Venus in Leo

When Venus takes a starring role on the Leo stage, get ready to see some fireworks.

This placement is one of high drama, and relationships may easily fall by the wayside because of it. Like fellow fire sign Aries, Venus in Leo is passionate, sexy, and full of sparks. When Venus is in Leo, it's hard to focus on anything else but love on a grand scale. It's hard not to get carried away by the intensity, but it can be a great time to make some memories. A tip? The love language of this placement is definitely words of affirmation—the more praise, the better (flattery will get you everywhere).

Venus in Leo: Significance & Meaning

Element And Modality: Fire & Fixed

Positive keywords for Venus in Leo:

• Energetic
• Friendly
• Fun-loving
• Joyful
• Warm

Negative keywords for Venus in Leo:

• Exaggerating
• Possessive
• Pushy
• Show-off
• Self-absorbed

Venus in Leo Personality

Playful Venus' in Leo are "bold as love." They long for an eternal honeymoon stage and a love that sets their hearts aflutter. For these folks, the ideal romance feels like the plot of some romcom: wildly passionate and full of ups and downs. They incarnate a Gatsby-esque energy, throwing massive fetes and making grand gestures in the hope that their very own Daisy notices. In short, they have a particular brand of romantic maximalism that's hard to miss.

However, they are an attention-oriented group of people. Therefore, Leo Venus love is definitely not for low maintenance types. Affirm and cuddle them, and those with their Venus in Leo will stick around. Their love shines with the brightness of the sun, so it comes as no surprise that they require a little more energy than the average Venus placement. Quality doesn't come cheap.

Positive Traits

The love of Venus in Leo is as bright as the sun! Those with this placement specialize in grand displays of affection. Overall, they are incredibly proud of their partners and not afraid to spend cash on them! Nothing is too good for the ones who they love, and they only ask that they are cherished in return.

Beyond their romantic exploits, Venus' meeting with the sun—Leo's ruling planet—fashions a wildly entertaining individual. Leo Venus' ooze imagination and originality. After all, there's nothing that Leo energy loathes more than being derivative.

Negative Traits

Leo in any inner planet requires attention, but in Venus, this need is aimed at their significant others, which can be overwhelming. Due to a desire for excitement in love, less developed Leo Venus' may intentionally create conflict in their relationships to "reignite that spark" and end up setting the whole thing aflame.

Additionally, the characteristic Lion vanity is extended to their romantic exploits. On some level, those with their Venus in Leo consider their partners to be an extension of themselves. As a result, their loved ones must meet a certain standard of aesthetic and/or achievement.

Conclusion

The last vestiges of courtship live on in Leo Venus' attitude towards romance. In the dark void that is 21st century dating, Venus in Leo shines, relishing the joy of the dating experience and romance itself. Love is nearly a spectacle for these folks. They strive to remain in the honeymoon phase of their relationships, so they're constantly angling for some new excitement.

However, their grand gestures don't only amount to theatrics.They also reflect Leo Venus' bigheartedness. They are truly generous people, and their lovers can definitely attest to that.