5 Leo 07 opposition Pluto  5 Aquarius 07
• Jun 25, 2026   8:01 AM   Venus 13 Leo 55 trine Saturn 13 Aries 55
• Jun 26, 2026     4:59 PM    Venus quintile Uranus
• Jun 30, 2026     3:18 AM   Venus 19 Leo 24 sesquiquadrate Neptune  4 Aries 24
• Jul  5, 2026     4:06 AM   Mercury 25 Cancer 05 semi-sextile  Venus 25 Leo 05
• Jul  8, 2026     3:20 AM    Venus biquintile Neptune
• Jul  9, 2026     2:20 AM   Venus 29 Leo 29 sesquiquadrate Saturn 14 Aries 29

 

Chiron enters Taurus

Chiron is in Taurus …

• from June 19, 2026, to September 17, 2026,
• and then from April 14, 2027, to July 19, 2033,
• and then from October 23, 2033, to May  5, 2034.

Chiron is now in the sign of Taurus after spending many years in the sign of Aries, though Chiron’s not quite finished with Aries! This is because Chiron will begin its retrograde at a very early point in its transit of Taurus and will head back into Aries in September. It won’t be until April 2027 when Chiron resumes its transit of Taurus consistently.

While Chiron is in Taurus, we’ll be rebuilding our sense of self-worth. Sensitive points include our feelings about comfort, indulgence, money, personal belongings, and our values. We’ll be learning to focus on our needs in healthy doses without feeling guilty in the process.

A major lesson of this transit is that giving more will open us up to receiving.

It’s a time to address our fears of lack, especially in terms of money and comfort. At the same time, we can struggle with feelings of guilt or shame associated with our desire for enjoyment, some indulgence, sensual pleasures, slowing down, languishing, and comfort. It’s an important time to question why we might feel in the wrong for enjoying these basics and aim to address problems if we’re overcompensating in these areas.

As such, Chiron’s transit of Taurus opens up opportunities to manage insecurities and dysregulation in Taurus-ruled areas, including our relationship with our personal things, money, sense of security, desire for sensual pleasures and comfort, and our sense of self-worth.

We may be more sympathetic to people who are in a state of flux, facing scarcity, living unpredictable lives, or living without comfort/security. We may be called to develop and deepen our value systems. It’s a time to find new ways to make do with what we have–our innate resourcefulness comes to the fore.

This is a time to work on our feelings of being unfulfilled and wanting. Importantly, it’s a time to recognize where we go wrong when we’re acting on these things mindlessly, such as filling a void with material things.

It’s also a time to work on being closed off in the areas of values, aiming to open our minds to others’ value systems and recognizing that, even if different than ours, they can be just as valid.

During this transit, we can also become more aware of the connection between health and wellness and financial security or financial sufficiency.

We may be ready to do things differently with our things, our material worlds, how we comfort ourselves, and ways we earn/save/spend money. As we do, we can open ourselves up to better, healthier, and more fulfilling experiences.

 

 

Sun enters Cancer

Sun is in Cancer from June 21-July 22, 2026. We are self-protective and insular under this influence. Our attention turns to our nest–our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel “at home,” safe, and secure.

Nurturing and caring for our loved ones and pet projects come into focus. Emotions run deep, and we easily tune in to the world of feelings. Note that we are more in tune with the Moon while the Sun is in Cancer.

We may not want to grow up and face responsibilities or the outside world during the Sun-in-Cancer cycle. We should watch for dependence when we’d do better for ourselves otherwise. However, it’s a robust transit for recognizing our needs for comfort, safety, and familiarity. We’re inclined to form strong bonds and protect our loved ones.

 

The Sun’s Aspects while in Cancer in 2026:

[The Sun’s interactions with the Moon aren’t included due to volume. The dates of the major aspects of the Sun are in bold.]

Jun 21, 2026     5:48 AM   Sun  0 Cancer 03 sextile Chiron  0 Taurus 03

Jun 23, 2026     4:05 AM   Sun  1 Cancer 54 trine True Node  1 Pisces 54

Jun 24, 2026     5:49 PM   Sun  3 Cancer 24 semi-sextile  Uranus  3 Gemini 24

Jun 25, 2026     6:38 PM   Sun  4 Cancer 23 square  Neptune  4 Aries 23

Jun 26, 2026     9:19 AM   Sun  4 Cancer 58 quincunx Pluto  4 Aquarius 58

Jul  4, 2026     6:01 AM    Sun quintile Chiron

Jul  6, 2026     6:47 AM   Sun 14 Cancer 24 square  Saturn 14 Aries 24

Jul  7, 2026     4:38 PM   Sun 15 Cancer 45 sesquiquadrate True Node  0 Pisces 45

Jul 11, 2026     7:49 AM   Sun 19 Cancer 13 semi-square Uranus  4 Gemini 13

Jul 12, 2026     9:25 PM   Sun 20 Cancer 42 conjunction  Mercury 20 Cancer 42

Jul 16, 2026     1:32 PM    Sun biquintile True Node

Jupiter enters Leo

Jupiter is in Leo from June 30, 2026 to July 26, 2027.

Jupiter spends a little over a year in the sign of Leo.

In Leo, Jupiter motivates us to express ourselves confidently, to be generous and creative, and to find new ways to enjoy ourselves.

Leo is a Fire sign. With a Fire sign Jupiter, we identify strongly with our own opinions, beliefs, and perceptions, and we may take it quite personally if others disagree!

We make our own opportunities, and we are at our best when we are thinking in big terms, taking calculated risks, and displaying confidence in ourselves. Jupiter in a Fire sign teaches us to embrace our more confident, brave, and outgoing selves–this is how we grow and expand.

More specifically with Jupiter in Leo, we attract the most good fortune when we express magnanimity, are generous with others, inspire confidence in others, conduct ourselves with dignity and sincerity, and avoid the pitfall of excessive egotism.

Particularly prosperous areas are creative ones, entertainment, children, and recreation.

During this Jupiter in Leo cycle, we strongly emphasize and value expressing affection, admiration, generosity, romance, and uniqueness. We see opportunities to grow and succeed through creative self-expression, our own personalities, sharing our happiness and time with others, helping people, and improving ourselves.

Jupiter not only likes to expand, it likes to learn, so when Jupiter is paired with Leo, we may be more interested in learning about the arts as well as ways to improve our well-being, romantic relationships, personalities, and relationships with children.

We might focus more intently on developing our hobbies and creative interests during this cycle. New avenues for exploring our talents can open up to us, or we might recognize a stronger need for recreation, entertainment, or romantic expression.

We might begin to see opportunities to “play” and enjoy our lives more fully, or people come into our lives and introduce us to these channels. We could experience a boost of confidence that opens up doors that previously seemed closed to us in these regards. People who have given up on finding love, pursuing a dream, or developing a talent might now reconsider.

Jupiter’s zeal can supersede moderation at times. It can expand the negative qualities of a sign, just as it can expand the positive traits. Its zeal and enthusiasm are well-intentioned, but it can close our eyes to our immoderate behavior.

In Leo, we may focus too much on our image. We might brag, self-aggrandize, spend too much, give too much, or succumb to other destructive extravagances.

However, the “higher” vibration of Jupiter looks for perspective. Jupiter’s “perspective” isn’t a detached, analytical, or detailed look at any given situation but an overview–a look at the “big picture.”

With Jupiter, ideally, we are able to rise above pettiness, mundane concerns, inconveniences, and the like. Where Jupiter is currently transiting in your own chart is generally where you are inclined to find your “joy” at this stage in your development. This area of your life expands and improves in some manner.

There is also a need for new tools to develop these areas of life. In order to expand, we need to pursue our goals with confidence and optimism without going overboard.

For greater success in your career or business, be proud, confident, generous, and above-board in your professional dealings. Don’t be petty, and always choose to take the high road. Generosity can be shown through offering special sales, making customers feel special and unique, and giving to charities. This is not about underselling yourself but rather giving more, whether through charities, special sales, or free information.

Don’t finger the competition – compete only by being the best you can be. In career, invest in your personality and uniqueness. Dare to be confident. This is a time for standing out in a classy way, appealing to self-expression, fun, and confidence, and selling products and images that are boldly self-serving, colorful, and daring.

For greater success in love and relationship while Jupiter transits Leo, be attentive, romantic, loving, and proud, but at the same time allow for freedom – don’t stifle. It’s fine to admit jealous feelings, but jealous antics and acts should be avoided. Avoid pettiness and undercutting the “competition” – simply be the best you can be. Romance is big during this cycle, and romantic overtures can be over the top and still appreciated. Dare to be confident.

We could have more respect for those who are knowledgeable or cultured. This transit draws out our ethical, courageous, and principled nature. We’re more exuberant or theatrical. Courses that boost or teach leadership abilities can be appealing. A philosophy that uplifts can be in focus. It’s a strong time for the performance arts, design, and drama. There can be more success in speculation.

• Do: connect with and repair relationships with children, creative peers, and romantic interests or partners; honor needs for self-expression, applause, and excitement; recognize the importance of authenticity.
• Don’t: overdo egoism; use self-identity as an excuse to avoid responsibilities to others; over-pamper, dominate, or coddle others and ourselves.

The last time Jupiter transited Leo was from July 16th, 2014, until August 11th, 2015. See also Jupiter transits Leo.

Venus enters Virgo

Venus is in Virgo from July 9-August 6, 2026.

This is a time when we express our love through practical means and gestures–running errands, doing detail work, or just being there for our lovers. Love needs to make sense and have a purpose with Venus in Virgo.

Virgo is an Earth sign, which is sensual, but Virgo is also quite practical and mental. In addition to our romantic natures, what we purchase and the types of entertainment we enjoy during this cycle are ruled by whether or not they make sense and serve a practical purpose.

We could easily feel guilty if we are too self-indulgent at this time. Rendering services to others can fill a need, and can be an expression of love. The shadow side of this position is being overly critical of our partners or relationships, picky, nervous, or worried.

 

During the Venus-in-Virgo cycle, we can gravitate to, and find some benefits in, holistic healing, acupuncture, yoga, and nutritional boosts. We’re keenly interested in ways to enrich our lives and boost our well-being. “Health is wealth” could be a motto now. In fact, we might enjoy health-boosting activities more than usual. Businesses promoting nutrition, wholesomeness, and well-being might prosper at this time. Commitment and attention to detail are also more prominently considered virtues now.

In love, we’re not very showy, flowery, or demonstrative. Instead, we show our love through being of service.

We’re conservative with money, pleasure, and romance at this time, ready to analyze and dissect these matters. This can also be a time when helping others, particularly with good advice regarding these Venus-ruled things, can be prominent and successful. We might meet friends or lovers through our work or health-pursuits. We can take a special interest in handiwork, crafts, lists/sorting, and bookkeeping.

The Aspects Venus Makes While in Virgo in 2026

Excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

• Jul 10, 2026   2:17 AM   Venus  0 Virgo 36 trine Chiron  0 Taurus 36
• Jul 10, 2026   3:34 AM   Venus  0 Virgo 40 opposition True Node  0 Pisces 40
• Jul 11, 2026     8:26 PM   Venus  2 Virgo 33 semi-sextile  Jupiter  2 Leo 33
• Jul 13, 2026   10:26 AM   Venus  4 Virgo 18 square  Uranus  4 Gemini 18
• Jul 13, 2026    12:45 PM   Venus  4 Virgo 24 quincunx Neptune  4 Aries 24
• Jul 13, 2026     4:52 PM   Venus  4 Virgo 36 quincunx Pluto  4 Aquarius 36
• Jul 14, 2026     1:00 AM   Mercury 19 Cancer 58 semi-square Venus  4 Virgo 58
• Jul 17, 2026    10:03 AM    Venus biquintile Saturn
• Jul 19, 2026     1:36 AM    Venus biquintile Pluto
• Jul 23, 2026    12:18 AM   Venus 14 Virgo 44 quincunx Saturn 14 Aries 44
• Jul 24, 2026    12:25 AM   Venus 15 Virgo 49 sesquiquadrate Chiron  0 Taurus 49
• Jul 24, 2026   12:13 PM   Mercury 16 Cancer 20 sextile Venus 16 Virgo 20
• Jul 27, 2026     6:36 AM   Venus 19 Virgo 17 sesquiquadrate Pluto  4 Aquarius 17
• Jul 28, 2026     6:59 PM   Sun  5 Leo 53 semi-square Venus 20 Virgo 53
• Jul 29, 2026   3:10 AM   Venus 21 Virgo 15 square  Mars 21 Gemini 15
• Jul 29, 2026     6:46 AM   Venus 21 Virgo 24 semi-square Jupiter  6 Leo 24
• Aug  1, 2026     2:39 PM    Venus biquintile Chiron
• Aug  6, 2026    12:54 PM   Venus 29 Virgo 54 quincunx True Node 29 Aquarius 54

Sun enters Leo

The Sun is in Leo from July 22-August 22, 2026. In Leo, the Sun is proud, outgoing, and playful. The Leo Sun is intensely individual—not content with simply being just one of the team. It’s time to shine, add a touch of color and drama to our lives, and perform.

We’re blossoming–it’s a time when we want to enjoy ourselves and express ourselves. We are more generous and grand in our gestures and attitudes. On the shadow side, we can also be self-centered and vain.

While the Sun is in Leo, we take the high road, and we’re very often motivated by the idea of gaining respect and affection. We more naturally express our joy, humor, and warmth during the Sun-in-Leo cycle. We also tend to take the lead or become the center of attention and activity.

Aspects the Sun makes while in Leo in 2025

This list excludes the Moon. Major aspect dates are in bold.

Jul 22, 2026     9:33 PM   Sun  0 Leo 15 quincunx True Node  0 Pisces 15

Jul 23, 2026    11:36 AM   Sun  0 Leo 49 square  Chiron  0 Taurus 49

Jul 27, 2026     2:55 AM   Sun  4 Leo 17 opposition Pluto  4 Aquarius 17

Jul 27, 2026     3:36 AM   Sun  4 Leo 19 trine Neptune  4 Aries 19

Jul 27, 2026     5:36 PM   Sun  4 Leo 52 sextile Uranus  4 Gemini 52

Jul 28, 2026     6:59 PM   Sun  5 Leo 53 semi-square Venus 20 Virgo 53

Jul 29, 2026     5:58 AM   Sun  6 Leo 19 semi-square Mars 21 Gemini 19

Jul 29, 2026     8:18 AM   Sun  6 Leo 24 conjunction  Jupiter  6 Leo 24

Aug  6, 2026    10:44 PM   Sun 14 Leo 38 trine Saturn 14 Aries 38

Aug  9, 2026     4:32 PM    Sun quintile Uranus

Aug 11, 2026     2:12 PM   Sun 19 Leo 06 sesquiquadrate Neptune  4 Aries 06

Aug 20, 2026     6:26 PM    Sun biquintile Neptune

Aug 22, 2026     1:34 AM   Sun 29 Leo 10 sesquiquadrate Saturn 14 Aries 10

Aug 22, 2026     6:03 PM   Sun 29 Leo 49 opposition True Node 29 Aquarius 49

The True North Node of the Moon enters the sign of Aquarius

The True North Node is in Aquarius from July 26, 2026, to March 26, 2028.

 

While the North Node of the Moon transits the sign of Aquarius, it’s a time to embrace our humanitarian, community-oriented, and forward-looking sides.

If we’ve found ourselves too attached to the drama of romance and personal relationships or perhaps willful and overly focused on getting what we want, this is a powerful cycle for correcting the imbalance. In fact, benefits come to us as we do so.

It’s a time to address and work on fears in relationships by offering freedom to our partners instead of expecting them to act as we want them to act, to accept that we are all equal and that we can still be special if we belong to a community. We’re now working toward greater impartiality. It’s a powerful time to cultivate sensitivity to the needs of others.

Our personal relationships and romances will suffer when we take things too personally or expect others to follow a certain script that we have unconsciously written for them. Learning to let go of an excessive need for drama and attention as we move towards a more objective approach to our lives can help us achieve a greater sense of balance. Cultivating true friendships is in the focus now.

Our path is learning to be more impartial and less possessive in relationships and with creative projects if this is needed. As we learn to let go of the need for a passionate chase, satisfaction will come. This is a time during which we should solve problems that require thinking “outside of the box” and looking to the future with a brand new, positive, and hopeful vision.

Activities that benefit us during this period include brainstorming, extending a friendly hand, graciously receiving support, and expressing platonic love for those around us. We might learn to sometimes give our emotions and passions a “break” as we develop more objectivity and some detachment from past haunts. We might take the chance to revitalize ourselves through experiences that are new or simply different. It’s a time to recognize that some level of detachment and distancing ourselves from our habits and attachment to the past will help us break away from destructive behaviors that are holding us back.

It’s a powerful cycle for contributing to our community and working towards the common good.

Qualities to develop: detachment, impartiality, and humility.

Note that the Moon’s North Node travels a sign for approximately 18 months. When the North Node is in Aquarius, the South Node is in Leo.