Is it really true that men and women are so different? Yes, it often seems that the behavior and actions of men and women are so opposite that they appear to come from very different planets. Much has been said about the idea that women are from Venus and men are from Mars, but how did this idea originate, and what does it mean?
Venus
In astrology, Venus is known as the planet of love and beauty. Named after a Roman goddess who emerged from the sea foam and was known as the daughter of Neptune, this famous planet has a complicated reputation. The type of feminine energy associated with Venus can indeed be a bit complex, as it has a mysterious quality that is difficult to define and understand clearly.
Venus is known as a planet whose dominant principle is its ability to attract what it needs and desires through the charm it has to please those around it.
Because women are generally taught to get what they want through their attractiveness and receptiveness, they are often considered more adept at using Venusian energies. However, paradoxically, as the pure energy of love, Venus loves for the sake of loving, not because it expects anything in return.
In a woman’s birth chart, the sign in which her Venus is located provides clues about how she uses her feminine energy and describes her loving style. In a man’s birth chart, the sign in which his Venus is located also speaks to his loving style and describes what kind of feminine energy he is attracted to in a woman.
Mars
Mars is the planet of action, lust, and will. Named after the Roman god of war and conflict, Mars represents the energy of anger and conflict. This planet’s job is to get things done, to protect and defend boundaries, and to generate action. In relation to men, Mars evokes the warrior archetype. This is the aspect of the masculine principle that is uniquely focused outward on a goal. Mars is the pure energy and vitality needed to move forward in the direction of one’s needs and desires.
In a man’s birth chart, the sign in which Mars is located describes his particular masculine style. His Mars also gives clues about how he expresses his anger, lust, and will. In a woman’s birth chart, the sign in which Mars is located reveals the type of masculine energy that attracts her in a man and describes her approach to anger, lust, and will.
Everyone, regardless of gender, has both Venus and Mars in their birth chart, so we all have a connection to both our inner masculine and feminine qualities. For the most part, however, women tend to relate more to their femininity—or their Venus—while men are taught to relate more to their masculinity—or their Mars. Because of this, women (in general) seem more comfortable with Venusian qualities and men with Martian qualities.
Knowing which sign (and which of the twelve houses for a more in-depth study) your Venus and Mars are in can give you a greater understanding of how to best utilize your own masculine and feminine qualities in relationships and in life in general. As you learn more about your particular style, you can use them more to your advantage as you interact with others.
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