Making Money with Venus: How Exploring Your Venus Placement in astrology Can Make You Wealthy
Venus represents our love language as expressed through materialised things—such as what we choose to spend our money on, and how easily we acquire wealth. She rules what and who we are attracted to, and why. By exploring this placement, we can gain insight into not only our love life and partnerships but also our money blockages, obstacles in life, and how to attain the best success while staying in line with our values.
Venus and creating wealth
In this article, I will provide a quick rundown on how to work with Venus in each sign and house to maximize your financial and material success in love and career.
Where Venus Loves to Be!
Venus in Taurus & Libra
Venus is at home in Libra and Taurus. Taurus is a more earthy placement. If your Venus is in Taurus, you are likely a practical lover and practical with your money. While you may indulge in material goods, you enjoy them to the fullest and like to be generous with your wealth, often spending money on loved ones. Acquiring wealth with this placement is more about how you invest your time and money. You need a job that connects to your sense of self-worth and physicality—examples include being a beautician or gardener.
Venus in Libra is less tangible but tends to have a positive outlook on love and wealth. Venus in Libra can sometimes be proud of overspending on frivolous items. I am a Venus in Libra, and I can tell you that I own about 40 hats and maybe 60 belts. We enjoy a little bit of excess. However, becoming financially wealthy as a Libra requires research and routine. If any placement needs an accountant to manage their finances, it’s Venus in Libra. This isn't because they’re irresponsible, but because Venus in Libra prefers to focus on flirtation, fun, and frivolity, not the responsibilities of love or money. Although Libra is represented by a scale, Venus in Libra keeps it light, bubbly, and free.
Venus in Libra people are diplomatic and make great leaders, especially if they have a strong team. When Venus is exalted or in its home sign, it does well in the arts, and any creative endeavor can be a great way to make money, regardless of the house Libra occupies.
Venus Exalted in Pisces
Venus in Pisces is one of Venus's most favored placements. Venus can shine in Pisces and fully express her love language. This is the placement for artists. However, Venus may also be lazy here since she doesn’t require much effort to feel good in impractical terms. If you have this placement, you may find beauty in all things and be less concerned with financial matters or making money, opting for a simpler, more artistic life.
If you do want to be financially stable with this placement, a career in the arts suits you well, but you’ll need to choose one direction—a challenge for Pisces. Your personal style may be eclectic and unique, and you are naturally charismatic when it comes to flirting or drawing people into your world. The key to success with this placement is not being complacent but working hard, which may require finding routine in other areas of your chart, as this placement is happiest without structure.
Venus in Its Detriment
When Venus is in its detriment (in Aries or Scorpio), it has fewer tools and resources to thrive.
Venus in Aries is ruled by Mars, making it very directional and self-serving. If you have this placement, you require action when it comes to love and material gains. Venus in Aries is always moving forward, needing to see results. This placement is great for athletes, trainers, and those in the financial industry or investments. Venus in Aries is self-centered, which can help build wealth without worrying about others' opinions.
On the other hand, Venus in Scorpio tends to be very responsible with money. They hold onto their assets and are secretive about their financial successes. Venus in Scorpio people usually gravitate toward jobs that create sustainable wealth or seek opportunities that provide financial support and stability. They tend to research and review their finances before making purchases. This placement is ideal for white-collar workers, professionals, or those in finance, as it encourages long-term savings and stability. Venetian Scorpios need a lot of loyal emotional support from loved ones to thrive financially and in love.
Venus in Fall in Virgo
Venus in Virgo can be a critical energy, making it difficult for Venus to feel at ease. People with this placement often have very high expectations of themselves and others. They tend to be overly independent with finances, which can hinder their wealth-building efforts. Many Venus in Virgo individuals self-limit because they feel others are more qualified for a job, even if they are experts in their field. Venus in Virgo often feels dissatisfied with their financial situation and sometimes with their partners as well.
Where Venus in Virgo thrives is in research and editing professions, where they can put their detailed, high standards to good use. These individuals must avoid being overly independent with finances in solid partnerships, allowing others to support them emotionally and financially to thrive.
Venus in Other Zodiac Signs
If Venus is not in its detriment, fall, exaltation, or home sign, your Venus is more balanced. This might mean fewer lessons to learn from Venus, or perhaps your Venus is well-aspected or faces more challenging placements. To understand your strengths and challenges, consider the houses and aspects involved.
Venus in the Angular Houses: 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th
Venus in the Angular Houses tends to focus on ambition:
Venus in the 1st House: Focused on self and identity, this placement creates a magnetic energy for wealth creation through personal identity.
Venus in the 4th House: This placement is great for family resources, making money through family businesses or family equity.
Venus in the 7th House: Excellent for romantic and business partnerships, especially if Venus is well-aspected. This placement facilitates wealth creation through partnerships and contractual agreements.
Venus in the 10th House: Wonderful for careers in public-facing roles like a spokesperson, actor, performer, or head of a company. It’s also ideal for influencers or those with visible online professions.
Venus in the Cadent Houses: 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th
Venus in the Cadent Houses is more focused on your perception of your environment. To thrive, you must maintain a moral and humanitarian approach to relationships, business partnerships, and daily work ethics:
Venus in the 3rd and 9th Houses: These placements foster relationships with your community, with the 3rd house specifically focusing on siblings and trade people. If well-aspected, this can lead to success in social causes, publishing, or writing.
Venus in the 6th House: This can indicate a workaholic who is dedicated to their passions, regardless of financial rewards. If well-aspected, this is a good placement for a healthy daily routine, and the focus is on long-term savings and investments.
Venus in the Succedent Houses: 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th
Venus in the Succedent Houses is geared toward action and accountability in creating wealth:
Venus in the 2nd House: A great placement for being responsible with income and money, as this house is about self-belief and material resources. Challenging aspects may indicate struggles with self-esteem, but a supportive Venus can encourage financial independence and a stable partner.
Venus in the 5th, 8th, or 11th Houses: These placements are great for those seeking to create wealth through personal development, creativity, and nurturing relationships. Venus in these houses tends to be responsible with money and understands the value of material assets.
Conclusion
Venus is just one indicator in the birth chart that expresses aspects of money and love. It’s important to consider your chart as a whole. Understanding your Venus placement can be particularly useful when making big decisions in love or high-stakes purchases. To optimize your financial potential, consider both your birth chart and transits to Venus. This approach can guide you in knowing when to invest your money or start a new relationship. While astrology provides a framework, your free will ultimately determines your success.