Shawn Stockman

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 Shawn Stockman: 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 Shawn Stockman.

Venus in Leo

DRAMATIC AFFINITY

Social pleasures, games and entertainment matter to you. It is also important that you get regular supplies of loyalty, attention and devotion. You appreciate lavish parties, good times and romantic encounters in front of a warm fire place. TIP: Like Claude Debussy, you have Venus in Leo. Listen to the music of Claude Debussy.

When you're at your best your life, especially your love life, is good theater. Dramatic, exciting courtships are just your style. It is important that you dress well and enjoy regular tastes of luxury. You do love fine things and are receptive to pleasure seeking, social climbing, and elegant people.

Treat yourself to a fine piece of gold jewelry and some of the finest clothing available. A gold heart pendant will make a fine accessory or an excellent gift. Dress colorfully, you like the attention. Work on any issues that you may have around jealousy and possessiveness.

You're more magnetic, likeable and popular than most people.

You are warm and loving and can really turn a partner on. You might take up hair styling or fashion design.

Venus Sextile Saturn

AFFINITY COOPERATES WITH 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 Bi-Septile Neptune

AFFINITY NON-CONFORMS WITH FANTASY

Inspiration derived from beauty and art is major force for civilization. You have enough of it to enrapture an audience. Apply your charm and charisma to revel a previously unknown aesthetic. Beautiful revelations will be yours.

You have a side that's kind, sensitive, high strung and temperamental. At times you are a starry eyed romantic dreamer and a romantic idealist. Part of you is a temperamental love animal. You can be both appreciative and compassionate toward those you love. Because of your sensitivity, you will become happier by getting clearer about your intentions before you become involved with people. In other words, you are encouraged to decide what you consciously want and what you unconsciously want in relationships. Harness your powers of attraction.

TIP: Polish your image. Enjoy some subtlety.

Cultivate more faith in yourself. Disassociate yourself from people who tell you what you should do. Do what you feel like doing. Do what feels good. You can substantially improve your chances for success by associating with individuals who share aspirations similar to your own. In some way, you could turn your love for music into a money making proposition. If you don't want to miss out on charisma, deal with photography and photographers. You might buy a camera and shoot with it.