Venus in Leo
Venus in Leo gives a striving for self-expression and publicity. This may manifest both in individual projects that allow one to show oneself and in a love of mass events and entertainments. There may also be an interest in representatives of high society, in influential persons, and a wish to be on an equal footing with them (or even above them).
In creative undertakings a person with Venus in Leo easily generates ideas and takes the leadership upon himself. He expects his designs not only to be noticed but to be appreciated in the highest degree. He is enterprising and expects recognition in all the affairs to which he has put his hand.
In relationships a person with Venus in Leo has a hot temperament. He is not shy of showing his feelings; he loves sincerely and passionately. He gladly accepts signs of attention and looks after those he loves. He does not tolerate competition and tries to outdo his rivals so as to appear in his partner's eyes the one and only, the most generous and the most worthy.
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The strength of Venus in Leo is romanticism, warmth of heart, sensuousness, a wish to give and receive love, openness and courtesy in relationships.
The weakness of Venus in Leo is dependence on the opinion of other people and on their favour. Too much attention to one's own appearance. A wish to be entertained, to surround oneself with people and bright things. Theatricality, ostentation, extravagance.
Venus is the planet of love, and Leo is the 5th house of the natural horoscope, symbolising love. The theme of personal life is very important for Venus in Leo, at times even excessively so. Loneliness, a lack of recognition, an ascetic way of life are taken very hard by Venus in Leo.
Both Venus and the 5th house are connected with creativity and self-expression. This is noticeable both in the striving to display one's talents and artistic abilities and in the striving to build relationships creatively. Venus in Leo will never be a grey mouse who has merged with a colourless crowd.
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Venus in Leo: Venus is concentrated on the family, while Leo is concentrated on his own glory. For him it is more important to have his own success than to create a family. Therefore this is not a good placement for a firm family. The person is very busy seeking glory; he has no time to spend with the one he loves. This may not be so bad for those who are born into influential families. Such people seek a partner in high society. Also, through a partner they want to attract the attention of the public. They receive pleasure from praise, applause, recognition, renown and simply from the attention of the public. They spend a great deal of money on fashionable suits and elite brands; they want to attend theatres, concerts, luxurious restaurants and other events attended by the elite. Such a Venus makes a woman very beautiful, fashionable, stylish, hot, aggressive. They may set their sights on people from the higher circles, for example chiefs, directors, politicians, artists, well-known public figures. They are devoted to their partner as long as they are loved and respected. But when they are abandoned, or they part of their own accord, it is an enormous tragedy for them. Nevertheless they quickly find a new beloved. Author: Mahesh Dharmadasa
Venus transiting Leo
During the transit of Venus through Leo a wish may arise to change one's image, to renew one's wardrobe, to become more noticeable, brighter, more attractive. One will want praise, compliments, approval. There may be a striving to make life more festive and joyful. Personal life may become fuller, more temperamental and more passionate.
And at the same time much may happen according to a scenario far from reality (a theatrical one). Instead of elegant outfits — garish ones; instead of pleasant rest — noisy gatherings; instead of sincere relationships — ostentatious ones; instead of real values of life — fakes and trinkets.