Depending upon which House Natal Venus falls into, it will add colour to the personality. Finding the House where Venus resides, gives clues to the personality profile.
A strong, adventurous Venus in Aries type may become more thoughtful and sentimental when Venus is placed in the fourth house of Cancer. Ultimately, this character becomes more nurturing and family oriented, while still retaining the fiery excitement of the original Aries influence.
Interpretations of Natal (Birth Chart) Venus Through the 12 Zodiac Houses
A person's attributes are dramatically affected by Venus' position in one of the twelve houses. Here is a look at Venus in each of the twelve houses.
Venus in 1st House – The person born with Venus in the first house will be a people favorite of sorts, receiving preferential treatment for some reason or other. This individual is nearly always a stand out, who tends to be noticed by others, usually without needing to exert much effort. At times, this individual may become too self focused.
Venus in 2nd House – With Venus in the second house of possessions and finance, this person ends up attracting materials through partnerships. It's not uncommon for this type to open a business with a friend. Having an exterior look of abundance is important to the well-being of this person, as is having a few luxury items on hand.
Venus in 3rd House – It's likely this person is on good terms with siblings and may even frequent gatherings with childhood friends. Siblings are often included within the social circle. Writing lyrics, or articles for entertainment purposes, or blogs is often a hobby or interest.
Venus in 4th House – There is an indication of strong attachments to the home and parents, or anything that reminds this personality of it. Also, very likely to emulate at least one of the parental figures - in mannerisms or in speech pattern. A talent for upgrading the home is present in some form.
Venus in 5th House – The romantic nature with this person will be pronounced. So much so that others may often ask for advice on love. Having children or another close association is common for this Venus placement. A talent for the limelight is more often than not present, either being known as the entertainment for friends, or all the way up to professional stage work..
Venus in 6th House – This individual loves having a project to work on. Depending upon the rest of the chart, this person will either be a worker bee type employee, or he/she will strike out into an independent business venture. Fashion, entertainment, leisure type occupations are a good fit.
Venus in 7th House – People born with Venus in the seventh house usually enjoy having companions around for most of the waking life. Living in an enclosed space with others for long periods of time is second nature. True lovers of partnerships and unions of all kinds. This person needs to guard against those who take advantage of agreeable personalities.
Venus in 8th House – This person was probably always fascinated by other peoples possessions and will likely gain wealth through outsiders, or personal connections. There is a need to watch out for a tendency towards over-thinking.
Venus in 9th House – A person born with Venus in the ninth house often ends up living in a new country, or an entire continent away from the original birth place. Religion, or some sort of mental routine is an important intellectual staple for this person. Repeated traveling adventures, while learning from other cultures, are also probable lifelong quests.
Venus in 10th House – When Venus is placed in the tenth house, it quite often bestows a financially comfortable lifestyle. This character also has a marked ambition and equally strong desires. Others seem to go out of their way, to make things happen for this person. Solid connections to superiors are common with this placement.
Venus in 11th House – Venus in the house of groups and organizations tends to endow this person with many friends, and acquaintances. Everyone seems to know this social butterfly. Long after others have married and nested, an eleventh house Venus character, still holds out the torch for get togethers, or reunions.
Venus in 12th House – It seems that this twelfth house soul feels as if there is never enough love, or that a little bit more is always welcome. Venus here has an ever expansive feeling to it, presumably because of Neptune's amplification. This is a great sign for couples that enjoy an abundance of affection, or who possess very active libidos.
The House Placement Acts like an Engine for Venus
If Venus in Cancer is loving, nurturing and sympathetic to others, then placing it the fifth house of expressive Leo, would then hopefully amplify all of Cancer's attributes. Knowing where Venus resides in a birth chart is one piece of the puzzle. Finding the house in which it resides, will provide further clues to the personalities potential.
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