Venus, planet of love and relationships, is in Krittika, the nakshatra that crosses the zodiacal signs of Aries and Taurus, from April 16 to 27th 2026.

Krittika’s symbol of a Flame or Razor gives your affections fire and passion, and its ruling deity, Agni, the embodiment of sacred fire, creates a headstrong romantic quality. Your affections are impulsive and possibly a little self-centred, and though you are open and friendly, it’s good to stay aware of other people’s needs. The Shakti, or special power, of this asterism, ‘To Burn’, can mean being deeply in love and processing sensations that you need to work through. Especially as this transit begins just ahead of the New Moon on April 17th, this is a good moment for a romantic reset and to declare your needs openly.

You are drawn towards somebody who understands you on an intuitive level, but there is a balance to hit between dependence and detachment. A creative renaissance can also arise when you find new inspiration in your artwork and self-expression, and update and inject a stylish touch into your appearance. Krittika has the capacity to cut away an outworn connection when a relationship needs change, so you may vary between emotional extremes and aim for a middle way.

The Taurus portion Krittika after April 19th sees you in a more indulgent mood, but be careful of rich food and a tendency to overdo it. Try to keep your cool and see a relationship clearly if a fiery scene erupts – you can look forward to moving on afterwards, feeling lighter and freer.