Venus in Aries

As easy as it is to become quickly obsessed with a new, fascinating lover or friend, it is as easy to forget them once something runs amok. But Venus is Aries isn’t merely impulsive; there’s a depth of power and distinct intensity here that attracts casual relationships, platonic pals, and intense long-terms like a moth to a flame.

Captivating and friendly, Venus in Aries energizes those around them with playful humor and a rich well of seemingly never-ending fun. At your best, you are a source of strength, motivation, warmth and passion in relationships, channeling your high-energy ideals to build a powerful emotional empire with your partner. For Venus in Aries, love and relationships are most meaningful when they are bold, inspiring excellence - and maybe even jealousy - from those in your social circle. After all, what is love if not a match between two people with exactingly high standards (and sex drives)? 

Venus in Aries can be big on public displays of affection, especially those that involve grand adventures, exciting surprises, and high-octane experiences. If it’s new, Venus in Aries wants to try it for themselves, whatever “it” is - a new pop-up restaurant only available for a limited time, an avant-garde film, the latest internet hashtag challenge, style trends, etc. The more important thing here is that Venus in Aries then wants to show and tell you - and the throngs of other friends around them - that they tried it first, lest you forget. 

Venus in Aries is naturally flirtatious, eager to expand its horizon wherever and whenever it can. As Aries is a cardinal sign, and of the fire element, Venus in Aries encourages creative experimentation and embraces making new connections, dates, and hookups. There is a sparkling charm here that isn’t much subtle at all; in fact, subtlety holds little weight with Venus in Aries and can be a recipe for disaster for the native. In other words, if you have this placement, know that you are well within your rights to seek the affections of those who can match your spontaneity, sense of competition and quick intensity, full stop. 

And, if you are seeking the affections of someone with Venus in Aries, it’s best to be direct and clear about your intentions - those who are turned on by mystery and a slow, sensual burn (brb, calling Venus in Scorpio) may have a more challenging time here. 

(*please note* I advocate for radical collaboration between the signs. Read more about my perspective on radical collaboration and what this means in terms of sign compatibility). 

For all the self-involved show and tell and pomp and circumstance, Aries Venus is strikingly loyal when they’ve found their match. Venus in Aries knows that authentic loyalty is hard to come by, so when they find the person that can keep up with them physically, emotionally and spiritually, they are ready to risk it all to keep that person happy (they also know that their counterpart will do the same, and won’t become exhausted in the process). Variety is paramount with Venus in Aries, but that doesn’t necessarily spell out infidelity or a fickleness in friendships. In fact, it’s the opposite - Aries Venus seeks, perhaps paradoxically, consistent variety with their person(s) of choice.

Power plays can be downright erotic for the Aries Venus native; exerting one’s power over partners and friends can yield both scintillating and catastrophic results.