Transit Sun Opposite Venus: Mirrors and Balance in Relationships

Transit Sun opposite Venus is the two- or three-day period when the Sun in the sky stands directly across from the natal Venus. It comes on the same dates every year, roughly four to eight months after the birthday. Relationships hold up a mirror: a person sees what they give, what they receive and what they value in other people's responses.

What happens when the transit Sun opposes Venus?

The opposition sharpens Venus's themes of relationship and value through another person's presence. A partner or close friend may show unexpected attention, or, conversely, point out something missing. Attending an invitation, receiving a partnership offer or questioning the balance of give and take in a relationship are typical scenes. On the money side, shared expenses or a payment to someone may come up.

This aspect brings awareness more than tension; it is felt most clearly on the exact day and settles within a few days. The shadow side is making love depend on someone else's approval, or suppressing one's own wishes for the sake of harmony.

Between harmony and self-worth

• Say what is needed in a relationship without blame.
• Avoid stretching one's budget to please others.
• Give appreciation first if appreciation is what is wanted.

This transit is suited to adjusting the balance in relationships in a small but real way. Matters of the two houses Venus rules are also tested by other people's attitudes now; seeking a fair middle way in the areas where Taurus and Libra fall works well. For a more flowing encounter, see transit Sun trine Venus.