LODESTAR JOURNALYou may see a chart guide say that Venus is ‘at home’ in Taurus. That phrase compares two things: the sign Venus traditionally rules and the sign where Venus appears in this chart.
Rulership is a standing link
Traditional Western astrology pairs Venus with Taurus and Libra as their ruler. This link stays the same from chart to chart. It does not say where Venus is placed in every chart.
The chart position may match
If a chart puts Venus in Taurus, Venus is in a sign it rules. Traditional astrologers call that ‘in its own sign’ or ‘in domicile.’ If another chart puts Venus in Aries, Venus still rules Taurus, but it is not in its own sign in that chart.
Read it as a chart term
Some traditional astrologers compare this placement to being comfortable at home. It is an interpretation, not a score for a person's character or a promise about what will happen. For Venus, check whether its sign is Taurus or Libra.
A few common questions
Does Venus always sit in Taurus because it rules Taurus?
No. Venus is Taurus's ruler in the traditional sign scheme, but its position is different from chart to chart. It is ‘in its own sign’ only when its position matches a sign it rules.
Sources & further reading
Astrology sources describe their own traditions and methods; they do not establish predictive accuracy. The writing exercises are original Lodestar editorial material.
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