Venus in Aries2

VENUS

Venus is the second sphere through which solar power passes on its way outward through the solar system. Yet from our point of view on earth, Venus is the first planet on the inside of our orbit going towards the sun. As such Venus represents the drive inward toward center, which meets the out-surging solar flow.

While Mercury represents meeting experience at the level of the mind, Venus refers to the inner value we give experience at the feeling-level. It is often said that Venus is the planet of love and attraction, but it can just as well be the planet of hate and repulsion, according to the inner value we give to certain experiences. Venus' loves and aversions draw us into some experiences, and pull us away from others. Those we enter into provide the substance for our inner growth and fulfillment.

Ideally, Venus represents harmony, for if we are attuned with our inner being, we naturally attract what will help develop and fulfill us. This meshing of a need with what will answer it is the true harmony Venus symbolizes. Venus can thus be a symbol of all harmonious relationships, of beauty, and of our need to give and receive appreciation.

But when the Venus function becomes deviated by insecurity, it can negatively refer to self-indulgence, narcissism, inappropriate emotional frivolity and unrealistic demands for love or luxury.

Venus influences the way in which we relate to other people, both socially and economically. Our attitudes to money and possessions are also the concern of this planet.

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VENUS IN ARIES

Keynote: Affections are expressed strongly and vivaciously.

Symbol: A band of teenage girls pursues a popular singer.

Venus in Aries will act to attract. This combination is more intense than tender, more sensual than sympathetic, and more outgoing than retiring. It may make a person the life of the party, but what happens after the party is over and the excitement dies down is another question. They may then be at loose ends until the action quickens in response to a new stimulus.

Feminine Venus is in detriment in Aries, for here she finds herself in the position of being a woman in a man's world. (Mars and Venus are in detriment in each other's signs.) Venus is ill at ease in Aries because as significator of the power of attraction, she cannot find enough stable substance to build into enduring forms. Aries scatters matter while Venus rearranges and combines. The result of their blending may be a subtle frustration that causes an individual to compensate for insecurity by grasping for pleasures of the senses.

Aries is the pioneer, and pioneering is hard on women. Too often the civilizing endeavor to break new ground reverts to a primitive struggle against the elements. Aries also denotes the military life and, by the same token, women suffer most from the depredations of war. Footloose Aries moves on leaving little leisure for the love, laughter, parties, and pleasures of Venus. There simply is not time enough to accumulate the resources which foster civilized amenities.

Wherever Venus and Mars meet, some of the softness is rubbed off Venus and onto Mars. Sex becomes an issue, and frequently the libidinal drive is physically and emotionally intense. Under affliction, the Mars-Venus alliance can operate in unusual or abnormal ways because of the difficulty each planet encounters in expressing its nature through the sign of the other. Since Aries is relatively simple and straightforward, Venus in this sign may be overly ardent but it is seldom perverse.

The combination inclines to love affairs without benefit of marriage. This state may be gratifying to Mars-ruled Aries but it is often less beneficial for Venus, a symbol of the woman who craves the stability of home and children. Thus, people with this placement enjoy amorous interludes but their more tender sensibilities suffer from hasty and impassioned behavior.

Sometimes this placement hastens marriage and then causes impatience over resultant restrictions. Often an inner dissatisfaction is caused either by love without security or by security attained at the cost of freedom. Other aspects in the chart will show the extent to which this conflict can be resolved.

The creations of esthetically inclined Venusian Arians are likely to have erotic overtones and to depend largely on enthusiasm, the inspiration of the moment, and the elan of youth. In matters of the heart, the flame of romance is kept burning by the same charming impulsiveness, but it can be too inconsistent for enduring affection.

These people enjoy excitement and have a penchant for starting new love affairs before the embers of the old one have grown cold. However, the joy is in the adventure and, although their passions are intense, they can burn out rapidly.

Venusian Arians may be in love with love and, in consequence, suffer the wear and tear of the search for ever-renewed sensations until they realize that even continual gratification does not guarantee real satisfaction. They need to cultivate inner peace by looking beyond the glamour of the chase to the serenity of an abiding love.

This individual is passionate, falling in love quickly, and will be demonstrative of their affections. Sexual fulfillment is of above-average importance, and an uncooperative partner will not be tolerated.

Although an element of Arian selfishness may well cause problems occasionally, the Venus in Aries individual will be generous to a loved one, making sure there are many occasions of mutual enjoyment. This person is likely to be a lively friend and energetic colleague.

The attitude to money is extremely enterprising, but a risk-taking element can cause financial losses. Often, there is an enjoyable second source of income, but money can still slip through the fingers.

Sun in Aquarius / Venus in Aries

This adds warmth and passion to the cool detachment of the Aquarian Sun. There will be powerful emotional relationships, but sometimes conflict can arise when the subject has to decide whether to deepen one of these through cohabitation, and there may be a delay in making an emotional commitment.

Independence is most important, as is the Aquarian lifestyle; there will be an active social life and many like-minded friends. There is an erratic attitude to money, with a liking for unusual possessions.

Sun in Pisces / Venus in Aries

The sensitive watery emotion of Pisces combined with the fiery passion of Aries makes one an ardent but caring and tender lover. At times the individual will be confused by their own emotional intensity, and apprehension and a lack of self-confidence (Pisces) may clash with a desire for the loved one (Venus in Aries). Nonetheless, the striving for a rewarding relationship is important, as are friends with shared interests.

Money will be enjoyed, so saving may well be difficult. The subject may find that impulsive generosity could cause problems.

Sun in Aries / Venus in Aries

Here is a very passionate and enthusiastic partner who needs to maintain independence within a permanent relationship. Although selfish at times, they will be generous to loved ones, wanting them to enjoy the relationship.

Money is often made from sidelines as well as a main source, and investment will be enjoyed. Impulse buying can lead to cash flow problems.

Rivalry can occur in friendship, with the individual needing to take the lead.

Sun in Taurus / Venus in Aries

The passions are very powerful, and while one may make an excellent, sensual lover, the emotional level is so high that storms may well arise. At such times possessiveness (Taurus) and selfishness (Venus in Aries) can cause serious problems, but the highs will be marvelously romantic as well as fulfilling. Over-emotional reactions can sometimes also cause difficulties with friends.

In money matters, they are clever, but a liking for luxury may diminish resources.

Sun in Gemini / Venus in Aries

The Geminian mistrust of emotion can cause problems with this passionate placing, but there will be good rapport and friendship, and sexual fulfillment once the tendency to rationalize is overcome.

This is a lively friend with many varied interests, wanting to do a great deal and travel widely.

Spendthrift tendencies must be countered.

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