Venus in Pisces — The Last Romantics of the Universe

Venus, the planet that symbolizes the intensity of sensuality and passion, creative inspiration in women, and the ideal image of a beloved in men, when placed in the sign of the Water element, bestows incredible intuition and a heightened yearning for love. The highest point of spiritual search for absolute feeling is found in Venus in Pisces. For this native, love is the meaning of life and the pinnacle of spiritual aspiration.

Romantic idealism sometimes prevents the native from becoming involved with an ordinary person who has flaws, and may lead to a rejection of traditional relationships. Instead, the native generously bestows warmth of heart upon the world, turning to religious service, the arts, or healing. Lofty goals help the person feel a sense of self-worth and accept themselves as inherently valuable, which is often difficult under ordinary circumstances.

Psychological Portrait Features

The dual sign of Pisces symbolizes the struggle between spiritual love and compassion, and egocentrism: there may be self-pity and envy toward those who are braver and more fortunate. Against such an emotional backdrop, difficulty in discerning people’s true intentions can attract dangerous situations and traps.

While waiting for a prince or princess on a white horse, the person with Venus in Pisces may rush to save individuals who are outwardly attractive but carry a destructive or depressive outlook—people the vivid imagination of this Water sign surrounds with a romantic aura. They try to heal cruelty with love, and generally, it is hard for this native to fall in love without first feeling pity. By rescuing someone, the Venus in Pisces person finds wings and inner strength.

To succeed in life, the native needs to be aware of the unique influence of the planet of love on their character and behavior:

• an ability to understand the psychological motives behind others’ problems; a kind, gentle, and compassionate heart;
• an artful avoidance of conflicts and quarrels, keeping personal feelings to oneself while providing maximum support to those in need;
• a tendency to merge with the object of affection, adopting their habits, views, and tastes, wishing to spend every moment together—something that can irritate modern partners;
• early interest in sexuality, a weakness for delicious food, drinks, and items of luxury and comfort;
• falling in love with several people at once during youth, which later transforms into the search for an ideal partner with a wide range of positive, highly spiritual qualities—an ideal that can sometimes remain unattainable;
• sympathy for the unfortunate, the sick, or the disenfranchised, which may sometimes lead to marriage or cohabitation with an addict, criminal, or alcoholic. After positive changes in such a partner, the native may suddenly lose interest in the relationship;
• deliberately ignoring a beloved’s flaws, romanticizing darkness, and self-sacrifice;
• a mystical consciousness, religiosity, and talents as a musician, poet, artist, photographer, or actor.

Children with Venus in Pisces are trusting and sensitive to the pain of others. Their readiness to love and help selflessly attracts not only friends but also schemers who may take advantage of their kindness and gullibility. Such children need to be protected and shielded from outside influence until adulthood, with their need to express love being channeled into artistic pursuits.

Venus in Men and Women

The incredibly tender, sensitive soul of a man with Venus in Pisces is refined and revealed at its best through personal relationships. This is the rare man who loves his chosen one even when she is ill, hysterical, or with mascara running down her tear-streaked cheeks. He faithfully supports his partner through difficult times, listens, gives advice, and is attentive to her problems, but he also expects the same level of care in return. Typically, this native is engaged in a creative profession and is naturally endowed with many talents. The Venus in Pisces man marries for love, regardless of his partner’s financial situation or past. His passion for experiencing a variety of emotions leads him to fall for creative and complex personalities, whose behavior may swing from the rapture of sensual union and complete trust to hatred and heartbreak. An ideal match for him would be a woman with Venus in Pisces, Scorpio, or Cancer.

The dreamy girl who sees the world as a fairy tale and every handsome boy as a prince rarely learns to restrain the ocean of fantasy and sensuality of her Venus in Pisces even as she grows up. She continues to believe that the arrival of her chosen one will fill her life with vibrant color. She becomes addicted to love like a drug, dissolving herself into her partner, emotionally and even literally dependent, often giving up education or career just to be with her beloved.

With such an approach to life, there is a danger of falling victim to fraudsters or marriage swindlers, unless she meets a noble and caring man with Mars in Taurus, Capricorn, or Scorpio—someone who can appreciate her self-sacrifice and devotion. For true happiness, the native with Venus in Pisces must let go of illusions, discover her own worth, and make this the foundation of her relationships.

Important Aspects with Planets

Harmonious aspects between Venus and the main ruler of Pisces—Neptune—endow the native with striking appearance and sexuality, as well as an understanding of love through the healing of suffering. The person presents themselves to the world as a creator who seeks to correct evil and injustice through art.

A trine or sextile between Venus in Pisces and Neptune promises success in teaching, show business, or the celebration industry, while squares indicate the risk of deception, alcoholism, and addiction. The second ruler of Pisces—Jupiter—when in harmonious aspects, brings luck and wealth, popularity with the opposite sex, favor from superiors, and marriage for love with a noble, strong-willed partner. This is especially likely if there are additional positive aspects with the Moon, Mars, and the Sun.

Additional Description

The attachments of those born with Venus under the sign of Pisces are expressed through empathy, compassion, gentleness, and a romantic outlook. The native gives of themselves selflessly to those they love and to anyone who needs or asks for their help. They may find themselves drawn into touching or dramatic stories, and at times, may give too much—perhaps even more than is healthy for them. The person is an idealist in matters of love and often takes on the role of martyr or savior in relationships—something that happens naturally and seems perfectly fitting.

Pisces with Venus in the natal chart tend to be more compassionate than passionate, dissolving themselves in those who need love or who must be “saved.” They wish to help others, rather than be motivated purely by mutual attraction and pleasure. The native attracts—and is attracted to—sensitive, creative people, and those with musical or artistic abilities. Their desire is to find someone with whom they can form a deep spiritual connection.

They idealize love and possess a clear, beautiful, and romantic vision of what love can truly be. At times, they may simply be in love with love itself. A person with Venus in Pisces can be extremely emotional—perhaps even excessively so—sensitive, creative, compassionate, gentle, and spiritual. At the same time, the native may be too tolerant, submissive, and allow themselves to be used, simply to avoid causing discomfort to others. They dislike creating difficulties. Often, Pisces take the stance that they must, in some way, suffer for love—and they do so willingly.  ✓