Venus Through the Signs

by J. McCaul

Venus in Aries

Venus, the planet of romance, beauty, relationships and finances, is moving into the zodiac sign that helps us in regards to our individuality, courage and motivation. Aries is a Cardinal Fire influence, helping us to feel a sense of drive, enthusiasm, and even some sense of leadership. With the level of enthusiasm that Venus in Aries produces, we may end up being impatient and possibly, over reacting to any given situation. We really are not going to miss a beat if we pause for a moment to think about consequences and possibilities. One piece of the equation will involve our own sense of emotional security.

While Venus transits Aries, we definitely know how to turn on the charm. We will seem to gravitate towards experiences that appease our desires for sensuality, beauty and romance. We just seem to want everything around us to be pleasurable. Everyone seems to be in this same pleasure seeking mode, so attraction will definitely not be an issue. This is a good time to invest in the stock market on cosmetic companies since so many individuals, both men and women, will be wanting to look their best and join in on the self-indulging scene. This is a time where money flows more freely. We are more likely to be granted a raise at work while Venus transits Aries, and we are also more like to spend more than we can really afford.

Individuals born with Venus in Aries are quick to find love interests. They are natural leaders in the romance department. How long that interest is sustained is totally up to them since they sometimes fall out of love as soon as the newness wears off. The Aries Venus person should seek out partners who are dynamic and energetic who can quickly sense what to do when the relationship starts to grow a bit stale. Aries Venus people are the ones who truly stand out in a crowd as they tend to be blessed with extra charm and attractiveness. On the downside, because of their natural beauty and style, they may sometimes lean towards narcissism if they come to expect that they are better than everyone else. More often than not, they just want to please their friends and love interests. Their desire for affection and love is a strong attractable feature that can't be denied.

Venus in Taurus

Venus, the planet of personal possessions, value, balance, relationships and beauty, when transiting in Taurus, helps in regards to personal finance, comfort and commitment. Taurus is the Fixed Earth influence, encouraging us to be more patient and to trust our own decisions. Venus is at home in Taurus as it is one of the two signs that Venus rules over. This sign is associated with the resource and money side of Venus' domain, but there is so much more to it. There is also a craftsmanship component with pride of work and ownership. Virtually anything that is worked for and earned while Venus is transiting Taurus to appreciated so much more. Persistence is so much easier to hang on to when Venus visits Taurus.

While Venus transits Taurus, we may yearn for a simpler way of life. We like to reminisce about the old-fashioned pleasures that we once enjoyed. This is a time when we just can't seem to say no when we see memorabilia that reminds us of our childhood or our fantasies when attending auctions or collection events. We may crave comfort foods that remind us of home and family. This period can also become a hoarder's nightmare as we just can't let go of anything. It is a very difficult time to rid ourselves of useless items that no longer have value simply because of the most simple memories attached to the items. Don't expect to get much cleaned out of storage while Venus transits Taurus.

Individuals born with Venus in Taurus are extremely romantic and loving. They tend to wear their heart on their sleeve in the love department. They love expressing their love to the point of extreme opulence. However, the Taurus also has a desire to "own" objects as a way of showing wealth. They need to be extremely careful not to try to own their partner, since these "ownership" concepts quickly wear old and the "owned" tend to feel as though they have become indentured servants to their lovers. The excesses can eventually smother any passion that originated. Finding a partner who shares their interest in art, talents or lifestyle will help minimize the potential difficulties.

Venus in Gemini

Venus, the planet of camaraderie, business partners, balance and beauty in the Mutable Air sign of Gemini becomes witty and carefree. Travel, education and imagination are likely to be the focus. We may change our attitudes at the drop of the hat. While we may not be quite as reliable as we were while Venus was in Taurus, we do feel like exploring the intellectual side of love. We may also be more open to diversity and progressiveness. Financially, we are likely to forget all about our spending constraints.

While transiting Gemini, Venus craves open communication. Despite the non-threatening connections of love, the Gemini love energies do not always feel solid or real. The light-hearted Gemini energy could be unsettling for those who feel the need for strong commitment within the relationship. The unflattering nature of Venus in Gemini is the impatient and fickle attitudes that can surface. While Venus transits Gemini, people are willing to explore all types of pleasures to the extreme.

Individuals born with Venus in Gemini have a tendency to compartmentalize their love and relationships. The emotional piece of love can end up being over analyzed. Yet, the love from a Gemini Venus can feel very lighthearted and fresh to the recipient. The person with Venus in Gemini tends to like traveling, learning, music and art. The concept of staying home while cooking or maintaining the house, day in and day out, simply does not appeal to this individual. Money issues abound with the native Venus in Gemini holder, since there is a carefree attitude about their financial picture. The individual with a Gemini Venus is frequently misunderstood when it comes to love since they come across as cool and aloof in the romance department. There is a tendency to flirt with everyone, so it is important for the owner of a Gemini Venus to shower their lover with an extra slathering of love to help keep the peace.

Venus in Cancer

Venus, the planet of friends, value, love, partnerships and beauty transiting the zodiac sign of Cancer helps us in regards to hearth, home, and childhood memories. There is also a sense of nurturing and devotion associated with the sign of Cancer. Cancer is the Cardinal Water influence, helping us to feel a strengthening of patriotism, domesticity and economic stability. At times, sentimentality can cloud our choices, or our pride can cause us to ignore the obvious consequences. We may become more moody than usual when life involves money or love decisions.

While Venus transits Cancer, we might feel very nostalgic, a bit old-fashioned in the romantic arena, and concerned about financial situations involving home and family. Our emotional connections and childhood memories at closely tied to both money and love. We react with our instincts to the possibilities of love and finances based on what we learned as children. Events involving chaos or confusion are typically avoided since we crave peace in our family life at this time. We may even be inclined to try to "buy" the peace that we seek. We have a tendency to rely too much on others in our homes or families, with high expectations.

Individuals born with Venus in Cancer tend to seek out love. They have a romantic streak once the person of interest has proven their trustworthiness. Cancer Venus holders are more cautious in the departments of love and money. Often, the two seemingly different concepts become intertwined. If you are a male with Venus in Cancer, you may hold off getting involved with a partner until you feel that you have a reliable source of income. If you are a female with Venus in Cancer, you are likely to search out a partner who can provide and protect your security or becoming self-sufficient to the point of rejecting a potential partner who can't stand on his/her own two feet. Once the security piece is in place, the native Cancer Venus holder becomes quite sensual and effusive toward the person who has won his/her heart. On the somewhat downside of the Venus in Cancer influence is the tendency for jealousy and/or greed.

Venus in Leo

Venus, the planet of personal possessions, friendship, relationships, monetary gains and harmony, in the Fixed Fire sign of Leo becomes creative and brave. The Venus transit through Leo can be a lovely warm magical influence. Attractions are strengthened between lovers as well as bonds between parent to child. This is a great time to explore new creative ideas or to expand on the creative talents that we already possess. We tend to be a bit riskier with our ideas, our romantic connections, and also with our money.

When Venus transits Leo, we may become more reward-seeking, thrill-seeking, pleasure desiring and even somewhat self-indulgent. We seem to be attracted to the finest, most expensive items, and when we find them, we are more likely to spend the money to get them. We may also become more "dramatic" in our desire to seek attention from others. We expect strong reciprocal love from those we bond with. Loyalty is an important component within our relationships while Venus transits Leo.

Individuals born with Venus in Leo tend to be fun loving and in many cases, irresistible to their love interests. In a crowd of people, the Leo Venus born is likely to take center-stage. They tend to be extremely generous with gifts, praise, talents and love. They tend to have a special bond with their children. Probably because they are in tune to the children's specific needs and desires for security. They may be drawn into many love affairs in their lifetime, especially as the luster wears off of an existing relationship. They not only have talent, they have the ability to find talent within others.

Venus in Virgo

Venus, the planet of partnerships, value, good friends, income and beauty in the Mutable Earth sign of Virgo becomes articulate and concise. The unbridled affection that we felt with Venus in Leo is likely to be constricted now as Venus in Virgo can be considerably more discriminating in taste. We are more likely to refine our desires now, to seek out just the right person to fall in love with. Despite the change of attitude, the passion of Venus in Virgo is still quite intense! However, we may become so overly cautious that we not only narrow the playing field, but we also cast aside some of our best potentials. For some reason, we seem to focus more on the minor character flaws rather than looking at the overall person. Sitting around reading romance novels is certainly no substitute for real love.

While Venus moves through Virgo, we are more inclined to throw our extra energy into our work and business matters in an effort to get these affairs in tip-top shape. We are more likely to promote humanitarian concepts now as we feel a need to demonstrate our talents in ways to help others. We are no longer concerned with getting all the attention focused on ourselves, preferring to let the limelight shine on someone else. Unfortunately, we may become more critical if others try to lower our standards. High quality in every situation is simply an expectation.

Individuals born with Venus in Virgo are, quite possibly, reserved in the love department but have a keen awareness of money, value, ethics and loyalty. They are likely to have a flair for teaching, writing, and business analysis. They may not give their heart away to just anyone. That special someone will have to work hard to earn their respect and attention. They are drawn to people who treat them special. They need to be careful of the dubious con who plays with their heartstrings in an effort to take something important from them. Their love and affection comes across as mysterious to many, who make false assumptions about the best way to win their heart.

Venus in Libra

When Venus transits Libra, the concept of interpersonal relationship is highlighted. Venus is the ruler of Libra and while most of us attribute Venus and Libra with Love, there is quite a bit more to the sign and the planet. Libra is the Cardinal Air sign. Libra is well known for balance and harmony, legal negotiations, business transactions, partnerships and monetary equality. In a nutshell, Libra is renowned for egalitarianism. Connections made while Venus is in Libra can become less productive when the events are steeped in hierarchy or disharmony. One of the most important components of Venus and Libra is the feeling of balance and equality.

The transiting Venus in Libra desire is for comfort and beauty. If money must be spent in order to attain that desire, then the amount will not be the deterrent. There is also the penchant for romance, and all the trappings that go with the rituals of love. However, love making may not be as important as the feelings of sensuality that lead up to the event. The same could hold true while trying to woo a business partnership. The energy that goes into the formation of the partnership feels so much more significant than the actual finalization of the business deal. The cold side of the Libran Venus is the sometime haughty, "better than thee" attitude that can come through. Even though the belief of being "equal" is the precedence, the airy energies can sometime undo that as we become too indecisive or dive too deep into the game of equalization, forgetting that we are dealing with human emotions, as well. We will still need to make decisions and take actions regardless of whether others feel it is fair.

Individuals born with Venus in Libra tend to be very popular with the opposite sex. They are considered to be more affectionate and romantic within their relationships. They are drawn to marriage and partnerships which value them as an equal decision-maker. They don't like to be ruled over by others. They also don't like environments where there is a lot of strife or discord. Because they are drawn to romance and marriage, they are more likely to enter into these partnerships earlier in life than their peers. They are likely to feel more complete when walking through life within a relationship. They are also likely to be a natural mediator, trying to balance the outcomes of quarrels between others. Unfortunately, their desire for harmony does not always play out well within their own relationships.

Venus in Scorpio

When Venus transits Scorpio, the passion within our relationships increases exponentially. Trying to satiate the lust that can be associated with Venus' trip through Scorpio is not easy. The characteristics from the planet of affection, beauty and money in the Fixed Water sign of Scorpio runs considerably deeper than in any other sign. Interestingly enough, despite the intensity, we also appear more aloof and distant until we find a sense of trust. Scorpio is also associated with finances, but having more to do with loans, trusts and owing, rather than money earned. Scorpio is better known for the hidden, mysterious, under-currents of life.

The desire of Venus while transiting Scorpio is a sense of integrity, as well as intrigue. Superficial associations will never be satisfactory. However, the political field for the power and status is sometimes connected with Venus in Scorpio. It's that power and control feature of Scorpio that can quickly be lured into politics. Be alert; there can also be layers of jealousy and revenge that can catch us off guard. There always seems to be a catch within any relationship when Venus transits Scorpio. While loyalty and integrity are a high priority, the expectation is that when it is given, it must also be received.

Individuals born with Venus in Scorpio are especially romantic and passionate. But they are also very upfront and sincere about their feelings within the relationship. They tend to be very knowledgeable about specific subjects. They are frequently interested in the psychological nature of others because they seem to have an intuitive understanding of human thought processes, as well as emotions. They sometimes have a difficult time with finances until they come to understand that money is not an "entitlement" but a resource that is to be earned and respected. They may not have a large number of friends, but the friends they choose to be around have earned the Venus in Scorpio seal of approval.

Venus in Sagittarius

Venus, the planet of relationships, good friends, monetary gain and beauty in the Mutable Fire sign of Sagittarius becomes fearless and adventurous. Travel, exploration and carefree attitudes are likely to be on the program now. We also may not be able to keep from tripping on our tongues as we blurt out exactly how we feel. While we may not be quite as intuitive as we were while Venus was in Scorpio, we do feel wiser and more cultured. We may also be more open to diversity and cultural differences. Financially, we are likely to splurge more than we should. But, how else are we going to travel the world without spending the inheritance.

The Venus in Sagittarius energy craves openness as well as awareness. Yet, despite the innate desire for love, the connection between lovers may not always be smooth. Our gusto could come across more as slapstick silliness. But laughter is a good release, bringing out different opportunities to appeal to others who share similar taste in humor. The restless Sagittarius energy could be unsettling for those who feel the need for power and control within relationships. The transition from Scorpio influences to Sagittarius influences could lead to some rocky confrontations. The unflattering nature of Venus in Sagittarius is the somewhat crass or devil-may-care attitudes that can surface. People are less concerned about how others perceive their actions, taking on a "take it or leave it" stance.

Individuals born with Venus in Sagittarius are inclined to be more "happy-go-lucky" in love and money matters. They lean towards being quite popular, enthusiastic, outgoing and social. However, a sense of fairness is also very important. They are not easily drawn into intrigue and mystery without thorough investigation and study. They typically want honest interactions without deception or manipulation. They generally like their freedom to travel and learn. They are the more adventurous group in the zodiac and don't take kindly to being told what they can, or cannot do in life.

Venus in Capricorn

Venus, the planet of value, friends, partnerships and beauty in the zodiac sign of Capricorn helps us to define status, big goals and strategic plans. There is also a sense of aged-wisdom found from the sign of Capricorn. Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth influence, helping us to feel a sense of practicality within our leadership. We also discover unusual beauty outside of the bold statements and societal perceptions of ideal. Appearances of wealth and success are frequently associated with the Venus in Capricorn transit although there is significantly more to it than simply wants and desires.

The Venus in Capricorn transit influences all of us by encouraging us to be better, to improve our sense of worth or our reputation. It is no surprise that the New Year resolution occurs during the sign of the Solar Capricorn transit. With the help of Capricorn, we are able to clearly see what the problems are, and we are ready to move forward to actually fix the issues. On the other hand, the fix is never quick and easy, and despite our determination while we are being influenced with the Capricorn energies, it can be short lived, and once the planets have moved past Capricorn, we are right back to our old practices that don't truly resolve the problems. Some of the difficult issues that we encounter with Venus in Capricorn is an unrealistic perspective to an ideal/goal that we would like to attain. We can see the problem, we can see where we need to go with fixing it, but we can't quite come to terms with the "necessary" for the fix. We push, but when reality pushes back, we may be a bit too quick to start looking for a new solution.

Individuals born with Venus in Capricorn can appear to be more serious within their relationships with others. There tends to be a shy, reserved trait but it usually is due to their desire to control their emotions so that their outward expressions are not presented as weak or insecure. The individual does not like to deal with the hurt and vulnerability that is frequently associated with romance. They also tend to keep their financial matters very private to minimize the likelihood of public scrutiny. Unfortunately, trying to hide from these situations does not prevent uncomfortable situations from occurring for the Venus in Capricorn. Perhaps one of the most cruel features of the Capricorn Venus is that when their attempts to protect themselves fail, they internalize the pain, frequently causing them to suffer more than necessary.

Venus in Aquarius

Venus, the planet of balance, harmony, beauty, friendship and resources, when transiting in Aquarius, helps us out with social connections and career worth. Aquarius is the Fixed Air sign. We develop a stronger analytical outlook in the realm of science, as well as areas of humanitarianism. The social ties created at this time are the ones that boost our careers and can support our ventures. Aquarius is the sign of vision and originality. We feel as though we can almost touch the future, hence we strive to anticipate how it will be and how it should be.

While Venus transits Aquarius, our collection of friends become more significant to us. For some of us, all our close friends can be counted on one hand. But, with Aquarius, we recognize that we have many friends, from the friendly store clerk who chat with on a regular basis, to the friends we acquire in the various clubs and organizations we belong to. These are the friends who help us to feel in touch within our communities. Aquarius has a bit of a restless spirit vibrating through it's influence. At times, we are likely to feel antsy, if events or situations don't move along quickly enough. The Aquarian energy is frequently associated with ideas that are radical and extreme, however, it can also be connected to the inspirational and trend-setting changes that happen on a regular basis.

Individuals born with Venus in Aquarius tend to be bubbly, enthusiastic and easy to be around. They are not inclined to show their emotions to others until they feel as though they will not be judged for displaying their feelings. Romantically, some of their loves may feel "short changed" since they are not always emotionally involved in the game of "love." They will tend to analyze their relationships with both friends and lovers. The Aquarius Venus loves a sense of freedom to explore intellectually, friendships and their creative interests. If a lover tries to dissuade them from their treasured activities, lack of support will not be well received. They are the most likely of all the signs to walk away from an argument first. The Venus in Aquarius is steeped with desires for a better future. They may not be the best at managing their financial resources. On the other hand, money does not always feel all that important. As long as they don't forget that the present is the reality to be dealt with first, their hopes for the future are likely to be realized.

Venus in Pisces

Venus, the planet of balance, value, aesthetics and partnerships in the zodiac sign that helps us to define the past, hidden friends or enemies, and secrecy can develop into quite the mystery. Pisces is the Mutable Water sign influencing the ties that bind and bond us when Venus is involved. Fantasies of romance and money can cause us to make some disastrous choices. We do better if we put aside our own gratifications and focus on helping out a friend or loved one. Just don't do it with the expectation of a quick payback. Actions for the betterment of another, without spite or malice, may not be as simple as it seems. Venus' influence wants everything to be fair and just, while Pisces totally fuels those elusive effusive affairs of the heart.

While Venus is transiting Pisces, there is always the potential for a secret romance or a mystery admirer. Additionally, we may discover more about the ones we love. In the realm of finance, money takes on a different significance, particularly if there's a charitable, spiritual or emotional connection. We need to be more aware of our own reasonings in our personal decisions for our joy and happiness to manifest. We may hide our true feelings for wanting or giving affection to protect our fantasy of the ideal.

Individuals born with Venus in Pisces tends to be compassionate. Those who have been repeatedly hurt over time as a result of their selfless compassion may be less willing to express their passion when initiating into a new relationship, in hopes that the lover will eventually see into their soul. They may love another "from afar" in an effort to protect the romantic vision or the love fantasy. The Venus in Pisces person may desire a "need to be needed" relationship. They tend to be extremely romantic due to their intuitive nature. When they meet the right person, their love is beyond devotion and selfless; it is almost sacred. It is not uncommon for Venus in Pisces individuals to be exceptionally talented with their sensitive imaginations that allow them to plummet into the depths of romance and beauty.