Venus

Venus offers you a profound meditation on the soulful evolution of Venus, the planet of love, beauty, money and self-worth.

As the traditional ruling planet for Taurus, Venus is connected to the themes of embodied power, self-worth, body positivity, fashion and beauty. As the traditional ruling planet for Libra, Venus challenges societal standards and gender norms, stands up for justice, and is a symbol of peace and harmony.

As the esoteric ruling planet for Gemini, Venus connects us to authentic relationships and communications, as we use the power of the mind to open us up to all forms of love.

Affirmation – “I am a vessel of love and beauty. My heart radiates light, attracting love in return.”

Somatic Embodiment – Venus is connected to the skin, the lips and mouth. Find a quiet and comfortable space. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths into these body parts. Feel the power and beauty that radiates from your body. As you breathe, affirm to yourself: "I am worthy of love and acceptance. My body is beautiful, and my unique expression of love is valid. I embrace all forms of love within myself and in my connections with others."

Meaning: Venus signifies a period of embracing and celebrating your embodied power and self-worth. It suggests that you are being called into a period of time in which you cultivate a deep sense of love and acceptance for yourself, honoring your body. The energy of Venus encourages you to explore your own unique style, challenge societal fashion standards and gender norms, and find beauty in your own authentic expression. Venus also reminds you to be open to all forms of love from money, both within yourself and in your connections with others.

Exploration: Venus invites you to explore the sign that Venus is currently in. Venus moves through each zodiac sign, influencing our approach to love, relationships, and aesthetics. By attuning to the current Venus sign, you can gain deeper insights into your personal experiences of love, beauty, and self-worth. Additionally, connecting to Venus in your own birth chart can provide further understanding of your connection to money, work, aesthetic and relationship.

Image: a gorgeous, bigger-bodied queer male as Venus. This image represents the celebration and empowerment of diverse bodies and gender expressions when astrology is experienced through an all-inclusive lens. The bigger-bodied queer male embodies the beauty and power that comes from embracing one's authentic self and challenging societal beauty standards. As Venus, they symbolize the inclusive and expansive nature of love, breaking free from narrow definitions and embracing all forms of love and self-expression.