When: October 22nd, 2022, at 2:17 pm PT
What: Venus cazimi
Takeaway: This is one of the best days of the year for love, connection, pleasure, beauty, and art. Get that haircut or tattoo. Ask out that cutie. Schedule a date night with your BFF. Bathe in rose petals. Take seriously all acts of self-love.
What’s a Venus cazimi?
A Venus cazimi occurs when Venus and the Sun meet at the same place at the same time in a conjunction. Venus cazimis are one of the most potent days of the year for love because Venus — the planet of love, connection, pleasure, and beauty — gets purified by the Sun’s rays. Though it’s not normally good for planets to get too close to our central star, the exact conjunction and the day that it happens are known to be auspicious, gifting us with fresh insight and possibility.
Venus cazimis can happen two ways: 1) during Venus’ retrograde, when the planet is between Earth and the Sun, or 2) when Venus is moving in direct motion and it’s on the other side of the Sun, as far as it can be from Earth. The Venus cazimi on October 22nd is the second kind, which means that any messages we receive will reveal the bigger picture and lend us a broader perspective on our relationships as well as issues related to social justice.
This particular cazimi will occur at 2:17 pm PT on October 22nd, 2022, but the entire day will be blessed by cazimi magic, so don’t worry if you miss the exact moment.
Why this Venus cazimi is special
What gives this cazimi extra oomph is the fact that it takes place in Libra, one of Venus’ home signs. In astrology, there are signs that the planets feel especially comfy in, and Venus loves to lounge in the sign of the scales. Here, Venus has all of its resources at hand: fresh-cut roses, beeswax candles, mood music, and peacekeeping. So during a Venus cazimi in Libra, our ability to weave spells of sweetness, romance, beauty, and justice are amplified as well.
But keep in mind that Venus in Libra is not only a talented flirt; it’s also a devotee of equality. There’s a steely side to this placement when it comes to fairness. That means that at the time of the cazimi, the hivemind itself might be buzzing with themes of justice and social harmony. And because Saturn is stationing direct on the same day, anything we pledge on behalf of the collective will have extra weight.
Occurring a few days before the solar eclipse in Scorpio on October 25th, this Venus cazimi feels especially needed right now — like a moment of divine clarity before the crosswinds of eclipse season. Venus cazimis welcome aha moments of the heart. This one, in particular, will help you connect more deeply to yourself, to others, and to Venusian themes like art, eros, and pleasure. Think of it as a rebirth moment. It will bring about fresh starts in relationships. New friendships, partnerships, or romances will glimmer on the horizon, and even your self-love will gain a reboot.
The most romantic day of the year
Last, but certainly not least — this is the astrological moment most aligned with romance, connection, beauty, and magnetism. If ever there was a time to manifest more love in your life, this is it. It’s an opportunity for unions of all kinds, first dates, declarations of devotion, creative endeavors, and love letters. (Gush away.)
Just note that there’s an expiration date on this gilded moment. Shortly after midnight on October 23rd — 12:52 am PT, to be exact — the planet of love will enter Scorpio, its sign of traditional detriment. While Venus in Scorpio has its own gifts, like pluck and self-advocacy, this is a grittier love story: one that befits the coming eclipse season. So remember to wrap up your love spells and declarations before the clock strikes. The weeks that follow will have their challenges, with fewer creature comforts than most of us would prefer. Consider this Venus cazimi a protective amulet to carry with you along the way.
How to make Venus cazimi magic
Venus is the planet of love, connection, beauty, pleasure, and desire. The following rituals will help you call on Venus’ powers to attract that which you deeply yearn for.
- Lay rose petals on your altar, walkway, or around your front door, inviting love and Venus’ blessings into your abode.
- Submerge yourself in art, poetry, music, and beauty — and share it with friends.
- Send notes of appreciation to the people that you’re grateful for.
- Make the first move. Reach out to someone you’ve been wanting to connect with more.
- Light a beeswax candle and take a bath with rose petals, your favorite essential oils, and pink Himalayan salt.
- Adorn yourself with your signature scents, clothes, jewelry, and anything that makes you feel radiant.
- Compliment a stranger (or two, or three…).
- Re-read the description of your natal Venus placement under the Me tab of the CHANI app and listen to Your Reading for the week of October 17th.
- Check the app from noon PT on Sunday, October 16th for an additional Venus ritual, altar suggestions, and journal prompts designed to help you make the most of this moment.
