Sensual Astrology: Venus through the Signs
Sensual Astrology is a mythopoetic way of looking at the stars, and astrology is a way of creating your own celestial story through storytelling and felt-sense experience. The way that we experience our Venus sign in our charts is not just an intellectual understanding, but also occurs through our pleasure senses. Venus shows up daily, stimulating our inner desires, decadences, and cravings.
What is a Venus sign?
Your Venus sign is the zodiac sign that the planet Venus was in when you were born. Venus is the planet of love, beauty, harmony, and pleasure. The parts of you that are opulent, lush, abundant, and desirous – that's all Venus. She is also connected to financial status, art, and your value systems in astrology. In glamour magic, we can look at Venus to understand our style. She tells us how we relate to others in love or intimate relationships.
Who is Venus in your chart?
Venus is Roman mythology's goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. In Greek mythology, she is called Aphrodite. There are many different versions of Venus throughout almost all ancient cultures. Venus, the archetype, is connected to Venus, the planet in the sky.
How does your Venus sign help you?
Your Venus sign can help you understand yourself and your relationships better. She can help you develop your sensual tastes and desires and joyfully (and even selfishly) embrace them. She is an altar for your somatic self and the muse for your creative self. She is the embodiment of your highest self and the rage of your shadow self. She helps you see where your needs are wants, and where your wants are needs. She is the channel for your cravings. She enables you to feel the truth of yourself.
Venus in Aries: The Femme Fatale
Venus in Aries are the bad b's – charming catalysts that burn bridges, burn love letters, and leave a burning memory in your heart. They are naturally erotic; they leave a trail of lust and broken hearts wherever they go. A sense of confidence and a natural charisma make them effortlessly hot, and they never back down from both competition and a challenge. A true Venus in Aries won't mind burning themselves out pursuing a love affair, but once they've got it, their lover needs to keep stoking the flames of their desires if they want to win the game called love and keep the ultimate prize – the Venus in Aries' heart.
Turn-ons: Bold flirtation, fast cars, a million misadventures
Turn-offs: Passive exchanges, bleeding hearts, shallow personalities
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Aries: Get intense, be extra, and don't be afraid to wild out. Venus in Aries isn't looking for your perfect version; they are looking to be simultaneously challenged and dazzled.
Venus in Taurus: The Sensualist
Opulence, pleasure, sensory enjoyments – Venus in Taurus is enthralled by the glorious feasts of the flesh. Venus in Taurus lovers live in the resplendent feelings of their body, quickly overtaken by a beautiful song, the tickle of a feather, a coating of honey on their tongue, and a gentle summer breeze. Pleasure is Venus in Taurus' primary value, and they will do anything to feel pleasure, yet it is not the active pursuit of pleasure that they enjoy. Instead, a Venus in Taurus likes to be savored and worshipped, tended to like a rose-strewn altar. A Venus in Taurus lover takes their time to sink into the sweetness of love because they need to know the foreplay will be just as textured and tender as the loving culmination.
Turn-ons: Expensive perfumes, ancient decadence, dinners by the fire
Turn-offs: Cheap dates, rushing to the finish line, bossing them around
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Taurus: Feel soft, smell good, and taste even better. Venus in Taurus wants a well-cultured cashmere teddy bear that they can both snuggle with and show off.
Venus in Gemini: The Flirt
Got a crush? It's probably on Venus in Gemini. This Venus sign is always looking for their other half and will flirt, tease, tempt, and playfully coerce every willing and able person until they find their forever best friend with benefits. They become incredibly loyal when they see a partner who complements them in banter, spontaneity, curiosity, and open-mindedness. Like a perpetual teenager, Venus in Gemini quickly falls in love with the idea of love. She makes their lover's life into a drama-strewn romantic comedy just by merely existing. Let go of your expectations with Venus in Gemini and just be in the moment. When you can do that and appreciate the magic of love as it is, Venus in Gemini feels eternally bonded to you.
Turn-ons: games (even mind games), sense of humor, quirkiness
Turn-offs: jealousy, emotional overload, boredom
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Gemini: Entice Venus in Gemini with random trivia about your life. They love remembering your favorite book, song, food, etc., and will joyfully pursue you if you can send them on romantic scavenger hunts.
Venus in Cancer: The Empath
A gentle stroke of your hair, a kiss on the forehead, or your favorite cookies: Venus in Cancer is fervently sentimental, deliciously affectionate, and fiercely protective. They are the tangle of limbs in the morning and the warm cup of hot cocoa at night. Venus in Cancer tends to the heart's wounds and helps their lover to be more vulnerable, sensitive, and soft to the world… even if Venus in Cancer was the first to snap. That is because Venus in Cancer holds tightly to their intimate partnerships at all costs and gets very defensive if someone crushes that sacred bond. Need dedication, devotion, and being doted on? Venus in Cancer has what you need; just beware – they might not let you go!
Turn-ons: scented candles, great big pots of stew, marriage proposals
Turn-offs: party animals, superficial conversation, exes
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Cancer: Romance with Venus in Cancer looks cheesy and traditional, so don't be afraid to go super old-school with them, including coming to them with a problem they can help you with. They love to be the one who takes care of you.
Venus in Leo: The Adored
The drama, the affection, the glamour that keeps on giving. Venus in Leo is pure arm candy, regardless of their appearance. They possess an effortless glow – every sprinkle of freckles looks like glitter, and every smile is toothpaste and radiant. Of course, Venus in Leo loves the art of worship, veneration, and adoration, but if you give to them, you can also expect to receive. They adore sharing the spotlight with someone who can live in mutual grandeur and they have the warmest and most joyful laughs of all the Venus signs. Flirting is a spectator sport with Venus in Leo, so expect some playful competition with your Venus in Leo lover. Even if their hearts are devoted to you, Venus in Leo loves to know that they still "got" it, so be generous with your compliments and be okay that they have a few people crushing on them on the sidelines.
Turn-ons: couture, sweaty sports, a grand spectacle
Turn-offs: nights in, quiet voices, toning it down
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Leo: Go for the gold in everything you do! Venus in Leo thinks it’s hot when their partner strives to be the best. Success? Sure. But the most seductive part is that you will win the grand prize… and then show them off.
Venus in Virgo: The Poet
Gloriously down-to-earth but constantly observing the lusciousness of all things sensual and natural, Venus in Virgo knows all the right words to say, even if they don't say it. They are constant poets of love, romance, and beauty, noticing every detail of their lover's face, personality, and favorite things. Venus in Virgo might not be demonstrative in love, but they show their devotion through acts of service and nitpicking; if a Venus in Virgo is fixing your hair or cleaning up after you, it's less of a comment on you being imperfect and instead a way they show their affections. This practical, critical, and sometimes less emotional nature can feel hard to navigate when you're looking to swoon. Thankfully, there's one thing that Venus in Virgo is the best at, dare we say, of all the Venus signs – making love. It's that attention to detail thing!
Turn-ons: dry humor, having a pet, asking for help
Turn-offs: poor hygiene, low expectations, ignorance
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Virgo: Awkwardness is a common tendency of Venus in Virgo, so find a way to embrace it rather than judge them. The way to their hearts is to project a sense of warmth and calm that soothes their constant nervousness.
Venus in Libra: The Romantic
Wrapped in a pink bow and dripping with diamonds, Venus in Libra loves love. They love the aesthetic of love, having a beautiful partner, and talking about the everyday intricacies of relationships. What they don't love? Giving up all of their fanciful little infatuations to decide who is their life's love. Venus in Libra is charming and loves to be charmed – engage all of their senses, especially their sense of whimsy and romance. For Venus in Libra, love erases all of the injustices of the world (a constant worry) for a moment of bliss and a new story to entertain their friends. Fidelity in relationships is essential, but emotional, physical, and spiritual balance is vital for a well-loved life when it comes to Venus in Libra. Don't be too chaotic or too boring; find that happy medium.
Turn-ons: minimalist flower arrangements, lengthy phone calls, being Instagram official
Turn-offs: extremism, making decisions, knock-off anything
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Libra: Pressuring a Venus in Libra to do anything is bad news; instead, learn how to gently guide them to make the decision. They will believe that they seduced you rather than the other way around.
Venus in Scorpio: The Domme
A storm raging with succulent raindrops. A hothouse flower growing under the dense pressure of heat and light. A bed of wrinkled linens. Venus in Scorpio is the ultimate, power-hungry, vamp-eyed erotic. This Venus sign knows who they want and exactly how they want them. Flirtation is done by mesmerism, crushed velvet words, and deeply penetrating questions. Pleasure is not the goal in this game of love; suffering can be deliriously transformative for the Venus in Scorpio. Love comes with bites and scratches as much as with full-blown possession and obsession. If a Venus in Scorpio is your ex, you will always be haunted by their presence whenever they think of you – even if that is for years to come.
Turn-ons: lingerie, lingering, body heat
Turn-offs: fake smiles, earnest personalities, liars
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Scorpio: This Venus sign loves the aching and yearning of the push and the pull, but don't be too deliberate or transparent about it. The seduction must be like a spider weaving a web – slow, steady, and dangerous.
Venus in Sagittarius: The Wild Child
Anywhere the wind blows, that is where you will find the wild, roaming spirit of Venus in Sagittarius. Love for this Venus sign should be as portable as a rucksack and as easygoing as a gently-flowing river. The excitement in love for the Venus in Sagittarius person comes from the novelty of it and the possibility of growth, expansion, and opening up their mind vicariously through their new partner. Confinement doesn't suit Venus in Sagittarius; they'd rather sacrifice their relationship than the potential adventures that await them. It is not that Venus in Sagittarius needs to be single, but they don't believe that life (or love) comes with guarantees, so they strive to live life to the fullest and follow their own inner wisdom, even if it means they break some hearts along the way.
Turn-ons: one-way tickets, motorcycle jackets, natural musk
Turn-offs: too pretty things, claustrophobic spaces, clinginess
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Sagittarius: A Venus in Sagittarius is here for a good time, not a long time… unless you make every time a good time. Are you up for the challenge?
Venus in Capricorn: The Devotee
Loyalty, devotion, and commitment. Different words to say the same thing – the thing that Venus in Capricorn is best at. Venus in Capricorn likes to go deep, sensual, and seductive with their loves; they have patience, know how to keep a steady rhythm, and aren't afraid of putting in the hard work, whether in the bedroom or the boardroom. This sign allows lovers to be responsible for another person, sometimes to guide and take care of, and other times to boss around. Venus in Capricorn is a pretty pleasure-oriented sign, and they adore sharing life's little luxuries with someone they can spoil; they will, however, need lots of solitude to decompress from the constant pressure of the external world, which may make their lovers feel lonely. If you aren't adding to the pressure or the chatter, it's definitely not you – it's the world.
Turn-ons: Visionaries, small-mindedness, thoughtful gifts
Turn-offs: Laziness, the mundane, lousy posture
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Capricorn: Letting them take control is okay since they excel at making the highest quality choices. Seriously, just show up hot and hungry and let Venus in Capricorn make the decisions – even if they don't pay the bill.
Venus in Aquarius: The Freelover
Venus in Aquarius is multi-amorous, freethinking, and communal with their love. They hate to be trapped in traditional, conventional, and sometimes even monogamous relationships. What enchants Venus in Aquarius the most is their lovers' scars and flaws, not because they want to fix you, but because those make you unique. Venus in Aquarius is the ultimate kink-driven Venus sign – but only if the vibe is right. To Venus in Aquarius, love has a universality, so romance is something that the whole collective can participate in; they take social justice and equitable love very seriously. Even though Venus in Aquarius won't explicitly try to be different or rebel, they might push the limits of their lovers' minds and hearts – for better or worse.
Turn-ons: Equality, freedom, spicy science fiction
Turn-offs: Possessiveness, intense intimacy, bad music
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Aquarius: Don't be too sentimental. Venus in Aquarius doesn't care about the past as much as chemistry and the moment; if you try to lean into nostalgia (or chide them for their past actions), prepare for some stone-faced resistance and maybe some lightweight ghosting.
Venus in Pisces: The Soulmate
Are you yearning for total fantasy? Venus in Pisces is silken bedsheets, rose petals in the bathtub, champagne-tinged kisses, lip-biting, and sexy promise-swapping surrealness. Love to Venus in Pisces transcends the physical body and can either be a dream or borderline delusional, depending sometimes not on the person, but on the mood of the Venus in Pisces. For every second of pure rapture they give you, Venus in Pisces expects you to fulfill the romantic brief a hundredfold – they are demanding, bratty, and even somewhat manipulative when they don't get their way, in true Aphrodite style. The manic pixie of it all can be both tumultuous and tempting: a nightmare or a daydream. Prepare for Venus in Pisces to intuitively understand everything about you – even the things that you'd rather keep secret.
Turn-ons: tantric sex, holding hands for hours, talking about dreams
Turn-offs: genuinely helping them, not affirming their delusions, dirty bathtubs
Seduction tips for dating a Venus in Pisces: Let yourself surrender to the magic and the wildness of love; Venus in Pisces would much rather live in the moment and suffer the consequences of heartbreak later than be with anyone practical, pragmatic, or sensible. The worse your love poems are, the more Venus in Pisces will like them.
