Everything you need to know about Venus and Mars
OK. So, you’ve been reading horoscopes by this bad-ass astrologer (ie: me), and you’re totally obsessed because her predictions are as funny as they are accurate (thanks, I try), yet also caustic and cheeky, and you’re wondering “how does she do it?” (I couldn’t tell you if I wanted to). While this astrologer is awesome (omg, you’re making me blush), she keeps mentioning two planets–Venus and Mars–and how they’re related to romance or whatever, but you’re confused and wanna know more.
Well, guess what? Cosmic Cannibal has you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about Venus and Mars.
First, let’s start with Venus.
Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, astrological Venus is associated with similar themes. Yes, Venus loves love and adores beautiful gifts, goodies and people, but Venus is also the planet of socializing, relating, harmony, artistry, money and aesthetics.
As ruler of the signs Taurus and Libra, the planet encourages us to enjoy the beautiful and sensual sides of life. This is why the arts and culture as well as romance and relationships fall under the two sign’s rulership.
Typical Venusian activities are: going out with friends or your S.O. and enjoying a delicious meal, giving/getting a makeover, indulging in a spa day, investing in crypto or putting pen to paper and writing an inspiring love song. Basically, anytime you feel like making yourself or your life a little prettier, more balanced or more romantic–or when you splurge or save your cash–Venus is at work.
In the natal chart, Venus tells us how we express our affections and what we find attractive, both in our relationships and our personal style. It is one of three astrological planets associated with yin, or feminine and receptive energy. Venus is exalted–or most potent–in water sign Pisces.
Now, Mars is a different story.
Getting its name from the Roman god of war, Mars is the planet of action, energy, enterprise, willpower, anger and passion. Whereas Venus attracts and receives, Mars desires, purses, chases and pounces. It’s the gung-ho, go-getter planet that helps us achieve and provide.
Ruling over the famously hot-headed and passionate signs Aries and Scorpio, Mars is one of the planets associated with yang–or masculine–energy. Which is why the planet is associated with uber masculine pursuits such as physical activity, confidence, self-assertion, heroism, leadership and lust.
Any time you desire something–a goal, an adventure, a one-night stand–or feel particularly competitive, aggressive or excited, Mars is at the root of it. The planet pushes us to act on our desires in different ways (depending on your natal Mars).
Lately, you’ve been hearing a lot about Venus and Mars. (At least, you should have been hearing a lot about Venus and Mars — if you’ve read about the Cancer New Moon and your Venus in Gemini horoscope) And the two planets are again making moves.
On July 5, Mars entered Taurus, and has already begun centering our ambitions on money-yielding pursuits or projects related to the earth. (Taurus is, after all, an earth sign.) But on Aug. 10, Mars conjoins Uranus which could feel like a high-voltage cattle prod to your system, provoking you to bullishly seek out radical change. My advice: do something physical instead.
On the upcoming Capricorn full moon, Venus in Gemini aligns with Saturn in Aquarius and squares Neptune in Pisces. This is good news for materializing long-term plans, but may cause some confusion about your worth or your value in your current relationship. (It might also fog your financial savvy, so avoid hasty investments or selling out.) After that, Venus shifts into watery Cancer on July 17 and will connect with Mars from Aug. 1 through Aug. 4, creating a beneficial sextile aspect.
When Venus and Mars are in harmony like this, it’s a coming together of loving and passionate energy that can have a massively beneficial impact on your love life, creativity and self- confidence.
Still, August and Venus sextile Mars is eons away, so enjoy the present moment movements of Venus and Mars while they last–especially now that you know more about both planets.
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