The planet Venus has received many names throughout history. He has been called the Lucero del Alba and the afternoon, the Lucero del Alba, Eosphorus, Hesperus and … Lucifer.

It is the planet closest to land and has been called the earth’s brother planet, even its twin. It is easily seen in the sky at night and in the morning and is the most brilliant «star» in the sky.

For many ancient cultures, only the sun and the moon were important.

Sumerian anthem to innana addressed to the planet Venus:

«To the one that appears in heaven, I want to direct my greeting, to the herodula that appears in the sky, I want to direct my greeting, to the great queen of heaven, Inanna, I want to direct my greeting, which fills the sky with her pure glow, to the luminous, to Inanna, as bright as the sun, to the great queen of heaven.»

The planet Venus, catastrophes provocative?

In ancient times, Venus was associated with disaster and people offered human sacrifices to Venus to calm his fury.

«You shake the heavens and the earthquake. Great priestess, who can calm your troubled heart? Flash like a lightning light on the highlands; you throw your branches of fire on the earth. Your deafening order … part large mountains.» (Sumerian)

«And when [Venus] He just emerged, a lot of fear seized them; Everyone was scared. Everywhere the exits and openings were closed [de las casas]. It was said that maybe [la luz] It could bring a cause of illness, something … «. Evil when it emerged.» (Azteca, according to the Franciscan monk Bernardino de Sahagún)

The planet has also been associated with the goddess Eos, as a morning star, and the two Hécate torches, since it appears in the morning and in the afternoon.

Venus in astrology

In Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of love and beauty, famous for the passions he could awaken among the gods. Similarly, the quiet and beautiful surface of white clouds presented by the planet Venus hides its hot and dense atmosphere, and an intense volcanic activity!

Venus orbit around the sun in 225 days, spending about 18.75 days in each sign of the zodiac. It is the second most brilliant object in the night sky, after the moon.

Venus is the regent planet of Taurus and Libra and the modern regent of the houses II and VII, but traditionally governed the houses V and XII: the house V of the game and the house XII of the self -destruction. It was said that Venus had «joy» in the 5th.

Aspect as Casella Astrological House in which Venus is in a native letter and its influence. Planetary aspects The aspects that Venus forms with other planets and their influences. Retrograde permit Information about the retrograde periods of Venus and its astrological meaning.Table 1: Astrological Associations

Astrologically, Venus is associated with the principles of harmony, beauty, balance; to feelings and affections, and the impulse to sympathize and join others. It is related to the desire for pleasure, sensuality, personal possessions, comfort and ease.

It governs romantic relationships, marriage and commercial societies, sex (origin of the words «venery» and «venereal»), arts, fashion and social life.

The poet of the first century Marco Manilio described Venus as generous, fruitful and beneficial minor.

In Chinese astrology, Venus is associated with the metal element (U gold), which is inflexible, strong and persistent. In Indian astrology, Venus is known as Shukra and represents wealth, pleasure and reproduction.

Venus in the Native Charter

In Western astrology, Venus governs the hedonistic side of your body. All things that give you joy and pleasure, all the things that excite you, are indicated by the sign that the planet Venus travels at the time of your birth.

If Venus is retrograde at the time of birth, feelings can be deep, but the expression can be uncomfortable and difficult.

Venus retrograde

Approximately every 18 months, Venus gets retrograde or seems to go back in the sky for about 40 days. This period is considered difficult for relationships and it is not a good time to make important decisions or make changes related to relationships, especially to finish or start them.

It is a good time to close, tie loose ends, examine their sincere feelings with respect to relationships and analyze carefully why certain things are not working.

This period can make people feel very needy and very sensitive, making old problems, buried for a long time but not resolved. Communication problems will become relationship problems and must be solved.

Venus also governs aesthetics, and the retrograde may make him think of changing his appearance or redecining his environment. I outline that tattoo and take paint samples, but do not do anything permanent until the retrograde has happened.

Planetary energies

Venus is associated with love, passion, beauty, grace, charm, aesthetics and also with our personal tastes, pleasures, artistic inclinations and those things that give us joy and pleasure. It is observed in the native letter both in relationships and in leisure activities.

As Venus is usually the first light that appears in the evening sky, it is often known as the «desire star.»

Symbols and associations

Venus’s astronomical and astronomical symbol is a circle with a cross underneath, similar to an Ankh but the circle is more rounded. It is also the symbol of women.

Venus is associated with the feminine in opposition, or cooperation, with Mars.

In Medicine, Venus is associated with the lumbar region, veins, parathyroids, throat and kidneys. It was thought that Venus was moderately warm and humid, and was associated with phlegmatic humor.

ATTRUDSSCRIPTION Astrological Navigate The Zodiac Sign Run by Venus and its characteristics. ELEMENTATION ASSOCIATED TO VENUS.Table 2: Planetary Associations

Venus is Friday’s planet. In the languages ​​derived from Latin, such as Spanish and French, the word Friday usually resembles the word Venus (Friday and vendredi respectively). Dante Alighieri associated Venus with the liberal art of rhetoric.

Among the animals associated with Venus are the goat, the elephant, the partridge, the sheep, the faisan, the sparrow, the dove, the pigeon and the swan.

Friday is Venus Day.

Venus Pentagram

Venus or Venus’s pentagram describes the form adopted by the apparent orbital trajectory of Venus seen from Earth. Its duration is about 8 terrestrial years. (The real orbit of Venus around the Sun is almost circular.) This has been cited as proof of the ancient association of the Pentagram with Venus, although the historical record does not seem to confirm it. It is very interesting from the perspective of sacred geometry.

For more information, see: http://www.freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/venus.html

Venus energy in magic

Venus’s energies are often used in potions and spells of love and in those related to healing, garden magic, immortality, relationships, harmony, artistic talent, art creation and shows.

Corresponding to the provision ofness associated with Venus and its attributes. Rituals and spells of magic and rituals aligned with the energy of Venus. Love and beauty that use Venus’s energy.Table 3: Magic associations

Venus -associated herbs usually have fragrant flowers or fruits. Healing herbs with astringent qualities, toning to the skin and/or that affect the kidneys and the urinary system usually associate with Venus, as well as those with aphrodisiac qualities and those that help balance the female system.

131 plants associated with Venus:

1. Alkenet,
2. American al.
3. Khaki,
4. American Styrax,
5. Almond,
6. Ragweed,
7. Angle’s trumpet,
8. Angelica,
9. Apple/Crabapple,
10. Apricot,
11. Artichoke,
12. Asparagus,
13. Pea,
14. Baby breath,
15. Beans,
16. Bergamot,
17. Birch,
18. Birthwort,
19. Bishop’s grass,
20. Bitter melon,
21. Bramble,
22. Blackberry,
23. The blue verbena,
24. Broccoli,
25. Brugmansia,
26. Brushes box,
27. Buckbush,
28. Bugleweed,
29. Burdock,
30. Cabbage,
31. Spiny currants,
32. Cardamom,
33. Cashew,
34. Catsfoot,
35. Minor Celidonia,
36. Cherry,
37. Cinquefoil,
38. Clover,
39. Coconut,
40. Collar,
41. Coltsfoot,
42. Columbine,
43. Cowslip,
44. Cucumber,
45. Daisy,
46. Damiana,
47. Datura,
48. Desert Four O’Clock,
49. Dianthus,
50. Dropwort,
51. Sumac,
52. Old man,
53. Filbert,
54. Garden acedera,
55. Geranium,
56. ROOT GOVERNMENT,
57. Goldenrod,
58. Spiny currants,
59. Great blue lobelia,
60. Groundsel,
61. GyPSophila,
62. Herb Robert,
63. Heartsease,
64. Hickory,
65. Malvarrosa,
66. Honeysuckle,
67. Jasmine,
68. Jerusalem artichoke,
69. Jimsonweed,
70. Rijonera,
71. Indian straw,
72. Lady’s mantle,
73. Lambsear,
74. Larkspur,
75. Lettuce,
76. Lily,
77. Lotus,
78. Mallow,
79. Meadowsweet,
80. Mescal, mint,
81. Moneywort,
82. Monkster,
83. Aggramm,
84. Sagebrush,
85. Myrtle,
86. Olive,
87. PASSIFLORA,
88. Peach,
89. Pear,
90. Periwinkle,
91. Pistachio,
92. Plantago,
93. Plum,
94. Grenade,
95. Oak,
96. Primeros,
97. Pumpkin,
98. Quince,
99. Sagebrush,
100. Raspberry,
101. Mangrove swamp,
102. Pink,
103. SANICLE,
104. Sassafras,
105. Be Holly,
106. Self -care, …