What does Venus have in store for you?

Julie was a real party girl who loved a night out with the girls, while her partner Chris preferred (and needed) time on his own. The position of the planet Venus in their charts explains these differences. Your Venus sign describes “how” you express your Venus; the House where Venus resides represents “where” you express your Venus. Julie has Venus in the 5th House whereas Chris has Venus in the 12th. As you will see, there is a marked contrast between these two placements.

Venus, as the goddess of love and Beauty, rules the signs of Taurus and Libra. Like the Moon, she has a feminine, receptive or yin quality. Venus represents your individual magnetism, sense of social harmony and how you express yourself in personal relationships, especially love and marriage. Your values and approach toward money and personal possessions are shown by her placement, as are how you express your artistic and sensual nature. Venus is never more than 1.5 signs away from the Sun and may add emphasis to the Sun by being in the same house or sign.

Your astrology chart consists of a 360-degree circle that is divided into 30-degree sections, each representing a house or area of life where energy is focused. Your time of birth determines in which house (or 30-degree section) your Venus will reside. Whether you know your Venus house or not, read on to see which profile best fits you.

Venus in 1st House

Your 1st House reflects your self-image and first impressions, revealing how others see you and the “vibes” you give out. Your natural urge to relate to others with warmth and sensitivity means people feel relaxed and at ease in your company. Your desire to create a peaceful environment and to please and accommodate others can mean a tendency to lose a sense of your own identity. By learning to appreciate yourself, you can more easily appreciate others. As Sara says of her friend Melissa, “Everyone likes Melissa — she is so friendly and attractive. She seems to have that ‘certain something’ which draws people to her.”

Venus in 2nd House

The 2nd House represents your self-worth, values and approach to money and security. This can be seen by the car you drive and where and how you live. If your Venus is in this House, you have an ability to see the innate value and Beauty in things. Financial security is important and you are prepared to work hard to achieve the lifestyle you want. Income may come through beauty, art, music and other creative pursuits. Money in the bank equals peace in your heart. Lisa loves searching for bargains at the markets. Her friends think she’s a hoarder; however, Lisa thoroughly enjoys her purchases.

Venus in 3rd House

The 3rd House reflects your communication style, especially with siblings and close relatives. Your attitude to short-distance Travel and learning are shown here. You have a love of language, learning and reading. With your love of words, you are drawn to creative writing. Sensitive to the needs of others, you tend to be careful about what you say and prefer to compromise and see the other viewpoint rather than argue. Jo, a teacher, is a delightful travelling companion who adapted easily to any changes in plans. She’s very fond of her elder sister who had been like a mother to her.

Venus in 4th House

The 4th House falls at the base of the chart and tells you about your roots and Home and family. It reflects your inner need to belong and the influence of your family of origin on your personality and life. For you, “home is where your heart is”, and you love creating a peaceful, warm and beautiful environment where you can entertain your family and friends. You dislike an atmosphere of strife and tension. Jen enjoys decorating her home, spending time in the Garden and cooking up a feast! She loves being surrounded by her family and catching up with her ageing parents.

Venus in 5th House

The 5th House shows how you have fun and express your creativity as well as what brings you joy, and covers recreation, hobbies, children and romance. The original romantic, your “love of life” is contagious. People enjoy being around you as you always add a “sparkle” to any social gathering. Children adore your company and your sense of play and fun. Alice is a teacher and loves to take her grandchild to the theatre. She recently took up painting, which she finds very relaxing.

Venus in 6th House

The 6th House shows your attitude to the physical world including your daily routine, work, health and diet. It also describes the type of work to which you are best suited. You enjoy routine, having a schedule, being busy and knowing what to expect each day. Work brings you pleasure and as a valued employee you are willing to help and support your fellow workers. Exercising at the gym links you with other people who share your love of keeping fit and healthy. Clare loves being a naturopath and advising her clients about their diet — especially as she knows she has to watch her own love of chocolate!

Venus in 7th House

The 7th House symbolises your close relationships and partnerships. It can describe the type of person you are attracted to and the qualities you look for in a relationship. If your Venus is in this house, you feel happiest and satisfied when you are in an intimate, harmonious relationship. Since you are drawn to beauty, this may also be reflected in your partner and close friends. Your ability to get along with people and set them at ease makes you popular. Angela makes every effort to please her partner and avoid confrontation, sometimes at the expense of her own needs. She has to guard against becoming co-dependent and to learn that relationships aren’t “all hearts and flowers”.

Venus in 8th House

The 8th House represents intimacy and the deeper side of relationships that’s reflected in shared values and money. It describes your curiosity about other people and the hidden or mysterious aspects of life, including the occult and death. People feel at ease in your presence and comfortable opening their hearts and revealing their secrets. You care intimately about what happens between two people and enjoy counselling others. Happy to probe beneath the surface, you are drawn to the mystical, spiritual and esoteric realms. Business partnerships and the accruing of money and possessions through marriage or inheritance are also highlighted. Ben was delighted when he was given a bonus and is keen to buy a beautiful necklace for his partner.

Venus in 9th House

The 9th House represents your big-picture vision and the search for meaning and purpose. The 9th House is associated with overseas travel, higher education, marketing and spiritual beliefs. With a fascination for other countries and cultures, you are happiest when you’re hopping on a plane, travelling and broadening your horizons. You are drawn to philosophies and religions which encompass a sense of beauty and fairness such as Buddhism. As a teacher, you communicate your love of your subject and as a student you enjoy learning. Peter, an Australian, enjoys his teaching role in England especially as he’s in love with a beautiful English girl.

Venus in 10th House

The 10th House shows your social image, reputation and status, how the world sees you and the type of career to which you are drawn. You possess a natural ability in both social situations and working with the public and people respond to your easy, relaxed manner and desire to create harmony. Conscious of your public image and social status, you excel at entertaining and may choose a career in beauty, art, music and other creative pursuits. Diana, an art historian, gives talks at the local library. The volunteers love working with her — and her afternoon teas!

Venus in 11th House

Your hopes, wishes and goals are all contained in the 11th House and lead you to joining groups and connecting with those who are on the same wavelength. Friendships often result from these interactions. Gifted with a natural ability to co-operate and bring harmony to any group situation, you enjoy an active social life and a wide circle of friends who share your goals and ideals. You give and expect a high standard from them and dislike aggressive behaviour. Entertaining and being entertained bring you much pleasure. Cathy enjoys playing golf and joined the committee of her local club since the social part was as important to her as the game itself.

Venus in 12th House

The 12th House covers areas such as the repressed and hidden, unconscious patterns and the desire to retreat. Spiritual development, meditation and the inner life are also a focus. Time alone and solitude nourish your sense of inner peace, especially since your love and compassion know no bounds and you may sacrifice your needs for the sake of another. Positively, this can mean being of service by working behind the scenes such as in a hospital or institution. Negatively, you may be drawn to those others reject such as the underdog or downtrodden. Love affairs may be hidden or elusive and not reach your idealistic expectations. Tina loves working at the local hospital, talking to the patients and uplifting them with her sense of fun.

Now that you have a better understanding of the differences between Julie’s and Chris’ Venus placements, take a moment to examine in which house you have Venus and where it is in the charts of your partner, friends and children. It could be enlightening!