Mars, What Motivates You? Venus, What Brings Pleasure?

You might have heard the expression, Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus. But in reality these two planets are not associated with gender. Mars and Venus have more to do with the yin and yang energy within us. Venus is tied to our pleasure, taste buds, what we love, what we are attracted to, how you approach relationships, and what draws you to another. While Mars is tied to our actions, sexual energy, how willing you are to assert yourself, command what you want, and stand up for yourself. Regardless of gender we possess both. Some have stronger or leading energy dependent on the individual or their chart.

When looking at your chart, locate the sign in Mars and Venus, as it will indicate how and what you love and how and why you take action! 

If your Venus is in Gemini, Aquarius, or Libra, this could indicate your desire for freedom, you are a lover of people, reading books quenches that thirst for knowledge, and learning something turns you on. While Mars in these signs shows up as a need to talk out thoughts or concerns. Teaching someone what you’ve learned brings great satisfaction and pride. Your approach might be extroverted.

If your Venus is in Taurus, Capricorn, or Virgo, this could indicate you enjoy specific details when it comes to a plan, and have strong preferences and opinions on what you want to do. While Mars in these signs shows up as someone who takes action through hard work,  the motto is, “it’s not a race, slow and steady, in it for longevity.”

If your Venus is in Sagittarius, Aries, or Leo this could indicate you like to be playful and enjoy being a big kid. You appreciate a healthy amount of competition as this spurs you on. The outdoors is extremely healing. While Mars in these signs shows up as loud, you can hear the volume of the person, while they share their story. When advising a friend they can be casually cruel in the name of being honest.

If your Venus is in Scorpio, Cancer, or Pisces this could indicate you love romantic gestures, perhaps longing and fantasizing about relationships. You enjoy music, poems, expression of feelings and desire through the senses. While Mars in these signs shows up as making your actions quiet, perhaps not heard but felt. You are focused on what you want or like, but mood can change easily.