Venus in Leo

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.

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VENUS IN LEO

Keynote: Affections are generous, heartfelt, and nobly expressed.

Symbol: Luxurious presents are elegantly wrapped.

Venus in Leo imparts a desire for self-expression in graceful and artistic ways. The Venusian instinct for beauty finds a congenial outlet in Leo, sign of personal creativity. People endowed with this combination are often tastemakers who set standards of fashion and beauty. Somehow they manage to be unique without losing the magic touch which makes their innovations acceptable to others. They entertain in the grand manner and their parties are generally given in honor of some important person. When successful in their endeavors, they gain the lion’s share of attention and bask happily in the admiration of their subjects.

Venusian Leonions are often in love with love. These naturally warm-hearted and fun-loving people crave the excitement of pleasure, gaiety, and romance and want their lives to be significant and dramatic. Yet they can be sincere and fixed in their loyalties, generous to an extreme, and insistent on sharing their good fortune with others.

When these individuals feel that their largesse is unappreciated, difficulties arise. They may be aggrieved to find the objects of their charity less grateful than they should be, and can sulk childishly if a birthday or anniversary is forgotten. Their innate optimism causes them to expect too much and then, when their faith is betrayed they succumb to disillusionment and despair. Their romantic expectations are especially idealistic and they are woefully disheartened when their beloved fails to live up to their hopes and proves to possess ordinary human foibles.

The Leonion is a natural show person who can vividly dramatize their emotions. The stage or the lecture platform affords them an opportunity to demonstrate their talents but, since they must do everything in a large way, they consider the whole world to be their stage. Venus gathers inward, while Leo is basically outgoing. This extroversion of the desire to attract can engender a self-conscious concern for what people think. Leo wants everyone to believe they have a first-rate pesonality, and often this is true even when they resort to bombast. They know how to speak and act in an attention-provoking manner and are keenly aware of the impression their performance is producing on others.

The danger in such tactics lies in being affected rather than effective. The Venus/Leo person needs to beware of becoming so preoccupied with appearances that they forget what is inside the package they are selling. They may be the best-dressed, most vivacious members of their social circle, but these accomplishments bring little satisfaction if their deeper sense of identity is sacrificed for the sake of putting on a good front. However, when the estheticism of Venus refines the creative zeal of Leo, this individual may radiate a beauty of soul which attracts all that is needed or desired through the irresistible power of love.

Sun in Gemini / Venus in Leo

Emotion is heightened, with the subject aiming for a fulfilling and rewarding relationship. He or she may be boastful towards, and about, the partner. Generous, with a sense of occasion and a need for sexual and social variety, this is a fun loving, if not always faithful, partner.

Leo loyalty, however, will help counter Geminian duality. Here is a rewarding and lively friend.

Extravagance and impulse buying can cause financial problems.

Sun in Cancer / Venus in Leo

In this placing an extrovert exuberance is added to the Cancerian expression and emotional needs.

Constancy and loyalty are important, but Cancerian moodiness and snappiness may combine with Leo bossiness and must be controlled if the individual is to relax and enjoy this sphere of life. Nevertheless, this is a caring and warm- hearted friend.

Special collections, maybe of silver, are good investments.

Sun in Leo / Venus in Leo

If an over-extravagant expression of emotion can be controlled so that dramatic scenes do not cause problems, here is someone who will look up to and admire a partner, giving much encouragement and support. If bossiness can be exchanged for diplomacy and tact, partnerships should be rewarding.

There is usually no lack of sexual enthusiasm. Money will be spent to enhance the quality of life.

Sun in Virgo / Venus in Leo

This placing bolsters the self-confidence of the rather shy Virgoan. The tendency to be over-talkative when nervous should be controlled. Natural Virgoan modesty can easily clash with Venus in Leo showiness, both sexually and image-wise.

This is a lively friend who will want to organize occasions for everyone's benefit. Occasional extravagances should be enjoyed rather than viewed as reasons for guilt.

Sun in Libra Venus in Leo

Venus rules Libra, so there will be some Leonine traits, and the influence of Venus will be strong. Generosity is usual, and if love and affection are lacking there may be a tendency to try to buy them with elaborate presents. At your best, the individual is romantic with a love of good living, and will give much to a partner both through warm-hearted affection and sex.

This is a considerate and sympathetic friend. Although extravagant, money is usually managed quite well.

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