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Venus in Scorpio

Water Sign · Astrology Placement Guide

✦Reviewed by the CosmyDay Astrology TeamLast reviewed March 2026

Venus in Scorpio: Fast Facts

Planet
Venus — love, beauty, and personal values
Sign
Scorpio (Water)
Modality
Fixed
Polarity
Yin (receptive)
Sign ruler
Mars
Dates
Oct 23 – Nov 21
Essential dignity
Detriment

In traditional astrology, Venus is in detriment here — it works against its natural grain and asks for conscious effort.

Were you born with Venus in Scorpio?

If your birth date falls inside one of these windows, your natal Venus is in Scorpio. Venus entered Scorpio 108 times between 1930 and 2030, computed to the minute from the Swiss Ephemeris and shown in US Eastern time.

Entered ScorpioLeft ScorpioPass
1930sSep 7, 1930Oct 11, 1930direct
Nov 22, 1930Jan 3, 1931after retrograde
Oct 14, 1931Nov 7, 1931direct
Nov 26, 1932Dec 21, 1932direct
Sep 15, 1933Oct 10, 1933direct
Oct 29, 1934Nov 21, 1934direct
Dec 8, 1935Jan 3, 1936direct
Sep 28, 1936Oct 23, 1936direct
Nov 12, 1937Dec 6, 1937direct
Sep 6, 1938Oct 13, 1938direct
Nov 15, 1938Jan 4, 1939after retrograde
Oct 13, 1939Nov 6, 1939direct
1940sNov 26, 1940Dec 20, 1940direct
Sep 15, 1941Oct 10, 1941direct
Oct 28, 1942Nov 21, 1942direct
Dec 8, 1943Jan 3, 1944direct
Sep 28, 1944Oct 22, 1944direct
Nov 12, 1945Dec 6, 1945direct
Sep 6, 1946Oct 16, 1946direct
Nov 8, 1946Jan 5, 1947after retrograde
Oct 13, 1947Nov 6, 1947direct
Nov 25, 1948Dec 20, 1948direct
Sep 14, 1949Oct 10, 1949direct
1950sOct 28, 1950Nov 20, 1950direct
Dec 7, 1951Jan 2, 1952direct
Sep 27, 1952Oct 22, 1952direct
Nov 11, 1953Dec 5, 1953direct
Sep 6, 1954Oct 23, 1954direct
Oct 27, 1954Jan 6, 1955after retrograde
Oct 12, 1955Nov 5, 1955direct
Nov 25, 1956Dec 19, 1956direct
Sep 14, 1957Oct 9, 1957direct
Oct 27, 1958Nov 20, 1958direct
Dec 7, 1959Jan 2, 1960direct
1960sSep 27, 1960Oct 21, 1960direct
Nov 11, 1961Dec 4, 1961direct
Sep 6, 1962Jan 6, 1963direct
Oct 12, 1963Nov 5, 1963direct
Nov 24, 1964Dec 19, 1964direct
Sep 13, 1965Oct 9, 1965direct
Oct 26, 1966Nov 19, 1966direct
Dec 7, 1967Jan 1, 1968direct
Sep 26, 1968Oct 21, 1968direct
Nov 10, 1969Dec 4, 1969direct
1970sSep 6, 1970Jan 6, 1971direct
Oct 11, 1971Nov 4, 1971direct
Nov 24, 1972Dec 18, 1972direct
Sep 13, 1973Oct 9, 1973direct
Oct 26, 1974Nov 19, 1974direct
Dec 6, 1975Jan 1, 1976direct
Sep 26, 1976Oct 20, 1976direct
Nov 9, 1977Dec 3, 1977direct
Sep 7, 1978Jan 7, 1979direct
Oct 11, 1979Nov 4, 1979direct
1980sNov 23, 1980Dec 18, 1980direct
Sep 12, 1981Oct 8, 1981direct
Oct 25, 1982Nov 18, 1982direct
Dec 6, 1983Dec 31, 1983direct
Sep 25, 1984Oct 20, 1984direct
Nov 9, 1985Dec 3, 1985direct
Sep 7, 1986Jan 7, 1987direct
Oct 10, 1987Nov 3, 1987direct
Nov 23, 1988Dec 17, 1988direct
Sep 12, 1989Oct 8, 1989direct
1990sOct 25, 1990Nov 18, 1990direct
Dec 6, 1991Dec 31, 1991direct
Sep 24, 1992Oct 19, 1992direct
Nov 8, 1993Dec 2, 1993direct
Sep 7, 1994Jan 7, 1995direct
Oct 10, 1995Nov 3, 1995direct
Nov 22, 1996Dec 17, 1996direct
Sep 11, 1997Oct 8, 1997direct
Oct 24, 1998Nov 17, 1998direct
Dec 5, 1999Dec 30, 1999direct
2000sSep 24, 2000Oct 19, 2000direct
Nov 8, 2001Dec 2, 2001direct
Sep 7, 2002Jan 7, 2003direct
Oct 9, 2003Nov 2, 2003direct
Nov 22, 2004Dec 16, 2004direct
Sep 11, 2005Oct 7, 2005direct
Oct 24, 2006Nov 17, 2006direct
Dec 5, 2007Dec 30, 2007direct
Sep 23, 2008Oct 18, 2008direct
Nov 7, 2009Dec 1, 2009direct
2010sSep 8, 2010Nov 7, 2010direct
Nov 29, 2010Jan 7, 2011direct
Oct 9, 2011Nov 2, 2011direct
Nov 21, 2012Dec 15, 2012direct
Sep 11, 2013Oct 7, 2013direct
Oct 23, 2014Nov 16, 2014direct
Dec 4, 2015Dec 30, 2015direct
Sep 23, 2016Oct 18, 2016direct
Nov 7, 2017Dec 1, 2017direct
Sep 9, 2018Oct 31, 2018direct
Dec 2, 2018Jan 7, 2019direct
Oct 8, 2019Nov 1, 2019direct
2020sNov 21, 2020Dec 15, 2020direct
Sep 10, 2021Oct 7, 2021direct
Oct 23, 2022Nov 16, 2022direct
Dec 4, 2023Dec 29, 2023direct
Sep 22, 2024Oct 17, 2024direct
Nov 6, 2025Nov 30, 2025direct
Sep 10, 2026Oct 25, 2026direct
Dec 4, 2026Jan 7, 2027direct
Oct 7, 2027Nov 1, 2027direct
Nov 20, 2028Dec 14, 2028direct
Sep 10, 2029Oct 7, 2029direct
2030sOct 22, 2030Nov 15, 2030direct

Born within a day of a boundary? The exact minute matters — run your free birth chart to be sure. Every upcoming sign change is in the ingress calendar.

What Venus in Scorpio Means

If you have Venus in Scorpio in your birth chart, you experience love and attraction with intensity! Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and values, finds itself in the sign of Scorpio, a water sign known for its depth, passion, and transformation. This placement suggests that your approach to relationships and what you find beautiful is anything but superficial. You're drawn to the mysterious, the profound, and the transformative aspects of life. You likely crave deep, meaningful connections and aren't interested in fleeting, surface-level interactions.

Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto, the planets of action and transformation. This influence gives your Venus a magnetic quality. You're not afraid to delve into the shadows, both within yourself and in your relationships. You value loyalty, honesty, and a willingness to explore the complexities of the human experience. Your love is all-consuming, and you seek a partner who can match your emotional intensity and commitment. This placement also suggests a strong appreciation for sensuality and intimacy.

Personality Traits

  • Intense: You feel emotions deeply and fully, never shying away from the darker or more complex feelings.
  • Passionate: You approach love, life, and your interests with a fiery enthusiasm.
  • Loyal: Once you commit, you're in it for the long haul. Betrayal is a major deal-breaker.
  • Secretive: You may guard your vulnerabilities, taking time to open up to others.
  • Magnetic: You possess a captivating aura that draws people to you.
  • Investigative: You have a knack for uncovering hidden truths and understanding the motivations of others.

In Relationships

With Venus in Scorpio, your relationships are anything but casual. You're looking for a soulmate connection, a bond that transcends the everyday. You're drawn to partners who are equally passionate, loyal, and unafraid of vulnerability. You value trust above all else and can be deeply hurt by dishonesty or betrayal. You might find yourself attracted to those who are a bit mysterious or have a hidden depth.

In love, you're all in. You're willing to go to the depths with your partner, exploring the full spectrum of emotions. You are also very sensual. Intimacy is a powerful way for you to connect and express your love. You may have a jealous streak, but it often stems from a deep fear of losing the connection you've worked so hard to build. Remember that open communication and trust are key to navigating the intensity of your relationships.

Career and Life Purpose

Your Venus in Scorpio placement can manifest in your career through your dedication and investigative skills. You thrive in roles that allow you to delve beneath the surface and uncover hidden truths. You may be drawn to fields like psychology, research, investigative journalism, or any profession that involves transformation or healing. You have a natural ability to understand complex systems and motivate others.

You also have a strong sense of purpose. You're not content with a job that feels meaningless. You want your work to make a difference, to contribute to something greater than yourself. You may find fulfillment in helping others through difficult times or working on projects that involve deep transformation. Your ability to see through superficiality and get to the heart of the matter makes you a valuable asset in any field.

Strengths

  • Deep empathy and understanding of others
  • Unwavering loyalty and commitment
  • Ability to transform and overcome challenges
  • Strong intuition and investigative skills

Challenges

  • Tendency towards jealousy or possessiveness
  • Difficulty letting go of past hurts
  • Potential for emotional intensity to overwhelm
  • May struggle with trust issues

How to Work With This Placement

  • Embrace Vulnerability: While you may guard your heart, remember that true intimacy requires opening up. Practice sharing your feelings and fears with trusted loved ones.
  • Cultivate Trust: Work on building trust in your relationships by being honest and reliable. Communicate openly and address any issues that arise.
  • Channel Your Intensity: Use your passion and drive in creative or productive ways. Explore your interests, and don't be afraid to pursue your goals with intensity.
  • Practice Forgiveness: Holding onto grudges can be draining. Learn to forgive yourself and others to move forward and experience the transformative power of letting go.

Venus in Scorpio: FAQ

Venus governs love, beauty, and personal values. In Scorpio — a Fixed Water sign ruled by Mars — that energy expresses with the sign's fixed water character. In traditional astrology, Venus is in detriment here — it works against its natural grain and asks for conscious effort.

Traditionally it's a more demanding placement: Venus is in detriment here — it works against its natural grain and asks for conscious effort. That doesn't make it "bad" — it tends to be where the most conscious growth happens.

This placement tends to show up as passionate, resourceful, brave and loyal in the way its themes — love, beauty, and personal values — come through. The growth edges are usually around being secretive, jealous and distrustful.

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