Venus has officially moved into Leo as of yesterday, immediately forming a trine with Saturn retrograde in Aries at 0°25. This is a potent alignment, especially considering Saturn will leave Aries on September 1st to backtrack into Pisces one final time for cleanup. This Venus–Saturn link is setting the stage for that cleanup period, anchoring us in themes of responsibility in love, self-worth, finances, and creative expression. It is preparing us to walk into September with clarity around what stays and what must be released.
Today’s energy continues to build around this fiery Leo Venus, highlighting how we approach love, values, creativity, and truth. Venus now sextiles Uranus in Gemini, sparking opportunities for change, new perspectives, and sudden inspiration. At the same time, Venus also trines Neptune retrograde in Aries, which is less about dreamy romance and more about spiritual clarity and disillusionment—removing the rose-colored glasses to see love and relationships for what they truly are. To add intensity, Mercury in Leo squares Lilith in Scorpio, pushing uncomfortable truths to the surface and forcing us to confront what we’ve been suppressing.
These combined transits create a day of undeniable realizations, creative breakthroughs, and truth-telling. Some of it may feel liberating, some of it may sting, but all of it is shaping the path ahead as Saturn prepares for its final retrograde cleanup in Pisces.
Venus in Leo Sextile Uranus in Gemini (1°25)
Tarot Archetypes: The Magician + Knight of Wands
This sextile is an invitation to act on inspiration immediately—whether it’s a vision, a creative spark, or a sudden download of insight. The Magician brings the ability to channel thought into form, while the Knight of Wands pushes us to move fast, take bold action, and ride the wave of passion.
The upside is fresh perspectives in love, liberating shifts in money and values, and creative breakthroughs. This transit can bring sudden inspiration in art, expression, or projects. It opens a door to change that feels exciting and expansive rather than destabilizing.
The challenge? Sextiles are invitations, not guarantees—you must be willing to say yes to the opportunity. And with the Knight of Wands influence, there is the risk of acting impulsively, burning hot and fast without grounding. The key is to channel this fiery spark into intentional action.
Venus in Leo Trine Neptune Retrograde in Aries (1°29)
Tarot Archetypes: The Magician + Three of Wands
Normally Venus trine Neptune brings a romantic, dreamy flow—but with Neptune retrograde, that flow comes in the form of realizations rather than illusions. The veil is being pulled back, revealing where we’ve idealized relationships, projected fantasies, or mistaken wishful thinking for genuine connection.
This is a moment of spiritual clarity in love. It gently but firmly asks: What is real, and what is illusion? What values truly matter now?
The Magician paired with the Three of Wands shows that manifestations are already in motion. The first steps have been taken, and the horizon is opening. This energy invites trust in the process while also encouraging action toward shaping a more grounded and authentic path in love, finances, and creative expression. It is about planting seeds, watching signs of growth, and expanding your vision with newfound clarity.
Mercury in Leo Square Lilith in Scorpio (16°57)
Tarot Archetypes: The Tower + Three of Swords
This is the wrecking ball transit of the day. Mercury governs communication, thoughts, and expression, while Lilith represents the shadow feminine—repressed truths, taboo subjects, and the raw parts of ourselves society often tries to silence.
When they clash in a square, uncomfortable truths rise to the surface. Expect verbal confrontations, mental unrest, or sudden realizations that shatter illusions. The Tower clears away what can no longer stand, while the Three of Swords points to heartbreak, grief, or painful awakenings.
This is not an energy we can gloss over. Now that Leo is out of its retrograde shadow, Mercury is emboldened to roar with authenticity. This transit forces us to confront suppressed truths in relationships, love, and even within ourselves. While it may sting, it ultimately frees us to rebuild on foundations of truth rather than fantasy.
Most Affected Signs
Leo/Aquarius/Scorpio/Taurus (0°–6°, 13°–20°) – Directly activated by Venus and Mercury; revelations around love, communication, and values. Tied to Saturn retrograde, needing to integrate lessons around independence, responsibility, and love. Lilith is activated, triggering suppressed truths, emotional intensity, and shadow work.
Aries (0°–6°) – Saturn retrograde + Neptune trine highlight spiritual clarity, responsibilities, and karmic cleanup in relationships.
Gemini (0°–6°) – Uranus sextile Venus brings sudden opportunities, shifts in perspective, and inspired breakthroughs.
Pisces/Virgo (29°–0°) – Feeling Saturn’s pull as it prepares to re-enter Pisces for one last karmic cleanup.
Integration Tips
Ground your inspirations. Write down new ideas before rushing to act. Choose intentional movement over impulsive reaction.
Allow illusions to fall away. If a truth surfaces in love, finances, or creativity, embrace it with grace—it is leading you to clarity.
Speak your truth with compassion. The Mercury–Lilith square can stir conflict, but approach with authenticity instead of defensiveness.
Stay open to change. Sextiles and trines bring opportunities, but you must be willing to accept them. Flexibility will allow growth.
Anchor in self-love. Venus in Leo asks you to recognize your worth—don’t settle for illusions when the truth is liberating.
Closing Message
Today’s transits weave together a powerful story: inspiration, disillusionment, and truth. Venus sextile Uranus brings the spark of fresh energy, Venus trine Neptune retrograde removes illusions in love and values, and Mercury square Lilith forces us to confront uncomfortable truths.
This is a day of undeniable clarity—where the illusions fall, inspiration rises, and the truth sets us free. It may feel intense, but it is shaping us for the final cleanup Saturn will guide us through as it re-enters Pisces on September 1st. The cosmos is reminding us: only what is real, authentic, and aligned can remain. Everything else must be released.
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