Note: These are general high level descriptions of Venus placements in the birth chart. A strong venus placement would be 1) In domicile of Taurus or Libra 2) dignified by being in the angular houses of 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th. 3) unaspected by a malefic like Saturn, Mars or the nodes of the Moon.
Remember that Venus signifies more than just how we love, and what we love. It also signifies what value we attach to we love. And beyond value- how we maintain, preserve the object of love-whether that be a luxury commodity like a handbag or your significant other.
Venus in the 1st house
Your presence is magnetic. Venus in the 1st predisposes you to be an effortless fortune magnet. You naturally attract others by your charm, friendly, warm nature. Others would want to be around you, hoping your magic rubs off on them.
If Venus is placed in its own nakshatra of Bharani, Purva phalguni or Purva Ashaadha, you are almost a show stopper. The kind of beauty that stops people in the middle of a busy street to stare. You have a natural effortless sense of aesthetic that borders on classical rather than trendy. Despite all of these positives, In a way, the excessive spotlight on your appearance makes you feel insecure and wonder if people love you for who you are as a person or how you enhance their lives.
Venus in the 2nd house
The placement of a money magnet. Wealth naturally flows to you, unless your Venus is in Capricorn/Aquarius or conjunct/harsh aspect to Saturn which would make you work hard(er) for your resources. Yet, you are blessed many times over by your hard work, much more so than a person without this placement.
Your speaking voice is often melodious and is almost a super power. Be watchful of your spending habits as this placement, especially if the lord of the 2nd house is in the 12th, can lead to extravagance and losses in wealth.
Venus in the 3rd house
The gifted communicator! You thrive on learning and assimilating information and disseminating that information with others. Highly creative and with a natural way of relating and connecting with others, the foundation of your interpersonal relationships is talk, converse, debate, argue, discuss.
You are attracted to and attract those who are just as adept at intellectual wordplay as you are and who place a higher premium on intellectual compatibility than physical chemistry. You might get along famously well with your siblings, unless Venus is seriously afflicted. Possibly enjoy weekend trips to get away from the noise and bustle of your everyday life.
Venus in the 4th house
Your home is your castle and it needs to be comfortable and beautiful. With this placement, you enjoy having pieces of beauty and art strewn around your physical space. You would possibly enjoy hosting parties and cooking for others. Your parties could be a gastronomic delight that takes into account the likes and dislikes of each of your guests. This placement, out of all, is likely to spent their old age very comfortably surrounded by family.
Venus in the 5th house
The diehard romantic. The one who plans a super date that possibly sets high standards for every guy to follow. You’re possibly idealised as the knight in shining armor, the prince charming. You’re in love with love, and your children too will be showered with love and affection.
Venus in the 6th house
The love language that believes in ‘acts of service’. You show your love through everyday gestures and placing others needs before your own. You’re the one that others lean on when they need support and you’re very good at what you do- whether it’s being a homemaker or a professor or a scientist. The ultimate problem solver and perfectionist. You value being productive and working, but remember to take a break every now and then to just stop and smell the roses.
Venus in the 7th house
The Venus that is a relationship magnet. You thrive on interpersonal relationships and possibly cannot iamgine your life without connecting and being with your other. You form deep connections with people one on one, and when you focus on that one person, they are hypnotized by your aura and presence. Just like Venus in the 1st, this placement requires balance and harmony for their well being.
Venus in the 8th house
Like any inner planet in the 8th, Venus too does not particularly enjoy being here. The relationship planet is hidden and in constant turmoil from the ups and downs in your life. People come into your life to help you transform and you are never the same again. Then, these people leave, and you are left with the feeling of loss and grief. You hold your obsessions and loves close to your heart and form connections that demand depth from your partners. The 8th house Venus is not for the faint of heart.
Venus in the 9th house
The globe trotter who might just up marrying someone from a completely different culture and background. You attract good fortune effortlessly, especially after marriage, if you are a Taurus rising. You are the sought after professor, lawyer or yoga teacher who collects friends from all over the world.
Venus in the 10th house
The Venus who loves power and status. You have high standards and enjoy being a part of a ‘power couple’. Nothing wrong with that as Venus in the 10th rarely misuses power bestowed on her. You have a way of dealing with authority that brings to mind the platitude of ‘catching more flies with honey’. You attract fortune as long as you work hard, and enjoy basking in the spotlight.
Venus in the 11th house
To fall in love, this Venus placement must like their partners and be friends with them before the lovers phase. Your romantic relationships are based on deep friendships and you’re possibly the one to keep in touch with your many ex-significant others after the break ups. You enjoy group activities and belong to a community or a friends circle. Yet, there is a healthy sense of detachment (especially if you have inner planets in the 5th house). Friendly, warm and fun loving, this Venus might be the glue that keeps people together, the ones who are eclectic, different and unique.
Venus in the 12th house
This, like the other uncomfortable houses like the 6th and 8th, is a painful placement for a relationship planet. You might believe in a form of transcendental love that is very challenging to achieve in real life. What often follows is you fall in love with an illusion or an image of the person rather than the person themselves. This Venus placement has a predisposition to unrequited love or the person who is unattainable in some way. Sometimes, the other party does not even know you love them as you are so subtle and dreamy about your emotions and expressions of affection. It is really important for the chart holder with this placement to see their object of affection with clarity and a sense of realism, or expect to be repeatedly disillusioned by romantic relationships.
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