Venus is an absolutely crucial player in the astrology world, and is the planet that watches over every one of your relationships. Yes, that's right, this planet is just as important as your horoscope compatibility when it comes to the success of your love stories. It’s standing in your birth chart, is in itself a clear sign of its significance. Susan Taylor, our very own astrologer, tells us all you need to know about the planet Venus.
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This so-called "fast" planet represents love in our natal chart, our way of loving according to our sign, our romantic life, our emotional bonds, our conception of love, and pleasure.
💞 For example, a Venus in the sign of Libra will seek well-being above all, serene relationships, while Venus in Scorpio will feel more alive and in love through challenges, taboos, and sometimes even drama. However, both Venus signs will be very sensual. There are also more cerebral, restrained Venus signs: Venus in Virgo or in Capricorn.
Additionally, Venus represents artistic activities and the care we take of ourselves. For male natives, Venus can represent the "lover" type of woman, meaning the kind of woman who sexually attracts him and makes him fantasize.
A planet can exert a positive or negative influence depending on its position or the aspects it forms with other planets.
As you can see, the position of Venus in a natal chart is very important; this is what is called your "Venus sign."
📌 To know where Venus was at the time of your birth, you only need one indicator: the position of the planet of love in your natal chart. In which sign was Venus when you were born? Note that Venus is always in the sign before, after, or the same as the Sun. |
Once you’ve spotted your target, you don’t take your eyes off them. This reflects the characteristics of Aries: bold, direct, and frank. Even if your romantic journey has been filled with obstacles, you have no regrets. Be careful to manage your impatience and learn to love less exclusively to avoid scaring your partner away!
Early on, you start searching for your soulmate, that ideal person who will deserve your pure and sincere love. The only catch is that to win your heart, they’ll have to pass your tests, prove they’re trustworthy, and capable of sharing your feelings. The path isn’t always easy, far from it, because your possessive nature may scare some away, but the reward is worth it.
Just to check that your charm still works, you can’t help but flirt... which earns you many complaints from your partner. Fortunately, you know how to reassure them and manage to get forgiven every time. Deep down, everyone knows that your need to be loved is immense!
Characterized by your gentleness and sensitivity, Venus gives you all the qualities necessary to protect your children and cherish your partner. Living in your cozy nest with your family allows you to distance yourself from the world and its superficial side. A long, romantic love life is all you wish for!
Once you’ve set your sights on someone, you don’t let go. But your commitment doesn’t make you blind. There’s no way you’ll tolerate being lied to unless someone wants to trigger a world war. Your demands may seem high, but they match everything you do to make your partner happy.
When it comes to love, you believe reason should prevail, even though you secretly dream of a grand passion. No need for grand gestures, as you prefer to analyze 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.
Your home is filled with harmony, a secret only you know. But when other women dare to step onto your territory, you show your claws. Venus in this sign hasn’t spared you from jealousy, and you fear others may pose a threat to your relationship. Once peace is restored, you love to please your partner and are always ready to take care of your appearance to seduce them.
There’s a thin line between love and hate, and you cross it as soon as you feel betrayed. However, when the magic happens, your union becomes exceptional, and passion brings you wonderful moments. You elevate your partner and don’t hesitate to devote all your time to them.
Optimistic, cheerful, and generous are words that describe you well, even though, like everyone, you have your flaws. One of them is giving the impression that you’re always on the move. One thing is certain: life by your side is full of surprises, and it’s never boring.
You do everything to hide your feelings. Your rather cold demeanor forces your suitors to work twice as hard to win your heart and trust. Life with you seems like a real challenge because it takes time for you to stop being wary of your partner. But once that stage is passed, your relationship is rock solid.
Your originality and rebellious side don’t leave anyone indifferent, but advocating for freedom too much isn’t in your favor. It’s up to you to find the right balance and discover the ideal adventure partner, someone with whom time flies and who you’ll never grow tired of.
You seem shy at first, but in reality, you’re just protecting yourself from the fear of failure. Capable of unconditional love for the one you choose, you could follow them to the ends of the earth. A hopeless romantic, your ideal relationship is like something out of a movie. You don’t have specific criteria; the only quality your partner needs is the ability to make you dream.
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You are a friendly, charming, and attractive person. You place a lot of importance on your image and appearance because you need to be loved and admired. You seek to live in harmony with others, and you’re good at it. You also have a strong sense of aesthetics. Depending on the sign Venus occupies and the aspects it receives, you may be a bit too greedy for conquest and become deeply unfaithful.
You need security in love. You seek a stable relationship where you can fully thrive. Depending on Venus’s aspects and the sign where it’s located, this position may represent natives who are materially interested in their romantic relationships. Financially, Venus in the 2nd house indicates that you have a talent for growing your wealth but may also quickly spend the money you earn. With Venus in the 2nd house, you may also earn a living through artistic activities or work related to fashion or aesthetics.
You need to establish emotional bonds and bring affection into all your relationships, whether they are with siblings, family, colleagues, or others. This may sometimes lead you into temptation and infidelity. You enjoy pleasing others, mixing pleasure and play, and flirting. Depending on the rest of your natal chart, your love life may become unstable. On the positive side, your great sociability and adaptability open many doors. People appreciate your tolerance and affectionate displays.
You are very attached to your family, your origins, your roots, and your childhood... You may have been (unless Venus has negative aspects) very loved and cherished as a child, which has made you want to recreate this warm and caring atmosphere in your own home. Venus in the 4th house can also indicate that you need to be the center of attention for your loved ones, and if you lack attention, you quickly become anxious and fragile. Since the 4th house also represents your home, you take special care of your living space (decoration, etc.).
When Venus is in the 5th house, for you, when love is good, everything is good, and if you’re not thriving romantically, you quickly wither... Love is your nourishment. Venus in the house of pleasures may indicate a great love in your life. This Venusian position suggests that you are particularly friendly, open to others, and that the realm of feelings and pleasures is of utmost importance. Depending on the aspects Venus receives and the sign it’s in, you either manage your love life perfectly or fall into excessive pleasure-seeking. Venus in the 5th house may also represent a special affection for children or a talent for professions related to aesthetics.
Venus in the house of work and daily life suggests that you seek simple pleasures day by day. At work, you are very sensitive to the surrounding atmosphere and need to love what you do. Without motivation, it’s hard for you to keep your job, to the point where it may even affect your health. In love, you may be shy, discreet, and not very expressive, but this depends on Venus’s sign and aspects in your natal chart. You are, however, always helpful and attentive. During emotional difficulties, you easily somatize.
The planet of love in the house of unions and associations indicates that you can only partner with someone if you have feelings for them. In love, this is a sign of a marriage based on love. More broadly, you bring affection into all your relationships, and you position yourself based on your sympathies or antipathies. You may place a certain importance on the physical beauty of the individuals you get close to. You attract others with your charm and welcoming smile. However, try not to always seek others’ affection, as this may throw you off balance. You can’t please everyone.
This Venusian position may make you very demanding in love. You need to constantly feel like you’re evolving and experiencing intense, passionate emotions. As a result, you may frequently question your relationships. Unless fate intervenes and brings you many experiences, sometimes difficulties, before you find emotional stability. Sexuality may play a significant role in your life, whether experienced or fantasized. The sign and aspects (positive or negative) that Venus receives in the natal chart are particularly important here.
You are attracted to travel, different cultures, and foreign languages. In fact, this Venusian position suggests that you may find love with someone of foreign origin or someone with a different culture or religion than yours. It could also be someone of your nationality whom you meet abroad, during a trip or journey. It could also be someone from a different social class. You have high ideals. You dream of peace between nations, harmony among people, and humanism. You may thrive and go far in artistic studies.
Venus shines in your natal chart, in your socio-professional sector, the career sector. You likely project a warm, even seductive image. At work, you avoid conflicts and are particularly skilled in mediation and diplomacy. You need to maintain pleasant relationships with your colleagues and collaborators, and you are very sensitive to this. To achieve this, you are capable of making efforts and compromises. You may thrive in an artistic career or a profession related to aesthetics. In other professions, you may become somewhat dependent on others throughout your career. In daytime charts, Venus here may indicate a significant (positive or negative) influence from the native’s mother.
You are not very selective in your friendships and social circles because you like to remain open to everyone. Friendship is very important to you. You invest in and dedicate yourself to your friends and acquaintances. This Venusian position may indicate a blurred line between love and friendship. Thus, in your life, a friendship may evolve into love and vice versa. Depending on the aspects and the sign of Venus in the natal chart, this position may represent someone who spreads themselves too thin in their friendships, to the detriment of their love life.
Venus is located here in the house of limits, confinement, and sacrifices... This configuration may give you a taste for impossible loves, waiting for an extreme fusion between you and your partner that is never quite enough... This may lead you into complex romantic situations (unavailable people, abusive people...). Avoid believing that love is stronger or more beautiful if it causes suffering... Depending on the sign and aspects Venus receives, this position indicates that loving is not easy for you: either you tend to give up on love, distance yourself from your feelings and emotional life out of fear of suffering, or you idealize love so much that you can never reach that ideal... All of this can, of course, evolve over the course of your life... This position can also give you a true spiritual or mystical calling.
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🔴 Beware, when Venus is Retrograde, watch out for crises! To prepare yourself, discover the dates of Venus Retrograde. |
Seen from Earth, Venus never strays far from the Sun, with a distance of 108 million kilometers from the Sun. When its orbit brings it relatively close to Earth, Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. Venus is bright and visible in the late afternoon, earning it the nickname "Evening Star."
Venus is very similar to Earth in terms of size (12,100 kilometers in diameter), mass, and chemical composition. But unlike our planet, Venus has an opaque atmosphere that prevents us from observing its surface. It is a rocky planet.
Aphrodite in Greek mythology is dedicated to love, the arts, and beauty, resembling more of the "Venus of Libra." In Roman mythology, Venus is more carnal and sensual, representing fertility, and is closer to the "Venus of Taurus." Venus, the planet of love, was the wife of Vulcan. She cheated on him with Mars, Vulcan’s brother (this "Venus-Mars" couple is considered the "sexual couple" of the zodiac!).
She is said to be the child of Hesiod (thus Ouranos) and Gaia: she was born from her father’s blood after he was castrated by his son Cronos. Yes... Venus was born from the fall of her father’s genitals into the sea! According to Homer, in the Iliad, the myth of Venus’s birth tells that she was the daughter of Zeus and Dione. Venus is also the mother of Cupid, the god of love, among others.
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