The influence of Venus

Venus may increase passion and enthusiasm, but may bring a temptation to make risky business decisions, avoid commitment in intimate relationships, or to exhibit selfish behavior.

Venus, ruling planet for Taureans, can be a positive influence in the desire to establish a stable and secure partnership, sensuality and enjoyment of sexual intimacy, and in enhancing warmth and affection in intimate family relationships and friendships. Venus is also associated with over-dependence in relationships, and in unfavorable circumstances, especially periods of insecurity, the influence of Venus may add to the instinct to be possessive or jealous. Venus has a positive influence on musical talent, particularly vocal talent, and in inspiring a love of the arts.

Venus may inspire Gemini to break out of what is thought of as dull routine and flirt with someone in ways that a lover or partner may not approve of. The influence of other solar elements may be called on if there is a problem appreciating the partner's concerns, or with taking the risk of releasing deeper emotions in permanent intimate relationships, as well as with friends and family.

Venus stirs emotionality or fretfulness in intimate relationships, especially in regard to security and a tendency to be too protective, which can result in those 'protected' feeling claustrophobic. Until other solar elements are unavailable to assist, it will help the individual to be aware of the situation and thus to be able to address this to some extent.

Venus can increase the Leonine desire for indulging in the good life, and may heighten a tendency to 'grand stand' or create a scene. In advantageous circumstances, the influence of Venus can be used to opt for diplomacy over bombast and the expression of appreciation and loyalty towards work mates and loved ones.

Venus encourages Virgoan modesty, and this unassuming attitude is an attractive trait to others. At times, modesty may slip into inhibition, especially in intimate situations with a lover or partner. Awareness of this is at least half the battle and further assistance may be gained from another solar influence, as well as an increased self-awareness.

Venus, as Libra's ruling planet, will always have the dominant influence, with the other planets providing secondary influences. The influence of Venus includes both a sympathetic awareness of others, and the inspiration for romantic or sexual love. Gentleness, tact, friendliness and the social graces may also be traced to the positive influence of Venus, who also inspires the feminine aspects of male Librans. At times, however, Librans may find the influence of Venus can promote indecisiveness, indiscretion, and over-dependence on others, especially partners or lovers. Libra is not one of the strongest signs of the Zodiac, and other solar influences in the birth reading of each individual Libran can weaken its higher characteristics.

Venus, in some circumstances, draws Scorpio to become obsessive in intimate relationships. Feelings of insecurity may mean a lover or partner is criticized unfairly. Or an emotional over-confidence may lead to selfish or over-zealous behavior where sexual advances are concerned. Venus can assist in slowing down and taking a more romantic approach, surprising a lover with this softer side

Venus increases the Sagittarian proclivity to be restless in intimate relationships, and the grass may look greener elsewhere. At other times, the benefits of commitment may be glimpsed and the value of what one has in present circumstances. The influence of Venus may be harnessed to develop depth rather than breadth in relationships.

Venus increases Capricorn's established attitudes to relationships and business and there may be an increase in distance if the individual tends to be already emotionally reserved in relationships. At other times, Venus can assist measured determination in achieving goals.

Venus has an effect on the Aquarian desire to establish intimate relationships, but in some circumstances may increase strain in intimate or personal relationships, especially if commitment is on the horizon

Venus may boost the already strong Piscean intuitive powers. In some conditions the influence of Venus may encourage an over-reliance in intuition and what appears to be a strong intuition may in fact prove to be only what the Piscean individual wants to hear.