The black widow. The mistress. Skeletons in your romantic closet. Secretive about money and love. A sexy, magnetic, deliciously irresistible intimate encounter. A healing and transforming bonding experience. Venus in Scorpio has the power to elicit all of this … and more.

Astrology considers Scorpio to be a tough placement for beautiful and sweet Venus. Scorpio isn’t concerned with superficiality, and prefers chasing after a transcendental kind of love. The Scorpion likes to get below the surface to examine issues of power, fear, sex, and desire. When Venus is in Scorpio, Venus trades in social niceties for digging deeply and sparking needed change.

When Venus is in Scorpio

Venus is about relationships, and is sociable, friendly, and affectionate. Scorpio is about passion, and likes to dive headfirst into love. This means we’ll crave meaningful and intense experiences when Venus is in Scorpio. Depth and intimacy become more important, urging us to trade in frivolous flings for long-lasting romance. Love can border on obsessive when Venus is in this sign, compelling us to go all-in when it comes to matters of the heart.

Venus in Scorpio is a time when we’ll want to shine a light on the shadows of our relationships. Those nagging thoughts that we’ve been pushing aside to make peace? Well, they become impossible to ignore when Venus and Scorpio get together. It’s a time to go beneath the surface, find the truth, and hold it up to the light of day. We’ll try to figure out what we can do to make it work — or if it’s time to let go. This transit gives our relationships a major reality check, whether we want one or not!

Venus in Scorpio can also bring power struggles and money concerns out into the open. Subtle issues become more obvious than they were before. How money is spent becomes a focus in partnerships where financial resources are shared. This could also be a time when we have a stronger interest in making financial investments or decisions about loans, insurance, or other areas of our lives having to do with money.

Yes, Venus in Scorpio can be pretty heavy, but it can also be truly amazing. All of this intensity leads to a stronger bond, so if you’re up for the challenge both emotionally and physically, this could end up being a transformative and sexy time that ends up bringing you and your partner much closer together.

If you were born with Venus in Scorpio

As someone with their Venus in Scorpio, you take love very seriously. While others might be fine with a fling here or there, you’re always in it for the long haul. You are one of the most dedicated Venus signs in the zodiac, and you enjoy the deep, emotional connection that comes with being in a committed relationship. This doesn’t mean it’s easy for you to open yourself up to people. You are extremely skeptical of others at first, and believe actions speak louder than words. If someone does end up toying with your emotions, they will end up on the receiving end of your stinger!

Your intuition and penetrating mind make it easy for you to see past facades and understand who people really are. You are the private investigator of the zodiac, seeking to uncover every last detail — and secret — about someone. Yes, this is partly because you want to see if they are who they say they are, but you also want to learn what makes them tick so you know how to nurture them once you do get closer. Your Scorpio Venus may compel you to search for everyone else’s secrets, but your need for privacy makes you unwilling to share your own.

The raw passion and power of Scorpio coupled with the romantic nature of Venus creates an aura of mystery that other people can’t help but be drawn to. You might find yourself in the sights of quite a few admirers! However, you have very high standards for potential mates, and won’t allow someone to get close to you until they’ve proven their loyalty and trustworthiness. This makes you appear distant or disinterested at first, but you’re simply protecting the sensitivity Scorpio is known for. Once someone has shown you that it’s OK to let your guard down, you are as devoted as they come.

If you were born on the Libra-Scorpio Cusp, from October 19 to October 26, you are one determined drama queen who can pull people in and spit them out just as fast! You were born on the Cusp of Drama and Criticism, and you have quite the flare for both.

Born on this cusp, you are influenced by two alluring and powerful planets. Venus, the ruling planet of Libra, is the planet of love and beauty, while dark and mysterious Pluto, the ruling planet of Scorpio, is known for its depth and passion. The combination of these two intense energies makes you a magnetic individual with the power of seduction, whether you realize it or not!

The Air element (Libra) meets Water (Scorpio) on the Cusp of Drama and Criticism, which can be calm and cool or a dangerous hurricane. No matter if you’re introverted or extroverted, you have an internal storm brewing in both your head and your heart. The only things that can make you feel settled is absolute honesty and learning the truth.

Onlookers are normally captivated and curious about you. There’s an edge of dark beauty to your personality and perhaps even your outer appearance. Many people appreciate your bluntness, even if they seem intimidated. Right and wrong are black and white to you, and you have no problem expressing when something is unjust. You’re intelligent and observant, so it’s easy for you to notice these things, but others may not catch on as quickly. Be patient when expressing your judgment, otherwise you may drive everyone away.

Poised, intense, and secretive, it seems that you don’t need anyone around you, even though they’re all very interested in you. It’s hard for you to let others in because you struggle with trusting people. You hate liars and dishonesty, so you feel it’s best to distance yourself. However, you’re still a highly emotional individual who craves relationships. Trust your intuition when it comes to other people, but don’t be afraid to let them in. You have a lot of loyalty and love to offer!

Being born on the Cusp of Drama and Criticism, you have a charm and magnetism to you that will give you control over any situation! You’re empathetic and desperate for equality, meaning that you’ll dig as deep as you need to learn the truth and get fair results. The ability to instantly see right from wrong can make you judgmental, though. Don’t sacrifice your natural prudence but be gentle and kind when you speak your mind. If you can learn to be open-minded and vulnerable, you’ll attract honest relationships and lead a rich and fulfilling life!

Strengths:

Powerful, competent, sexy, charming, intellectual, honest

You’re an intensely caring individual who is blessed with bewitching qualities! While your affection may not be obvious and touchy-feely, you are passionate and care about the equality of those around you. You have a keen intellect and can pinpoint good and evil quickly, and you’re able to firmly draw attention to this when needed. You’re mysterious and graceful, yet blunt and precise, making others swoon over you. Don’t be afraid to show them who you are!

Weaknesses:

Cynical, sarcastic, judgmental, isolated, harsh

You don’t have a lot of patience, and those who cross you better watch out for your Scorpion stinger! You have a strong moral code that you believe should apply to everyone, not just yourself. When you see prejudice, bullying, or even acts of immaturity, you place fierce judgment and strike if you feel its deserved. It’s wonderful that we have a vigilante like you watching out for the little guy, but embrace your chill side! Work on patience and tolerance and you’ll be much more approachable.

Compatibility:

While many people may get under your skin, you really enjoy being in a committed relationship! You’re a good communicator with a lot of love and emotion to offer a partner. Earth signs will bring a calming presence to your life. They’ll understand your headstrong intensity and offer the loyalty and honesty that you need. Water signs will match the passion and emotional support that you need in a relationship, but you may not be able to reciprocate the affection they ask for.

Advice:

Remember that humans are imperfect! If you continue to judge and distance yourself from everyone who acts selfishly or makes mistakes, you will wind up alone. Learn to forgive and try to open your mind. This will relax you and allow you to socialize. People want to get to know the mysterious, intelligent, captivating person that you are! Let them in, build trust, and begin to cultivate relationships with the people around you.

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