Venus leaves behind Mercury and enters mutual reception in Gemini

April brings with it a paramount moment of change for Venus and for the rest of us. As Venus, the planet of pleasure, love, and beauty, leaves behind her exaltation in Taurus and moves into the air element of Gemini, its influence shifts accordingly. Our need for pleasure finds new expression in Gemini, emphasizing the mind — a shift that sapiosexuals will relish in the pursuit of romantic connection. With Venus in a reception with Mercury in the sign of the Twins, we are able to explore ourselves more deeply, allowing our creative and intellectual sides to shine brighter than ever.

Just as the Spring season encourages new growth and blossoming for the plants and flowers, so too will Venus’s move into Gemini encourage us to come alive with a newfound sense of pleasure and joy. Here, the air element of Gemini brings a renewed focus on communication, creativity, and intelligence. With Venus in direct motion in the 1º degree of Gemini, we’ll find ourselves wanting to express ourselves in …