In Vedic astrology, Venus (Shukra) is the planet of love and romance. Venus can bring a loving partner into our lives, but that may not be enough to ensure happiness if each of us does not take responsibility.
Venus is the planet of human feelings and motivations in all the bright variety of their manifestations. Venus in the horoscope is responsible for sensuality, sensitivity, beauty, charm, grace, inner harmony, and, of course, love. Love for yourself, the people around you, and the whole world.
Strong Venus will promote a good marriage, contentment, and artistic success. Weak or afflicted Venus will tend to create conflict in relationships or an inability to communicate with other people.
Significance of Venus Transit Observations
English astronomers, Jeremiah Horrocks and William Crabtree observed Venus’s transit in 1639 which allowed them to calculate the diameter of the planet.
In 1716, Edmund Halley (an English astronomer) proposed a method to calculate absolute distance from the Sun by analyzing the transit of Venus. Edmond Halley made observations of such rare transit back in 1677. Later, Jerome Lalande (French Astronomer) calculated an astronomical unit equal to 153 million kilometers based on transit predictions.
The transit of Venus is of historical significance as James Cook and his men observed the event from Tahiti to calculate the size of the solar system. The observance of pair of transits from James Cook in 1769 provided assistance for nautical navigation using the parallax method. Solar parallax is the angle at which Earth’s radius transverses at the sun.
Venus appears as a small black disk moving across the face of the sun as the bright disk. As per the observation of NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, Venus passing between the Sun and Earth’s orbital plane looks like a small solar disk. Venus appears as the entire disk in a part of the sun.
This celestial event is very rare so most of us living humans have seen it in 2004 and 2012 and the next transit will take place on December 2117 and December 2125.
Venus Transit in Each Zodiac Sign
Venus rules the signs of Taurus and Libra. Daytime Venus is considered the ruler of Taurus, and during the night, it is Libra. Venus is exalted in Pisces and weakened in Virgo.
Venus stays in each sign for about 28 days and makes a full circle around the zodiac in about one year. However, every 18 months, Venus goes retrograde and can linger on one zodiac sign for up to four months.
Here we will go through the Venus transit effects when present in each zodiac sign:
1. Venus in Aries (Impulsive)
If your birth date falls on the period when Venus, the planet of passion, was in the fire sign of Aries, then you are independent in spirit and know what you want from life.
You are always ready to take the first step, confident in yourself, and know your worth. Your desires drive you; you hate wasting time waiting to take action and get what you want.
Venus in Aries makes you impulsive and pushes you to make unexpected decisions, which from time to time create difficulties when planning the future. You part with finances not only easily but sometimes even frivolously and thoughtlessly, believing that the opportunity to experience positive emotions or plunge into a spontaneous adventure is worth some of the subsequent inconveniences.
Venus effects when in Aries
- Independence
- Passionate
- Impulsivity
- Confidence
2. Venus in Taurus (Stability)
Venus is the ruling sign of Taurus. This placement of Venus in your Kundli or birth chart is like a magical talisman that constantly helps achieve goals associated with small daily pleasures.
As for the relationship, people with Venus in Taurus will strongly hold on to their other half, wanting the same in return. They do not like shocks, and they prefer to devote their time to enjoy their relationship. People in this position are quite faithful, but they are in no hurry to get married. Taurus always needs time to make decisions.
Venus Effects when in Taurus
- Persistence
- Traction for comfort
- Sincerity
- Responsiveness
3. Venus in Gemini (Optimism)
You adore surprises, unplanned travels, and unpredictable adventures if you have Venus in Gemini in your birth chart.
Openness and unbridled optimism are the features of people born with Venus in Gemini, which is so attractive to them. Their optimism is contagious, and next to them, it seems that everything, even the most incredible, is possible.
The location of Venus in the sign of Gemini says that such people are very sociable and are rarely shy and withdrawn. This placement is ideal for people engaged in communication and any data transfer professions.
Venus Effects when in Gemini
- Optimism
- Spontaneity
- Curiosity
- Passionate
4. Venus in Cancer (Intuitive)
If you have Venus in Cancer in your natal chart, you have an incredibly developed intuition, and you use it successfully in all areas of your life. You could be called a darling of fate, but it’s not only about intuition but also about caution because you never take risks but always think over every step. Safety is a prerequisite for a comfortable life for those born with Venus in Cancer.
Increased intuition and sensitivity make you an incredibly caring person, compassionate and empathetic, and sometimes you can even forget about your tasks, helping to solve other people’s problems.
Venus Effects when in Cancer
- Intuition
- Caution
- Striving for comfort
- Vulnerability
5. Venus in Leo (Leadership)
If you have Venus in Leo in your birth chart, you are blessed with pride and courage, an incredible drive for life, and the natural ability to love! Routine is not for you; those born with Venus in Leo will never be able to live a monotonous life without unexpected and fun adventures.
A leadership position that requires energy, resourcefulness, quick reflexes, and a fighting spirit is the ideal job for you. Absolute confidence in your strengths and capabilities and a unique ability to charm help you be at the forefront of any work. For those born with Venus in Leo, it is very important to feel a sense of their own consummation.
Venus Effects when in Leo
- Courage
- Charm
- Cheerfulness
- Responsiveness
- Sensuality
- Brightness
6. Venus in Virgo (Sceptic)
In Virgo, Venus is in decline. The planet of love needs a flexible and receptive environment to bloom naturally. Virgo is too organizational as a sign, imposing patterns and boundaries.
Virgo does not allow Venus to shine and emit the light of love due to the many filters that include logic and critical prejudice. Often people take this caution for extreme dryness, but this is not entirely true.
It’s just that people with Venus in Virgo strive with all their might to protect their hearts and do everything possible for this. Because of this, they are used to showing all their feelings not through words or crazy actions but through daily patronage, expressed in little things that make life unusually comfortable and pleasant.
Venus Effects when in Virgo
- Practicality
- Caution
- Caring
- Skepticism
- Distrustfulness
- Tenderness
- Justice
7. Venus in Libra (Prosperity)
Libra is the most balanced sign, besides Venus is the ruler of this sign. Libra will enhance the already beneficial effects of Venus, positively influencing every vital matter that the planet represents in the natal chart, and bringing abundance and prosperity.
Those born with Venus in Libra are very fair, and most of all focused on the issue of equality in relationships. Because of this character trait, they will behave respectfully and good-naturedly with others.
External and internal balance guarantee happiness for people born under Venus in Libra.
Venus Effects when in Libra
- Justice
- Harmony
- Refinement
- Sincerity
- Peacefulness
- Stylishness
- Refined taste
8. Venus in Scorpio (Impulsive)
People with Venus in the sign of Scorpio need loyalty from their partners; they will not enter into a stable relationship if they are not sure that it is worth it.
Mars is the co-ruler of Scorpio and makes Venus rather impulsive, aggressive, and demanding in her desires and feelings, which in turn can cause jealousy towards her partner.
The wilfulness of those born with Venus in Scorpio leads to frequent conflicts with others and makes them bright personalities to whom people are drawn.
Venus Effects when in Scorpio
- Magnetism
- Sensitivity
- Mystery
- Intuitiveness
- Devotion
- Persistence
9. Venus in Sagittarius (Joyous)
If your natal chart has Venus in Sagittarius, then you are lucky! Your irrepressible thirst for life makes you truly invulnerable to any vicissitudes of fate, and every day brings you some joy. That is why you are always surrounded by people who sparkle with positivity and are always ready for adventure.
Sagittarius has Jupiter as the ruling planet; he is also the ruler of the 9th house, who is responsible for long-distance travel, higher education, culture, and religion.
Venus Effects when in Sagittarius
- Sociability
- Idealism
- Sensitivity
- Boastfulness
- Generosity
- Diverse interests
- Versatility
- Attitude to the positive
10. Venus in Capricorn (Adequacy)
If you are born with Venus in Capricorn, then, first of all, you hear and listen to the voice of reason. Adequacy is your middle name, and you believe from your own experience that there is nothing more reasonable than prudence.
It is possible that because of these beliefs, you have more than once heard accusations of coldness and emotional callousness in your address. Responsibility and a sense of duty drive you, and as a result, you prefer to prove your favor not in words but indeed.
Venus Effects when in Capricorn
- Practicality
- Loyalty
- Conservatism
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Shyness
11. Venus in Aquarius (Freedom)
Aquarius gives Venus an eccentric and unpredictable character. The energy of Aquarius will make a person a free spirit and spontaneous; they often prefer to be free rather than be in a relationship.
These are light and benevolent personalities, and even if someone manages to bring a person born under Venus in Aquarius to a break in relations, they cool down very quickly. If desired, everything can be resumed. In addition, since Aquarius is in charge of the 11th house, which includes friends, their relationship may focus less on the sensual level and more on the intellectual level.
Venus Effects when in Aquarius
- Diverse interests
- Creativity
- Freedom of love
- Sincerity
- Openness
- Idealism
12. Venus in Pisces (Sentimental)
Pisces lends Venus many sensitive and artistic characteristics, making her even more feminine. People who have Venus in the sign of Pisces are slightly shy and very romantic; feelings for them often mean much more than for others.
Your environment knows that it is you who can be asked for help or advice at any time of the day, and this request will be met with understanding. However, you are overly sentimental and prone to self-sacrifice. Sometimes you should look around you so as not to let outsiders use your gentleness and friendliness to the detriment of yourself.
Venus Effects when in Pisces
- Mercy
- Compassion
- Sensitivity
- Absent-mindedness
- Idealism
- Creativity
Venus transit is a rare Astronomical event that played a valuable role in calculating the Earth-Sun distance. Such Astronomical phenomena not only have scientific complications but also play roles in manipulating a person’s characteristics. Such magical and powerful transit is of great importance to your fate and potential. So why go for Amateur astronomers? Ask expert astrologers of Vedic feeds about your queries related to Vedic astrology.