By: Devin Miles...

Venus rules over many aspects of our lives, including relationships, style, and how we appreciate and interpret art. She influences our sense of beauty and harmony, guiding what we find attractive and the complementary qualities our friends and partners should possess. Venus also assesses our values and strengths in these areas to help us create balance and harmony in the physical world. Paying attention to her and tending to her energy almost always guarantees you’re showing up as your best self—after all, that’s her ultimate goal!

Since Venus governs attraction, she plays a big role in how we create it. Her friendship with Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, enhances this dynamic. Venus reveals how we aim to present ourselves, while Mercury guides us through the mental journey of getting there.

It’s no surprise, then, that Venus’s placement in your birth chart significantly influences many areas of your life. Those with strong Venusian placements (Pisces, Libra, Taurus) or aspects in their birth chart are naturally tuned into this energy, radiating charm and an appreciation for beauty and aesthetics. On the other hand, a weaker Venus placement doesn’t mean this energy is absent. In fact, someone with a challenging Venus often develops unique approaches to self-expression. The universe’s ever-changing energy means there’s always room to learn and adapt, turning challenges into opportunities. If you can learn how to flow with this energy, the universe can be your playground.

Astro Vocabulary Cheat Sheet
Let’s break down some key terms that will come up as we explore Venusian energy:

• Domicile: A planet in domicile feels at home, where it can express its traits most naturally. Venus is in domicile in Taurus and Libra, embodying comfort, balance, and connection.
• Detriment: In detriment, a planet is far from home and its traits are weakened. Venus is in detriment in Aries and Scorpio, where boldness and reserve can clash with her social, harmonious nature.
• Exaltation: A planet in exaltation thrives in an environment that supports its qualities. Venus is exalted in Pisces, where imagination and beauty intertwine effortlessly.
• Fall: The opposite of exaltation, a planet in fall struggles to express its traits. Venus falls in Virgo, where rigid practicality challenges her softer, expressive tendencies.

It’s important to keep these terms in mind as we explore how Venus influences your style and energy. A weaker placement doesn’t equal failure; it may just require more intentional effort to harness her gifts.

Now that we understand a bit more about our girl Venus, let’s get into the good stuff. I’m here to talk about fashion! 

At Holy Thrift, fashion is our love language.

Venus’s placement in your chart can help guide your personal style, revealing the looks that make you feel your best. While other factors in your chart also influence aesthetics, Venus is a great starting point. If this is your first time exploring astrology, don’t worry—you can look up your birth chart using a site like Astrodienst. For now, focus on Venus’s placement, which is listed on the left side of your chart.

Fashion by Element

Here’s how to tap into your Venusian energy, featuring some of our favorite Holy Thrift vendors:

• Air Signs [Aquarius, Gemini, Libra]: Known for their artistic, elusive, and free-spirited nature. They have a natural inclination for creativity and tend to do well in social circles. Spiceworld offers dynamic vintage finds with bright colors, eccentric patterns, and unique silhouettes—perfect for sparking conversations and expressing creativity.
• Fire Signs [Aries, Leo, Sagittarius]: Confident and attention-grabbing, fire signs love to stand out and have a contagious energy. Aries Heaven and Carolannie’s shops are packed with bold, eye-catching pieces that command the room.
• Water Signs [Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio]: Dreamy and intuitive, water signs gravitate toward whimsical, ethereal styles. Sheli’s Magic Finds offers flowy pieces, dreamy patterns, and color combos that match their Venus’s delicate nature,
• Earth Signs [Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn]: Practical yet polished, earth signs excel in versatile, timeless looks. Jess Thrift It and Laisvē Vint provide curated selections of chic, high-quality pieces that pair effortlessly with many aesthetics and styles.

Explore these incredible shops and dive into the rest of our Holy Thrift vendors. Whether you’re looking to embrace your Venusian energy or reinvent your style, we’ve got something for everyone. Don’t forget to check back next week on the Holy Blog for more astro secrets to unlocking your highest potential. See you soon! ;)

SOURCES:

Aries Heaven on Holy Thrift - https://holythrift.com/collections/aries-heaven-vintage

Astro.com birth chart generator - https://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?rs=3;btyp=w2gw;nhor=2

Carolannie on Holy Thrift - https://holythrift.com/collections/carolannie

Jess Thrift It on Holy Thrift - https://holythrift.com/collections/jess-thrift-it

Laisve Vint on Holy Thrift - https://holythrift.com/collections/laisve-vint?sort_by=manual

Sheli’s Magic Finds on Holy Thrift - https://holythrift.com/collections/shelis-magic-finds

SPICEWORLD on Holy Thrift - https://holythrift.com/collections/holy-spiceworld