Venus, the planet of art and relating, is in Leo-Purva Phalguni ‘the previous red one’ from July 16th to 29th, 2026.

Purva’s symbol of a hammock describes its relaxed nature, which finds Venus in an easy-going and romantic setting where you’re happy to let a relationship take its own course. There’s no strict agenda or rules to follow, and you go along with a proposal of a date or trip away, as long as a good time is on offer. This asterism’s ruling deity, Aryaman, one of the divine Adityas, has power over marital happiness, which emphasizes your current love of play and flirtation.

A natural bond of affection is all that matters as you celebrate the spontaneous and fun-loving side of life. Purva’s Shakti, or unique gift, for ‘Procreation’ may put your mind on family matters and also crossing your talents with others in a shared artistic project. You have definite ideas of how to express yourself, and maintaining a basic direction keeps your efforts from becoming a simple chase after the next thrill. The impact of mystical Ketu through this transit gives you the potential to bond with your partner over a shared sense of meaning and getting on to a non-verbal level of understanding.

This is a useful influence for exploring your artwork, where you have a heightened visual and aesthetic sense. Laid-back Venus also receives the attention of dynamic Mars, which gives you a more urgent and assertive approach to relating. You can make the first move with somebody and push a relationship to a new level, though be careful of being too direct, especially from July 21st onwards.