When it comes to romance, relationships, money and even your sense of style, the mood has been luxury- and leisure-loving. Chances are you’ve wanted to slow down, be more mindful and deliberate — and possibly even treat yourself to life’s pleasures more than usual. That’s the result of Venus moving through one of the signs it’s right at home in: Taurus, the fixed earth sign. But you can expect a more energized, buzzy, curious tone to take hold and last through nearly the end of the month, because Venus is now in Gemini, the social, communicative, tech-savvy mutable air sign. Venus’ time in Gemini kicked off on Friday, July 4 at 11:31 a.m. ET/8:31 a.m. PT. In turn, the way in which you express yourself creatively, relate to others and perceive beauty will be notably more playful and cerebral.
Here, all you need to know in order to make the most of Venus’ 2025 trip through Gemini.
What does Venus in Gemini mean?
Venus, the planet that oversees relationships, pleasure, values and money, visits Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac symbolized by the Twins annually in May and/or June. (Of course, if Venus was recently retrograde, as it was this past spring, it could land in Gemini a bit later in the year.) To understand how Venus affects us when it’s in Gemini, you’ll do well to consider that the sign of the Twins is ruled by Mercury, the messenger planet that oversees communication, transportation and technology. Gemini’s nature is cerebral, social, eager, adaptable and quick-witted. Zipping from one activity to the next, learning a little bit about a lot is truly the Twins’ greatest joy in life. In fact, it bears noting that anyone born with Gemini placements craves the ability to explore various topics and to take on a diverse mix of projects throughout their life. They’re also wired to share what they’ve learned with others, given just how fired up they are about making and maintaining their social network. Gemini also excels at both speaking and listening, gathering information and then disseminating it into the world.
That said, when Venus is in Gemini, you could find that you’re more interested in making friends, expanding your community and investing in new and existing relationships. Conversations with your significant other or someone special could feel more vibrant and gratifying, given that Venus in a sign known for its supercommunicator skills. For this reason, you’ll do best to opt for date night spots that are lively but also set the stage for witty banter. And because Gemini adores soaking up information galore, this is also a fantastic time to revel in thought-provoking summer reads or hot new shows you can then discuss with your inner circle.
Take note that because Gemini is one of the mutable signs, known for being both adaptable and indecisive, you could find that relationships and earning opportunities feel a bit more lighthearted as well as noncommittal over the course of this season. For example, you could come up with a slew of thrilling, innovative ideas with colleagues, and while the brainstorm itself may serve as a helpful bonding moment, you could find it’s tougher to nail down a concrete path forward. You may also find you’re managing a lot of chatter — texts, emails and calls, oh my — tied to getting together with friends, but prepare for game plans to shift and change — especially because Mercury will be retrograde the entire time Venus is in Gemini. (More on that in a moment.)
What can you expect during Venus’s 2025 trip through Gemini?
Although Venus moves through Gemini every year, all of the planets move at different rates through the zodiac, so the romance planet’s meet-ups and conflicts with other celestial bodies change annually. In 2025, soon after moving into the sign of the Twins, on Monday, July 7, Venus will form a harmonizing angle to Pluto, the planet of transformation, which can make your feelings for a significant other or loved ones feel even more intense than usual.
On Friday, July 18 (ET), Mercury will go retrograde in Leo, the fixed fire sign, and right after, it’ll form a friendly sextile to Venus, heralding in a moment made for taking a step back from your usual hustle to connect with your nearest and dearest and potentially enjoy a pastime you’ve always loved but haven’t necessarily gotten around to lately. With Mercury retrograde until Monday, August 11, what’s old is new again, and yep, that means that you could encounter quite a few blasts from your romantic past. Just bear in mind that with Mercury being the trickster planet that it is, texts from an ex or run-ins with former friends aren’t necessarily invitations to reconnect. Instead, they could be a test to remind you just how far you’ve come.
On Wednesday, July 23, Venus squares off against Mars in fellow mutable sign Virgo, which sets the stage for conflict and chemistry in relationships as well as competition and sexual tension. You could butt heads with someone special and then, while over the course of making up, enjoy your very own personal fireworks show. If you’re feeling frustrated, consider free writing or talking through whatever’s getting under your skin, given that this square is happening in two Mercury-ruled signs.
Here, how Venus in Gemini 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
You’ve been putting your nose to the grindstone to boost your bottom line lately, but over the next few weeks, you’ll feel like you can step away from your work a little more often, because your social life will thrive, thanks to Venus moving through your communication sector. Lively conversations and opportunities to learn with friends and colleagues abound. Just know that when Venus squares off against your ruling planet, Mars, in your routine zone, you could be aggravated if friends or loved ones don’t seem respectful of your hectic schedule. Work through your aggravation in a wellness-bolstering way (like prioritizing a sweaty workout).
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Taurus
Following its visit to your sign, which amplified your ability to magnetize more pleasure and manifest your needs in relationships, your ruling planet now moves through your money zone. This is a period of time that’s wired for nurturing your self-worth and checking in with yourself about your values — two activities that can lay the groundwork for feeling more centered in your path forward when it comes to moneymaking. Have you been asking for what you deserve and bringing your skills to the table for projects that are aligned with your heart? If not, it could be time to do a bit of soul-searching and self-work to heal old wounds.
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Gemini
Venus is now in your sign, offering a chance to elevate your personal brand and assert your desires in your closest bonds. You could feel almost like a magnet for more pleasure, beauty and fun, and it’s more than OK to steer toward the experiences that will enrich and enliven your daily life and your relationships. And flitting from one to the next is even more par for the course now, because your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, will be retrograde in your communication zone from July 18 to August 11. Animated brainstorms with friends and loved ones around July 18 could lay the groundwork for fulfilling, creative collaborations.
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Cancer
This could be a quiet, contemplative, self-reflective month for you, because Venus is in your spirituality zone, making matters of the heart even more secretive and meditative. That tone works quite well for you as a thoughtful, compassionate and emotional water sign. You could feel more private than usual, eager to connect with your significant other or someone special in a more undercover way. (Think: planning a romantic rendezvous or sending sexy texts.) At the same time, you could benefit even more than usual from meditative self-care practices, especially when experiencing them alongside your nearest and dearest.
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Leo
As much as you love to run the show, you also adore being a part of a community of like-minded friends and colleagues whose ideals align with your own, which is why you’ll feel fulfilled by Venus’ trip through your friendships and groups sector now. You could be fired up to reunite with a group of colleagues who you haven’t socialized with in quite some time or to work on a creative project with a couple of connections from the past. While new undertakings are certainly possible (especially up until July 18), you’ll do even better when revisiting, revising and reimagining, thanks to Mercury’s retrograde through your self-image zone.
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Virgo
Stepping into the spotlight and claiming a leadership position or more responsibility is easier than usual now, because Venus is moving through your career zone. You can charm higher-ups more readily, especially when you’re taking the stage to make a presentation or talking through big-picture ideas that you’ve been musing about in the background for some time. With Mercury retrograde in your spirituality zone from July 18 to August 11, trusting your intuition and inner voice can help you pinpoint the best course of action to make a play for recognition.
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Libra
If you’ve been feeling restless and eager to bust out of your typical routine, you can thank the fact that Venus, your ruling planet, is now in your adventure and higher learning sector. You want to grab your partner, dearest friends or loved ones and hit the road, stepping out of your comfort zone and seeing new sights or learning something new. Trips to a local museum or taking a creative online course just feel right. And with Mercury retrograde in your friendships sector, reunions with groups of friends could be more likely to play out, too. In turn, you might look forward to revisiting a beloved destination where you’ll be catching up with old classmates or colleagues.
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Scorpio
You’re almost always seeking deeper, meaningful bonding experiences with your nearest and dearest, but that will be the case now especially, because Venus is in your intimacy zone. If there’s been an emotional challenge you’ve been wanting to work through with a significant other or loved one, you’ll be empowered to embrace vulnerability to figure it out. And because Venus is the planet of money and this sector also deals with joint resources, you could find you’re able to make strides when it comes to shared financial goals. Just watch out for conflicts with colleagues or friends around July 23 when Venus squares off against dynamic Mars in your groups zone.
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Sagittarius
You’ll find you can connect one-on-one with your closest friend, significant other, colleague or loved one, because Venus is now in your partnership zone. This is an ideal moment for aligning on a shared aspiration and just reveling in more harmonious bonding. If you’ve been wanting to get on the same page as someone special or a business partner, Venus in this zone makes it possible to more readily mediate or negotiate. And if you’ve been wanting to smooth over a disagreement, you can look forward to this transit offering a wave of diplomacy.
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Capricorn
As Venus moves through your wellness and daily routine sector now, you’ll find that making your everyday to-dos more social boosts your productivity and your bonds. Colleagues and loved ones can provide helpful insights and support when it comes to rethinking your everyday hustle. And if you’ve been wanting to step up your fitness regimen, inviting a friend along could have you feeling more motivated and enthusiastic. When Venus squares off against Mars in your adventure sector on July 23, stepping out of your comfort zone and honing a new skill set could be the key to working through any conflict that arises in that moment.
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Aquarius
This can be a pleasure-filled, fun-loving, heartfelt time of year, because Venus is in your romance and self-expression sector, offering a tidal wave of artistic, playful energy. By hitting pause on putting your nose to the grindstone, you can make sweet memories with a significant other or loved ones. You can also manifest your heart’s desires, so get clear on what you want, and you’ll find your imagination and intuition link up to lead the way to the reality you’ve been dreaming about. With Mercury retrograde in your partnership zone from July 18 to August 11, walks down memory lane with someone special could be a part of your heartwarming journey, too.
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Pisces
With Venus in your home sector, you can look forward to serene bonding time with your loved ones and a surging desire to stay close to home, enjoying summer traditions. You could also feel inspired to pour more creative energy into beautifying your space. With Mercury retrograde in your daily routine zone, you have a clear runway for reenvisioning your everyday hustle. Leaning on loved ones for their thoughts and support, especially around July 18 when Mercury harmonizes with Venus, can make you even more successful.
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