Venus Exalted in Pisces – Benevolance and Grace
Sandro Botticelli, The Birth of Venus (c. 1484–1486)
I will host a webinar on the solar eclipse on Feb 17 at 6:30 pm Los Angeles time (recording available), which will include a meditation and an explanation of the astrology behind this auspicious time. To register: https://app.arketa.co/denmeditation/checkout/uuMi0fDooVUtfNbXUSzC
THE EXALTED GODDESS – NAVIGATING VENUS IN PISCES
Hello from Sofia! It is my last week of the long journey. Next week, back to LA and then off for a week to teach a Kabbalah retreat in Costa Rica, and then back to the City of Angels for a while.
From February 10 to March 5, 2026, Venus, the goddess of love, art, and finance, dives into her sign of exaltation, Pisces. In astrology, a planet is “exalted” when it is in a position where its purest and most benevolent powers are amplified to their highest potential. This transit marks the most magical period of the year to let the goddess of love into your life, wallet, in the form of romance, creativity, and spirituality. It is a supreme window for embracing romantic love and artistic inspiration, while finding new harmony in both professional and personal partnerships.
This is the best time of the year to dive deep into your artistic talents, heal relationships, and pursue justice. Because Mercury also retrogrades from February 25 to March 21, you have a rare opportunity to reconnect with talents or projects you may have neglected in the past. Mark February 21–22 on your calendar, as Jupiter blesses Venus with extra luck and benevolent opportunities that take her influence to the next level regarding finances, romance, and success in the arts. Furthermore, on February 28, Venus meets Mercury, creating a unique opportunity to improve communication and deepen understanding with lovers and business associates. A great time for marketing and sales. Below is how Venus blesses your sign (or rising sign – better read both)
ARIES
Venus moves through your sector of mysticism, imagination, and past lifetimes. This placement significantly enhances your intuition and artistic expression, allowing you to access hidden spiritual gifts carried over from previous incarnations. It is a perfect time for deep meditation, dream work, and spiritual retreats. If you suddenly have an itch to start learning a musical instrument or take a carpentry class, just do it!
Allow this energy to help you release old emotional patterns that relate to partnership and love. By letting go of what no longer serves you, you create space for pioneering spiritual exploration and inspired creativity. This is your time to become a shaman and reconnect with the divine spark of your true identity.
TAURUS
Venus, your ruler, is now exalted and highlights your friendships, social networks, and community. This transit can also make you fall in love with a new gadget or AI application, especially if it enhances your artistic abilities. You may find romantic or creative opportunities within your circle of friends or online communities.
It is a fantastic period for collaborative humanitarian work or artistic ventures with your tribe. This transit allows you to align your personal values with collective goals. Foster relationships that nurture your soul, as innovative social networks and group projects bring unexpected opportunities. This is a great time for manifestation!
GEMINI
Venus illuminates your career and professional standing. This is the time to beautify your public image and use your natural charm to foster professional collaborations; a raise, promotion, and awards await you. Your career path benefits from creative brainstorming and imaginative presentations that showcase your ideas.
This is a great time for collaborations and partnerships in your work. This transit helps ground your professional ambitions with visionary thinking. Use this period to strengthen connections with authority figures, bosses, and superiors, as these alliances can help you navigate upcoming professional shifts.
CANCER
Venus blesses your travel, higher learning, teaching, and search for truth and philosophy, especially if it relates to justice and/or art. It is an ideal period for connecting with mentors, exploring foreign cultures, or finding romance while traveling. Philosophical and legal matters flow more easily under this influence.
Use this time to expand your world and seek spiritual growth. By embracing global perspectives and intellectual expansion, you prepare yourself for leadership roles that emerge later in the year. Relationships with in-laws could see a marked improvement.
LEO
Venus, the goddess of eroticism, is transiting through the area of your chart related to passion, sexuality, intimacy, and shared resources. This placement intensifies emotional bonds and brings a graceful touch to investments and joint finances. This is a powerful period for deep intimacy and transformative conversations within your closest relationships.
Financial negotiations and artistic collaborations with partners are highly favored. This is a wonderful time to heal and transform current relationships and connect to the occult. Use this time to clarify emotional boundaries and ground your intuitive insights into practical shared financial plans.
VIRGO
Relationships are your primary focus as Venus blesses all your partnerships in work and life. This is a magnificent window for deepening committed bonds or attracting supportive new partners in both work and life. Love is truly in the air!
Negotiations flow with emotional openness and harmony, advancing collaborations. Use this time for mediation, contract negotiations, and making peace with adversaries. By addressing relationship dynamics now, you can resolve past misunderstandings and build structured, lasting alliances. This is a great time for a new art project, especially if you can do it with a significant other.
LIBRA
Venus brings harmony, beauty, and acts of service into your work and health. Relationships with colleagues and employees improve, and you may find joy in new wellness rituals or holistic practices. This is an ideal time to beautify your workspace and prioritize self-care.
A wonderful time to adopt a pet! Focus on serving others with compassion while setting healthy boundaries. As your ruling planet is exalted, your ability to create balance between work efficiency and emotional well-being is enhanced. Art and design can be used in a practical way to improve your daily productivity.
SCORPIO
Your creativity, romance, and joy are significantly boosted. The goddess of love is blessing your love to your romantic partner, children, and creative projects. It is an ideal period for artistic pursuits, playful activities, and deepening your connection with your inner child.
Express your affection openly and allow your inner child to take the spotlight. A great time for a sport or hobby you can do in a partnership or with someone close. By reconnecting with what makes you happy, you can heal old emotional wounds. Use this period to find authentic joy and set intentions for new creative ventures that nourish your spirit.
SAGITTARIUS
Venus brings harmony and beauty to your home and family. This is a beautiful time to redecorate, host warm gatherings, or strengthen your sense of emotional security. Maybe it’s time to add a water feature to your home or office to honor this Piscean flow.
Domestic projects and real estate matters are blessed with a peaceful, flowing energy. But be aware it is Mercury Retrograde, so avoid buying new homes from February 25 to March 22. Creating a “soul sanctuary” now provides a grounded emotional foundation. Reconnecting with your roots or ancestral talents provides the stability necessary for your personal expansion later this year.
CAPRICORN
Communication becomes charm-filled, diplomatic, and artistic. Relationships with siblings, neighbors, roommates, and local community members thrive under this influence. It is a fantastic window for writing, marketing, and intellectual projects that require a touch of grace.
Make your art communicative and communicate your art. Market your gifts and talents; the world is ready. Brilliant insights may arrive through short journeys or local interactions. Use your sharpened mental clarity to finalize agreements and build bridges in your professional and personal life.
AQUARIUS
Venus highlights your finances and talents. This is an abundant time to clarify your values and invest in your own self-worth. Financial planning and budgeting are graced with a creative, intuitive touch that helps you monetize your unique skills.
When you value your own talents, the material world responds with abundance. Use this period to establish a secure material foundation for the innovative social visions you will champion in the years to come. There is a connection between the mystical and mundane; you are a cable, able to bring intuition into practical use.
PISCES
Venus being in your sign is like being adopted for a few weeks by the goddess of love and beauty. This is your prime annual “glow-up” period, perfect for refreshing your appearance and launching personal projects with confidence. You radiate beauty and grace, making you a magnet for new opportunities and attention.
This is a time for total personal renewal. Consider a new style, hairdo, or even a new logo. Embrace your authentic self and use this exalted energy to set powerful intentions for your path in life for the year ahead.