Venus stays in a sign from 23 days to 2 months and is never more than two signs away from the Sun. It can appear as the Morning or Evening Star, being the third most bright object in our skies.
Garden of Earthly Delights or Heaven of Earth?
Venus is the Heart of the astrological system - from our - human and personal - point of view. In reality, the heart of the Solar System is actually the Earth and its unusually large Moon. This is for another story but it relates to the notion how close in energy are the both planets.
Venus represents Love. It is the magnetic power of Attraction, the matters of the Heart. Some of us are more physical in what we love and cherish in life, some of us look for ideas or spiritual things.
Her energy is rather passive, and it shows where our hearts desire lay and may most naturally manifest. Well positioned Venus shows where we can have a laid back attitude, as things work out for us. More challenging place is what we have to work out to learn to love more fully.
What is attracted to our lives most easily. To what we are attracted. Ways of expressing love, affection, appreciation, beauty, happiness, value. What kind of art do we like. What are our likes and dislikes. Venus also relates to sense of luxury, romance, wealth, creativity, and elegance. What artistic abilities, inclination we have.
Venus brings harmony, grace, softness or refinement to the place it occupies.
Venus DomainHeart. Love. Feelings. Romance. Relationship. Attraction.
Femininity. Women.
Worth. Value. Prosperity.
Art. Beauty. Creativity.
Harmony. Pleasure. Sensuality.
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Venus in women astro-charts:
A sense of self-worth. How does she express her femininity and sense of beauty? How does she express herself romantically? What are her most important values? What does she consider valuable and loveable.
Venus in men astro-charts:
Men's feminine, soft side. Sort of women he is attracted to. Attractive places and activities. Where he can prosper, with love. What brings pleasure. What does he look for in a partner or friend. What his approach towards love is.
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Venus in the same Sun sign
There is a consistency in behaviour that extends to the matters of the heart, ex. in romantic situations.
Venus in a different Sun sign
The character of the Sun is often overcome by the romantic pull of Venus. There is always more to this person than meets the eye.
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Strong Venus
Expressing love in a natural and easy way. Knowing one's own values. High regard for oneself. Ability to recognize when they are in the wrong match and move on.
Weak Venus
People with weak Venus have to watch for self-sabotage in love relationships. There may be an underlying feeling of not being “good enough”, attractive enough, or loveable enough. Deep insecurities can be present. Self-love and self-esteem can be an issue.
Fears can lead to overcompensation, such as overeating, serial dating or any other form of indulgence.
They may feel like they don't need love. They may find it difficult to express love. May have experienced rejection in early years, especially women. Ridiculed feelings. Shy to admit affection. Repressing feelings, keeping them buried inside. Suddenly, they can be explosive. They can easily be hurt. There may be a sense of longing, sadness or pain.
When positive feelings are obstructed from flowing, they can have psycho-somatic effects on the body.
Can lead to wrong choices concerning the person’s love life. Money and belongings may become a tool for attracting other people.
A remedy for helping Venus function in a better way is by involving oneself on a regular basis with self-care, art and beauty. Taking a healthy interest in one's own body and appearance.
They need a lot of appreciation, positive comments and compliments. They need to open up to give and receive love, unconditionally.
Venus Retrograde
Venus goes retrograde every 18 months, and in her whole cycle it is about 7-8% of the time. So, 7-8% of the population have the planet retrograde in their natal chart.
A retrograde natal planet means that its energies are turned inwards. As Venus is the planet responsible for feelings of affection, it radiates its energies more on the inside, rather than in material reality. Somewhat shy, as there can be an awkwardness felt concerning social situations. May not be able to express love. Love life and sometimes financial life can be hidden in some manner.
How to proactively use every retrograde?
When Venus retrogrades it may reveal weak links in any relationship. Feelings tend to be more deep. Socializing is taken more seriously.
Look and take care of any issues in your love relationships (also with yourself). Make peace with women in your life.
