Venus in Leo; A Thread

I was going to start this last night, but time got away from me. The first thing that I'd like to say to the PEOPLE whom have this placement is ; there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to hear words of affirmation, be admired, and be appreciated for your specialness.

for the Venus in Leo individual, there's an inclination not only to want to be recognized for their uniqueness, but also offer that same gift to their partner. praise, encouragement, and "cheerleading" are ingredients that keep the fires burning.

make no mistake about it: this placement suggests that you're the "star of your own show" and you value being the center of your own personal drama. because your life is your canvas and you're going to paint it how you see fit.

those w/ venus in leo are learning to harness their relationships as a means to greater creativity & self-expression. after all, the placement is flavored with the warmth of the sun & designed to emit rays of "light" that invigorate & vitalize those w/ whom they come in contact.

looking for a definition of validation we find the following : "recognition or affirmation that a person's feelings or opinions are valid & worthwhile."
this is what those w/venus in leo seek to give & receive. somehow, this has been blown out of proportion as "overly dramatic".

RE: this placement:the ability to center oneself has largely been assigned a negative connotation. it's important for venus in leo folks to know that to be preoccupied w/ one's own affairs is natural. it only becomes an issue when you have promised something & you can't deliver.

those w/ venus in leo are also learning the true meaning of self-esteem and self-confidence. they're learning about a healthy regard for one's character and abilities whose origins are internal. this severely debilitates the temptation to become addicted to external praise.

if owners of this placement should stray from an internally derived regard for self, there are chances that they can get trapped into the whirlwind of being manipulated by "pats on the back" from others and even end up interpreting the lack of constant praise as displeasure.

this creates a vicious cycle of attention seeking behavior to restore themselves as #1 in the eyes of the person or people distributing the recognition. developing the ability to self-congratulate is a strategy that's essential for venus in leo people.

going to add more to this later....

with venus in leo, you're becoming educated in utilizing relationships as a conduit for shaping YOUR life to its own creative ends. it's essential that your alliances become an impetus for SHARING as opposed to an exercise in ego inflation or self-aggrandizement.

if YOU, as the venus in leo person allow yourself to fall victim to the fallacy that there's no supporting cast in your drama, you become an agent for the type of sunlight that blinds rather than the one that provides sustaining & nourishing energy.

ll things being equal, the ideal partner for someone with venus in leo is someone who lets them know unequivocally how great they are, but makes it clear- as a constant reminder- that they're not the ONLY one in this world that's great. there are other great people, too.

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also, like your fire sign counterparts (aries & sagittarius), ,the venus in leo individual requires a partner who understands your simultaneous need to indulge in passionate intimacy while harnessing the personal space required to develop consistent with your creative potential.

For Venus in Leo, Love is a stage. Love is generosity, attention and the radiation of appreciation & warmth. Love is breathtaking. Love is “play”. Love is enjoyment. Love is creating something. Love is being yourself and accepting your partner as such. Love is recognition.