William Petersen

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 William Petersen: 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 William Petersen.

Venus in Aries

ASSERTIVE AFFINITY

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTRA MAINTENANCE.

You're love is ardent and encouraging. You can be passionate, impulsive and sensuous. Romantic adventures matter to you. Venus encourages you to actively assert yourself in the spirit of love.

You appreciate love at first sight. Verve is a nice thing and you have it. It being as the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language says, "energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas and especially in artistic performance or composition."

You're giving off some magnetic, demonstrative outgoing signals. You can get what matters to you by developing an understanding for people's feelings.

For you to sustain an affair there must be physical attraction and intellectual compatibility. You cherish fast thinking and bright ideas.

Venus Opposite Neptune

AFFINITY CHALLENGES FANTASY

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.

Venus Square Chiron

AFFINITY CHALLENGES MENTORING

Connect with a group of like minded individuals. Join together with more social mavericks. For instance, you could find happiness in a writers or artists co-op, or a meditation or healing circle. Spend and earn more money in new age ways. For example a variety of seminars, creative works, individuation processes and mentoring sessions can all benefit you. The key to success in to do it in groups as opposed to going it alone.

Venus Semi-Square Midheaven

AFFINITY CHALLENGES WHAT WILL BE

Put some work into learning manners, tact, and style. Study some fashion magazines. It will help to advance your career. Make an extra effort and you can use your creative talents professionally.