Venus in Virgo

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 VIRGO

Keynote: Affections are discriminating and restrained.

Symbols: A woman weeds a flower box.

Venus, planet of love, is in its fall in chaste Virgo. One thing romance can do without is rational analysis. The piercing accuracy of Virgo’s critical barbs, and Cupid’s frequently misplaced darts, serve fundamentally different purposes.

Intellectual development does not necessarily make the mind more receptive to beauty. Virgoan labor may produce tangible results but it does not guarantee the emergence of fresh insight. It accumulates and classifies separate items, forgetting that charm and spontaneity require more than fastidious attention to detail.

Since both planet and sign are associated with the element earth, they can combine to show a love nature that expresses itself in practical, unsentimental ways. Venus refines and Virgo reforms, so that once settled with a satisfactory partner one will likely endeavor to make the best of an existing situation rather than look to greener pastures. Venusian Virgoans can be as sensitive as flowers and still bare sharp thorns which wound those who venture too close. They spot imperfections so easily that it is hard for them to refrain from pinpointing the cause of trouble. Their blind spot may lie in the failure to realize that criticism may only aggravate deficiencies.

It is possible that they will be extremely generous materially, and will work unstintingly for those with whom they identify, only to subvert their good works by being spiritually stingy.

Tolerance and the ability to accept as well as bestow favors are as important to the development of the soul as the willingness to perform the labors of love.

People with Venus in Virgo are often anxiously concerned about their reputations, since they fear that their own critical thoughts will be reciprocated. They also have a strong desire to be considered perfect.

Undeveloped types who have difficulty feeling genuine affection tend to overcompensate with an exaggerated show of concern, especially in matters of health and physical well-being. They can behave in an apparently emotional fashion while their hearts remain untouched.

Many are unaware of having psychological problems themselves, but wonder what can be the matter with everyone else.

The way out of this dilemma is the way of humility and purification through selfless service. A love for all that is pure, clean, and chaste can turn the mind from petty carping over details into a sphere of supreme usefulness.

Venus in Virgo produces homemakers, teachers, and medical specialists who are kind and solicitous in an impersonal way. The emotional side of their nature can be turned into intellectual channels to become an asset in their work.

Almost invariably, they encounter obstacles in the expression of their affections, but the need for renunciation in one area of their lives develops the strength of character which ultimately leads to greater service.

Sun in Libra / Venus in Virgo

This may not be an easy combination, for Libra needs love and harmony while Virgo will tend to be shy of expressing feelings and responding to love. As Venus rules Libra, there will be a powerful element of Virgo.

They are a lively, talkative, although indecisive, friend.

Financial affairs are approached in a practical way.

Sun in Cancer / Venus in Virgo

The Cancerian tendency to worry will be directed toward the partner, and they may find it a little difficult to express feelings as freely as is desired.

Cancerian moodiness and the critical tendencies of Venus in Virgo should be recognized, and one must learn to relax into relationships and derive real pleasure from them, especially as Cancerians have so much to give in this sphere of life.

This is a kind, if somewhat critical, friend.

Reluctance to part with money is a common characteristic.

Sun in Leo / Venus in Virgo

Leo emotions and exuberance are toned down and occasionally aloofness can mask sexual inhibition. Leo bossiness and Virgoan critical tendencies can cause problems, so must be consciously recognized and controlled.

There are usually good powers of communication within relationships, and aiming to use these positively will be rewarding. Shared interests and work projects are particularly stimulating.

They make a lively and rewarding friend.

Flair for investment is common, but the modest needs of Virgo will clash with Leonine extravagance.

Sun in Virgo / Venus in Virgo

Self-confidence, especially related to sexual appeal, is not strong. Virgoan modesty will present a charming challenge to prospective lovers, but one should learn to break down any barriers that may come between the self and fulfillment in all aspects of relationships.

Money will be spent with some degree of caution.

Sun in Libra / Venus in Virgo

This is not an easy combination, for Libra needs love and harmony while Virgo will tend to be shy of expressing feelings and responding to love. As Venus rules Libra, there will be a powerful element of Virgo present.

They can be a lively, talkative, albeit indecisive, friend.

Financial affairs are approached in a practical way.

Sun in Scorpio / Venus in Virgo

This powerful but tricky combination can make one obsessive about sex. Conversely, there may be a clinical attitude, or a feeling that sex is dirty and undesirable. Much will depend on how the Scorpio Sun is aspected, and on the Moon, Ascendant and Mars signs.

At its best, this placing makes for an energetic friend and thoughtful partner.

Financial flair is considerable.

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