By Whether you’re getting ready to go on a memorable summer vacation, feeling artistically inspired or simply reveling in the blue skies and sunshine that’s more abundant in late spring, May brings a thrilling sense of anticipation. And this year, it happens to also play host to one of the luckiest, steamiest days for romance, creativity and taking action on your desires: Thursday, May 22, which is when Venus trine Mars—during which the planet of relationships, beauty and values harmonizes with the planet of action, energy and sex.
In astrology, a trine involves two planets connecting from a 120-degree angle, creating free-flowing, optimistic, easygoing energy. Trines happen when planets (or luminaries — meaning, the sun and the moon) sync up in zodiac signs that fall under the same element (fire, earth, air or water).
When it comes to Venus trine Mars, Venus will be sitting at 15 degrees of Aries, the cardinal fire sign, while connecting with Mars, which will be at 15 degrees of Leo, the fixed fire sign. Here, all you need to know about this romantic, beauty-boosting, creativity-fueling astrological event so you can make the most of it.
What is Venus Trine Mars 2025?
After moving into Aries earlier this year, romantic Venus has gone retrograde and then direct once more in the cardinal fire sign, known for being impulsive, dynamic, action-oriented and competitive. With Venus moving through a sign that’s actually more interested in combativeness over peacefulness, we’ve been inspired to take a more pioneering, go-getter approach to romance, beauty, earning and artistic pursuits. Meanwhile, Mars has also spent extra time in fellow fire sign Leo, having entered the sign of the Lion back in November 2024 before going retrograde early this year and finally re-entering Leo on April 18. In charismatic Leo, the planet of action and sex, it’s been easier to take charge, feel driven and hit the gas on your desires.And when these two planets connect in this fire-fueled trine, you’ll feel like a magnet for anything pleasurable and beautiful you’ve been craving or dreaming about. Together, the combo can stoke the flames of romance, flirtation and fairy tale-esque magic as well as any endeavors tied to socializing, amplifying beauty or applying creativity or socializing.
That said, this transit lends itself to tapping into your most artistic impulses, detailing your fantasies with a significant other, if you’re attached, or going on a date with someone new, if you’re single or voicing your needs around a financial undertaking. You could also find that you feel comfier in your skin and attract exciting attention from someone whose attention you’ve been vying for. And if you’ve been wanting to experiment with a makeover or wardrobe refresh, this is the perfect moment to go for it.
When is Venus Trine Mars 2025?
Venus will trine Mars on Thursday, May 22 at 3:42 a.m. ET/12:42 a.m. PT. But you could feel its effects for about four days before and after the astrological event is exact.
What Venus Trine Mars 2025 means for you, based on your sign
Here, how Venus trine Mars 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
When romantic Venus in your sign forms its harmonizing angle to go-getter Mars, your ruler, in your romance zone, you can readily attract whatever it is you’ve been daydreaming about, which is likely more fun, spontaneity and opportunities to express yourself, ideally with a loved one or significant other. With so many planets retrograde recently in your sign — including Venus and Mars — you’ve been itching to move forward on an artistic project or in a relationship, and to feel like you’re really building momentum. This transit could feel like the well-deserved spark you’ve been waiting for.
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Taurus
This transit sets the stage for you to get comfier with — and act on — whatever your intuition has been telling you recently, because beauty-loving Venus, your ruling planet, in your spirituality zone syncs with go-getter Mars in your home sector. Whether you’ve been debating making a bold move related to your family life or want to nurture your inner emotional well-being in a different way, you can trust your gut to lead you to the best possible path. And if you don’t feel nearly as grounded as you might like to now, you’ll do well to lean into any go-to mind-body practices (like meditation or journaling).
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Gemini
Relationship-ruling Venus in your friendships sector syncs with go-getter Mars in your communication zone, making this a super-social moment for you — something that has to be music to your ears. Sure, you don’t need a transit to supercharge all the invitations you get on the regular, but you’ll find you can more easily meet up with your social circle, feel more heard and connected as well as a part of a communal effort now. And because Venus is in the zone that oversees long-term wishes, sharing your vision for the future with friends or colleagues could help you manifest your dream.
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Cancer
You’ll be focused on your most ambitious goals related to your professional path now, given that creative Venus is in your career zone and dynamic Mars is in your money sector. If you’ve been struggling to step into the spotlight, to make your big picture aspirations known to higher-ups or to apply your creativity to large-scale undertakings on the job, this transit supports your ability to own your sense of authority. And bringing an out-of-the-box, bold idea to the table — as well as a step-by-step action plan for making it happen — can earn you the applause you’ve been hoping for.
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Leo
You’ve been more restless than ever lately, and now, with romantic Venus in your adventure zone forming a harmonizing trine to go-getter Mars in your sign, you can make significant strides on any horizon-broadening aspirations you’ve been musing about and pushing to come to fruition. In short, getting out of your comfort zone is a must and can lead to feeling more enlightened, satisfied and in tune with the journey you’re destined to be on now. All you need to do now is give your inner voice and your heart its say, and you’ll be unstoppable.
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Virgo
This trine amplifies your desire and power to nurture intimacy with someone special, like a significant other or potential partner, because romantic Venus in your emotional bonds sector harmonizes with go-getter Mars in your spirituality zone. Whether you’re wearing your heart on your sleeve during an overdue conversation or game-planning the best way to pursue a shared financial goal, you’ll feel like you can more readily get on the same page. And being more in sync can lay the groundwork for soaring chemistry and feeling connected in a spiritual, emotional and possibly physical way.
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Libra
Your ruling planet, sweet Venus, is currently in your partnership sector, harmonizing with go-getter Mars in your friendships and long-term wishes zone, so your relationships are very much the focus of this transit. If you’ve been wanting to show up differently within a one-on-one bond or itching to connect with friends or colleagues on a creative project, you can set your sights on that dream and make bold moves that could help it become your reality. The energy of this transit also lends itself to enjoying more reciprocity within your bonds and connecting with a significant other or friends through an artistic endeavor.
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Scorpio
With creative Venus in your daily routine zone harmonizing with go-getter Mars, your co-ruler, in your career sector, you can hit the gas on a goal tied to making your mark or stepping into a position of authority. This can be a brilliant opportunity to sit down with a higher-up and share what you want to accomplish in the long-run or to bring an innovative pitch to someone you respect and admire. Your confidence and drive are firing on all cylinders, which cannot only catapult you toward results but also allow you to make a lasting, positive impression.
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Sagittarius
This moment lends itself to owning your voice and challenging your comfort zone, because Venus is in your self-expression sector syncing with go-getter Mars in your adventure sector. You’re no stranger to being thoroughly unfiltered, but speaking your truth while embracing your creative side can feel especially empowering now. And you can also pick up new skills as you steer toward eye-opening experiences. In short, if you’ve been wanting to break out of your mundane, tried-and-true routine either in your work, relationships or life in general, this transit could help blast you into an exciting, fulfilling and incredibly romantic new era.
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Capricorn
With sweet Venus in your home zone harmonizing with go-getter Mars in your intimacy sector, you have the wind in your sails to do meaningful inner, emotional work and to act on any epiphanies that might come up now. Checking in with what you need in your heart of hearts, whether within your familial bonds or with a significant other, can boost your self-awareness and fire you up to seek greater satisfaction within your relationships. Your desires matter and deserve to be fulfilled just as much as anyone else’s, and this can be a powerful moment that helps you to ensure that they will be.
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Aquarius
With romantic Venus in your communication sector forming a harmonizing angle to go-getter Mars in your partnership zone, you could find yourself craving more mental stimulation within your one-on-one bonds. Lively, flirtatious conversations and connecting with someone special or a dear friend through witticisms and word play sends sparks flying. You could also find it easier than usual to pursue fun-loving learning opportunities, especially alongside a friend, colleague, neighbors or siblings, if you have them. For instance, a lighthearted weekend getaway could make for sweet memories.
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Pisces
If work or your fitness regimen has felt like a bit of a slog, infusing your everyday hustle with more creativity and pleasure could very much be well within reach now that creative Venus in your self-worth zone is trining dynamic Mars in your daily routine sector. Perhaps you can turn an artistic hobby into a new stream of income or you’ll be fired up to check out a new workout class that leaves you feeling truly centered. Either way, nurturing your heart can lead to bolstered emotional and physical vitality.
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