John Gray brought the statement “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” to our attention through his 1992 book of the same title. But is that true from an astrological perspective? These two personal planets speak volumes about our personality, desires and core energy in natal and composite horoscopes. Are men from Mars and women from Venus? Let’s find out!
Mars, the planet of desire and action
Mars is the God of War and the most action-oriented planet in the zodiac. It already sounds quite masculine. That’s because Mars brings drive, ambition, assertiveness and even aggression into our lives. Mars symbolizes our raw sexual desire (not necessarily romanticized desire) and impulses.
This planet governs our survival instincts and primal energy and represents the drive we invest in pursuing our primary goals. The ruler of the fire sign Aries, Mars, does not easily take no for an answer. It fights until it can fight no more and rarely gives up.
In terms of relationships, Mars represents our physical desires and the way we understand and express our sexuality. It fuels our raw fantasies and wants us to experience as many sides of our human nature as possible. The sign Mars is placed in can indicate a person’s approach to romance and sex. For example, Mars in Aries suggests a bold and direct approach, while Mars in Cancer may indicate a more nurturing and protective style.
Venus, the goddess of love and beauty
Venus is the goddess of love and beauty, known in Greek mythology as Aphrodite. This planet symbolizes love, attraction, harmony and desire. It’s about how we can manifest our desires and what desires we have. Venus rules the earth, which is the sign of Taurus, and the sky is the sign of Libra. It is the planet that speaks of our way of experiencing pleasure and how we pay attention to those we love.
We can look at Venus in a person’s birth chart to determine his or her love language. For example, Venus in Taurus may seek stability and sensuality and value comfort and loyalty, while Venus in Gemini may crave intellectual stimulation and variety in relationships.
Mars and Venus in the birth chart
If we look at the placement of Mars and Venus in a birth chart, we can see the relationship style of the native. The house of Mars shows where our masculine energy, assertiveness and aggression are most likely to manifest. Likewise, the sign of Mars shows the kind of energy we invest in our drive and pursuit of our desires. The house of Venus also shows how we express love, what our desires are and what we look for in our relationships. The sign Venus tells us more about our love language and what energy we invest in our relationships.
Venus, different energy in a man’s horoscope and a woman’s horoscope
There is controversy in astrology about the energy of Venus according to the gender of the native. In a woman’s horoscope, Venus speaks about her way of expressing love and the energy she brings to an intimate relationship. The energy of Venus in a man’s chart speaks more to the traits and qualities he looks for in a partner than the traits and qualities he brings to the relationship. This indicates that a woman’s energy is more aligned with Venus than a man’s.
In all cards, Venus shows how the native expresses love and understands art and beauty. And such characteristics are more visible through the sign of Venus than through the house placement.
Mars and Venus in the Synastry
As for a synastry chart, Mars and Venus are the first planets examined to identify the dynamics of the relationship. These two personal planets show the attraction between the two partners and how they manifest their emotions and sexuality.
Conjunctions, trines and sextiles are harmonious aspects between Venus and Mars. We consider such aspects as very positive omens in a synastry, promising a harmonious dynamic in the relationship. A square or opposition between Mars and Venus indicates reduced compatibility and a need for mutual effort and commitment to maintain the connection.
Are men from Mars and women from Venus?
Astrologically, men are more energetically connected to Mars, while women identify more with the energy of Venus. This theory is also rooted in the mythological story of Aphrodite (Venus) and Ares (Mars). Aphrodite was not only a beautiful goddess, but she also embodied beauty, love and desire, much like women who aligned with the energy of Venus. Likewise, embodied masculinity, action, ion, and aggression are the traits most commonly encountered in the inn.
Mars’ qualities are more masculine, while Venus’ focus is on feminine energy and its sensitive nature. Although we are all influenced by the energies of these two planets, they define different archetypes. This explains why men and women approach and even understand relationships differently. White men are more goal-oriented and driven by raw desire; women seek harmony, beauty and peace in their relationships.
Final thoughts
With these astrological insights in mind, we can answer the question in the affirmative: “Are men from Mars and women from Venus?” from the perspective of the cosmic energy invested in these two planets. But ultimately, Mars and Venus touch us all through their placements and aspects in the heavens. They are perhaps the planets closest to our human nature and guide us to a pleasant and successful experience on Earth.
