Venus Square Neptune

See the best in those around you

As we gather for a holiday weekend filled with our near and dear, there are some cosmic events working in our favor to promote a happy holiday feast … and agreeable downtime after! Passionate Venus and dreamy Neptune in particular are working together in unexpected ways to rev up romance and strengthen the connection we feel with others.

That's because Venus is square Neptune now. Generally, a square is considered an uncomfortable angle for two planets, making them clash and rub each other the wrong way -- in holiday terms, it's the cosmic equivalent of seating two loud relatives with wildly different politics across from each other! But even though a square can cause friction between two planets, it can also cause sparks to fly, making both planets' influences more prominent … and sometimes, the qualities that surface happen to be two great tastes that go even better together! This is the case with Venus and Neptune, who bring out the best in each other for sweet, loving results.

Venus is the planet of beauty and romantic love, but also partnership, friendship and emotional bonds in general. Neptune is the fantasy planet that promotes dreams and, at its most extreme, delusions. So a few words of warning: if you're spending the holiday with someone new, or if you happen to meet a potential partner during the festivities, don't get swept away too fast. What you see is not always what you get when the planet of illusion is involved! Venus already leans toward fantasy, so Neptune's influence casts a dreamy glow over those we interact with. In other words: it's not the best time for solid character judgment!

At the same time, this is a helpful influence when it comes to appreciating those who have already been in our lives for quite some time. Venus square Neptune helps us see the best possible version of other people, promoting a harmonious holiday and allowing us to have some seriously quality time together.