Named for the Greco-Roman gods of Love and War, respectively, that were one another’s chosen, Venus and Mars, or Aphrodite and Ares in their original Greek, were complementary opposites and lovers who worked exceptionally well together back on Mount Olympus. In our Universe, it is no different; Venus and Mars continue to work magic together.
Coincidentally or not, the Planets of Venus and Mars sandwich Planet Earth and in so doing, uniquely and intensely impact us with their energies. Without them, our Planet and its species absolutely would not contain the spectrum of emotionality that it does; emotionality being the governing principle of behavior on Planet Earth.
Devotion to pleasure and beauty is just the surface of what Venus represents. The sensual experience is yet another powerful aspect - being physical, emotional, and mental. Lastly, Venus governs our values and all things we hold dear; Venus is the ultimate arbiter of what matters or not, what we prioritize, and what we will devote ourselves to.
Mars on the other hand, is known predominantly for his drive and warrior spirit. However, Mars’ specialties also include perseverance and dedication, righteous anger, the defence of the defenceless and the pursuit of justice. Together, Venus and Mars are responsible for providing depth to the experience on Earth and depending on where they appear in your chart, they and their relationship to one another will indicate how you experience and navigate the more profound matters of life. Mars and Venus are your indicators of capacity for complex emotional life.
