In this post, I would like to analyse the effects of Venus when it enters the sign of Leo. The post will explain the symbolic synergies between the planet and the sign and describe how Venus in Leo affects the native.
When Venus comes into Leo, the feminine quality of Venus clashes with the masculine energy of Leo. If you are a woman, this shows that you have a desire to express your femininity outwardly in a bold and dramatic fashion. Beauty, extroversion, and charisma are intertwined in this planetary placement, you enjoy being seen and admired in public. You may also like fashion, perfumes, and jewellery. The artistic attribute of Venus goes into the authoritative and powerful territory of Leo. I can also add that the Sun ruling over Leo is a planet of associated with creative inspiration. Therefore, you naturally express yourself creatively and artistically, and you may have a natural talent for drama, acting, modelling, or the performing arts. There is also a possibility of attaining fame and becoming an authority in artistic or female areas, which is perfectly illustrated by the examples of Coco Chanel and Madonna, famous women with Venus in Leo. However, one potential challenge of this placement is that you may have a tendency towards vanity. It is essential to remember that true beauty comes from within, and that your outer appearance is only one aspect of your overall self-expression.
Moreover, the diplomatic, agreeable, and soft qualities of Venus are in disharmony with the powerful, decisive, and individualistic attributes of Leo. This indicates that at times you may have a tendency to be rather straightforward, blunt, and uncooperative. Venus in Leo is traditionally said to be less auspicious for experiencing happiness through having children. It does not mean that you are not going to have offspring (as predicting children is determined by other astrological factors), but perhaps you will have other important life priorities. This is also additionally explained by the fact that Venus is all about partnerships and love, while Leo is focused more on independence, solitude, but also sacrifice. At some point in your life, you may be forced to choose between being in a relationship or sacrificing the experience of love for some other ambition that you hope to achieve. When you get into a relationship, however, you are likely to be a dominant person. You also tend to be a reliable and committed partner, because Leo emphasises traits of loyalty and steadfastness.
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