Venus Enters Pisces – Initiating Complex Retrograde Interplays

1/2/25

Image: Roman Aphrodite or Venus found in Pompeii

Venus entered watery Pisces on 1/2/25 at 10:24PM EST. Astrologically Venus is exalted in this sign which means that its essential energy works exceptionally well in Pisces. The Venusian characteristics of affection, fairness, give and take, balance, beauty, diplomacy, cooperation and generosity are amplified. In Pisces, Venus is highly sensitive, readily noticing details and the moods of others enabling nuanced responses. It’s intuitive but also prone to being fooled or disappointed because of its tendency toward idealism and perfect outcomes. It’s often naïve, too trusting of others or easily influenced. Hurt feelings are common. At its best, Venus/Pisces has abiding faith and devotion. It can be deeply spiritual and kind, believing in the basic goodness of humanity. However, it learns soon enough that not all humans can be trusted to treat each other with kindness, considera…