What Does Your Venus Sign Mean In Astrology?

What is your venus sign? How you can harness the power of this sensual celestial being

Ancient cultures have always revered the planet venus as an important celestial being. This maybe due to the fact that her journey through the sky is so bright and obvious to us as Venus is the third brightest planet in the sky, after the sun and the moon. In the ancient Sumerian culture Venus was worshiped as the goddess Innana – the goddess of love, war and fertility and in ancient Greece, Venus was worshiped as Aphrodite – goddess of love. 

In modern western astrology, Venus is the planet of love, sensuality and beauty. Knowing where this planet falls in your birth chart helps you to understand your innate tendencies in relationship with self and others. This also includes how you relate to others and express yourself romantically and how you value and spend money.

Venus moves through each zodiac sign roughly every 30 days. Your venus sign is the sign that venus was in the moment you were born. This can be found in your birth chart, which is a snapshot of the sky the moment you were born.  You can find what sign venus is in by looking up your birthchart here. Your birth chart provides a map for the energies that are strongest within you throughout this lifetime. Read on below to see what your venus sign means and how you can draw on your specific energy in your relationships and life. 

Venus in Aries

With your venus in aries, you love hard and fast, you know what you want and you go and get it. You have an impulsive streak when it comes to relationships and may not want to be bogged down with commitment. You are happy to date multiple people at a time – and indeed thrive in this situation as you need variety and lots of connections all of the time or may feel bored or stagnated. 

You may have a lot of friend groups from all different settings, and get the party started wherever you go. You are a straight shooter and will say it how you see it which may be jarring for the more sensitive signs.

Your relationship to money is that it comes and goes. You love to spend and will act impulsively – if you see something you like you will buy it. No hesitation. This can be problematic for long term savings – you are better with short term savings, and then go out for a night out and spend it all with extravagant style and pizazz.

Venus in Taurus

Venus is at home in the sign of taurus. In relationships you are absolutely loyal to a tee, you are sensual in romantic relationships and physical touch will be of great importance to you. You love being showered with gifts and luxuries from your significant other. You tend to have long and committed romantic relationships and revel in routine and stability that this creates. 

You have deep and long lasting friendships and you love your friends with an aptitude of grace and caring. Quality over quantity is your approach to friendships and although you may be able to count the amount of close friends on one hand, you could have it no other way. Reciprocation within both romantic and platonic relationships is important to you. You are warm and generous in relationships.

Your relationship to money can be exuberant, you value and adore the finer things in life and may have a tendency to overspend on quality items you deem to be of great value. 

Venus in Gemini

Venus in Gemini loves to chat and connect in relationships through verbal communication and mental stimulation. In romantic relationships it is important for you to feel mental stimulation from your significant other and be given the freedom to chat and connect with everyone around you without restraint. You may come across as very flirty and charming and may be able to handle more than one love interest at a time. 

Venus in gemini has lots of friends and loves to gossip and knows everything about everyone. You are much loved by your friends for your capacity for interesting conversation and your wit and humor. Venus in gemini will have three parties to attend in one night and will thrive in every moment of it.

Venus in gemini usually has a good handle on money habits and will make good decisions based on collecting information and knowledge of making large purchases. With the correct application, you can use your love of collecting and collating information and use it to your advantage when spending and saving money. For example, doing all of the research before buying a product or service, to ensure you make the most informed decision.

Venus in Cancer

Venus in cancer is emotional, romantic and sensitive in relationships. You desire deep emotional support and security to feel loved. Within this environment your love will endure. You do have a tendency to be clingy and needy but this is only when your emotional needs are not being met. You are very sympathetic and kind in relationships and care deeply about supporting your loved ones needs. 

Venus in cancer may be guarded and stand-offish at first, but once you come out of your shell you make a loyal, caring and sympathetic friend to those closest to you. Deeply intuitive you know when someone is not feeling themselves and will be able to provide emotional support when needed. 

Venus in cancer values spending money on items that will enhance the feeling of homeliness in your home. You are sentimental and will buy things that have meaning and value to you. This creates your space of emotional security. Venus in cancer will often be good at saving your money for the future.

Venus in Leo

Venus in leo’s love in romantic and friendship relationships is extravagant, generous and warm. The power of venus in leo is palpable and you love to shine in your relationships. In romantic relationships, you demand to be worshiped and will not take well to being ignored. You need a constant show of affection and love. You show your love flamboyantly and with creative style – partners of a venus in leo can expect to be impressed.

In friendships, venus in leo is loyal and caring and is the life of the party and creates fun and laughter. You have an intensity that can be hard to keep up with for more serious or sensitive signs. You are none the less an asset to any party or brunch session.

Venus in leo loves to spend money and may do well to start a habit of putting funds away for the future. You are very creative in expressing your inner artist and will spend money on creative pursuits and pieces such as arts pieces, sculptures, jewelry, shoes – things that exude and express your inner style and creativity.

Venus in Virgo

Venus in virgo is very practical in relationships and friendships. You will absolutely go above and beyond for your significant other and do anything you can to serve and be of service. You need to be careful not to become too controlling or critical of your significant other and allow your partner to sometimes do things for you as well. You are seeking perfection in how you give to your partner and can sometimes overthink the trajectory of the relationship. Sometimes venus in virgo, more chill is required.

Venus in virgo in friendships is also very caring and practical. You are the friend who always has safety pins in her hand bag, tampons and extra hand sanitiser when needed. Venus in virgo is the friend who organises the trip itinerary and ensures everyone gets sent the email and ushers people into the tour van – a great friend to have. Venus in virgo will tell you how it is if asked outright, and is loyal and caring if not sometimes a little emotionally disconnected.

Venus in virgo has spreadsheets upon spreadsheets of their financial history and future. You have a plan – and will stick to it to the umpteenth degree. As virgo is a mutable sign, you will be able to change plans and move with the times without a moments hesitation. Venus in virgo may be frugal with spending, but will pay off nicely for you in the future.

Venus in Libra

Venus is at home in the sign of libra. With your venus in libra you are charming and draw people to you with your wit and banter. Venus in libra is shiny and sparkly and loves to be in partnership. You will often be over-compromising in partnership in order to maintain balance and harmony. You will do anything for your significant other and easily and lavishly show your love and affection. As an air sign you connect mentally and need intellectual stimulation and banter in relationships.

Venus in libra has a truckload of friends. You are in constant contact with your friends and love catching up regularl. You are great at listening and offering well thought-out advice to friends who absolutely adore you. Venus in librans make really good friends and you are always there for your friends. You do have tendencies to people please and can have wishy-washy boundaries as you always seek do the best for everyone else.

Venus in libra will spend money on items that make you look good. You love to feel good and have unique and alluring style. Venus is libra will also spend money on experiences that are one of a kind and will look good on social media. Not too bothered by saving for the future, venus in libra will surely have a job that enables you to dress well and shine in your naturally sophisticated style. 

Venus in Scorpio

Venus in scorpio is intense and passionate in relationships. With significant others, venus in scorpio is overtly sexual and has a high sex drive. Once venus in scorpio locks eyes on its prey – it goes in for the kill, will precision and no hesitation. Venus in scorpio is very charming and alluring but it’s sting will hurt for days – significant others must beware of their manipulation tactics and possessive nature which comes from a deep need and desire for domination and control.

People will be drawn to venus in scorpio due to your charm, sense of mystery and intrigue. Venus in scorpios won’t have many superficial friendships but will require depth and emotional complexity in all of your interactions. You won’t reveal true self to anyone but your closest friends and even then, they may not see beyond the mask and mystery that the venus in scorpio creates.

Venus in scorpio will be very secretive about their finances and will never tell you how much they earn or what they have in savings. Venus in scorpio sees money as a source of power, and power is what you are here for. In this sense you have the ability to amass great wealth through your creative ways of expanding your earning potential. Venus in scorpio may learn many lessons through losing large amounts of money and also gaining large amounts of money. Care should be taken with gambling and being frivolous with money.

Venus in Sagittarius

Venus in sagittarius loves to share experience within your relationships. In romantic relationships, venus in sagittarius is optimistic, cheerful and full of adventure. You need a partner who is up for the challenge of exploring and has as much get-up-and-go as you do. Venus in sagittarius has strong opinions and ideas and will do well with a significant other who is open to discussing big ideas, philosophy and the meaning of life. 

Venus in sagittarius is the most fun in friendships. You will have many friends across many different time zones and are always welcoming and open to new connections. Venus in sagittarius wants to know  everyone’s “why,” their joie de vivre. You live to inspire and to take action to live life to your absolute potential. The life of the party, you can be described as sparkly and wild and will know all of the coolest tunes to get everyone grooving.

Venus in sagittarius uses money to find financial independence so you can live your most fabulous life. You often spend money on causes that run deep to your own philosophy and will purposely not spend money on anything that goes against your strong philosophy. Venus in sagittarius loves spending money on knowledge – books, courses, degrees, travel, anything that expands their worldly experience.

Venus in Capricorn

Venus in capricorn is a loyal and patient partner and thrives on stability that a long term relationship provides. You care for your partner with practicality and understanding of their day to day needs – on the physical plane, rather than emotionally. Your cool and calm appearance can be grounding and reassuring to your significant other but you may sometimes seem detached from your emotions or emotionless. You won’t profess your undying love,  but will rather show it through small daily tasks.

Venus in capricorn may be the serious one in the friendship circle but nonetheless, one that is there through thick and thin. Venus in capricorn is someone that can be relied on to assist with anything from a car break down to an emotional breakdown, and the great thing about you is that you will get the job done, without a fuss. Venus in capricorn can be a social climber when you see opportunity – you don’t have a problem letting go of friendships for the sake of progressing.

Venus in capricorn is here to make the money. You will have a plan and will then execute it, through any challenges or bumps in the road. You will be successful, no matter what. Once you have your sights on the prize, you will use all of your monetary power to get to where you need to go. This is ultimately to be the best and create the best life. You are very competitive and will do whatever is needed to to achieve your goals.

Venus in Aquarius

Venus in aquarius is notoriously aloof in relationships and requires a significant other who is independent (that is, not needy) and who is able to hold their own whilst you spend a majority of your time in your mind. Once you eventually leave the sanctuary of your mind and mental world, you require connecting to your romantic partners with high intellectual stimulation. This is your turn on and is required for longevity in relationship. You won’t always show much emotion but are perpetually thinking about your relationship and your lover.

Venus in aquarius is the oddball in friendship circles and always brings the weird and wonderful to life. You have great conversation and really love to be in social situations. You have offbeat hobbies which are always intriguing to others and enjoy taking part in lively debates over ideas and causes close to your heart. Always independent, you enjoy solitary activity but no doubt make acquaintances everywhere you go.

Venus in aquarius will create financial abundance through your ability to think outside the box. You may have more than one financial income stream. You will spend money on your hobbies. You may overthink your financial situation and would do well from writing out your budgets or setting your goals and intentions down to solidify your intentions.

Venus in Pisces

Venus in pisces is a profoundly spiritual experience. Venus in pisces relationships will run deep. You intuitive and empathetic nature will help you to understand your significant other more than any other sign. Venus in pisces is loving, sensitive and romantic. However you can get caught up in the daydreams of your relationship and the harsh reality of the relationship may not always stand up to what is playing out in your imagination. You give your all and should care not to dissolve into the identity of your partner.

Venus in pisces in friendships is fun-loving and caring. You will write your friends poems and invite them art galleries. Beautiful, sensual and creative you are always up for crafternoons with wine or having a nap. Venus in pisces will make your friends feel so at home. You do enjoy your solitude so communicating this to your friends and loved ones is essential. This will ensure they don’t get upset if you disappear as they will know that you will return with renewed vigor.

Venus in pisces is innately intuitive when it comes to finances. You must listen to your gut when it comes to investing, saving or spending. As money is a purely physical part of reality and day to day living, you may find it difficult to learn the fundamentals of money handling. Once you have learnt the skill of it, you are able to make intuitive choices that enable you to have financial prosperity.