Venus Transit in Leo

Leo belongs to the Sun, whom Venus counts an enemy, and Shukra passes through in about twenty-four days. Pride and pleasure pull in different directions here, and display costs a lot.

Leo governs the stomach, the heart, children and creative work. Venus in this sign wants to be admired, so romance, performance and creative work all come forward and expense rises on things that are seen.

The nakshatras are Magha, Purva Phalguni and Uttara Phalguni. Magha, under Ketu, opens with inherited standing and family occasion. Purva Phalguni is Venus's own nakshatra, and the middle days favour celebration, marriage and rest. Uttara Phalguni, under the Sun, closes with steady partnership.

Classical gochara counts Venus difficult only in the sixth, seventh and tenth from the natal Moon. Pisces, Aquarius and Scorpio Moons carry it in those houses through this stay. The other nine receive it well, and Leo Moons hold it in the first, which favours appearance and warmth.

The stay shows how much of a person's pleasure needs an audience. Take one quiet pleasure alone during these days.

Guard the heart and keep the spending in check.

• Recite Om Dram Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah on Friday.
• Celebrate or marry during Purva Phalguni where the chart allows.
• Take one pleasure alone, without telling anyone about it.

Venus in Leo for each Moon sign

Counted from the natal Moon, following Phaladeepika. Read the ascendant the same way. Vedha and the birth chart can change the result.