Dear Stargazers,

Venus is on fire this week!

From the moment she enters Leo (8/25 at 12:28 PM EDT), Venus wastes no time and immediately sets out to captivate the planetary heavyweights and gain their support in all matters related to love and money.

And why is this good for you?

Because if you work with this energy, her success can be your success.

August 25 • Venus in Leo trine Saturn in Aries

While the fiery temperaments of Leo and Aries create passion, enthusiasm and confidence, the effortless flow between Venus (love, financial resources) and Saturn (reality, commitment) provides clarity and long-term stability.

Consequently, new and/or existing relationships of all types are highly favored now. If a new relationship begins today, it is likely to be an enduring one.

Finances are also favored under this influence, which suggests that new economic ventures are likely to be sound, and financial rewards may come from existing ones.

August 26 • Venus in Leo sextile Uranus in Gemini and trine Neptune in Aries

The collective harmony between Venus, Uranus and Neptune suggests that today is an excellent one for recognizing and pursuing opportunities that will enrich your mind and offer fresh perspectives, inspire your imagination and self-expression, and introduce new ways to bring joy into your life.

Although the potential for a new relationship and/or a financial opportunity is strong today, it warns against being starry-eyed and/or pinning your hopes (and happiness) on it.

This isn't to say that it can't or won't meet your expectation, but rather it's to remind you that even positive aspects can't guarantee total stability from Uranus or perfect clarity from Neptune.

That said, as long as you can avoid becoming starry-eyed, you should be just fine.

August 27 • Venus in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius

After easily winning over Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, Venus runs into some opposition when Pluto isn't swept off his feet by her charm. Making matters worse, he begins to air some long-held grievances against her, and she reacts in kind.

Should a new relationship of any type begin under this influence, you would be wise to take it slow, because this influence suggests a lack of transparency.

Since the energetic fallout of their cosmic conflict influences us (as above, so below), it is possible that you may experience conflict in a relationship today.

While it may involve a romantic partner, it can just as easily be a friend, a family member, a trusted advisor or a boss, but no matter who confronts you (or vice versa), the underlying issue will be about power and control.

Although this exchange won't be pleasant, it will reveal any underlying issues that are detrimental to the union, and it will show you exactly where you stand.

Finally, while today's Void Moon (from midnight to 9:28 PM EDT) may simply mean that no lasting damage or enduring resolution will come from the matter, it also carries the potential for unintended consequences.