Venus enters Aries and will confront you with what you desire most in love. The only question is how to resist.

We will have enough energy and enthusiasm only for the things that truly ignite our passion.

For the second time in 2025, Venus passes through the sign of Aries — from April 30 to June 6. Due to Venus’s retrograde movement, which lasted from March 1 to April 12 through Aries and Pisces, we had to reexamine our romantic beliefs. Now that the planet of love is moving direct again, we are processing those feelings and desires and letting go of what no longer matters. We are revisiting and reassessing relationships once more to decide whether we want to continue them. This is the final moment to evaluate events from recent months — especially since Venus first entered Aries on February 4.

What to Expect from Venus in Aries

First of all, the so-called retrograde shadow, the phase after retrograde movement that still carries its influence, ends on May 16 (lasting from April 12 to May 16). This means we are reassessing the events of the retrograde period that shook our world. We have until May 16 to clarify things and gain real insight, writes refinery29.com.

We might also take one final look into the past and close chapters with ex-partners. Forming friendships with exes can be challenging, so don’t put extra pressure on yourself. Take it step by step and be aware of your desires. The key now is self-reflection — we may take responsibility for our actions and the hurt we’ve caused others.

The only major obstacle may be self-doubt, which could fluctuate until May 16. After that, we’ll be more decisive and self-aware as we continue our journey with Venus in Aries. And we won’t beat around the bush. Venus in Aries is often direct and honest. This astrological transit encourages us to confront things — to speak up if a situation or relationship doesn’t bring us joy. The reason is that we’re no longer willing to compromise. We make our own rules and choose the best path forward. We’re in control of our own lives.

Venus in Aries refuses to take second place. She knows what she wants at a core level and goes directly for it. She’s also known for actively pursuing love and initiating connections. Venus in Aries has a narrow focus when it comes to her ideals of love, so we will have energy and enthusiasm only for what truly drives us. This astrological position is centered on the here and now, making us spontaneous and unconcerned about the future. Being present is essential for Venus in Aries, as she doesn’t think beyond what’s right in front of her.

Now we have the chance to make significant choices.

Don’t take this moment for granted. Use it to improve your relationships and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and others. We may even succeed in enhancing our love life, using the knowledge we now have — unlike during the retrograde period when we were wandering in the dark.

This time, Venus in Aries will be gentler and less chaotic. She wants to believe in the dream of love and won’t settle for anything less than an idealized version. Since Neptune in Aries joins Venus on May 2, we’ll see people fighting for what they need and long for in relationships. The last time Neptune and Venus were conjoined in Aries was in the late 1800s, making this moment historically significant — and a chance to write our own personal history. In the true spirit of Venus in Aries, the effects of this transit are in our hands, and we define them.

Important Dates for Venus in Aries

April 30: Venus re-enters Aries, bringing passion and desire into our connections with others (until June 6).

May 2: Venus conjoins Neptune in Aries — we lose ourselves in dreams of romantic ideals.

May 6: Venus in Aries aligns with Pluto in Aquarius — bringing dynamic shifts in power and jealousy within relationships.

May 22: Venus in Aries connects with Mars in Leo — encouraging us to take concrete steps toward bonding with others.

June 1: Venus aligns with Chiron the Centaur in Aries — offering us a chance to heal the heart and spirit.

June 4: Venus in Aries forms a sextile with Jupiter in Gemini — expanding our personal world and universal philosophies.