Venus Square Jupiter: Lean In to Love & Vulnerability

Today Venus in Scorpio hits an exact square aspect with Jupiter in Leo. This is considered to be a generally auspicious astrological configuration. Venus is the goddess of love and beauty, and Jupiter is inclined toward optimism, expansion and adventure. With the two of these in close aspect, you may come to experience the very best of relationship connection with loved ones today. Because Venus in Scorpio inclines herself more toward profound and passionate flavors, deep urges for intimacy and closeness could arise. It is possible as well, that what might come up would be fears of being vulnerable and risking the loss of what becomes so important, being able to be close with others. Jupiter in Leo speaks of great energy, pride and ambition, so there is certainly the opportunity today to work through barriers to love and intimacy, should you be willing to let go of the various ways that you protect your heart. With Mercury having just entered Scorpio yesterday, the lines of deep communication are open, so it is a good day to be in conversation promoting deep and loving connection. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable might be the key. Brene Brown, a brilliant social researcher and author, has this to say: 'Waking up every day and loving someone who may or may not love us back, whose safety we can't ensure, who may stay in our lives or may leave without a moment's notice, who may be loyal to the day they die or betray us tomorrow - that's vulnerability.' It is by loving ourselves and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable that we might be able to experience deeper love and connection.