Venus sextile Mars
Published November 27, 2017 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Venus sextile Mars aspect is often associated with a natural balance between affection and passion. Many astrologers believe this aspect enhances charm, charisma, and the ability to navigate both romantic and social situations with ease. However, because sextiles require activation, some suggest that these individuals must consciously engage their creative and relational energy to fully benefit from this aspect.
In a birth chart, this aspect is commonly linked to an attractive and dynamic personality. Some believe these individuals have a strong ability to express their desires without being overly aggressive, though they may need to ensure they take initiative rather than waiting for opportunities to come to them. Their greatest strength lies in their ability to blend confidence with grace.
When Venus and Mars form a sextile in the sky, it is thought to be a time of heightened romantic energy and creative expression. Many astrologers suggest this is a great period for pursuing relationships, artistic projects, and physical activities, though some caution against passivity or taking social connections for granted.
Venus is currently at 5° in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius and Mars is currently at 22° in the sign of Sagittarius.
Are Venus and Mars in a sextile aspect right now?
In astrology, a Venus-Mars sextile aspect occurs precisely when the two planets are 60° apart. However, its influence can still be felt within an orb of up to 6°.
When is the next time Venus and Mars will be in an exact sextile aspect?
The next time the Venus-Mars sextile aspect happens will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:05am UTC.
When was the last time Venus and Mars were in an exact sextile aspect?
The last time the Venus-Mars sextile aspect happened was on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 3:29am UTC.
Major Sextile Aspects
- What Is A Sextile?
- Sun sextile Moon
- Sun sextile Mercury
- Sun sextile Venus
- Sun sextile Mars
- Sun sextile Jupiter
- Sun sextile Saturn
- Sun sextile Uranus
- Sun sextile Neptune
- Sun sextile Pluto
- Moon sextile Mercury
- Moon sextile Venus
- Moon sextile Mars
- Moon sextile Jupiter
- Moon sextile Saturn
- Moon sextile Uranus
- Moon sextile Neptune
- Moon sextile Pluto
- Mercury sextile Venus
- Mercury sextile Mars
- Mercury sextile Jupiter
- Mercury sextile Saturn
- Mercury sextile Uranus
- Mercury sextile Neptune
- Mercury sextile Pluto
- Venus sextile Mars
- Venus sextile Jupiter
- Venus sextile Saturn
- Venus sextile Uranus
- Venus sextile Neptune
- Venus sextile Pluto
- Mars sextile Jupiter
- Mars sextile Saturn
- Mars sextile Uranus
- Mars sextile Neptune
- Mars sextile Pluto
- Jupiter sextile Saturn
- Jupiter sextile Uranus
- Jupiter sextile Neptune
- Jupiter sextile Pluto
- Saturn sextile Uranus
- Saturn sextile Neptune
- Saturn sextile Pluto
- Uranus sextile Neptune
- Uranus sextile Pluto
- Neptune sextile Pluto
Data Source: Planetary positions and aspect calculations are derived from the NASA JPL DE ephemerides (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA). Calculations updated in real time for precision within one arc-minute.
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