Venus in Astrology: The Planet of Love!
This so-called "fast" planet represents love in our birth chart, our way of loving according to our sign, our love life, our emotional bonds, our concept of love, and pleasure.
💞 For example, a Venus in the astrological sign of Libra will seek well-being above all, serene relationships, whereas Venus in Scorpio will feel more loved and vibrant in difficulties, prohibitions, sometimes even drama, but both of these Venus placements will be very sensual. There are also more cerebral, restrained Venus placements: Venus in Virgo or in the sign of Capricorn.
Furthermore, Venus represents artistic activities and the care one takes of oneself. For male natives, Venus can represent the "lover" type of woman, meaning the type of woman who attracts him sexually, who he fantasizes about.
A planet can exert a positive or negative influence depending on its position or the aspects it may form with other planets.
- Positive influence of Venus: harmony, epicureanism, beauty, sensuality, charm, pleasure, artistic sense, sociability…
- Negative influence of Venus: nonchalance, possessiveness, subjectivity, coquetry, carelessness, cowardice, aversion…
- From a symbolic point of view,
Venus represents: love, feelings, desire, sedentariness, selectivity, affection, aesthetics, women…
The Influence of Venus Depending on Its Sign
As you've understood, the position of Venus in a birth chart is very important; this is what's called your "Venus sign."
Venus in Aries: You believe in love at first sight
Once you've spotted your prey, you don't take your eyes off them. Here we find the characteristics of Aries: bold, direct, and frank. Even if your love life has been strewn with obstacles, you regret nothing. Be careful to control your impatience and learn to love in a less exclusive way to avoid scaring your partner away!
Venus in Taurus: Possessive but loving
You start searching for your soulmate very early on, that ideal being who will deserve your pure and sincere love. The only catch is, to win your heart, they will have to pass your tests, prove themselves trustworthy, and be capable of sharing their feelings. The path is not always simple, far from it, as your possessive nature can scare some away, but the reward is worth the effort.
Venus in Gemini: A bit narcissistic
Just to verify that your charm is still working, you can't help but seduce... which earns you many reproaches from your other half. Fortunately, you know how to reassure them and manage to get forgiven every time. Deep down, we know your need to be loved is immense!
Venus in Cancer: Your family, a pillar
Characterized by your gentleness and sensitivity, Venus gives you all the qualities necessary to protect your offspring and cherish your partner. Living in your cocoon with your family allows you to distance yourself from the world and its superficial side. A long love life, full of romance, is all you wish for!
Venus in Leo: When you love, you don't count the cost
Once you have someone in your sights, you don't let them go. But your involvement fortunately doesn't make you blind. There's no question of being lied to, unless starting World War III is what one desires. Your demands seem enormous, but they are actually in proportion to everything you do to fulfill your partner.
Venus in Virgo: Flirting? Not for you
When it comes to love, you believe reason must prevail, although you secretly dream of living a great passion. No need for grand gestures, as you insist on analyzing your suitor's behavior and intelligence before starting a relationship. Even if your feelings seem restrained, they are actually very intense. Once committed, you give your best to avoid the worst.
Venus in Libra: Charming but jealous
A harmonious atmosphere reigns in your home, a secret only you possess. But when other women dare to set foot in your territory, you show your claws. Venus in this sign has not spared you from jealousy, and you fear that others represent a danger to your relationship. Once calm is restored, you love to please your partner, and you are always ready to take care of your appearance to seduce them.
Venus in Scorpio: Need for spice
From love to hate, there is only one step, and you cross it as soon as you feel betrayed. On the other hand, when the magic happens, your union becomes exceptional, and passion makes you live wonderful moments. You exalt your partner and do not hesitate to devote all your time to them.
Venus in Sagittarius: A ray of sunshine
Optimistic, cheerful, and generous are words that characterize you very well, even if, like everyone, you also have flaws. Like giving the impression of always being on the move. One thing is certain, with you, life is full of surprises and never boring.
Venus in Capricorn: It takes time
You do everything not to betray your feelings. Your rather cold attitude forces your suitors to redouble their efforts to win your heart and your trust. Life with you appears as a real challenge, as you take time to stop mistrusting your partner. But once this stage is passed, the two of you are solid as a rock.
Venus in Aquarius: A lover of freedom
Your originality and your rebellious side leave no one indifferent, however, advocating too much for freedom is not to your advantage. It's up to you to find the right balance, to find the ideal adventure partner, the one with whom you won't see time pass, and the one you won't get tired of.
Venus in Pisces: You couldn't be more romantic
You seem shy at first, but in reality, you sometimes protect yourself for fear of failure. Capable of dedicating unconditional love to the chosen one of your heart, you could follow them to the ends of the earth. A great romantic, your ideal relationship resembles those seen in movies. You have no particular criteria; the only quality your partner needs is to know how to make you dream.
The Influence of Venus Depending on Its Astrological House
💡 Before you start reading, do you know what an astrological house is and its importance? No? Then this article is for you: The astrological houses, what role do they play? What is their meaning?
Venus in the 1st House
With Venus in the 1st house, you are a friendly person, most certainly charming and attractive. You attach a lot of importance to your image, your appearance, because you need to be loved and admired. You need to live in harmony with others and you are gifted for it. You also have a sense of aesthetics. Depending on the sign Venus occupies and the aspects it receives, you can be a bit too fond of conquest and become deeply unfaithful.
Venus in the 2nd House
With Venus in the 2nd house, you need security in love. You are looking for a stable relationship in which you can fully blossom. Depending on the aspects of Venus and the sign where it is located, this position can represent natives who are materially interested in their romantic relationships. Financially, Venus in the 2nd House indicates that you have a talent for making your assets grow but that you can also quickly spend the money you earn. With Venus in the 2nd House, you can also earn a living through an artistic activity or one related to fashion or aesthetics.
Venus in the 3rd House
In the 3rd house, you need to establish emotional connections, to put affection into all your relationships, whether they are fraternal, family, professional, or other. This can sometimes lead you to temptation and infidelity. You like to please, mix pleasure and games, flirt. Depending on the rest of the birth chart, your love life can become unstable. On the positive side, your great sociability and adaptability open many doors for you. People appreciate your tolerance and your affectionate demonstrations.
Venus in the 4th House
In the 4th house, you are very attached to your family, your origins, your roots, your childhood... You may have been (unless there are negative aspects to Venus) very loved and cherished as a child, which made you want to reproduce this warm and benevolent atmosphere in your own home. Venus in the 4th House can also indicate that you need to be constantly the center of interest for your loved ones and that if you lack attention, you quickly become anxious and fragile. The 4th House also being your home, you take special care of it (decoration, etc...).
Venus in the 5th House
When your Venus is located in the 5th House, for you, when love is good, everything is good, and if you are not emotionally fulfilled, you quickly wither... Love is your nourishment. Venus in the astrological House of pleasures can announce a great love during your life. This Venusian position can indicate that you are particularly friendly, open to others, and that the domain of feelings and pleasures is of primary importance. Depending on the aspects received by Venus and the sign where it is located, you manage your love life perfectly well or you fall into an excessive search for pleasure. Venus in the 5th House can also represent the special affection one feels for children or a gift for professions related to aesthetics.
Venus in the 6th House
Venus in the 6th house, in the sector of work and daily life, indicates that you seek simple, day-to-day pleasures. At work, you are very sensitive to the surrounding atmosphere and you need to love what you do. Without motivation, it is difficult for you to keep your job, to the point of making you sick. In love, you can be shy, discreet, not very expansive, but this of course depends on the sign and aspects of Venus in your birth chart. You remain, in any case, helpful and attentive. During emotional difficulties, you easily somatize.
Venus in the 7th House
The star of love in the 7th House of unions and partnerships indicates that you can only partner up if you have feelings. In love, it is an indicator of a marriage for love. More globally, you put affection into all your relationships and you position yourself according to your sympathies or antipathies. You may attach a certain importance to the physical beauty of the individuals you get close to. You attract others with your charm and your welcoming smile. However, try not to systematically seek the affection of others, as this may unbalance you. You can't please everyone.
Venus in the 8th House
This Venusian position in the 8th house can make you very demanding in love. You need to feel constantly evolving, to experience intense, passionate feelings. Consequently, you might often question your relationships. Unless fate plays tricks on you and imposes many experiences, sometimes difficulties, before you find emotional stability. Sexuality can take on great importance in your life, whether it is lived or fantasized. The sign and the aspects (positive or negative) that Venus receives in the birth chart are particularly important here.
Venus in the 9th House
You are attracted to travel, different cultures, and foreign languages. Moreover, this Venusian position in the 9th house indicates that you could find love with a person of foreign origin or someone with a different culture or religion than yours. It could also be a person of your nationality whom you meet abroad, during a trip or a journey. It could also be an individual from another social class. You have high ideals. You dream of peace between nations, understanding between beings, humanism. You can flourish and go far in artistic studies.
Venus in the 10th House
Venus shines on your birth chart, in your socio-professional sector, in the 10th house, the sector of career. You certainly project a warm, even seductive image. At work, you avoid conflicts and you are particularly gifted for mediation and diplomacy. You need to maintain pleasant relationships with your colleagues and collaborators; you are very sensitive to this. For this, you are capable of efforts and concessions. You can flourish in an artistic career or a profession related to aesthetics. In other professions, you risk being a little too dependent on others throughout your career. In diurnal charts, Venus here can indicate a great importance and influence (positive or not) of the native's mother.
Venus in the 11th House
With Venus in the 11th house, you are not very selective in your acquaintances and friendships because you like to remain open to everyone. Friendship is very important to you. You invest yourself, you are devoted to your friends and acquaintances. This Venusian position can indicate a weak boundary between love and friendship for the native. Thus, in your existence, a friendship can evolve into love and vice versa. Depending on the aspects and the sign of Venus in the birth chart, this position can represent an individual who disperses themselves in their friendships to the detriment of their love life.
Venus in the 12th House
Venus is located here in the 12th house, of limits, confinements, sacrifices... This configuration can give a taste for impossible loves, the expectation of an extreme fusion between you and your beloved that is never enough... This can lead you into complex emotional situations (unavailable people, abusive people...). You must avoid believing that love is stronger, more beautiful if it causes suffering... Depending on the sign and the aspects Venus receives, this position indicates that it is not easy for you to love: either you tend to give up on love, to distance yourself from your feelings and your emotional life for fear of suffering, or you sublimate love, you idealize it so much that you can never reach this ideal... All this can of course evolve during your life... This position can give a true spiritual, mystical vocation.
📍 6 Key Points to Remember About VenusApparent solar revolution (time it takes for the planet to circle the zodiac and return to its starting point): 225 days Element associated with Venus: Air Body parts associated with Venus: Lungs, bladder, kidneys, neck Physical function associated with Venus: Part of sexuality, anabolism Metal associated with Venus: Copper Day associated with Venus: Friday
🔴 Warning, when Venus is Retrograde, watch out for crises!
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