Venus
Venus describes what you love and how you love: attraction, taste, pleasure and what you value. It also speaks to money as a reflection of values.
- love
- beauty
- values
- pleasure
- attraction
In the birth chart
Your Venus sign reveals your romantic style and your sense of beauty. The house it occupies points to where you look for harmony and enjoyment.
Strengths
Venus brings charm, affection, artistic sense, diplomacy and the ability to enjoy life.
Shadow side
Laziness, vanity, overindulgence, superficiality and jealousy are Venus's shadow. Knowing what you truly value keeps pleasure meaningful.
Rulership and rhythm
Venus rules Taurus and Libra and is linked to the 2nd and 7th houses. It usually spends four to five weeks in a sign, and up to about four months when it turns retrograde.
Frequently asked questions
What does Venus show in a natal chart?
Your approach to love, beauty, pleasure and what you value.
Is Venus the ruler of Taurus or Libra?
Both: Taurus shows its earthy and sensual side, Libra its social and aesthetic side.
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