Venus Conjunct South Node: Time To Let Go

This coming Friday, Venus – astrology's planet of love, money, and values – shakes hands with the South Node, which represents our past, our comfort zones, and those patterns we’re meant to release. When these two join forces, it’s like a spotlight pointing out where we’re clinging to old ways. This time around, the meeting takes place in meticulous Virgo, which means our typically graceful and easygoing Venus is feeling a bit...well, particular. In Virgo, Venus finds it difficult to just chill and enjoy. Instead, she feels forced to analyze, perfect, and critique, especially where our habits and attachments are concerned.

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This transit happens just once every year. On each occasion, it offers us all a chance to shed some old skin, depending on what sign it’s gracing. What was going on in your life the last few times Venus and the South Node were together?

December 30, 2020 in Sagittarius. Remember this one? With Venus in adventurous Sagittarius, we were being asked to release old beliefs, outdated philosophies, or perhaps those overly optimistic (or dogmatic) views that kept us from true growth. It was about finding freedom by letting go of what we *thought* was the truth.

October 10, 2021 in Sagittarius. Another dip into Sagittarius territory, this time a bit earlier in the sign. The theme continued: where were we being too preachy, too unfocused in our pursuits, or holding onto a "truth" that was actually just an old assumption? Venus wanted us to value genuine expansion, not just superficial wanderlust.

November 2, 2022 in Scorpio. This one was all about diving deep. We were prompted to let go of old power struggles, unhealthy attachments, financial dependencies, or intense emotional debts. Venus here asked us to truly value intimacy that didn’t come with strings attached or manipulative undertones.

November 28, 2023 in Libra. In its home sign of Libra, Venus's conjunction with the South Node was a biggie for relationships. We were encouraged to ditch people-pleasing tendencies, codependent habits, or the pursuit of superficial harmony at the expense of our true selves.

September 4, 2024 in Libra. Another spin in Libra, reinforcing the need to release those relationship patterns. Perhaps we were still wrestling with finding fairness, or saying "no" when we really meant it.

October 3, 2025 in Virgo. And here we are, this Friday! With Venus in meticulous Virgo, we’re squarely focused on releasing old habits related to our daily routines, health, service, and even our perfectionism. It’s time to stop over-analyzing ourselves and others, let go of the need for flawless execution, and clean up our approach to well-being and practical matters. Venus here asks us to value authentic self-care and service that truly helps, not just busy-work or self-criticism.

July 11, 2026 in Virgo. Looking ahead, next year gives us another Virgo lesson, this time even deeper into the sign's themes. Expect a repeat, but perhaps an even more nuanced look at those Virgoan habits we need to refine or release, especially around our work ethic, health regimens, or our critical inner voice.

Now, for a quick peek at where this week's particular Venus/South Node conjunction in Virgo might be asking *you* to declutter your life, based on your rising sign:

Aries Rising
Time to scrub those old work habits or health routines; ditch the urge to over-analyze your daily grind and embrace a more balanced approach to well-being and service.

Taurus Rising
Release the need for creative perfection or past romantic hangups; let go of comparing your self-expression to others and just enjoy the process.

Gemini Rising
It's a home-front declutter, literally and emotionally; shed old family expectations or ancestral patterns that keep you from feeling truly secure in your roots.

Cancer Rising
Time to clean up your communication patterns; release the overthinking or critical tone you might apply to siblings or short trips, and value clear, authentic speaking.

Leo Rising
Reassess your relationship with money and self-worth; let go of old spending habits or the belief that your value is tied to what you possess, and build a more practical financial foundation.

Virgo Rising
This one hits home! You’re releasing outdated self-image issues or the need for personal perfection; it’s about valuing who you are, flaws and all, without constant self-critique.

Libra Rising
Dive deep into your subconscious and release old spiritual attachments or hidden anxieties; value your quiet moments without feeling guilty about needing solitude.

Scorpio Rising
Time to clean out your friend groups or future goals; let go of past disappointments in alliances and find a more discerning approach to who you surround yourself with.

Sagittarius Rising
Reassess your career path and public image; release the pressure to live up to old professional expectations and define success on your own practical terms.

Capricorn Rising
Shake off old beliefs or rigid philosophies; it’s about letting go of what you "should" know or experience, and valuing a more grounded, analytical approach to higher learning or travel.

Aquarius Rising
Address shared resources and intimacy issues; release financial dependencies or old patterns in your deep relationships that involve emotional debt or control, and value true energetic exchange.

Pisces Rising
Time to clean up your partnership patterns; release the urge to sacrifice yourself in relationships or over-analyze your partners, and value healthy, practical give-and-take instead.