Robert A. Heinlein

Chapter 5. Venus in Your Chart

Astrologically speaking, the planet Venus is the force of affinity. Venus represents a good part of what you attract, cherish, enjoy and are receptive to. Venus describes much of what makes your life worth living Robert A. Heinlein: love, civilized sex, seduction and creativity. Venus is also an indicator for many of the qualities you look for in a mate and your sense of femininity. More than a symbol of your values, Venus represents beauty, devotion to pleasure, appreciation of art and romantic longings. Venus rules such things as skin, hair & kidneys.

Femininity has many aspects. Women have a different kind of power when they are younger than when they are older. Both are pertinent to the personality of Venus astrologically.

This "goddess of beauty and lady of battle" was an historical personage known both as Ishtar and Indira. While Venus first and foremost loves her pleasures, she also knows that it is sometimes necessary to prepare to go to war to secure them. To gain deep rappport with Venus, study her ways in one of the glorious cities named in her honor such as Vienna and Venice. Starting in the next paragraph, some of your "Venusian" sensibilities are described Robert A. Heinlein.

Venus in Gemini

VERSATILE AFFINITY

Good conversation and a variety of interests matter to you. You appreciate diversity. Once you develop an intellectual rapport with someone, the flirting really escalates. You can increase your powers of attraction literary through the wink of an eye.

"If only you were half as lovely and twice as true". You're a natural flirt and send out seductive signals. You don't always mean to, it's just the way that you are. Perhaps you do not realize the effect you have on others.

You're more light and lively than most folks. Unless there are contradictory signals in other sections of this report, you don't easily go for intense, heavy commitment. You may have some issues around commitment and fidelity. State your intentions clearly. Be open and honest with others. If you go through a bad marriage, do not despair. There are indications in your chart that a possible second marriage will be better than your first.

Charm, with and courtesy get you what you want. You naturally accommodate yourself to a variety of situations and may have an easy come easy go attitude towards money.

Venus Square Saturn

AFFINITY CHALLENGES DECISIONS

Does your value system sometimes put you in conflict with authorities and the law? You can take relationships seriously. When you get needy you get a grave quality that keeps folks away, even as you hold onto feelings for them. Sometimes, it may seem that you will be denied the love you seek.

Because the amount of affection you receive seems to have limits, relationships aren't always easy for you. You and your spouse may be married to your work and duties. You may struggle to create a warm personal place. With effort, over time, you can raise the limits on love. Marriage can be prevented or delayed and will tend to work better if you marry after you are 30 years old. You can enjoy some golden romantic years when you are 56 to 60 years old. Some but not all of your romantic feelings may be sacrificed or sublimated for duty, perhaps to the care of an elderly parent or relative. You may be psychologically bound to a parent and thus restrained from attracting romantic love.

Responsibility may only temporarily thwart your romance. With time and effort, a great love may be secured. You can find love with older, more mature individuals. If you learn your lessons, your love life will improve as you mature. You may marry one whose age is somewhat different than yours.

TIP: To be happy become a genuine optimist.

You can find happiness with the "right work". When duty fits your values, happiness will follow.

Venus Conjunct Pluto

AFFINITY UNITES WITH FANTASY

You're artistically and sexually gifted. You can be intensely original. Your personal power, public prestige and private passion can be the most. You can develop a strong sense of color. You can learn to wield the power of love. You can have your deepest feelings matched. Focus on relationships that benefit you and your well being. Learn to evaluate people's motives. You can use the transforming power of love to create opportunities for irreversible changes for the better. In other words, you can be a force for social progress.

TIP: You can go from birth to billions.

You have an extraordinary ability to make money. A shrewd and secret future is somehow yours. You could be happy cultivating your extraordinary earning powers and your extreme force of attraction. Read "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason. It contains the laws of money and wealth and the practices necessary to create riches.

Probe your feelings. You will receive a revelation. It is time to attune yourself to the essences of love, romance and passion. You have a powerful and stealthy beauty. If you push the limit and do exactly what you want others will be attracted to you. Treat yourself to black garments and under garments.