theastrofiend Astrology: All About Venus in Leo

Venus is all about love and how we act in relationships. Venus is how we show love and what we find beautiful. Venus in Leo is quite an ok position for Venus to be in. Remember that Venus is exalted (very glorified) in Pisces who is ruled over by Neptune (the planet of illusions, dreams, magic and spirituality). Venus is in the Fall in Virgo and detriment in Aries and Scorpio. Leo is ruled by the Sun which rules over personality and ego among other things. Note: fire sign Venuses are traditionally not seen as the best Venus signs.

What a Venus in Leo find beautiful?

Venus in Leo finds mutual adoration, validation, attention, and the ability to feel special in a relationship, beautiful. Leo Venuses crave confident and esteemed people that are physically, mentally, financially, and emotionally expressive and receptive. If you are cheap emotionally and financially, too humble/shy, or not confident you are not worth any time to a Venus in Leo, so skrr skrr. 

How Venus in Leo give and receive Love

Venus in Leo give love by showering you with affection, love, attention, gifts, and over the top romantic gestures.

Venus in Leo receive love via creative expression of love. Getting unique gifts, being pampered and spending time in a lavish and ritzy environments. Showering a Venus in Leo with compliments doesn't hurt either.

Venus in Leo is quite a nice position for Venus to be in. It’s not the best (considering how self-­centered, forceful and self­absorbed fire signs can be). Even so, it’s quite nice. Ruled by the Sun, this Leo Venus is naturally confident, playful, and filled with energy and warmth. Venus in Leo is a fun, affectionate position. This position is one of a native that wants to be loved (and admired) and to be romanced. Like the other Leo planet positions they want to be treated like royalty.

The Venus in Leo person will treat you like royalty in return so it’s not one sided, well most of the time. They are big romantics (not in sweet, emotional water sign, Pisces way) but in the humanly, ego ­conscious driven way. They are not the most self­-less in relationships but they are big hearted and filled with warmness. 

Downsides to Venus in Leo

The Venus in Leo ego needs to be stroked constantly and they are big at fishing for compliments. Venus in Leo also need more attention than average and can be quite dramatic if they don’t get it. They want to be one number one and they want to hear it all the time. Venus in Leo want the elaborate displays of affections, extravagant gifts, and constant declarations of love. This can lead to them being overly demanding and theatrical. The dramatics and being extra can get annoying after a while. 

Venus in Leo can be superficial, vane and adverse to self reflection/introspection. Venus in Leo loves the image and status of someone, so the person they are interested in must be on their A game all the time. This person can-not be looking cheap and dressing like a bum for date night. Label whore

Venus in Leo has high confidence and gas themselves up to the point where they may think they are a lion when they are really are a stray cat. Too much confidence can make the Venus in Leo native arrogant, entitled, lazy and not try as hard. 

Please note that Venus in Leo is also a fixed sign trait so they are known for jealously and possessiveness. This is due to their stubborn and proud nature that can be actually be quite sensitive (which sounds contradictory but it really isn't). 

Best thing for a Venus in Leo to get over the downsides of their Venus is to do the internal work to truly love themselves and the people around them. Venus in Leo love is one of royalty and longevity and is quite an awesome, special, and glorious experience.

Leo Venus natives are optimists, and special lovers that expect the best in their partners and friends. You just have to be able to stand confidently in the spotlight with them