Venus in Aquarius

Love overflows from a technicolor chalice when Venus meets Aquarius. Here, love and relationships are neither pretentious nor simple, neither inhibited nor easy to ignore. This Venus sign exists among a world of paradoxes, with a few key elements remaining at the core. Elements like freedom, independence, a commitment to justice and equality, and emotional detachment are central for the Venus sign that fundamentally rejects labels or boxes.  

Speaking of justice and equality, matters of the two go hand-in-hand especially in relationships for this sign. This is not the partner that vehemently upholds the necessity of marriage by age 25 and kids, a house, and a backyard with a pool by age 30. This is also not the partner that staunchly believes men are the primary breadwinners in the relationship, and that women are meant to stay home with the kids. Doing what is considered predictable, conventional, or even socially acceptable isn’t of much interest to the Venus in Aquarius lover and friend. In fact, the more provocative and unique, the better. Even for Venus in Aquarius folks with more traditional upbringings, there is a deep, internal longing to venture away from what is considered “appropriate” or expected in regards to their relationships, romantic and otherwise. Folks with this placement may be more accepting of members of their community who are considered outcasts, or who have been othered in some way. There may even be a desire to seek out these kinds of relationships, in order to expand their realm of reality and approach life from an alternative perspective. To the Venus in Aquarius paramour, being different is sexy. 

Thanks to ruling planet Uranus, this sign has an aptitude for surprises and unpredictable behavior. For those who prefer emotional predictability and a sense of routine, this might be shocking. But for those who seek a more unconventional understanding of humanity, with a need to immerse themselves into the many wonders of different societal structures and attitudes, Venus in Aquarius is the way to go. 

Experimentation on a sexual level is another key indicator for Venus in Aquarius. Not one to shy away from trying something at least once, this sign takes a detached approach to matters of intimacy. Sex is as much a natural function of the human experience as it is a means to derive pleasure, intimacy and enjoyment. Venus in Aquarius has the proclivity to look at their sexual partners truly as people, rather than possessions or mere sexual objects. For those who value intimacy as a means to emotionally intertwine themselves with their partner, this can read as coldness or calculating manipulation. But Venus in Aquarius isn’t overly interested in mind games, despite the fact that their openness and curiosity toward human behavior would probably enable them to play these kinds of games skillfully. In fact, there’s a level of straightforwardness and emotional honesty here that can be incredibly refreshing. 

Like Venus in Sagittarius, friendship is incredibly important to the Venus in Aquarius native. Building a relationship on the basis of friendship is a natural progression for Aquarius Venus; here, there is comfort in creating an airy, free-flowing dynamic supported by a network of other friends, creatives, and unique characters. Community can also play an important role with Venus in Aquarius relationships, and natives with this sign are apt to feel encouraged when they date people who can grant them the trust and freedom to openly tend to their own far-reaching communities of friends and associates. 

If you have this placement, take the time to celebrate your unconventional approach to friendship and relationship, and know that independence and loyalty are not mutually exclusive. If you are seeking the affections of someone with this placement, be prepared to stand firmly in your own life, interests, and pursuits, meanwhile allowing your Venus in Aquarius interest to be open to sharing theirs in return.