I was born with Venus in Aquarius.  The sign in Venus determines how we interact with others and express our love.  As Aquarius is an air sign, I admit I become distant when somebody wants to develop a closer relationship with me.  I am a pretty private person.  If somebody asks too many personal questions, it will make me flee.

However, in the past few years, my Venus has progressed into Pisces.  Venus in Pisces.  It’s a beautiful thing, really.  I’m in love with love.  I adore the colors red and pink.  My daily wardrobe usually consists of something pink.  I think that part is amusing, considering I didn’t wear girly colors or things in the past.  Also, I like Valentines’ Day because of all the hearts and pretty colors.  And I just love everybody.  (Note: This could also be because my progressed Venus is conjunct with my Sun!)

I mean, what has happened here?  Has anyone had any interesting experiences regarding progressions? I’d love to hear them.  I don’t know a lot about progressions, but Venus in Pisces is the one thing that I definitely notice.

I also want to give a shout out to my beautiful friend, Alicia, who has Venus in Pisces natally.  Check out her site and tell her I said hello.  :)
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Leo loves the royal treatment!

No other sign enjoys being adored and fussed over like the sign of Leo. When Venus, the planet of romance, friendship, and style is in Leo, this placement expects nothing less than the royal treatment. From August 27, 2009 to September 20, 2009, lovely Venus is in the sign of fiery sign of Leo.

What does all of this mean? We have an influence in the sky of being passionate and creative in our relationships. Not only that, it’s also the time to shower our significant others, friends, and family with love, warmth, and gratitude. In general, it’s always wonderful to express our love to our partners, but with Venus in Leo in the sky, there is something influencing all to be a little more loving!

So, how do you take advantage of Venus in Leo? Are you lacking some ideas about how to shower your loved ones? If so, I’ve compiled a list of 10 things to do with Venus in Leo.  Although most of these ideas are relatively inexpensive, if expressed with lots of heart, your loved ones will appreciate the time you’ve spent on their gifts.

1. Breakfast in bed. Who doesn’t love waking up to breakfast in bed?  To make things even more special, add a pretty flower for display.
2. While we’re on the topic of food, try cooking a delicious dinner for your loved one.  Make this dinner even more special by adding tablecloth to the table, some flowers, and candles.  If you’re not a master chef in the kitchen, take your loved one out for a special date.
3. Write a song about your special person.  If you aren’t creative in this area, if you can play a musical instrument, try learning how to play one of their favorite songs and serenading them with it!
4. Write a poem or a sappy love letter.  Venus in Leo gives us all a wonderful excuse to write sappy love letters!  If you’re unsure of how to write a love letter, visit the site below:
   • How to Write a Love Letter
5. Another writing idea – write them a list of things that you love about them.  This could go along with the sappy love letter.  Make sure to add lots of little things you love about them!  Often little details are missed, so when you add them, it shows them that you’ve been paying extra attention.  Bonus on this if it’s things that you’ve never told them before.
6. For friends, family, and loved ones at a distance – give them a call, write them a letter, or send them a card.  Express your gratitude and love for them.  With technology today, it’s easy to drop anyone an e-mail and tell them you’ve been thinking about them.  Think about how often you receive snail mail.  Other than advertisements and bills, how often do you receive personal letters or cards?  Probably not as often!  That is what makes a handwritten letter or card even more special.
7. Paint a picture for them.  If you aren’t comfortable in painting, find a nice photo of you together, and put it in a shiny frame.  Even better, find a bunch of photos, and make a collage out of it!  Here are some examples of photo collage ideas.
8. A new hairdo!  Give them the gift of getting their mane done!
9. Manicure/pedicure.  If you’re crafty in this area, fuss over you loved one and offer to do their nails. Even guys like this (I promise!).  If you’ve never had one done before, or you don’t know what it’s about, it isn’t all about painting nails.  Manicures and pedicures are part of the royal treatment and giving them your full attention.  Here are a few sites to check out if you need some help:
   • How to Give a Professional Manicure
   • How to Give a Professional Pedicure
10. And finally… massage!  Give your significant other a massage or treat them to one.  I don’t know anybody that wouldn’t love getting a massage!  This is one of my favorite ideas and is definitely something of royal treatment!

I hope you enjoyed this list.  I will be writing more lists of “Things to do…” during transits or when I want to learn more about a specific placement.