Venus in the Astrological Houses
How Venus Is Expressed through the Houses of the Chart
Well-known is the association of Venus with the Goddess of Love. In both the Greek and Hindu myths, Venus is borne out of the sea, becoming legendary as the bountiful giver of life’s pleasures. In the horoscope, Venus rules over the sign Taurus and can be related to Mother Earth. The glyph for this planet, the circle over the cross of matter, is a commonly used symbol for the female gender.
Taurus and Libra
Taureans and Librans will find full expression of their strong Venus-like qualities through their kindness and humanitarian merits and through their appreciation of beauty, music, the arts and the good things in life. Even so, in the negative sense of the planet Venus, some may recognise such traits as laziness, over-indulgence or even over-dependence on others, as some of the features of these Venus-ruled signs!
Venus energy works on areas such as love and creativity, and the following gives a general idea of how this planet works with the different associations of the Houses, depending on which sector it falls in the astrological chart.
1st House
Brings Venus-like characteristics out to the full in the overall personality by emphasising charm, good looks and amiability, although a fondness for over-indulgence could cause laziness!
2nd House
In the house of finance and earning this can indicate an ability to make money through Venus related ventures such as art, creativity, design and modelling.
3rd House
Harmonious and generally easy relationships with brothers, sisters and neighbours. Mental interest in arts and crafts.
4th House
Home is likely to be furnished and decorated in good taste with artistic appreciation showing in home-related hobbies.
5th House
Places emphasis on enjoyment and appreciation of hobbies, sport, entertainments, love-affairs and other spare-time occupations.
6th House
Will prefer a harmonious and pleasant environment in which to carry out work and career. Health should be good.
7th House
A good indication of possible happiness in marriage and other partnerships depending on other factors in the chart.
8th House
Could be the possibility of financial gain on a large-scale through entering a marriage or a large business deal.
9th House
Possibility of travelling at some time in life or at least a strong interest in foreign countries especially in a creative light.
10th House
Artistic or musical talents directed towards career could stand quite a good chance of being successful with Venus at the top of the chart.
11th House
Strong indication of warm and satisfying social and personal friendships.
12th House
Times of peace and privacy will be sought, perhaps to carry out artistic endeavours. Possibility of a secret romance.
