What Venus Shows
Venus describes your romantic style, attraction, taste, pleasure and values — including money. It's often compared with Mars, the planet of desire and pursuit.
Venus Sign Meanings
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Venus in Aries
♉︎Venus in Taurus
♊︎Venus in Gemini
♋︎Venus in Cancer
♌︎Venus in Leo
♍︎Venus in Virgo
♎︎Venus in Libra
♏︎Venus in Scorpio
♐︎Venus in Sagittarius
♑︎Venus in Capricorn
♒︎Venus in Aquarius
♓︎Venus in Pisces
Venus by Element
| Venus element | Love style | Feels loved through |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Passionate, spontaneous | Excitement, admiration, adventure |
| Earth | Loyal, sensual | Touch, gifts, reliability |
| Air | Flirtatious, curious | Conversation, fun, fairness |
| Water | Devoted, romantic | Emotional intimacy, care, trust |
Venus and Mars Together
Venus shows how you attract and what you value; Mars shows how you pursue and desire. Read them together for a full picture of romance — find your Mars with the Mars sign calculator.
Venus Retrograde Births
About 7% of people are born with Venus retrograde. It often indicates a highly personal sense of love and beauty developed over time. More: natal retrogrades.
Venus in the Houses
Venus's house shows where you find pleasure, beauty and connection most easily.
| Venus in | You find love and pleasure through |
|---|---|
| 1st House | Your self-image, body, appearance and first impressions |
| 2nd House | Money, possessions, values and self-worth |
| 3rd House | Communication, learning, siblings and your neighborhood |
| 4th House | Home, family, roots and inner foundations |
| 5th House | Romance, creativity, play and children |
| 6th House | Daily work, routines, health and service |
| 7th House | Marriage, committed partnerships and close one-to-one relationships |
| 8th House | Intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation |
| 9th House | Travel, higher learning, beliefs and the search for meaning |
| 10th House | Career, reputation, ambition and public life |
| 11th House | Friendships, groups, networks and hopes for the future |
| 12th House | The subconscious, solitude, spirituality and hidden matters |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Venus be in a different sign than my Sun?
Yes — Venus is always within two signs of the Sun, so it's often in a neighboring sign.
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