Venus in Ashlesha ~ Uncover a deep romantic secret

Venus, the planet of love and luxury, is in Ashlesha in the sign of Cancer, from July 20th to 31st 2024.

Ashlesha is ruled by The Nagas, a race of divine shape-shifting cobras, which gives you insight into character and subtle worldly wisdom. The Serpent Nakshatra brings people close to you, though you are also alert to receiving unexpected attention or flattery and may suspect a hidden motive. Your insight and intuition are acute, and your reserves of sympathy and protectiveness are in demand, as you exercise a powerful hypnotic attraction in company.

You are intensely loyal and will go a long way for a lover or friend, and you expect the same kind of commitment and subtlety in return. Ashlesha is also known as The Clinging Star, so while your affections are passionate and tenacious, try not to become needy or possessive. You may receive a kind of overwhelming attention yourself and need to extricate yourself from a situation where there are misunderstandings.

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 and you can get caught up in a toxic atmosphere. Venus receives the influence of smoky Rahu through this whole transit, which gives you an unusual romantic taste and an attraction to a maverick or outsider.

July 20th and 21st especially see a new relationship becoming powerful and transformative, where you go outside the usual bounds and limitations and learn a lot about your deepest romantic needs.