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ARIES--
With Venus in Aries, you have a naive, impulsive approach to love. If you are not careful to take time to get to know someone, you may marry for pure physical attraction rather than for love and commitment. Since you tend to act impulsively in relationships, you can sometimes be inconsiderate of the feelings of others.
Your desire nature is very intense, and you desire a direct and impulsive lover. Although you are romantic, you are not necessarily subtle. You seek immediate gratification of your needs--in effect, move in for the kill. If a potential lover shows no interest, you will not wait around until they do. You approach each new love with enthusiasm and joy, enjoying every moment for itself.
Because you are harder to "tie down" than the average person, you would be better off with a lover who is more stable and patient than you. They would serve as an anchor to keep you still long enough to appreciate being grounded in a love relationship. They must be able to see that you are not really fickle, but rather childishly enthusiastic about life.
You are "in love with love" and are frequently disappointed when your torrid romances don't last. Instead of jumping into relationships head first, you should learn to be patient and really get to know your partner before giving your heart away. It would be best for you to choose a partner who is more cautious than you are and to let them set the pace of the relationship.
TAURUS--
With Venus in Taurus (the sign it rules), you are very affectionate and loyal with your friends and lovers. You enjoy the finer things in life, and you also enjoy showering your loved ones with gifts. Those who love you appreciate your encouragement and support. Although some may consider you stubborn, you would prefer to call yourself "persistent."
You have very clear opinions as to what is true art, and you are probably artistically inclined yourself. You also enjoy getting out into nature to relax and drink in her natural beauty. Since you do prefer to have things your way, you tend to put forth the effort required to succeed. With Venus in Taurus, chances are your most treasured material possessions will be the product of your hard work.
You are an earthy lover and enjoy indulging in the physical pleasures of your relationships. The best way to win your heart is to lavish you with affection and gifts. You appreciate the finer things in life and require a comfortable home environment. This placement of Venus also makes you determined (maybe even stubborn) and slow to arouse (whether in anger or in sex).
It is important that your partner be consistent and reliable. You admire inner strength in a lover; it is important that your mate love you without leaning on you or clinging to you. You tend to expect near perfection in your partners and should try to remember that no one is perfect--not even you. Your sexual experiences can be enhanced by a pleasing, romantic setting.
GEMINI--
You are charming and witty, and you have a smooth way with words. Because you filter your emotions through your mind, you have the ability to stand back from a situation and look at it objectively. You have a talent for expressing your feelings in writing or public speaking. As a host or hostess you are quite attentive.
Although you enjoy the fun and excitement of falling in love, you are at the same time intimidated by the obligations it brings. Because you tend to change your mind without warning in romantic matters, you may at times appear fickle to others. You need to learn to stand your ground more firmly and be clear about what you want and need.
You are highly sensuous and enjoy the finer techniques of courting and lovemaking. Verbal affection and communication are important ingredients in any major relationship, and you don't mind being "sweet-talked." Sexually, your touch is soft and gentle, and your sexual curiosity is unlimited.
Your love nature constantly changes, and you are very unpredictable in this area. It is necessary that your partner interest and excite you. If you get bored with the affair, you will certainly move on to more stimulating options. You may entertain fantasies of having two lovers at once. Traditionally, this placement of Venus indicates multiple marriages.
CANCER--
Although you may be shy and quiet, you have considerable charm. You treat loved ones with sympathy and tenderness, providing the emotional nurturing that they need. It is important that you have the love and devotion of your friends and family. This provides you with a wonderful sense of inner security. Just be careful that you do not let others take advantage of your generosity. There will always be those who will try.
Your home is very important to you, and you will want your living environment to be peaceful and comfortable. From an early age, you have been closely tied to your family, especially your mother. Since you have a need to relate to others, you would do well in occupations such as teaching or health care.
You seek a deep love in which you can merge souls and personalities with your lover. You are totally devoted to your mate, and you seek such devotion in return. Be careful that this devotion does not turn into jealousy and possessiveness, which could result in your lover feeling trapped. Remember that a truly strong relationship is based on two strong individuals who share mutual goals.
Your sexual appetite is quite strong, partly because you allow your sexual energy to build for a while before releasing it. If you find this to be frustrating, try communicating your needs to your partner before you reach that point. They can only satisfy your needs if they are aware of them.
LEO--
You are a kind, compassionate, generous and loyal lover, and you will lavish your loved ones with affection and gifts. As a host you are attentive and feel that nothing is too good for your guests. You are often disappointed, however, when others are not as gracious a host as you are. Learn not to take it personally; not everyone has such a grand flair for drama.
Physical appearances are important to you, both in yourself and in those around you. Don't allow yourself to be deceived by false pretenses and taken advantage of by a pretty face. Learn to look deeper than skin level for the beauty in everyone. This is where you will find a person's true quality.
As a lover you are very sensual and enjoy lovemaking which stimulates the entire body rather than just isolated erogenous zones. Tickling and body massage (especially foot massage) are some of your favorite sensual treats. You will insist on the very finest surroundings for your courting and lovemaking. Second best is not good enough.
You enjoy lavishing your partner with love and affection, and you want the same treatment in return. You require excitement and adventure in your love life. An affair which becomes too predictable or tame will not endure. If you decide that your lover is not earning your loyalty, you can quickly retract it.
VIRGO--
This is a rather difficult placement for Venus, since it indicates that you have some karmic lessons to learn around giving unconditional love and accepting loved ones as they are. The tendency with this placement is to become overly critical and to nit-pick at minor details. The more you learn to serve others selflessly, the quicker you will overcome this tendency.
Because you are so fastidious and pay close attention to detail, you would do well in a career which calls for thoroughness and organization. Your home is likely to be quite orderly, and you will expect others to respect your preference in this regard. You like to dress neatly and strive to make a good impression on those you meet.
You are a very careful and meticulous lover and need surroundings and atmosphere in love and sex that are comfortable. Although you are somewhat slow to arouse sexually, you go out of your way to please your lover. In your lover you appreciate superior technique, sensitivity and attention to detail.
Personal cleanliness is important to you, and you probably enjoy taking showers with your lover. You can be somewhat picky and critical of your partner, although it is sincerely done with the intention of helping them. Sexual tools can be fun for you if you will allow yourself to be so bold and spontaneous.
LIBRA--
Since the sign Libra rules marriage, you are highly romantic and value marriage. As a matter of fact, you probably feel that marriage is necessary for your personal fulfillment. You have a deep need to be loved, and you are easily hurt by harsh words or treatment.
You are a social butterfly whom others see as being refined and gracious. Many people with Venus in Libra also have a strong musical or artistic talent. It is important to you that your surroundings be harmonious. Trying to survive in a discordant atmosphere could result in health problems.
With Venus in Libra, you can fall in love with the idea of being in love. Having a partner on the social scene is very important to you, especially if he or she is one of the beautiful people. You admire physical grace and beauty in a lover and feel that your value is enhanced by having an attractive partner.
You would become quickly bored with a stick-in-the-mud partner. You need someone who is able to constantly change and adapt to life rather than someone who likes to settle down in a rut and get comfortable. Although you are attracted to a partner who is stable and reliable, they also need to be flexible and fun to be with.
SCORPIO--
With Venus in Scorpio, you face the challenge of proper use of power in love. It is usually an easy matter for you to manipulate and maneuver your partners. Be careful not to fall prey to this temptation, however, because the controlling energies you use on others will only be used on you later (such is the law of karma).
You are an extremely devoted partner, and you will stop at nothing to protect or defend your loved ones. At times your emotional response may be more intense than appropriate to the situation, but as you mature you will acquire more self-control and moderation.
You are seeking transformation through your love life. A superficial romance does not stimulate you; you need intensity and passion. You are a loyal and committed lover, but you can be possessive and jealous of your lover, and it sometimes seems that intensity is more important to you than comfort in your relationships.
You are aware of everyone and everything around you, and you can often "pick up" your partner's thoughts and feelings without the need for verbal communication. Passionate sexual expression is very important for you, and you can be persistent in stalking someone who attracts you. Your partner should be able to join you in fantasies and other bedroom games to further heighten the intensity of your sex life.
SAGITTARIUS--
You are highly intuitive and sensitive to the needs of your loved ones. As a lover or friend you are sympathetic, kind, generous and optimistic. This can be inspiring to those around you, and some, especially children, will see you as a mentor. Your idealism and super sharp mind combine to make you very creative and imaginative.
Although you are an attentive mate, you also require freedom of movement. If you are a woman, you probably have chosen not to confine yourself to a career as full-time homemaker but instead have sought adventure and self-expression in the outside world. You believe in thoroughly enjoying life and yet have a philosophical outlook that reflects your inner strength and wisdom.
While you have a healthy sexual appetite, you do not engage in sex for its own sake. The principles and feelings behind the act are more important to you, and sex without emotional involvement would grow old quickly. Warmth and friendship are necessary for you to experience fulfillment in your sex life.
You appreciate an adventurous or unusual lover because you feel you have more to learn from them. Since your lovers are usually less cautious than you, you may play a stabilizing role in your relationships. You enjoy being chased and are an incurable romantic. Since you become bored easily, it is important that your lover be different enough from you to provide new outlooks on life.
CAPRICORN--
Rather conventional in your values, you look at things for their practical use rather than for decorative appeal. You take life seriously and are probably interested in business and banking matters. Although you may not be a class conscious, per se, you are definitely conscious of your reputation in the community and pride yourself on being above reproach. You prefer to associate with others who are similarly inclined.
As a friend or lover, you are very loyal and trustworthy. Once you commit yourself to a relationship, you will be a solid and dependable mate. You look at love practically, just as you do the rest of your life. If possible, you would prefer to "marry up"--that is, to marry someone who will make you look good because of their own success or social status.
You are attracted to people who are practical, persevering and accomplished. With this Venus position you certainly recognize true value in a partner when you see it. Security is very important to you--both emotionally and materially. You seek quality in your relationships and will not settle for anything less. You would not last long with a partner who tarnishes your reputation or otherwise threatens to lower your status on the social scene.
Venus in this sign makes you somewhat controlled and reserved in your love life. You are able to be patient and wait for what (or who) you want. Actions speak louder than words to you in your love life, and you will be a tremendously loyal and helpful mate. You seek security in your relationships, and you truly need to be needed. It is important to you that your mate treat you and your relationship with respect.
AQUARIUS--
With this placement of Venus, you require a great deal of freedom in relationships and will resist being tied down. You are also willing to provide this freedom to your partner, and you are not jealous or possessive. You look at your feelings intellectually and can appear aloof or impersonal to others. This Aquarian detachment gives you the ability to stand back and look at the situation more clearly. Just don't become so distant that you cannot empathize with your loved ones and offer them solace.
You may have felt that love was not freely expressed in your home when you were growing up. One challenge you face is to learn to be warm and understanding in love relationships. It is very important to you that your lover be a friend as well.
In your love relationships you prefer a partner who is unique and a little off-beat by society's standards. You need a lover who can respect your need for personal freedom and your own individual identity. Because you are so afraid of being tied down, it is difficult for you to establish and maintain long-term love relationships.
You are rebellious and "negatively suggestible" in your love affairs. That is, the best way to get you to do something is to demand that you do just the opposite. You can be extremely stubborn at times and can turn ice cold when you are hurt. Once you have committed yourself to a partner, you are loyal and truthful and are willing to extend the same personal freedom to your lover that you demand.
PISCES--You are highly emotional and like to be "tuned in" to your lover's needs. As a lover you are very gentle and caring, and you seek a lover who offers you the same treatment. With Venus in Pisces, you tend to be attracted to "stray puppies" -- people who need to be loved and saved from their sorry lot in life. Just be careful that you don't take on the problems of others to the point that they become your own. Other people need the chance to learn and grow through solving their own problems.
Since you tend to idealize your mate instead of seeing their bad qualities as well as their good, you set yourself up for disappointment in love by expecting your partner to be perfect. Once you commit yourself to a relationship, you become very dedicated. Just be careful that you do not allow your partner to mistreat you. There is no need for you to be a martyr to love.
Sensitivity and compassion are qualities that you appreciate in a lover. You especially would like to have a lover who can intuit your needs psychically so that you don't even have to articulate them. But be realistic--your partner doesn't have a crystal ball. Be willing to communicate directly at least part of the time.
You may carry karmic baggage from other lives into this lifetime. This placement has produced many martyrs and sacrificial lambs. Your partner should be someone whom you feel you can truly trust, because you are prone to deception in matters of the heart. You are a tender and sensitive lover, and you seek spiritual rather than just sexual union with your mate.