Venus has now moved into Leo, joining Ketu, which was already sitting in that sign. Since Leo is the Sun's own sign, Venus and Ketu are both now aligning with the Sun, creating a rare three-planet combination that is expected to bring several kinds of change. This alignment will last until August 1, meaning Venus and Ketu will both remain in Leo until that date. After that, Venus will move ahead into Virgo, ending this particular combination.
Why this Sun-Venus-Ketu alignment matters
During this period, changes are expected in love life. For many people, things will move in a good direction, and the auspicious combinations forming right now are expected to bring direct benefits. That said, the effect will not be the same for everyone. For several signs, Ketu, working alongside Venus, can also show its more difficult side. This means some people could face problems in their love life, and there is also a chance of distance or separation from someone close. In short, this alignment brings relief for some and a testing period for others.
How Venus and Ketu decide their effect
Venus and Ketu both influence love, relationships, career, wealth and health, for better or worse, depending on their placement. Right now, their meeting in Leo is turning out to be beneficial for several signs. Venus is considered the significator of prosperity, material comforts, attraction and love. In the Kalachakra system, the seventh house, the house of relationships and partnerships, is linked to Venus. Venus is also seen as the planet of hobbies and passion. Whichever house Venus occupies in a person's chart, that is the area which tends to get the most of their attention.
Ketu, on the other hand, is linked to actions carried over from past lives. It is a significator of spirituality and darkness, and it can sometimes cause separation from someone close. Ketu does not work on the surface, it works deep within the mind, which is why its effects tend to show up gradually rather than immediately. Ketu does not always damage relationships either, in many cases it can actually improve them.
Taurus: things keep getting better
For people born under Taurus, this alignment is bringing favourable combinations for gains. Matters that were stuck or moving slowly are expected to pick up pace now. Overall, things are looking better for Taurus natives than they were before.
Scorpio: long-running troubles will ease
For Scorpio, this alignment will help reduce several problems that have been lingering for a while. Love life is also expected to improve, and things generally look better than usual. Along with this, interest in religion and spirituality is set to grow for people of this sign. Overall, this is a period that pushes Scorpio natives in the right direction.
Libra: gains in relationships and business
Libra natives will get a direct benefit in terms of material comforts. Those involved in business will see things run smoothly, and tangles that existed in relationships will start easing up. Things that earlier seemed spoiled or difficult are now expected to improve and turn favourable again.
