365 Tarot Spreads: Revealing the Magic in Each Day - Sasha Graham 2014

Qualities of Venus Spread

On This Day

Venus rules Taurus and Libra. One day on slowly rotating Venus lasts 243 Earth days, while the average surface temperature is 867 degrees F. No wonder Venus represents the slow burn of passion, beauty, and love.

Venus went into transit on this day in 2012. Transit occurs during a rare astronomical alignment. Passing directly between Earth and the sun, Venus is seen as a tiny dot gliding across the face of the sun. Because Venus is visible to the naked eye, it is present in many mythologies, including written accounts of the ancient Babylonians. Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

Summation of Spread

Venus’s aspects emerge through the Empress card as a reminder to focus attention on passions, loves, and what brings pleasure. The symbol of Venus is placed on the heart-shaped shield at her feet.

The Qualities of Venus Spread contains questions based on astrological associations of the planet Venus. Using these associations, questions are posed to offer greater clarity in life.

Cast Your Cards

Cast your cards in the shape of a heart:

1. Love: How can I cultivate love?

2. Beauty: What makes me feel beautiful?

3. Passion: How can I kindle passion?

4. Pleasure: How can I feel pleasure each day?

5. Charm: What is my most charming quality?

6. Relationships: Which relationship in my life needs attention?

7. Money: What small thing can I do to increase my money?

8. Harmony: What adjustment brings a greater sense of harmony to my life?