Venus Signs in Love
In addition to your looks, your Venus sign can also show you how you act in the many stages of love such as when you have a crush, are dating, etc. Your Venus placement can indicate how you think and act when romantically connected to another person. Although she is so much more, Venus is most commonly associated with love and romantic partners. Venus is the planet representing beauty, romance, creativity, love, wealth, and all forms of pleasure as well as luxury/glamour. In astrology, Venus can represent a feminine lover, a girlfriend. Since Venus rules Taurus and Libra, she is comfortable and tends to express well when placed in these signs unless there are unfavorable aspects. Your Venus sign, house placement, and degree can tell you a lot about your appearance, the forms of art and entertainment you naturally gravitate towards, your sense of style, and ways you can possibly earn money.
To find out more about your own Venus sign and to tap into its energy book a birth chart reading with us!
How to start
Create your birth/natal chart by entering your birth information on astro.com or astroseek.com (Co-star charts will not work for this because you need to view your chart as a wheel to clearly see where all your planets are placed).
Look for Venus in your chart. Her symbol is “♀︎”.
Take note of her position meaning her condition, zodiac sign (& the ruler of this sign), house placement, degree, and any major aspects.
Once you understand the general interpretation of this placement in your chart, read below for possible matches, condition explanations, and your sign.
Power Pairings
Astrology really cannot determine the success of a relationship although it can be used to indicate features and what each person brings to said relationship. That being said, I want to highlight a few Venus sign pairings that are a bit unusual, but I think are magnetic and have seen go great together from personal observation whether it’s romantic, platonic, or even familial. There’s a lot that goes into relationship compatibility so it’s impossible to base it off just Venus signs. Always take a look at the bigger picture outside of the chart even. Disclaimer: not every pairing listed here will work 100% of the time due to a lot of different, sometimes unexplainable things. People are very complex, unique individuals already and relationships take work to maintain. Also, it’s life sh*t happens.
Gemini + Leo
Libra + Aquarius
Aries + Scorpio
Libra + Sagittarius
Taurus + Libra
Cancer + Leo
Libra + Gemini
Scorpio + Virgo
Pisces + Sagittarius
Capricorn + Virgo
Power Placements
Here are some conditions your Venus may be found in your birth/natal chart. For further assistance analyzing your own birth chart, book a birth chart reading with us!
Exalted Venus
If your Venus is in Pisces, you have an exalted Venus. Exalted planets are opposite of where the planets fall which means they embody strength and awareness. Exalted planets are in great positions similar to domicile planets. Pisces Venus may not be like most lovers and could struggle with inconsistency or in communicating with their lover in a way that's clear or concise. However, they are blessed with the ability to visualize something for their partner and somehow create it. In my experience, when Pisces Venus struggles to communicate with words, their best outlet can be creating art. That way they’re not only gifting something meaningful, it can also help express how they’re feeling.
Debilitated Venus
If your Venus is in Virgo, you have a debilitated Venus meaning your Venus is opposite of its exaltation. Virgo is a mutable (transition, change) sign which may add a bit of difficulty in this position’s strength because of inconsistency in feelings. Virgo Venus may struggle with or miss the entire point of Venus which is being romantic and enjoying pleasure. Virgo Venus tends to have an overactive, restless energy in love. They could over dedicate themselves in love or seek partners that are “projects for them to fix”. This certainly rubs their lovers the wrong way because it’s not valued as a relationship more so a task on a list needing to get done. Debilitated Venus would benefit from learning to maintain their high standards while allowing themselves to relax in love. Also be more accepting of people that aren’t your fit and move accordingly instead of trying to fix everyone you meet.
Venus in Detriment
If your Venus sign is in Aries or Scorpio, your Venus is in detriment. A planet is in detriment when it is placed in direct opposition to its ruling sign. So if domicile is ruling, detriment is the opposite of ruling. This creates a bit of insecurity in the planet’s expression similar to fall & debilitation. Venus is in detriment in both of those signs because their sister or opposite signs Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus. Planets in detriment force you to work with what you have and learn new rules in order to adapt yourself to them. People with this placement may misread their partner’s love language or simply ignore it. Venus in detriment will thrive in love when they take the time to cater to their partner’s individual needs and expand their view of healthy love so they stop generalizing love.
Fall Venus
If your Venus is in Gemini, this is known as being “fall”. Fall planets are the sign opposite of the exalted planets sign. Fall planets tend to represent a point of “weakness” although I do not see this as “bad” necessarily. I tend to see it as a possible insecurity in love that needs to be developed and can improve with experience as well as time. Gemini Venus can often have a lot of experiences in their love lives that are “not so great” because of this uncomfortable position which can make it seem like they’re unlucky in love. Not to be confused with loneliness, they’re able to find partners just maybe not ones they connect with well enough to establish a monogamous relationship with or see a future with. Gemini Venus is a super special placement and would benefit from finding strength in unity (they literally represent the twins two people and therefore aren’t meant to be alone in this life despite what they may feel) and the right partner who will capture their attention & love them to the fullest so that they finally feel comfortable being in love. I believe Gemini Venus experiences true love only after they themselves have matured.
Venus in Retrograde
If your Venus has a little “r” symbol to it, it is Retrograde meaning at the time of your birth, Venus was essentially moving backwards. People often say Retrograde Venus is more likely to align with uncoventional forms of love such as polygamy, celibacy, asexuality, etc. because this position brings a new perspective that may or may not align with societal norms. I also feel like those with their Venus in Retrograde tend to overthink love and overthink their actions in doing so unintentionally almost like a habit. Some Venus in Retrograde may never want to get married or see marriage as something fulfilling. This placement is special and those that have it must embrace that you think differently in love.
Note: I notice Earth Venuses tend to prefer acts of service and physical touch most. Fire signs prefer words of affirmation and receiving gifts. Air signs value words of affirmation and quality time. Water signs prefer physical touch and quality time.
Venus in Aries
You require a lot of energy from your partners & also love very fiercely & out loud. Aries love is a FORCE. Aries Venus will go to the end of the Earth for someone they love and expect that same energy back. Similar to Scorpio Venus, this love is very intense and can have a bit of a jealous streak. Your love is shown through actions because Aries being ruled by Mars is very action oriented. Being cardinal and a fire sign, this Venus sign tends to be very decisive in love and therefore moves a bit faster in relationships. Aries Venus are more likely to marry when they’re young or impulsively. You may view love as a challenge though and don’t like people who are too easy for you to access or figure out. You require a lot of stimulation in relationships and the presence of a physical presence is important. You could also be very dominant and prefer to take the lead in relationships or at least have your freedom. You tend to be very confident and open about your sexuality. Aries Venus craves excitement. Aries Venus' love language may include acts of service, receiving gifts, and quality time. They would love a personalized gift with their name or sun sign on it. Aries Venus would love active, adventure type of dates too like go kart racing, laser tag, etc. anything that you must use your body to do and that has an element of competition in some way. Aries Venus seeks to initiate, advance themselves as well as their partner, assert, and experience realization in love.
Venus in Taurus
Venus is domicile (home) here amplifying romance and commitment. Paced, yet devoted in love, sensual in nature. Taurus Venus is definitely big on lustful energy that goes beyond just lust and everything surrounds it to feel good: scents, visuals, food, clothing, etc. This Venus sign being Earth and fixed may take their time to form crushes and enter relationships because they take them seriously. Taurus Venus tends to spoil their partner with their time and peace of mind. They can be known for spoiling their partner with lavish gifts such as flowers, perfume, bags, shoes, money, etc, but it’s not about the cost, more so the thought and intention behind it. Going out to eat or picnics may be activities Taurus Venus enjoys because of the intimate, quality time spent and strong possibility of food being a part of the occasion. A huge part of Taurus Venus love language may include receiving gifts and physical touch. They would love it if you took them out to a dope restaurant in town that both of you have never tried before (their favorite restaurant is always a great option too) or spent money on an experience or item that relieves some pressure off of them in some way. Some other gifts they would appreciate are spa day, anything comforting yet valuable, wine, perfume, oral pleasure, or a plant. Taurus Venus seeks to find their stability, security, ultimate marriage partner, and feel connected to their sensuality in love.
Note: Fire Venus requires a lot of attention as well as affection and does not like waiting thus causing them to be very impatient with those they love. They can move pretty fast in love and it's because they're usually decisive in love regardless of sun sign.
Venus in Gemini
This placement is very youthful and fun in love. For this reason, you may date around before you decide to settle if you ever do. Gemini Venus like Sagittarius Venus can be potential lifelong bachelors. Some can say you act like a teenager when in love or you crave a love that is reminiscent of a teenage love. This placement most likely had a significant teenage relationship that shaped their love life. This placement can be attracted to either gender. Love from a Gemini Venus brings a certain glow and renewed vitality. You crave lively relationships with someone exciting, that can add activity. You also value communication a lot in your relationships & rightfully so because it's hard to find someone that can hold a real conversation. Gemini Venus values all forms of communication whether it be written, visual, spoken, or nonverbal. Gemini Venus love language may include words of affirmation, physical touch, and quality time. They would appreciate it if you bought them something to add to a collection of something they have or wrote them a love letter. Gemini Venus seeks to explore, learn, experiment, share, and communicate in love. Gemini Venus as a lover will think about you constantly, want to talk to you all the time to remain connected, and remember small details about you to surprise you with thoughtful gifts. Being an air sign, Gemini Venus tend to move fast in love may either experience falling in love with “the one” at a very young age OR a lot of dead end relationships because others cannot keep up with them, match their energy level, or or are willing to grow with them as they evolve. Gemini Venus strives to make all your days brighter as long as they cherish you.
Note: Air Venus requires a lot of attention and stimulation. If they really like you, they want to talk to you all day, but want you to live your life too so you too have something exciting to share. Like the wind they may move a lot physically, but their mind and heart will always remain with/on you if it's yours.
Venus in Cancer
The most loving Venus sign next to Leo. Venus in Cancer are natural homemakers and desire to make those they care about and love feel the most secure. Similar to Taurus Venus, food and cuddles are important. Cancer Venus can also be very adorable/cute when in love. Cancer Venus wants a lover that will nurture them and always protect their heart and sensitivity. I feel like ideally Cancer Venus would be one and done for the rest of their life, but unfortunately they tend to come across lovers that don’t put in as much effort in their relationship and this makes Cancer Venus hold back in love to attempt to be fair. Cancer Venus doesn’t like to feel like they have to hold back their love. Cancer Venus tends to have significant familial relationships as well so you’ll respect a lover more for also wanting to get to know your family and love them as well. Being ruled by the moon, you value lovers who bring balance to your life and are sensitive to your emotions. They tend to have strong emotional connections to those they love that never seem to die. You also love when your partner supports you in your accomplishments because you naturally uplift those around you. Cardinal and a water sign, Cancer Venus love opens the doors for purification of the soul and unconscious. Being with a Cancer allows for deep introspection. Cancer Venus love language is quality time, acts of service, and receiving gifts. They would appreciate it if you cooked their favorite meal or bought them a candle, blanket, or perfume. Cancer Venus seeks to create a warm, stable environment, connect and explore inner worlds in love.
Venus in Leo
This sign has a bold, deeply transformative love that radiates. Leo Venus is known for bodies of art and everything iconic, extravagant. The body part associated with Leo is literally the heart so love from a Leo Venus is very encompassing. Leo wants to share their love with the world and most likely will tell others who they like. Once Leo Venus finds “the one” (or they’re found because they’re that hot) and they’ve decided they are all in, it’s to the point of marriage and basically eternity. It’s easy for Leo Venus to confuse lust with love. Leo Venus does a great job at naturally enthralling their lovers with just their personality. Similar to Cancer Venus, this is a Venus sign you want to bring home because your family will love them too. Venus in Leo can be very bubbly and playful, charming their lovers without much effort. Leo Venus requires a lot of attention, affection, and passion from their partner. The lovers of Leo Venus often become their muse and inspiration for creation. This is also another Venus sign where there is no limit to how much they will spend to make someone they love happy. If it’s in their means they will absolutely do it. You want the best for yourself and the ones you love. Leo Venus love language is words of affirmation, receiving gifts, and acts of service. They appreciate any gift that's special, that shows your appreciation, or is a huge gesture of love. They would love flowers, planned date nights out (especially involving something fun or artistic), grand proposals, their favorite food, anything exclusive that no one else has, VIP experiences, concert tickets to see their favorite artist, etc. Leo Venus seeks to follow their heart, confidently express their feelings, and securely shine in love. Love from a Leo Venus is eternal, it will never die.
Note: Fire Venuses tend to form crushes at a very young age and can be attracted to many people throughout their lives. It's easy for them to fall in and out of love especially if the Venus is also cardinal or mutable.
Venus in Virgo
This placement is a very meticulous, helpful lover. Being an Earth Venus, there's that grounding dedication and being mutable there is a lot you can learn from one. Virgo Venus wants to not only improve your life, but teach you things so eventually you learn and will no longer “need” them. Similar to Cancer Venus, Virgo Venus definitely has that nurturing energy. Virgo Venus realizing they have a crush on someone or are attracted to them is inspiring for them to get their own stuff together. Virgo Venus will structure their life around your days and make sure everything is running smoothly. Virgo Venus often strategically plans things for those they love down to the details. Similar to Gemini Venus in the sense they’re also ruled by Mercury, their love often consumes their thoughts. Virgo Venus provides solutions to all of your problems and will sit there and help you solve them. Virgo Venus love language is acts of service, quality time, and physical touch. Virgo Venus is one of those signs you have to do a little extra detailed thinking for because the usual material stuff bags, shoes, flowers, chocolate, etc isn’t going to be enough for them. They will appreciate it, but would be more impressed if you did small things in their life like did their laundry, do their grocery shopping, pick up a bill, etc. Virgo Venus appreciate those that just come into their life and help THEM without having to be asked. Virgo Venus naturally shows up for everyone in their life so they expect the same thoughtfulness in return. Do whatever you can to help them help you make your life easier. Virgo Venus seeks to take care of their person, inquire though deep, thought provoking questions, and support their partner into the best versions of themselves in love.
Note: Water signs are based on intuition, feelings, and their unconsciousness. This is why it may take them a bit longer to take action or get over someone. In my opinion, they do not have difficulty processing their emotions, in fact they're the best at this, but they struggle with allowing themselves to fully let go because then that would remove all possibility of reconciliation in the future thus ending the fantasy of "what could be".
Venus in Libra
Also being ruled by Venus, Venus in Libra tends to value marriage more than the other Venus signs. Known for various love affairs and possible flings, they are naturally huge flirts. Venus in Libra is in absolute control over their love lives and will settle down only when they want to, on their own terms. Libra Venus is the one sign that may see a potential lover in various people sharing no similarities. They are open minded and may not have a “type”. Getting a Libra Venus to not only fall in love with you, but also commit it’s like winning the lottery, best of both worlds. Being cardinal and also an air sign, contrary to popular belief Libra Venus can be pretty forward and decisive in love. Once Libra Venus has a crush, it’s pretty obvious. They will be super sweet towards that specific person, more upbeat, optimistic overall and put more effort into their physical appearance. Libra Venus ideally wants their lover to be very much in love with them and only them. Libra Venus love languages are words of affirmation, receiving gifts, and quality time. They would appreciate a romantic date night, self care items, or money for self care/beauty maintenance. Similar to Virgo and Capricorn Venus, Libra Venus would appreciate just being taken care of in all ways including financial. Libra Venus seek to relate, balance relationships, bring beauty, and evolve with their partner in love.
Venus in Scorpio
The most intense type of love that lingers. Venus in Scorpio tends to love their lovers forever and always have some form of attachment to them no matter how the situation turns out or how much time has passed. It’s more difficult for them being fixed and water to let the memory of that person go. A very deep loving sign craving to fall in the deepest of loves, but not alone. You most likely had crushes and sexual experiences early in life similar to Virgo, Gemini, and Aries Venus. You may be a little jealous or possessive with partners, but it's because that's your way of showing you actually care. Your crushes usually remain secret. An ideal relationship for you would be one where you share a deep emotional connection with your partner, but at the same time they give you enough space. Mars ruled womyn I notice tend to be sexually attracted to both genders even if they would only be in a relationship with one particular gender over the other. Venus in Scorpio love languages are quality time and physical touch. They would greatly appreciate a mystery/thriller/psychological book, meaningful gifts with intention behind them, sacrifice, gestures that make it clear how much you appreciate/love them, etc. Scorpio Venus seeks to uncover truth, transform, and experience intimacy on it’s deepest and most raw level in love.
Note: Fixed Venus tend to take a while to form crushes or get into relationships with others. This is because they tend to take relationships a bit more seriously and the end goal is long term partnership or marriage. They also take longer to get over people especially if the Venus is Earth or Water.
Venus in Sagittarius
One of the most passionate and fun Venus signs because they have an optimism like no other that just follows them wherever they go. Sag Venus tends to be very enthusiastic about their life, life in general and intend on living it to the fullest. It may be seen as all over the place, but to them it’s being well versed, well traveled. They want to be able to maintain their individual freedom with their partner. You want someone that will be consistent with you while understanding that you need to have your own individual life. You also may get bored in your love life easily as Sagittarius goes after exciting experiences. This placement could date multiple people at once or decide to settle down later in life or not at all similar to Gemini Venus. They're always wanting that spark. Codependent or clingy partners would not be appreciated here because being a mutable fire sign, you encourage everyone to be as free and versatile as you. Venus in Sagittarius love language is quality time and acts of service. Similar to Aries Venus, they would appreciate experiences as opposed to material items as gifts. If it must be material, buy them a subscription to a podcast they want to listen to, a trip for you guys somewhere, an audiobook, video equipment if they are a content creator or film stuff, etc. Sagittarius Venus seeks to expand minds, establish meaning, and find purpose in love.
Venus in Capricorn
This placement values a stable lover, someone who is consistent with you and is very objective and has control over their own life. Capricorn Venus is a very generous lover & dates for the long term and eventually marriage similar to fellow cardinal signs Cancer and Libra. You definitely do not want someone with no life outside of you. You may date up or desire partners that are more established than you. This could indicate age difference or even difference in wealth, status. Codependency is a huge no no for you. It may take you time to develop feelings for this person, but once you do you’re pretty much locked in. Capricorn Venus may feel a bit awkward in their younger years when it comes to crushes and dating because they’re experiences in love naturally come later and if rushed are usually a result of pressure from others. Capricorn Venus thrives in love moving at their own pace even if that is slow & steady and considering only their own opinion. Capricorn Venus love language is acts of service, receiving gifts, and physical touch. Capricorn Venus would appreciate exactly what they asked you for or something that is priceless in value such as a memorable trip to a special place to them, jewelry inspired by a deceased loved one they may have, etc. Venus in Capricorn seeks to achieve a power couple union that meets their expectations for the purpose of helping them reach their goals in love.
Note: Other Venus signs mentioned within each sign's section are additional suggested power pairings and definitely can be compatible for any type of relationship.
Venus in Aquarius
This placement ideally desires a partner that they feel is their best friend first and foremost. Similar to Sagittarius Venus, you want a partner that will allow you to remain free while you intertwine your lives. Venus in Aquarius similar to Aries Venus maintains their independence even in relationships. They tend to view their partners as friends before anything. For this reason, being friends with someone first is very important when you consider whether you’d date someone or not. Venus is in the sign of Aquarius makes your outlook on relationships unconventional & this may manifest by you getting into relationships with partners that are unique individuals by their style, their thoughts, or lifestyle. Venus in Aquarius love language is words of affirmation and acts of service. They would appreciate gifts that demonstrate investment and reliability. They would appreciate the latest gadget or some device that will make their life easier. Aside from the material, this sign really just wants someone who will be for them that they feel equally yoked by. Aquarius Venus seeks to impress their person, free them, teach new things, and engage in love.
Venus in Pisces
Pisces Venus is a really unique Venus placement because of its position (read above) that can make someone very talented artistically or musically. Many entertainers in the music industry have this placement if not a Leo or domicile (Taurus/Libra) Venus placement. Being loved by a Pisces Venus is more likely to have a song be written about you. Being a mutable water sign, Pisces Venus can have many crushes that are hidden and no one really knows about. Pisces Venus may not approach their crush directly either, but instead adore them from afar. Pisces Venus can have a crush or be attracted to someone for a very long time similar to Scorpio Venus, they may never fully get over each crush. Pisces Venus may often dream of those they love. Venus in Pisces' love language is quality time and physical touch. They would appreciate any gift that's sentimental and thoughtful because it comes from the heart. They especially value something that's worthy or handmade. Pisces Venus seek to transcend with their person, channel art, be more spiritual and intuitive in love.
