Read your horoscope for Venus in Virgo

Pleasure vs. perfectionism

From August 4th to August 29th, Venus — the planet of love and beauty — moves through Virgo. Venus is in its fall in this sign, which means it has a harder time enjoying pleasure for pleasure’s sake in this placement. Virgo is quick to categorize and separate, which can isolate this planet from the connection it craves. Here, Venus generally struggles to delight in the present moment without critiquing what could be improved.

Yet planets in their fall offer profound lessons; they ask us to be more proactive, curious, and creative in addressing the themes they oversee. So over the next few weeks, turn your attention to what you actually enjoy working on — the more satisfaction you get in the process, the better. Share how you feel about others through acts of service (but don’t forget acts of self-care while you’re at it). And if things aren’t exactly right, take it easy. If you wait to savor an experience until circumstances are perfect, you’ll end up waiting a lifetime.

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The following horoscopes were written by Sarina Romero.

Aries Aries rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your work–life balance and your wellness habits.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to focus on what’s not going perfectly in the chores that fill your hours or the tasks on your to-do list. The trick is to savor what’s pleasurable in the process.

Whether you take a five-minute break to pour a cup of tea or adorn your desk with fresh flowers, let yourself really relish the pockets of beauty and connection in your days.

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Taurus Taurus rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your creative projects and pleasure pursuits.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to focus on the flaws of a first date, criticize your artwork in progress, or refuse feel-good rewards you think you haven’t “earned.” Redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward savoring the process, whether that means feeling the cool squelch of paint or flirting with your crush.

It’s not about achieving a perfect outcome; it’s about connecting to the beauty that’s already all around you.

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Gemini Gemini rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your foundations.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to focus on what’s not going perfectly at home or to criticize your domestic efforts. Work with this hyper-attentiveness by encouraging yourself to savor the pleasure of the process, whether through attempting a complex recipe or overhauling your kitchen.

When you devote yourself to projects that feel good, no matter how they turn out, you can tap into even more delight and harmony.

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Cancer Cancer rising

With Venus in Virgo, it may be tempting to focus on the flaws in your writing, to criticize the “mistakes” you’ve made throughout the day, or to wall off from the people around you. Redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward the everyday rituals that satisfy you.

Whether that means drafting without an outline, adorning your space with flowers, or catching up with friends who feel like family, devote yourself to the pleasure of the process — not to achieve perfection, but to remind yourself of the beauty and connection coursing through your life.

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Leo Leo rising

With Venus in Virgo, it may be tempting to search for flaws in your budget or to deem your talents “not good enough.” Redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward the pleasure of the process, whether that means connecting with peers in your field, diving into business books that have piqued your interest, or redesigning your website.

When you devote yourself to activities that feel enlivening as you do them, you tap into the beauty of the moment. Satisfaction doesn’t have to be tied to an end result.

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Virgo Virgo rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your personal world.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to focus on your perceived flaws or to hold yourself to impossible standards. Instead, redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward acts of self-care that nourish your physical system and remind you of the pleasure of the process, regardless of the outcome.

When you devote yourself to efforts that feel enlivening, you reawaken to the beauty and connection in your life.

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Libra Libra rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality. Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to let your inner critic hog the mic or to judge your budding ideas. Redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward efforts that feel enlivening in the moment.

Whether they involve doodling in your sketchbook or trying a nightly mindfulness routine, commit to acts of self-care that help you decompress. When you devote yourself to the pleasure of the process rather than the outcome, you tap into the beauty and harmony that are already within you.

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Scorpio Scorpio rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your community.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to focus on the flaws in your group endeavors or to judge yourself in comparison with your friends. Instead, direct this hyper-attentiveness toward acts of service that reconnect you with others. And enjoy the pleasure of the process, regardless of the end result.

Devoting yourself to these efforts will remind you of the beautiful bonds that hold you and your crew together.

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Sagittarius Sagittarius rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your public-facing life.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to hold your efforts to impossible standards or to mull over minor “mistakes” you’ve made. Instead, direct this hyper-attentiveness toward acts of service that enliven you and help you decompress.

Venus is here to remind you to embrace the beauty of imperfection and the pleasure of the process, regardless of the outcome.

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Capricorn Capricorn rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your long-term quests and learning journeys.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to focus on the flaws in your plans or to hold yourself to impossible standards. Redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward efforts that enliven you and bring you pleasure in the process, regardless of the outcome.

Whether you decide to learn a new language, dream up a travel itinerary, or spend time with mentors you admire, you’ll sync up with the beauty and connection that are already here.

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Aquarius Aquarius rising

With Venus in Virgo, passion meets practicality in your collaborations.

Over the next few weeks, it may be tempting to focus on the flaws in your agreements or to judge your co-creations as “not good enough.” But you can redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward acts of service that reunite you with your co-conspirators and remind you of the pleasure of the process, regardless of the outcome.

Devote yourself to both giving and receiving in equal measure, and you’ll sync up with the beauty and connection flowing through your joint efforts.

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Pisces Pisces rising

With Venus in Virgo, it may be tempting to focus on the flaws in your 1:1 bonds — whether romantic or platonic — or to criticize yourself for not being a “good enough” friend or partner. But you can redirect this hyper-attentiveness toward acts of service that reunite you with your nearest and dearest.

Remember to enjoy the pleasure of the process, regardless of the final outcome. After all, relationships take creativity, commitment, and ongoing practice. Devote yourself to the ever-evolving experience of openhearted connection.

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