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His Venus sign will show you how to turn that physical attraction into a something deeper.
By Trudi Mentior — Last updated on Sep 02, 2022
Sun signs provide a general picture of someone's personality traits, but don’t forget the rest of their natal chart. The infinite combinations of planets and signs mean that no two charts are exactly the same, and the planets’ signs can show you a lot more details about someone than just their Sun sign.
Venus, the brightest planet in our sky, is named after the Roman goddess of beauty and love. In ancient Rome, Venus was associated with romance, sexuality, and fertility. She was married to Vulcan (the god of fire), but she took many other lovers and had plenty of children.
Obviously, Venus is associated with traditionally feminine qualities, but astrology doesn’t discriminate by gender. Everyone has the planet Venus in their chart somewhere and her energy affects us all.
A person's Venus sign reveals a lot about their secret romantic side.
When you want a relationship to go deeper and last longer than head-over-heels infatuation and fleeting sexual gratification, look to your partner’s Venus sign to see how to form those lifelong bonds of the heart.
If you have your eye on someone and you know their Venus sign, keep track of where Venus is in the sky from day to day. If Venus is in the sign directly opposite, wait a while before approaching them.
The best time to make your move is when Venus is in the same sign as it was when this person was born. When Venus amplifies its own energy like that, it’s hard for anyone to resist thoughts of sweet love and romance.
So, where do you stand?
Find out all about how a man's Venus sign impacts your chances of love and romance.
Venus in Aries Man
Aries is all about action! The Aries-Venus doesn’t appreciate games or subtle clues.
Don’t drop hints because they won’t catch them. Don’t tell lies or half-truths to “keep them on their toes.” They’re already on their toes, and they don’t have time for sappy soap opera scripts.
Impress them by telling them exactly what you want right up front.
Venus in Taurus Man
Taurus is materialistic, protective, and practical. The Taurus-Venus wants to feel physically and financially secure before they give their heart to anyone.
It’s not all about the money, though. Taurus is an Earth sign and Taurus-Venus responds to gentle sensuality in the bedroom. Plenty of touching and caressing will reassure them that you’re not going anywhere and help create that lasting romantic connection.
Venus in Gemini Man
The harder you try to hold on to a Gemini-Venus, the more likely it is that they’ll slip away.
Don’t bring up the mushy stuff; they don’t do well with emotions, and you won’t get a straight answer. Your best bet is to sharpen your wits, keep up with the changing conversation and match them on an intellectual level.
Venus in Cancer Man
Like the crab for which the sign is named, the Cancer-Venus hides their heart in a protective shell until they feel completely safe. If they feel threatened, they might just hurt you first before you can hurt them. But once you earn their trust, there’s room for two in that shell.
If you’re sure that this is the person you want to spend forever with, talk with them about building a dream home, raising a family, and the things you want to do together years down the road.
Venus in Leo Man
The Leo-Venus responds to praise and compliments, and you can be sure that they deserve every bit of the adoration they demand.
They need to be in the spotlight, but you’d better be able to take a compliment, too. Once they feel like they’re getting the attention they crave, they love to share the warmth with others. Loving a Leo means constantly trading five-star reviews of each other.
Venus in Virgo Man
Virgo-Venus is terrified of love, and they can often seem like they’re trying to drive you away by finding every little thing wrong with it.
They’re naturally insecure, and it’s just something you’ll have to get used to. The annoying thing is that they’re often right — Virgo spots the problem areas in a relationship before anyone else, so don’t assume that they’re just complaining to be negative. Be willing to fix things together.
Venus in Libra Man
Take Libra-Venus out on the town! Take them to the art museum or a show. Take them to a party. Just don’t take advantage of them. Libra loves to have fun, but they’re really looking for equality and balance.
The way to their heart is to give them a sense that there’s a true partnership between you. They don’t want a leader or a follower; they want you right next to them for every adventure and experience.
Venus in Scorpio Man
Romancing a Scorpio-Venus is intense, to say the least. They like to be in control. They want you to tell them all your secrets, but they’ll share very few of their own.
They’re great in bed, as long as they get to call the shots. If you’re willing to play along with a Scorpio's dominant nature, you’ll find them to be a loyal, attentive partner.
Venus in Sagittarius Man
Don’t bother with small talk. Sagittarius-Venus yearns for someone to share the big dreams — the bigger, the better.
Life-long students and explorers, Sagittarius has no patience for re-hashing the same old same old every day. Show them something new, something weird, something that gets their creative and philosophical juices flowing.
Venus in Capricorn Man
Capricorn-Venus is efficient and practical. They don’t like surprises and they won’t appreciate frivolous expenses.
That’s not to say that they don’t have a romantic side — they do and it runs deep. They just don’t want to waste their time and love on a silly fling. If you’re looking for a solid long-term commitment, Capricorn is the best partner you could ask for.
Venus in Aquarius Man
Let your freak flag fly! Aquarius-Venus is attracted to the weird side of life. Don’t bother with goopy, emotional declarations of love, though.
They need their space, and the quickest way to their heart is through their mind. Be ready for intellectual banter. Ask Aquarius about their ideas and dreams. Let them know that you appreciate how they think.
Venus in Pisces Man
Pisces is an emotional dreamer and, unfortunately, Pisces-Venus has unrealistic ideas about what romance is supposed to be like.
You’re going to have to find a way to play into their romantic daydreams without letting their imagination go to impossible places. They love being swept off their feet. Just be sure you’re there to catch them before they drift away.
Trudi Mentior is a writer specializing in astrology who lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her husband, three cats, and a loudmouthed hyacinth macaw.