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Astrological Planet

Venus

orbit of 225 days

Venus
Personal Planet
Affection
Pleasure
Aesthetics

Venus represents love, beauty, and values. It governs relationships, artistic appreciation, and what we find pleasurable.

Rulership

Rules House:
2nd House & 7th House
Rules Sign:
Taurus & Libra

Essential Dignities

Domicile:
Taurus & Libra
Exaltation:
Pisces
Detriment:
Scorpio & Aries
Fall:
Virgo

Astrological Meaning

Venus, often called Earth's sister planet, represents love, beauty, and values in astrology. It symbolizes our capacity for affection, appreciation of aesthetics, and what we find pleasurable. In a natal chart, Venus's position indicates one's approach to love and relationships, personal tastes, and what they value most. It represents charm, diplomacy, and the ability to create harmony. Venus is associated with artistic appreciation, sensuality, and material comforts. It governs our social graces, romantic attractions, and how we express affection. While a well-aspected Venus can indicate charm and the ability to create beautiful relationships and surroundings, challenging Venus aspects might manifest as vanity, overindulgence, or difficulties in maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships. Venus's placement in a particular zodiac sign and house in a natal chart provides insight into one's love language, personal style, and what they consider valuable or beautiful in life.

Associated Keywords

Affection
Pleasure
Aesthetics
Relationships
Zodiac Signs

Venus in the Signs

Discover how Venus expresses itself through each zodiac sign's unique energy and characteristics.

Venus in Aries
Fire
CardinalRuled by Mars
Venus in Aries

Venus in Aries brings a passionate and direct approach to love and relationships. These individuals are attracted to excitement and challenge in their partnerships. They are ardent in expressing affection but may need to learn patience and compromise in relationships. They often have a bold and confident personal style.

Sign Traits:Fire ElementCardinal Quality
Venus in Taurus
Earth
FixedRuled by Venus
Venus in Taurus

Venus in Taurus, its home sign, emphasizes a love for sensual pleasures and material comforts. These individuals approach relationships with steadiness and loyalty. They express affection through physical touch and practical gestures. They have a strong appreciation for beauty and often have a refined taste in art and music.

Sign Traits:Earth ElementFixed Quality
Venus in Gemini
Air
MutableRuled by Mercury
Venus in Gemini

Venus in Gemini suggests a flirtatious and intellectually stimulating approach to love. These individuals are attracted to wit and good conversation in their partners. They express affection through words and mental connection. They may have a varied taste in art and fashion, enjoying diversity and novelty.

Sign Traits:Air ElementMutable Quality
Venus in Cancer
Water
CardinalRuled by Moon
Venus in Cancer

Venus in Cancer indicates a nurturing and emotionally deep approach to love. These individuals seek security and emotional intimacy in relationships. They express affection through caretaking and creating a comfortable home environment. They are often drawn to nostalgic or sentimental forms of art and beauty.

Sign Traits:Water ElementCardinal Quality
Venus in Leo
Fire
FixedRuled by Sun
Venus in Leo

Venus in Leo brings a dramatic and generous approach to love. These individuals enjoy grand romantic gestures and want to feel special in their relationships. They express affection with warmth and showmanship. They have a taste for luxury and may have a flair for dramatic fashion or art.

Sign Traits:Fire ElementFixed Quality
Venus in Virgo
Earth
MutableRuled by Mercury
Venus in Virgo

Venus in Virgo suggests a practical and service-oriented approach to love. These individuals show affection through acts of service and attention to detail. They may be reserved in expressing emotions but are deeply devoted. They appreciate refined, understated elegance in art and personal style.

Sign Traits:Earth ElementMutable Quality
Venus in Libra
Air
CardinalRuled by Venus
Venus in Libra

Venus in Libra, another home sign, emphasizes harmony and balance in relationships. These individuals are natural diplomats and seek fairness in partnerships. They express affection through creating beautiful environments and sharing aesthetic experiences. They have a strong sense of style and appreciation for classical beauty.

Sign Traits:Air ElementCardinal Quality
Venus in Scorpio
Water
FixedRuled by Mars/Pluto
Venus in Scorpio

Venus in Scorpio brings intensity and depth to love and relationships. These individuals seek passionate, transformative connections. They express affection through deep emotional and physical intimacy. They are drawn to mysterious, provocative forms of art and may have a taste for the avant-garde.

Sign Traits:Water ElementFixed Quality
Venus in Sagittarius
Fire
MutableRuled by Jupiter
Venus in Sagittarius

Venus in Sagittarius suggests an adventurous and freedom-loving approach to relationships. These individuals are attracted to partners who can expand their horizons. They express affection through shared experiences and philosophical discussions. They appreciate art and beauty from diverse cultures.

Sign Traits:Fire ElementMutable Quality
Venus in Capricorn
Earth
CardinalRuled by Saturn
Venus in Capricorn

Venus in Capricorn indicates a responsible and traditional approach to love. These individuals value commitment and may view relationships pragmatically. They express affection through loyalty and material support. They appreciate classical, enduring forms of beauty and may have a conservative personal style.

Sign Traits:Earth ElementCardinal Quality
Venus in Aquarius
Air
FixedRuled by Saturn/Uranus
Venus in Aquarius

Venus in Aquarius brings an unconventional and intellectual approach to love. These individuals value friendship and shared ideals in their partnerships. They express affection through unique gestures and intellectual connection. They are often drawn to avant-garde or futuristic forms of art and fashion.

Sign Traits:Air ElementFixed Quality
Venus in Pisces
Water
MutableRuled by Jupiter/Neptune
Venus in Pisces

Venus in Pisces suggests a romantic and compassionate approach to love. These individuals seek spiritual or artistic connection in relationships. They express affection through empathy and often idealize their partners. They have a dreamy, ethereal taste in art and may be drawn to fantasy in fashion and beauty.

Sign Traits:Water ElementMutable Quality
Fire

Action & Energy

Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Earth

Stability & Material

Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Air

Ideas & Communication

Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Water

Emotion & Intuition

Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cardinal

Initiating Energy

Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn

Fixed

Sustaining Energy

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius

Mutable

Adapting Energy

Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces

Houses

Venus in the Houses

Explore how Venus manifests in different areas of your life through the astrological houses.

First House
Angular
Self & Identity
Venus in First House

Venus in the First House emphasizes charm, beauty, and personal attractiveness. These individuals often have a pleasing appearance and graceful demeanor. They tend to be diplomatic and socially skilled. This placement can lead to a love of beauty and harmony in self-expression, but also potential vanity or over-reliance on personal charm.

Life Area:Self & IdentityAngular House
Second House
Succedent
Values & Resources
Venus in Second House

Venus in the Second House focuses on love of material possessions and sensual pleasures. These individuals often have a talent for managing resources and may be drawn to luxurious or beautiful things. They tend to find security in what they own or earn. This placement can lead to financial acumen and appreciation for quality, but also potential materialism or possessiveness.

Life Area:Values & ResourcesSuccedent House
Third House
Cadent
Communication
Venus in Third House

Venus in the Third House highlights social communication and harmonious relationships with siblings or neighbors. These individuals often have a pleasant way of speaking and writing, and may excel in fields involving communication or art. They tend to enjoy short trips and socializing. This placement can lead to diplomatic communication skills, but also potential superficiality in interactions.

Life Area:CommunicationCadent House
Fourth House
Angular
Home & Family
Venus in Fourth House

Venus in the Fourth House emphasizes love of home, family, and domestic harmony. These individuals often have a deep appreciation for their roots and may be talented in home decoration or hospitality. They tend to seek emotional security through harmonious family relationships. This placement can lead to a nurturing nature and love of tradition, but also potential overattachment to comfort or family.

Life Area:Home & FamilyAngular House
Fifth House
Succedent
Creativity & Pleasure
Venus in Fifth House

Venus in the Fifth House focuses on romance, creativity, and pleasure. These individuals often have a talent for the arts or entertainment and may be charismatic in romantic situations. They tend to approach life with a sense of joy and playfulness. This placement can lead to artistic talents and a love of romance, but also potential drama in love affairs or self-indulgence.

Life Area:Creativity & PleasureSuccedent House
Sixth House
Cadent
Work & Health
Venus in Sixth House

Venus in the Sixth House highlights harmony in work and daily routines. These individuals often find beauty in order and may have a talent for creating pleasant work environments. They tend to have good relationships with co-workers and may be drawn to service-oriented or health-related fields. This placement can lead to a love of being useful and attention to detail, but also potential perfectionism or over-focus on work.

Life Area:Work & HealthCadent House
Seventh House
Angular
Relationships
Venus in Seventh House

Venus in the Seventh House emphasizes partnerships and harmonious relationships. These individuals often have a strong desire for committed relationships and may be talented mediators or counselors. They tend to seek balance and fairness in all interactions. This placement can lead to diplomatic skills and a love of harmony, but also potential dependency on relationships or indecisiveness.

Life Area:RelationshipsAngular House
Eighth House
Succedent
Transformation
Venus in Eighth House

Venus in the Eighth House focuses on deep intimacy and shared resources. These individuals often have a magnetic quality and may be drawn to exploring the mysteries of life and death. They tend to form intense, passionate bonds. This placement can lead to financial acumen with other people's resources and transformative relationships, but also potential jealousy or power struggles in intimate situations.

Life Area:TransformationSuccedent House
Ninth House
Cadent
Philosophy & Travel
Venus in Ninth House

Venus in the Ninth House highlights love of higher learning, travel, and cultural experiences. These individuals often have an appreciation for foreign cultures and may be drawn to philosophy or spirituality. They tend to seek pleasure through expanding their horizons. This placement can lead to a love of wisdom and cross-cultural understanding, but also potential idealization of foreign experiences or relationships.

Life Area:Philosophy & TravelCadent House
Tenth House
Angular
Career & Status
Venus in Tenth House

Venus in the Tenth House emphasizes charm and diplomacy in career and public life. These individuals often have a talent for creating harmonious work environments and may excel in fields involving art, beauty, or social skills. They tend to seek status and recognition. This placement can lead to a love of achievement and social grace, but also potential over-concern with public image or using charm for advancement.

Life Area:Career & StatusAngular House
Eleventh House
Succedent
Community & Goals
Venus in Eleventh House

Venus in the Eleventh House focuses on harmony in friendships and group associations. These individuals often have a wide circle of friends and may be drawn to humanitarian causes. They tend to seek pleasure through social interactions and shared ideals. This placement can lead to popularity and success in group endeavors, but also potential superficiality in friendships or idealistic views of social connections.

Life Area:Community & GoalsSuccedent House
Twelfth House
Cadent
Spirituality
Venus in Twelfth House

Venus in the Twelfth House highlights spiritual love and hidden beauty. These individuals often have a deep capacity for compassion and may be drawn to artistic or spiritual pursuits. They tend to have a rich inner world and may experience love in a transcendent way. This placement can lead to artistic inspiration and selfless love, but also potential martyrdom in relationships or difficulty in expressing affection openly.

Life Area:SpiritualityCadent House
Angular

Action Houses

1st, 4th, 7th, 10th - Houses of immediate action and cardinal energy

Succedent

Resource Houses

2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th - Houses of stability and fixed energy

Cadent

Learning Houses

3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th - Houses of adaptation and mutable energy

Discover Your Venus Placement

Find out where Venus was positioned at your birth and how it influences your personality.