On October 8th, Venus moves into Virgo, ending a very long tour of her time in expressive Leo. Venus in Virgo can be a bit of a Goldilocks rejecting all the comfort items until it suits her fancy.
Venus in Virgo: In Detriment
Venus in Virgo is where the planet of love and relationships is in her detriment. This doesn’t mean she doesn’t have dignity, but she is going to have some challenges. She knows she is the nerd showing up to a party of popular girls. This isn’t her crowd and it isn’t her scene. However, she’s got some tricks up her sleeve.
October marks a time of forward motion, but in the most practical manner. The planet of relationships has a hard time in discerning Virgo. Here she struggles to find her clique and can show up with fake adaptability. She likes to fit people into neat boxes, which isn’t exactly how the social scene works.
Acts of Service
Venus in Virgo prefers to live her values and show her affection through acts of service. She believes her worth depends on how much she is needed, which is a strange way of thinking. It can be a tricky spot for a planet that just wants to be appreciated. Finicky Venus in Virgo takes on a larger role this October, as she also rules the Solar Eclipse in Libra and the Lunar Eclipse in Taurus.
While Venus is in Virgo, it can be a time for everyone to re-evaluate how they find their tribe. It can feel like you are back in junior high trying to pick which lunch table to sit with. However, once you find your peeps it’s like you never look back. The good news is is that when this transit happens, it’s a universal thing so know you aren’t alone! Everyone is feeling like the odd man out and feeling a bit more self-critical than normal.
Venus in Virgo is a smart cookie and a quick study and will take her cues from Mercury. She’s adaptable. During October, rely on your instincts to survey the social climate. Ask questions and show interest in others. Mercury knows that information sharing is the fastest way to build bonds and that people like to talk about themselves. One of my friends has this placement and she is a master at the follow up questions in a conversation.
If you have Venus in Virgo natally or this placement happens to rule your ascendant, Sun, or Moon, you might find this will ring a bit more true for you than for others.