Ready, set, GO! With Venus and Mars entering new signs this week, you have two paths to new beginnings. Pluto Retrograde begins in Aquarius on Thursday and lasts until October 11, which helps us start out with more care and less chaos. Venus enters Taurus on Monday and stays there until May 23, blessing the zodiac with much-needed sensuality and pleasure. On Tuesday, Mars enters Aries, where it’ll stay until June 9, giving us the energy we’ve been needing to make some of our ideas more actionable.
Read your Sun/Rising sign horoscope:
Aries
The newness keeps coming, Aries. Up first, Venus enters Taurus on Monday and boosts your bank account with some belated birthday cash. Then Mars enters Aries on Tuesday, providing you with amazing opportunities to start anew whenever you want. Finally, Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled friendship zone on Thursday, reuniting you with old friends along the way.
Taurus
Happy birthday, Taurus! Venus enters your sign on Monday, beautifying your relationship with romantic relationships and financial stability. Mars enters Aries on Thursday and highlights your perceived limitations from the past that aren’t supporting your present. Pluto turns retrograde in your career zone on Thursday, giving you the chance to bring projects to the finish line and pivot where you need to.
Gemini
Ready to let go, Gemini? Venus enters Taurus on Monday, and it wants you to find closure before the new beginnings. Mars enters Aries on Thursday and illuminates your leadership among friends; use this role well! Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled wisdom zone on Thursday, motivating you to integrate the lessons you’ve learned since 2024 began.
Cancer
Friend, lover, or both, Cancer? Venus enters Taurus on Monday and wants to help you integrate the best of friendship AND romance. They’re not so separate! Mars enters your Aries-ruled career zone on Tuesday and opens up exciting opportunities for promotion and self-employment. Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled intimacy zone on Thursday, helping you heal and love more bravely.
Leo
Skill-build AND socialize, Leo. Venus enters Taurus on Monday and reinforces your competence while encouraging you to deepen your connections for success. Mars enters Aries on Thursday and takes you on an adventure to exciting new countries and campuses. Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled relationship zone on Thursday, helping you apply the wisdom you’ve acquired on love.
Virgo
Long-distance love, Virgo? Venus enters Taurus on Monday and gives you an education on love in relation to distance and difference. Don’t fight it! Mars enters Aries on Thursday and provides a space to explore your erotic and sexual desires. Have fun! Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled well-being zone on Thursday, reminding you that small goals are a winning strategy.
Libra
Go deeper, Libra. Venus enters Taurus on Monday and helps your relationship flourish as you initiate vulnerability with those you trust. Mars enters Aries on Tuesday and inspires you to leverage connection, even where there’s conflict. On Thursday, Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled self-esteem sector, motivating you to protect your confidence by minimizing comparison.
Scorpio
Love’s in the air, Scorpio! Venus enters Taurus on Monday and helps you learn that you cannot trust without risk and uncertainty. You got this! Mars enters Aries on Tuesday and gives you self-care strategies to engage in the necessary work of trust. Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled self-acceptance sector on Thursday, illuminating what you need to accept about yourself.
Sagittarius
It’s the little things, Sag! Venus enters Taurus on Monday and gives you an appreciation for the details that create your relationship dynamics. Mars enters Aries on Tuesday and you’ll want to see yourself as already worthy of love, joy, and belonging—right now, imperfectly, as is! On Thursday, Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled communication zone and gives you the chance to smooth over a misunderstanding.
Capricorn
Vulnerability is your strength, Capricorn. Venus enters Taurus on Monday and helps you challenge the stereotypes of stoicism and emotional suppression. Reveal your feels! Mars enters Aries on Tuesday and you’ll want to protect your emotional safety with boundaries. Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled embodiment on Thursday, inspiring you to listen to your body.
Aquarius
Do you feel safe with them, Aquarius? Venus enters Taurus on Monday and you’ll want to prioritize emotional security in your romantic relationships. Mars enters Aries on Thursday and you’ll be given the chance to practice clear, concise communication. Pluto turns retrograde in your sign on Thursday and you’ll slow down a bit after some transformative months.
Pisces
Communication = connection, Pisces! Venus enters Taurus on Monday and you’ll see language as essential for love. Strengthen your word choice and see the positive effects. Mars enters Aries on Tuesday and you’ll want to pay attention to your body’s cues to approach, avoid, or stay ambivalent. Pluto turns retrograde in your Aquarius-ruled closure zone on Thursday, giving you even more time to let go of the past.
Colin is a literal Gemini Twin Astrologer from Long Island, New York and a two-time graduate of the New School with his Bachelor’s in Literature from Eugene Lang College and Master’s in Fashion Studies from Parsons School of Design. A passionate student of astrology, A Course in Miracles, and other systems of personal-growth, Colin founded QueerCosmos to meaningfully contextualize queer identities across the zodiac and universal spiritual themes. Additionally, Colin leads private natal chart readings and horoscope columns with international publications. For more, head over to QueerCosmos.com.