Venus is the planet of Taurus and Libra. Like all planets, it can influence our lives when, every year, for about a month, it decides to cross our sign. It symbolizes femininity and governs the feelings, the emotions and relationships to others. The influence of Venus in astrology is such that it can help us to be more creative, especially artistically…
If in astronomy, we are satisfied with the eight planets of the solar system, astrology is more open-minded sinceit counts ten stars. In reality, the eight planets which are familiar to us (Earth, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) to which are added two stars that we know even better, the moon and the sun.
Venus, the planet of Taurus and Libra
Each planet is associated with one or more signs:
- Saturn, associated with Capricornsymbolizes wisdom, integrity and responsibility.
- Neptune, planet of Piscescorresponds to dreams, inspiration and spirituality.
- Uranus, ruled by Aquariusis generally related to changes, creation or destruction.
- Pluto, ruled by the Scorpioevokes rebirth and new beginnings.
- Mercury, planet of Gemini and some Virginsymbolizes communication and travel.
- Venus, ruled by the Taurus and the Balanceis of course the planet of feelings and love.
- Mars, associated with RAM and secondary planet of Scorpiorepresents protection and movement.
- Jupiter, ruled by the Sagittariusacts on success or failure, optimism and confidence.
- The moonassociated with Cancersymbolizes femininity, imagination and the unconscious.
- Finally, the sun, star of the Lionrepresents our inner world and our relationships with others.
Associated with the air elementthe planet Venus is linked to the signs of Taurus and Libra.
It’s a so-called “fast” planet which crosses the constellations in a short time. The duration of his cycle (to go through the 12 signs of the zodiac) is approximately 340 days. She spends roughly a month in each astrological sign, except for extended periods of retrograde.
The position of a planet in an astral chart is significant in several areas of life and daily life. Its influence can thus be positive or negative depending on the constellations of the zodiac it crosses.
Venus in astrology
In Roman mythology, Venus (Aphrodite in the Greek Pantheon) is the goddess of fertility, vegetation and love. These traits are obviously found in the influence of Venus in astrology.
Venus is considered the planet of love : it governs feelings, emotions and relationships with others, but also seduction, sensuality and pleasures. It is also associated, you can guess, with femininity.
When it has a positive influence, the planet Venus promotesharmonythe satisfaction and the creativity, especially artistically. But, like the other planets, Venus can also exert a negative influence…
When Venus goes retrograde
When a planet changes the direction of its course in the sky, it is said to come into retrograde phase. First, it slows down, then stagnates in the same place and finally begins to move in reverse. Often retrograde phases bring out the negative aspects of the planets.
Retrograde Venus approximately every 18 months for a period of six weeks. This often marks the appearance of sentimental problems. The retrograde of Venus can lead to difficulties in expressing one’s emotions and a questioning of the feelings one experiences towards the loved one.
It is therefore strongly recommended (if you follow the signs sent to us by the stars) to not to start a romantic relationship during this period, because it may not last…
