Celestial Bodies: Venus
“Benefic of Love & Beauty“
| 2nd planet from the Sun named for the Pagan Goddess of love & beauty; a benefic planet called Shukra in Vedic traditions |
| In Kabbalah, Venus is associated with Sephirah Netzach (Victory/Eternity) on the Tree of Life |
| Ruler of Taurus & Libra |
| love, beauty, sensual pleasures, sexuality; romance & attraction |
lunar aspects
| 0° Conjunct | harmony of emotions related to love & pleasure; aesthetic comforts | monthly |
| 60° Sextile | gentle creative energy, inner contentment, & emotional balance | twice monthly |
| 90° Square | conflicts in romantic relationships; more likely to experience feelings related to a “broken heart” | twice monthly |
| 120° Trine | pleasre & affection; emotional balance & gentle interactions; comfort within relationships & within your body | several times yearly |
| 180° Opposition | conflict between personal comfort & social harmony; imbalance in relationships | monthly |