At first glance, the phrase Sun square Venus may sound intense. A major cosmic clash between the Sun, a bright, powerful luminary, and Venus, the planet that rules love, money, beauty, and values. You’d think it spells drama. But you might barely feel a thing. Or, if you happen to be one of the “lucky” signs (looking at you, Leo, Taurus, and Libra risings), this transit could hit you like a cosmic slap across the face.
What Does Sun Square Venus Even Mean?
In astrology, a square is a 90-degree angle between two planets, and it usually brings tension, challenges, or a push toward action. I dislike squares more than oppositions, perhaps because my chart is full of them! When the transit Sun squares your natal Venus, it’s like shining a giant spotlight on your relationships, money, or self-worth. Suddenly, things that were hidden, or that you were ignoring, get illuminated.
This transit can play out in a few ways:
Relationship drama? Maybe you find out your partner hasn’t been entirely honest (hello, cheating scandal).
Money surprises? Could be an unexpected financial hit, like discovering fraud or realizing you’ve been overspending.
Self-worth wobbles? You might question your attractiveness, value, or why you even bother with certain people.
That said, not everyone feels this transit the same way.
“But I Didn’t Feel Anything… Am I Broken?”
Nope, not broken at all! If your Sun or Venus isn’t a major player in your chart, meaning it’s not your chart ruler or doesn’t have strong connections, this transit might breeze past you quietly.
For example, I’m a Pisces rising, and my chart ruler is Jupiter (or Neptune, depending on who you ask). My Venus just chills in my chart without any big link to my Sun or other personal planets. So when the Sun squares my Venus? Maybe a tiny blip in my love life, but nothing earth-shattering.
However, if you’re a Leo, Taurus, or Libra rising, Sun (for Leos) or Venus (for Taureans and Libras) is your chart ruler. That means this transit is way more personal, more like a full-on cosmic nudge (or shove) to pay attention to your relationships, money, or self-esteem.
The Ugly Side of Illumination
The Sun is no friend to secrets when it squares Venus. It’s the cosmic spotlight that exposes what’s been hiding in the shadows of your love, money, beauty, and pleasure zones.
Did your partner lie? The truth might come out now.
Have you been ignoring financial red flags? A sudden expense or discovery could force you to deal with it.
Feeling insecure? Someone’s comment (or your own self-criticism) might hit harder than usual.
This isn’t always catastrophic, sometimes it’s just a reality check. But because squares demand action, you might feel pressured to do something about whatever comes up.
Here’s What You Can Do
If you know this transit is coming, here’s what I recommend:
- Check Your Chart Ruler
- If your chart ruler is the Sun (Leo rising) or Venus (Libra or Taurus rising), you’re more likely to feel this transit strongly.
- Look At Your Venus’s Aspects
- If your natal Venus is harmoniously aspected (say, a sextile or trine to Saturn), this transit may feel lighter, like a gentle nudge rather than a crisis.
- If your Venus is unaspected (meaning it has no major connections to other planets), this transit could hit harder since there’s no buffer.
- Check Your Venus’s House Placement
- The house where your natal Venus sits will tell you where this transit might play out—whether in relationships, finances, creativity, or self-worth.
- Remember: It’s Temporary
- The Sun moves quickly, so this transit won’t linger for long. Any tension or revelations will pass within a few days.
A Real-Life Example
I had a client once who experienced the Sun in Gemini squaring her Venus in Virgo. She came to me confused, saying she suddenly couldn’t stand her colleagues. She worked as a nurse and used to chat with her coworkers during breaks, gossip, politics, the usual stuff she never minded. But during this transit, it felt like nails on a chalkboard. She had to leave the breakroom just to avoid listening. It was literally painful.
I hadn’t seen her chart before, but when I checked, transit Gemini Sun at 12 degrees was exactly square her Venus in Virgo at 12 degrees. Virgo’s all about care, service, and hospitals, while Venus can represent work and friendships. This transit revealed her true feelings, she no longer wanted to be part of the “gossip club.” Sometimes, astrology nails it in the most literal ways.
Not Every Transit Is A Crisis
Some transits shake your world; others barely register. Sun square Venus can be a big transit, especially if Venus is a key player in your chart. But if it’s not? Don’t stress.
So if you’re in the middle of this transit and everything feels chaotic, know it’s temporary. The Sun moves fast, and this phase won’t last long (3-5 days max.) And if you’re like me, a blissfully unaffected Pisces rising, sit back, relax, and enjoy the cosmic show from the sidelines.
