Apr 5 – 16 ~ Venus (in Bharani) ~ Carried away in love

Venus, planet of love and art, enters Bharani in the zodiacal sign of Aries from April 5th to 16th, 2026.

Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears,’ and its symbol of a Vulva associates with giving birth – either physically, or in the sense of hatching plans and creative ideas. These qualities give you a flair for catering and hospitality, where you look after people, or take a caring role in a job or business. Your romantic affections have a maternal and overpowering quality, and jealousy and possessiveness can easily arise under this transit. It’s in Venus’s nature to give and receive close attention, but it pays to leave your partner room to breathe at this time.

Bharani’s Shakti, ‘The Power to Carry Things Away’, also has a sense of a spiritual transformation, or perhaps of removing an obstacle from your life. You are decisive, and at times competitive in love, though it pays not to be too impulsive – you may get so wrapped up in a relationship to the point where you become ‘carried away’ in the moment. This nakshatra’s ruler, Yama, Lord of Death, affirms its transforming energy, and it can be best to let one project go before starting on another.

Realizing a long-held goal is also your way to gain a sense of personal freedom. April 12th to 14th sees Venus in a stronger position, where you have a more balanced outlook and are prepared to take your time over a quality relationship. Target this time for a smart negotiation, or even to expect an invitation to arrive, which you are in the mood to accept.