Venus in Aries: Passion and Emotional depth

One of the beautiful things about the archetype of Venus is how it brings us into concise calculation and discernment about what brings us pleasure, allowing us to understand the full spectrum of life that sits in between the dark and light of our world. In this state of awareness, potential is abundant, and who doesn't like having some options to work with? The pendulum does have a way of swinging though, and decision paralysis can be real when we can perceive multiple outcomes playing out in our minds as we consider what move to make. When Venus resides in a Mars ruled Cardinal sign like Aries, it can instigate us into taking action where we might otherwise have been a little stagnant. And herein lies the grit of Venus being in detriment… 

What is Venus in Detriment?

You might think “OH NO! Venus is in detriment!” Sounds scary, I know. I prefer to think of it as an antithesis; Venus is as far away from home as she can be in the opposing sign. You can think of it as Mars hosting Venus—Venus must work with Mars' tools to accomplish its goals. During this time, trusting your instincts is key, especially when it comes to creative pursuits. Venus in Aries is bold, direct, and eager to pursue pleasure, love, and creative inspiration, but its host, Mars, is currently retrograde and in its fall in Cancer, which softens, internalizes, and complicates that energy.  Venus in Aries wants instant gratification, but Mars in Cancer moves based on emotional security and deep feeling. This creates a push-pull between acting on impulse and needing emotional reassurance. 

How Does Venus in Aries Affect My Chart?

During this time there is a need to find healthy spontaneity that doesn't hold back, while also nurturing emotional awareness to navigate the tensions that are at play. Things may be going one way and the next moment going another. How do we respond in those moments? Quick passion can turn into emotional overwhelm, making it hard to complete projects. While Venus may be the planet in detriment, Aries/Mars isn’t exactly thrilled about playing host to Venus, either; both are outside of their comfort zones. The challenge that this dynamic presents for us is to find ways to be direct and assertive, while still maintaining balance, harmony, and likability. Pay attention to where this contrast of needing to be bold, but also needing to be sensitive shows up in your work. What processes allow you to get out of your own way and to express your raw emotions?