Venus in Scorpio, Mars in Taurus Compatibility

In the natal astrological chart, Venus and Mars are the “go to” planets of love and relationship. More than almost any other signature in the chart, these planets (and their aspects and house placements), give clues as to how you like to “do love” (Venus) and “do sex” (Mars). They represent the internal feminine and masculine, giving valuable information about how you like to love and be loved (Venus) and what makes you passionate, lusty and turned on (Mars). In a woman’s chart, Venus can give indications as to how she relates to her own femininity and sense of herself as a woman. Mars in a woman’s chart tells how she expresses her masculine energy, and also indicates what she may project onto the men in her life. Mars in a woman’s chart also can describe what she is attracted to in a man. In a man’s chart, Mars describes what makes him feel “manly,” and gives clues as to how he personally expresses his own inner masculine energy. Venus in a man’s chart indicates the feminine qualities a man may project onto a woman, what he’s looking for in the women he relates to, and also describes his relationship with his own inner feminine side.

Sex and sensuality meet with Venus in Scorpio and Mars in Taurus. Though this lusty duo has its planets in opposing signs, both partners display a healthy interest in anything related to “getting it on.” Together, they create their own special form of Tantra, bringing the art of sex to its highest level. Though the challenges of their differences may sometimes slow their desire for union down, when they persevere, they are able to join together in a seamless dance of intimacy.

Venus in Scorpio thrives in relationship when deep emotional waters are shared with her partner. Loving to dive down into the bottomless depths of the psyche, this Venus views sex as the best way to express the depths of her feelings for her partner. Venus in Scorpio has a magnetic attraction, a smoky and mysterious “something” that attracts others while at the same time scaring them just a little bit, too. Love is for the long-term with this Venus, and for this reason, she has a possessive “’til death do us part” approach to anyone who tugs on her heart strings.

Mars in Taurus actively seeks sensual outlets of pleasure: touch, taste, sound, sight and smell. The more the better, as far as this Mars is concerned. Mars in Taurus woos in a steady, comfortable way, providing solid material offerings to the object of his affections. This Mars may move at a snail’s pace, but when he locks in on a lover, it takes a lot to shake him loose. Venus in Scorpio’s depth and mystery drive this Mars wild, uprooting his secure base and yet offering an expansive menu of sensual pleasures to delight and titillate him. Mars in Taurus’ easy sensuality and grounded, slow and steady approach to love and sex in turn draws Venus in Scorpio towards him.

These two run into rough waters only when they try to make the other be more like them and allow power struggles and ego battles to dominate their connection. As they learn to be the “yin” to each others “yang” they will find that together they create a perfect whole of love and intimacy.

About the Author

Fern Feto Spring, M.A., has been practicing astrology since 1990. She is a graduate of Steven Forrest’s astrological apprenticeship program, and has a Master’s Degree from Sonoma State University. Fern is the co-author (with Jen Zurick) of “Simply Sacred: Everyday Relationship Magic,” a just released book from Clean Sisters Press. Contact her for readings and astrology classes (on-line and in person) at www.wisestars.net.

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