Whether you’re revving up to kick off a new school year, making the most of days spent soaking up the sun pool or beachside or sneaking in your summer vacation, August feels like a month made for stepping up the romance in your everyday life. And in 2025, it’s also the perfect time to follow your heart, thanks to Venus conjunct Jupiter. Sweet Venus, the planet of pleasure, is joining forces with lucky Jupiter in sentimental water sign Cancer—a celestial matchup that is set to amplify magic and optimism in relationships, moneymaking ventures, creative pursuits and more starting on Tuesday, August 12.
In astrology, a conjunction is when two planets occupy the same exact spot in the zodiac, down to the degrees of the sign that they’re each in. (There are 30 degrees per sign.) In turn, conjunct planets work in tandem to boost one another’s powers and themes. In the case of Venus conjunct Jupiter, the planet that brings peace, bliss and beauty into our lives is coming together with the planet that magnifies and expands and encourages personal growth. Here, all you need to know about this whimsical, heartwarming astrological event so you can make the most of it.
What is Venus conjunct Jupiter 2025?
Venus, the planet of relationships, and Jupiter, the planet of fortune, are currently meeting up in Cancer, the cardinal water sign, for the first time since summer 2001, offering up a wave of optimism, romance, pleasure, artistic energy, harmony and beauty. Until August 22, they’ll dance closely enough that you’ll feel the effects of this romance-boosting alignment. Stay tuned for a similar experience next summer, around June 9, 2026, when they meet up once more.
After moving into Cancer on July 30, romantic Venus has emphasized family time, sentimental walks down memory lane, snuggle time and low-key relaxation with your nearest and dearest. We’ve had the opportunity to bolster your sense of security and to be a bit mushier, more emotionally aware, more self-protective, and more nurturing within your relationships. And with the planet of values and earning in security-seeking Cancer, you’ve had a chance to move the ball forward on caring for your self-worth and ensuring you feel good about how you’ve been bringing your skills to the table on the job. Jupiter has also been Cancer, magnifying themes and strengths of the cardinal water sign, such as home life, security, emotional intelligence, nurturing others, caregiving, food, compassion, intuition and imagination.
When these two planets meet in a powerful conjunction, it feels like the volume has been turned up on all things Venusian, whether that’s your artistic impulses or self-expression, ability to relate to friends, a significant other or loved ones. You can infuse your life with more pleasure, romance or creativity. If you’re single, you could meet someone who sends your heart soaring and fall in love, and if you’re attached, you may find chemistry soars with your significant other. And if a romantic connection isn’t on the table at the moment, you’ll find you can enjoy greater warmth and fun-loving vibes with friends, colleagues or relatives. Because Venus is the planet of earning and values, this is also a fantastic moment for making a new investment or pursuing a financial goal, especially if it is related to whatever area of life this conjunction is activating (more on that in a moment!).
When is Venus conjunct Jupiter 2025?
Venus met up with Jupiter on Monday, August 11 at 10:30 p.m. PT/Tuesday, August 12 at 1:30 a.m. ET. However, you could feel its effects up until Friday, August 22.
What Venus conjunct Jupiter 2025 means for you, based on your sign
Here, how Venus conjunct Jupiter 2025 will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
Aries
Prepare for more meaningful bonding time with your nearest and dearest as a result of Venus pairing up with Jupiter in your home zone. Whether you want to heal old wounds, talk through a current conflict or simply bump up how much time you’re decompressing together, this conjunction will make it possible. Thanks to the beautifying powers of this planetary meet-up, pour more energy into making your actual home sanctuary even more tranquil and beneficial for your emotional well-being. Think: curating new wall art or exploring water features like a small fountain for your entryway.
Taurus
Your ruling planet Venus meets up with lucky Jupiter in your communication zone, taking your already buzzy social life to another level. You can more readily benefit from get-togethers with friends, catching up with your circle and brainstorming new ways to collaborate with colleagues. And not only will your cerebral energy be flying high, but you’ll feel more connected and blissful as a result of being extra social. It could fuel your creativity and emotional well-being.
Gemini
Romantic Venus and lucky Jupiter meet up in your money zone, which supports your efforts to launch new income-bolstering game plans. You could field an exciting text from a friend who wants to work with you on a creative project or be empowered to reach out to a higher-up to propose a bold path forward for pursuing a bold vision. Because Venus is the planet of relationships, the more social you can be when moving the ball forward on your financial hustle, the better the results. And tuning into your heart to ensure that your values and perspective are reflected by your work now can result in a rewarding boost for your bottom line.
Cancer
Romantic Venus aligns with fortunate Jupiter in your sign and self-image zone, which makes this one of the luckiest moments for you all year long. You can manifest more pleasure, harmony and happiness simply by checking in with your inner voice and clarifying what you want and need going forward. This conjunction also supports your ability to take your personal style and approach to beauty to the next level. Let your heart lead the way, and you’ll be showing up and stepping out into the world feeling even more comfortable in your skin.
Leo
This could be a quieter, more private and self-protective moment than you might have anticipated, because while the sun is moving through your sign, Venus pairs up with Jupiter in your spirituality sector, encouraging you to cast the spotlight on your inner, psychological world. You’re more aware now of what you need to feel comfortable within your relationships — including the relationship you have with yourself, and you’re fired up to share that. You might want to set different boundaries or speak up for yourself in situations that used to make you feel small and vulnerable. Self-work like meditation or therapy can be especially satisfying and set you up for feeling even more empowered ahead of Venus’ entrance into your sign on August 25.
Virgo
Prepare for your platonic relationships to be gratifying on a whole new level, because Venus joins Jupiter in your networking and friendships sector. You could find that friends and colleagues supporting your creative or professional endeavors bolsters your sense of community. Then, as you spend more quality time nurturing your social circle, you’ll feel seen and appreciated. And if there’s a particular long-term wish you’ve been aiming for, you can lean on your connections to move the ball forward now.
Libra
With your ruling planet, sweet Venus, pairing up with lucky Jupiter in your professional and public image zone, you’re bound to step into the spotlight and earn recognition for your hard work. Higher-ups will be quicker to give you credit for putting your nose to the grindstone, and you can make a play for a big picture aspiration you’ve been dreaming about. This is your season for taking steps to become the leader you know you’re capable of becoming. Trust that you have exactly what you need to make your mark.
Scorpio
Though you’re generally perfectly happy to stick to the places, people and experiences you know and love, steel yourself for a surge of restlessness as Venus and Jupiter align in your adventure and higher learning sector. You’ve already spent the last couple of weeks experimenting with stepping outside of your comfort zone, and now, you’ll find that by doing so, you can actually boost your luck. For example, an impromptu weekend trip could lead to making a friend outside of your social circle or honing skills sets you up for your next big professional opportunity. Being open to wherever the moment takes you proves thrilling and productive.
Sagittarius
Get ready for one of the luckiest seasons of the year for your closest bonds and shared financial goals, because romantic Venus pairs up with your ruler, fortunate Jupiter, in your emotional bonds and joint resources zone. Whether you’ve been working on improving your communication with a significant other, getting your ducks in a row to pursue a new investment plan or expressing deep-seated desires to someone special, this planetary alignment supports your next steps. Just note that while your tendency is to embrace an unfiltered, go-big-go-home strategy, you’ll get the best results from a more self-protective, low-key and ultimately more intimate approach.
Capricorn
The sky’s the limit for more heartfelt moments with a dear friend, loved one or significant other, thanks to Venus pairing up with Jupiter in your partnership zone. You can make impressive strides on shared goals, find common ground and heal conflicts head-on, making for a wave of well-deserved blissful harmony. And if all of that sounds rather industrious, you can rest assured that this planetary alignment sets the stage for quality one-on-one time. Meeting up to revel in a relaxing day at the pool or beach, shopping trip or outdoor concert can have you feeling closer than ever.
Aquarius
Venus joins Jupiter in your wellness and daily routine zone, bringing a fortunate, social vibe to how you’re tackling your everyday hustle and pursuing your health goals. Whether you’ve been wanting to sign up to try a nearby yoga studio or streamline your everyday schedule to be more efficient and less frenetic, you can meet that goal without much effort at all—especially if you lean on a friend or loved one who will be more than happy to support your efforts. And on the job, you’ll also find that coworkers are more apt to applaud and champion your hard work, which inspires you to put yourself out there and shine even more.
Pisces
You might be the luckiest sign when it comes to love during this transit, thanks to the Venus-Jupiter conjunction activating your romance and self-expression sector. You can trust that you’ll be even more fulfilled by either ongoing or new creative projects as well as your relationships. You have the green light to hit pause on your everyday hustle and infuse your life with more pleasure and spontaneity, especially with loved ones and a significant other or someone else special. In short, it’ll be easier than ever to let your heart run the show, and the upshot is bound to be pure magic.
