Progressed Venus

A progressed chart moves each planet forward by counting each day after birth as one year of life, so the progressed Moon, Sun and Ascendant sit in signs that change over the years.

Progressed Venus in aspect to your natal points

The progressed Venus is the natal Venus moved forward a day for each year of life, and it stands for what a person values, enjoys and is drawn to in love, taste and money. It changes sign every ten to thirty years or so.

To your natal Sun

Progressed Venus conjunct natal Sun: Your progressed Venus joined to your natal Sun brings enjoyment and taste into the middle of how you see yourself. What you like and value feels like part of who you are.
Progressed Venus in harmony (sextile or trine) with natal Sun: A progressed Venus in easy aspect to your natal Sun lets pleasure and identity sit together comfortably. Spending time on what you enjoy feels natural rather than indulgent.
Progressed Venus in tension (square or opposition) with natal Sun: With your progressed Venus at a hard angle to your natal Sun, what you enjoy and who you take yourself to be rub against each other. A favourite pastime can feel out of step with your self-image.

To your natal Moon

Progressed Venus conjunct natal Moon: Your progressed Venus joined to your natal Moon colours your inner mood with taste. Surroundings, small pleasures and familiar company matter more to how settled you feel.
Progressed Venus in harmony (sextile or trine) with natal Moon: Progressed Venus in easy aspect to your natal Moon lets what you value and what you need flow into each other. Pleasant rooms, favourite foods and easy company all feel nourishing.
Progressed Venus in tension (square or opposition) with natal Moon: Your progressed Venus at a hard angle to your natal Moon sets what you like against what you need. A pleasure that appeals can leave your mood unsatisfied, and a familiar comfort can lose its taste.

To your natal Mercury

Progressed Venus conjunct natal Mercury: Your progressed Venus joined to your natal Mercury gives your thinking and speaking a taste of its own. Words, ideas and conversation are enjoyed for their own sake, and a well-chosen phrase is valued.
Progressed Venus in harmony (sextile or trine) with natal Mercury: Progressed Venus in easy aspect to your natal Mercury lends your talk and learning a pleasant ease. Subjects you like come to mind readily, and sharing them with friends or colleagues feels agreeable.
Progressed Venus in tension (square or opposition) with natal Mercury: With your progressed Venus at a hard angle to your natal Mercury, what you like and what you think do not quite agree. A subject you enjoy may seem dull on reflection, or a sound idea may lack appeal.

To your natal Venus

Progressed Venus conjunct natal Venus: Your progressed Venus joined to your natal Venus brings your present tastes close to the pattern you were born with. Preferences feel familiar and settled, and what you value reads as plainly your own.
Progressed Venus in harmony (sextile or trine) with natal Venus: Progressed Venus in easy aspect to your natal Venus keeps your growing tastes in step with your earliest ones. New enjoyments fit comfortably beside old favourites.
Progressed Venus in tension (square or opposition) with natal Venus: Your progressed Venus at a hard angle to your natal Venus sets what you like now against what you liked at the start. Old favourites lose some appeal while newer tastes feel unfamiliar.

To your natal Mars

Progressed Venus conjunct natal Mars: Your progressed Venus joined to your natal Mars puts enjoyment and effort side by side. Work done for the pleasure of it comes easily, and what you value gives your energy a reason to move.
Progressed Venus in harmony (sextile or trine) with natal Mars: A progressed Venus in easy aspect to your natal Mars lets liking and doing support each other. Activities you enjoy draw your energy readily, and a shared task with friends feels pleasant.
Progressed Venus in tension (square or opposition) with natal Mars: With your progressed Venus at a hard angle to your natal Mars, what you enjoy and what you push for pull apart. Taking pleasure in a pursuit and putting effort into it do not sit together comfortably.

To your natal Ascendant

Progressed Venus conjunct natal Ascendant: Your progressed Venus joined to your natal Ascendant brings your tastes into the way you come across. Your style, manner and choice of surroundings show what you enjoy.
Progressed Venus in harmony (sextile or trine) with natal Ascendant: Progressed Venus in easy aspect to your natal Ascendant lends your manner a relaxed pleasantness. Your bearing fits your tastes, and company is easy to share.
Progressed Venus in tension (square or opposition) with natal Ascendant: Your progressed Venus at a hard angle to your natal Ascendant sets your tastes against your outward manner. The style you present and the things you enjoy seem to belong to two different people.

To your natal Midheaven

Progressed Venus conjunct natal Midheaven: Your progressed Venus joined to your natal Midheaven brings taste and value into your standing and aims. What you enjoy and what you work toward draw on the same liking.
Progressed Venus in harmony (sextile or trine) with natal Midheaven: A progressed Venus in easy aspect to your natal Midheaven lets your aims and your likes agree. The standing you hold suits your values, and working alongside colleagues feels congenial.
Progressed Venus in tension (square or opposition) with natal Midheaven: With your progressed Venus at a hard angle to your natal Midheaven, what you enjoy and what you aim for diverge. Your standing asks for one set of values while your tastes lean toward another.