Venus in Aries Key Symbols

Now, I’ll quickly go over the primary symbolism of Venus and Aries, so you can get a feel for both.

Venus

Feminine In-moving Enduring prosperity Femininity Connection & union Love & marriage Cooperation Stability, loyalty & fidelity Beauty & beautiful things Objects of wealth Arts & learning arts Health Fertility Productivity Sensual pleasure Abundance Tangibility

Aries

Masculine sign Out moving Self-Determination Inceptive Initiative Energy Penetration Individuality Individuation Independence Self-Reliance Strength Bravery Adventure Passion DISSONCNCES

As As you can see from the key words, even on a surface level, there’s a noticeable distance between what Venus is trying to achieve and what Aries, ruled by Mars, naturally supports. These two archetypes stand in contrast to one another, creating a natural tension within this placement.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some of these tension points for Venus as it moves through a sign ruled by Mars, one that embodies Mars’ raw and inceptive energy.

1. Feminine (Venus) vs. Masculine (Mars)

Venus represents femininity, receptivity, and connection, emphasizing union and cooperation, while Mars, as the ruler of Aries, embodies masculinity, an inceptive and initiating nature, individuality, and self-determination, prioritizing action and self-assertion. This fundamental contrast creates a natural tension, as Venus seeks to cooperate, harmonize and merge others, whereas Mars is driven by self-assertions and independence.

2. In-Moving (Venus) vs. Out-Moving (Mars)

Venus operates with a magnetic mode, attracting things to itself in a more passive, receptive manner. Its energy is inward, drawing connections and establishing unions. In contrast, Mars embodies outward-moving energy, driven by initiation, conquest, and forward momentum. This creates a stark contrast between Venus’ desire to create and sustain relationships and Aries’ need for autonomy, individual pursuit, and the impulse to separate from others to assert its own freedom.

3. Enduring Prosperity (Venus) vs. Passion and Energy (Mars)

Venus seeks sustained prosperity and stability, emphasizing harmony and balance, while Mars thrives on dynamic energy, adventure, and risk, often prioritizing immediate action, excitement, and gratification over long-term stability. This creates a contrast between Venus' preference for groundedness and Mars in Aries' inclination toward spontaneity and risk-taking.

4. Connection & Union (Venus) vs. Individuality & Independence (Mars)

Venus focuses on fostering connections, relationships, and the union of marriage, symbolizing loyalty and fidelity, while Mars emphasizes individuality, independence, and self-reliance, often resisting the idea of merging or dependence. This highlights the contrast between Venus' cooperative nature and Aries' competitive, self-driven approach.

5. Sensual Pleasure & Tangibility (Venus) vs. Passion & Initiative (Mars)

Venus focuses on the tangible enjoyments of life, such as beauty, sensuality, and material abundance, while Mars channels its passion into action and initiative, often prioritizing achievement over savouring pleasures. Moreover, in many ways, Mars is a minimalist, unconcerned with the values Venus holds dear. This contrast between Venus’ indulgence in pleasure and Mars’ relentless drive for conquest can lead to a misalignment in priorities.

6. Cooperation (Venus) vs. Assertion (Mars)

Venus seeks cooperation and inclusion, aiming for harmony through mutual understanding and shared experiences. Venus’ Motto is, “we’ll do it together”. In contrast, Mars asserts itself boldly, often with a competitive, self-reliant attitude, embodying an individualistic and separatist nature. Mar’s motto is, ““I’ll do it myself”. This fundamental dichotomy can create discord, as Venus and Mars approach relationships and interactions from opposing paradigms.

Summary of Dissonance

The core of the dissonance lies in Venus’ need for union, stability, and harmony conflicting with Mars in Aries’ drive for autonomy, action, and individuality. Venus wants to build bridges and enjoy the beauty of connection, while Mars seeks to forge its own path, sometimes at the expense of relationships or stability. This combination reflects the classic tension between merging with others and asserting oneself, cooperation and competition, receptivity and assertiveness, and the enduring versus the immediate.