If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of Venus in Scorpio that we’ve been living in since late September, you’ll be relieved to know that the planet of love, beauty and romance is making her way toward Sagittarius this week. The adventurous fire sign’s energy might be just what you need to reignite your love life this fall, and the accompanying Full Moon in Aries on Oct. 17 will only make things more powerful. If you’re living with intention, the 2024 Venus in Sagittarius transit can be an almost-magical time for you, helping you to remain present, make wise financial decisions and expand the important relationships in your life with ease.
Venus in Sagittarius: What Does It Mean and When Is It Happening?
Oct. 17 to Nov. 11 is when Venus in Sagittarius will make her energy felt this year. Mark your calendar for the 22nd, when a transit connects the planet with the Nodes of Destiny, potentially bringing you together with people who will play an essential role in your life. Fated relationship decisions could arise in the coming weeks, no matter where Venus falls in your chart. As Refinery29 puts it, it’s “a time full of chance, truth and inspiration in both romance and money matters.”
Ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius is a notoriously jovial and generous sign, so you’ll want to be mindful of your spending habits during this transit. You’ll feel much better when Capricorn season rolls around in December if you’ve made a point to save for a rainy day as the sun moves through Scorpio and Sagi this fall. If you find yourself borrowing to others, setting up a clear repayment plan and schedule can help make sure your funds are returned efficiently.
On the brighter side, Venus in Sagittarius suggests that abundance could come your way in matters related to the zodiac’s ninth house – publishing, foreign and/or religious connections, travel, education or legal matters. Anyone who struggles with staying present will do well to capitalize on the current energy; you might find yourself eager to stimulate your senses in new and adventurous ways. Make the most of this period by leaning into your intuitive desires and allow yourself to feel like the life of the party in every situation that you feel called to shine your light. To keep yourself grounded, spend time thinking how you can give back to others!
In Scorpio’s fixed energy, Venus has been applying intense pressure on our love lives, but starting this week, Sagittarius’ mutable influence will make things feel more changeable. As the most evolved of the three fire signs, Sagittarius takes a more mature approach to love, preferring relationships that come together naturally as opposed to forcing things or dealing with constant drama. Still, Sagi’s are known or being blunt, particularly when expressing their passion, so expect straightforward communication, which might be a welcome change from the mysterious energy we’re moving out of.
Black Celebrities Who Have Venus in Sagittarius
“Truth and higher meaning are the priorities with Venus in Sagittarius,” Cafe Astrology writes. “We value intellectual rapport more than usual during this period.” To help you better understand this powerful energy, here are some Black music icons who embody it beautifully.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has five planets (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Neptune) in Sagittarius, making her a perfect mascot for the ninth zodiac sign. One of the most controversial aspects of her life has been her marriage to Kenneth Petty, who was convicted of attempted sexual assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in 1995. Despite his criminal history, the Queen of Rap stands proudly behind her other half, who she’s known since long before her rise to fame.
Seeing as she’s one of the most recognizable Black women in music today, it’s no wonder Minaj prioritized starting a family and settling down with someone who’s not interested in clout chasing. Outside of her marriage, Minaj’s Venus in Sagittarius is evident in how generously she gives back to her Barbz – not to mention up-and-coming female artists hoping to collab. Sexyy Red and Ice Spice’s rise to fame only sped up after she hopped on remixes with them, which is at least in part thanks to Jupiter’s influence.
Jay-Z
Another controversial music industry power couple is Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the latter of whom is a Venus in Sagittarius. Like Minaj, Hov has several Sagi placements (Sun, Mercury, Venus and Midheaven), proving luck has been on his side throughout his decades-long career. While having Venus here can make one hard to pin down, the father of three knew he had found his perfect match in Queen B.
Having established himself as a hip-hop icon, Jay knew he needed someone who could “match his freak,” so to speak and conquer the world with while supporting each other. Beyoncé is a Venus in Libra, allowing her to help her husband build the aesthetically pleasing empire of his dreams without letting ego or emotion get in the way when roadblocks came out. They might not be perfect on the surface, but in terms of astrology, the Carters compliment each other tremendously well.