Venus in Aquarius Wants You to Make a Bold Romantic Move

If your New Year's resolution was to focus on your love life in 2026, the stars are on your side starting on January 17. On that day, Venus, the planet of love, moves into Aquarius, the sign of innovation and forward-thinking. Over the next few weeks, Venus will move through the sign of Aquarius before moving into Pisces on February 10.

Whether you're single or coupled, Venus in Aquarius is a great time to make a move—and the bolder, the better. Think: Asking out your crush, approaching that cutie at the bar, taking a big vacation with your partner, or getting a little spicy in the bedroom. Besides being the sign of innovation, Aquarius is often considered the sign of technology. And along with love and beauty, Venus rules pleasure. Translation: This is also a good time to treat yourself to a new sex toy. The stars say so!

This transit will affect all 12 zodiac signs, but each will experience it a little differently. Below, read your Venus in Aquarius horoscope for your Sun and Rising signs.

Friends to lovers, anyone? With Venus in Aquarius lighting up your 11th House of social groups, you're likely to create sparks with a friend, a friend of a friend, or someone you meet through a shared hobby. If you're already partnered, this is a great time to host a house party where you can mix and mingle. If you're kinky, this is a great time to explore group sex.

Are you crushing on a coworker? Venus in Aquarius shines its light on your 10th House of career, suggesting that you might be bringing your love life to the workplace. Go ahead and ask your cute coworker out for drinks—just resist the urge to send a horny LinkedIn message. If you're coupled up, you could have fun engaging in a little boss/secretary role play, or if you prefer to keep it PG, talk about your career dreams together.

Go ahead and take that long weekend, Gemini. Venus in Aquarius occurs in your 10th House of travel and philosophy. If you're single, you could fall for someone you meet on vacation, or someone with a very different background than you. If you're coupled, you can deepen your relationship through travel, whether it's planning a big trip, taking a spontaneous weekend getaway, or even driving to the next town over for a romantic date night somewhere new. And whatever your relationship status, go ahead and watch (or read) People We Meet on Vacation.

If your libido is sky-high right now, you can thank the stars. Venus in Aquarius moves through your 8th House of sex, mysticism, and transformation, indicating that this is a time to go deep in multiple ways. Whether your sex partner is your longtime partner, a new love interest, a situationship, a hookup, or just yourself, schedule some time between the sheets. Remember how I mentioned that this is a good time to buy a new sex toy? That goes double for you, Cancer.

Charli XCX was right: Everything is romantic. With Venus in Aquarius in your 7th House of romance and long-term partnerships, you're in a lovey-dovey mood. If you're in a committed relationship, you and your partner are feeling closer than ever. If you've been dating someone for a while, the stars are urging you to make things official. And if you're single, you might be feeling a little lonely. Go ahead and restart your dating apps or go speed-dating, but try to appreciate all the beauty that's already there in your life, too.

Is the love you're looking for hiding in plain sight? With Venus in Aquarius in your 6th House of day-to-day routine, sparks can fly with someone you see almost every day, like your subway crush or the barista who's as hot as the lattes they make. If you're already coupled up, make the routine time you spend with your partner a little more special: Put on a steamy romance movie instead of reality TV when you're cuddling on the couch, or get flirty while you cook dinner together.

Dating should be fun—that's what Venus in Aquarius is reminding you. With the stars lighting up your 5th House of pleasure, creativity, and fun, it's time to embrace the lighter side of your love life. If you're single, go out and flirt with any hot stranger who catches your eye. If you're coupled, plan a playful date night, like going out dancing together. Whatever you decide to do over the next few weeks, the most important thing is that you have fun doing it.

Feeling nostalgic, Scorpio? Venus in Aquarius occurs in your 4th House of family, roots, and home. This can mean a few different things: Maybe you reconnect with a love from your past. Maybe you reflect on your past relationships and realize how they affect the way you approach love in the present. If you're partnered, maybe you and your S.O. recreate one of your first date nights or look through old photos together. However you approach it, this is a time to reminisce.

Let it all out, Sagittarius. Venus in Aquarius is in your 3rd House of communication and expression, giving you permission to be your bluntest, most outspoken self (and you're pretty blunt, even on your quietest days). Tell your crush/partner/situationship how you really feel, good or bad—if they can't handle the truth, they can't handle you. Oh, and if things are going well with your crush/partner/situationship, this is one of the best times of the year to indulge in dirty talk.

What does love mean to you? Venus in Aquarius occurs in your 2nd House of values and valuables, which can show up in a few ways. Maybe you're pondering your relationship values and rethinking how you approach your love life—particularly when it comes to money. Maybe you're splurging on an expensive gift for your sweetie or making a big purchase together. If you're in a committed relationship, now's the time to discuss big investments like having a big wedding or buying a house.

Love yourself, Aquarius! Venus in Aquarius is in your 1st House of identity and personality, so this is a great time to appreciate your #1, by which I mean you. Treat yourself to a spa day, a new outfit, or an indulgent night in. You might also find yourself reflecting on how you approach relationships and what you want from your love life in the future. All this self-reflection and self-care adds up to a promising start to any new relationship, or a blissful time with a loving partner.

Hiding something, Pisces? Venus in Aquarius movies through your 12th House of secrets and intuition, indicating that you might be hiding something—wait, have you gotten back together with your ex-situationship again? Alternately, maybe you're the one picking up on what someone else is hiding. Whether you're doing the hiding or the seeking, this is an important time to listen your intuition. What is it telling you?