What Does Venus Mean in Astrology?

All about what the planet Venus rules and represents for you.

Think of Venus as a Marie Antoinette figure: Venus wants to eat sweets, be fanned with palms, and bathe in only the finest beauty products. But much like Marie Antoinette, Venus doesn’t always have our best interests in mind. Venus is indulgent (and occasionally superficial), so when it comes to this planet, remember to always separate what you want from what you need.

Venus has two types of energies, depending on the planets she interacts with: she’s either lovingly compassionate or excessively hedonistic.

Venus is an inner planet, which takes about four to five weeks to transit through a zodiac sign. It goes retrograde every 18 months. During Venus retrograde, avoid making major purchases (especially luxury items), radically transforming your image (no experimental haircuts!), or rushing into new commitments.

Within the natal chart, Venus reveals our idealized version of love. Venus’ placement shows your perception of beauty, as well as what others find magnetic about your character.

The way in which Venus wants to be adored is revealed through the zodiac sign she occupies. By looking at where Venus is in your chart, a Sanctuary astrologer can give tips on how to work with this planet. Download the Sanctuary app now to chat with an astrologer!