Venus in Ashlesha ~ A protective love affair

Venus, planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from September 3rd to 14th, 2025.

Ashlesha is ruled by the Nagas, a race of divine shape-shifting cobras, which traditionally guarded heavenly wealth. You are protective of your relationship and loved ones, and your reserves of sympathy and insight are in demand, as you exercise a powerful hypnotic attraction in company. You are intensely loyal, will go a long way for a lover or friend, and expect the same kind of commitment and discretion in return. The Serpent Nakshatra makes you fascinating to others, though you are also alert to receiving unexpected attention or flattery, and can detect if anyone has a hidden agenda.

You have insight into character and a subtle worldly wisdom, but may also be taken aback by how clearly somebody senses your own motivations. You can receive a kind of overwhelming attention, and need to extricate yourself from a situation where there is a misunderstanding. Ashlesha is known as The Clinging Star, so while your affections are passionate and tenacious, try not to become overly needy or possessive. The Shakti, or special power here ‘To Inject Venom’, sees a stinging or biting experience and somebody reacting out of proportion to the moment.

Jealousy easily arises in the wrong situation, and you can get caught up in a toxic atmosphere. Venus sits between the benevolent influences of Mercury and Jupiter through this transit, however, which makes a time potentially for keeping peace and romantic communication. You can make new contacts and collaborate creatively, and you may use this time very effectively to reach out to a wider audience, especially after the Lunar Eclipse of September 7th.