Venus in the 3rd House of the Solar Return
Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and pleasure, influences our desires, values, and how we connect with others throughout the year. This influence is shown by its position in houses within the Solar Return chart. This chart is created based on the date the Sun returns to the same position it held at your birth.
Key Traits of Venus in the 3rd House:
- Enhanced Learning and Communication: Studies in art, music, writing, or communication-related fields are favored this year.
- Enjoyable Short Trips: Taking short trips or walks can be a source of great pleasure.
- Charming Communication: Your communication style becomes more balanced, harmonious, and charming.
- Attraction to Intelligent People: You’ll feel a stronger connection with people who are intelligent, witty, and enjoy good conversation.
- Stronger Relationships: Harmony, camaraderie, and open communication can enhance your relationships throughout the year. Communication is key!
- Focus on Close Relationships: This placement often favors relationships with siblings, relatives, neighbors, or close friends.
- Conflict Resolution through Dialogue: Problems and conflicts can be resolved more readily through open communication.
- Intellectual Pursuits: Reading, studying, or writing are activities that will bring you joy.
- Valuing Information Exchange: Sharing information, gatherings with loved ones, and collaborative learning experiences are highly valued during this time.
- Public Speaking: Your public speaking skills may improve with this placement.
- Potential for Renewed Connections: You may develop deeper feelings for someone close to you. If you’re single, someone from your past (perhaps a school friend) might reappear, or you might be attracted to someone with whom you share intellectual interests.
- Conflict Resolution and Agreements: If you have existing conflicts with someone close, this placement can help you find solutions and reach agreements.
The Solar Return Explained
The Solar Return is a predictive technique used in astrology to forecast events for the year between birthdays. A chart is created specifically for the date the Sun returns to the same position it occupied at your birth. Just like your natal chart has Venus placed in a specific house, its house placement will change each year in your Solar Return chart. Years where Venus occupies the same house in both your natal and Solar Return charts often indicate significant experiences related to your desires, values, and what brings you joy.
The Houses of Taurus and Libra in the Solar Return
Each zodiac sign has a ruling planet. Venus rules Taurus (♉) and Libra (♎). Therefore, the houses where these signs fall in the Solar Return chart are connected to themes influenced by the Venusian principle of attraction and appreciation. For example, if Libra falls in the 11th house, it suggests a year where friendships and connections with others are emphasized. Conversely, if Taurus occupies the 5th house, then leisure activities, enjoyment, and hobbies take center stage throughout the year. It’s important to consider both the house where Venus resides and the signs it rules (Taurus and Libra) for a more comprehensive understanding of potential experiences during the year. As an example, imagine Venus has favorable aspects in the 2nd house (money) of the Solar Return chart, and Taurus falls in the 6th house (work). This could indicate finding a fulfilling (Venus) and well-paying (2nd house) job (6th house) during the Solar Return year.
Planetary Aspects of Venus in the Solar Return
The aspects Venus forms throughout the year influence both our emotional experiences and relationships, as well as situations related to our desires and values. Harmonious aspects make it easier to obtain what we desire and experience happiness. Conversely, challenging aspects can create obstacles to achieving our goals. These obstacles often stem from our own fears, insecurities, and negative beliefs. However, through conscious work, we can heal and overcome these challenges. For instance, a harmonious trine aspect between Venus and the benevolent Jupiter in the Solar Return chart can indicate luck, progress, and opportunities in love, while a square aspect between Venus and Saturn can point to obstacles hindering our desires. It challenges us to confront our fears and limiting beliefs (Saturn). Generally, aspects within a 2-degree orb are considered more potent.
It’s also important to consider if Venus forms partial or exact aspects with house cusps. Let’s say Venus sits at 0 degrees Cancer, and the cusp (beginning) of the 10th house in the Solar Return chart is at 0 degrees Pisces. This indicates that professional relationships can be favorable this year, and you might experience happiness in your career due to a partile trine aspect between Venus and the 10th house cusp, also known as the Midheaven.
Natal Chart Considerations
The aspects Venus forms in the Solar Return chart with planets from your natal chart also play a role in understanding its influence throughout the year. For example, a harmonious trine aspect between annual Venus and a planet placed in your natal 2nd house could signify positive developments related to your finances or acquiring a valuable resource.
Sign of Venus in the Solar Return
The zodiac sign where Venus resides in the Solar Return chart reflects how we approach and experience our emotions during the year, along with what we value and appreciate most. For instance, with Venus in Scorpio, emotional experiences tend to be intense, exciting, or transformative. We savor positive moments with great passion, but negative experiences can also be more impactful as there’s a tendency to dwell on them. Conversely, when Venus falls in Cancer, moments of family togetherness hold significant value throughout the year. We become more sensitive when expressing affection.
By understanding Venus’s placement and aspects within the Solar Return chart, you gain valuable insights into potential experiences related to love, relationships, pleasure, and what brings you joy throughout the year.
