Transit Mars Conjunct Venus: Days When Passion Ignites

Transit Mars conjunct Venus is a two-to-four-day period of rising attraction and desire as Mars crosses the natal Venus. Venus describes love, pleasure and values, Mars desire and the urge to act; when the two meet at the same degree, wanting is expressed more directly.

What happens when transit Mars conjuncts Venus?

During these days a person feels more attractive and more daring. Someone single may make the first move toward a person they like; someone in a relationship may want to break the routine and create a passionate moment with their partner. The need for physical closeness grows. Creative work picks up speed too: finishing a painting, starting dance classes or changing the décor at home comes naturally.

The same fire shows up in spending. A piece of clothing, an accessory or a "treat for myself" can strain the budget. Jealousy and possessiveness may flare in a relationship as well, so talking things through before a small slight turns into a big scene helps. The effect builds as the conjunction approaches, peaks at exactness and subsides as Mars moves on.

Turning desire into something beautiful

• Express feelings openly while respecting the other person's pace.
• Give creative energy to a project or a beautiful setting.
• Leave big purchases for a few days later.

Mars passes over Venus about every two years; if its retrograde falls on this degree, the conjunction perfects several times and a relationship issue stays on the agenda for weeks. The houses ruled by Venus, where Taurus and Libra fall, also warm up during these days.