Venus in Scorpio
DetrimentTraditional astrology interpretation
♀ Venus
Venus governs love, beauty, values, pleasure, and how you relate to others in intimate settings. It reveals what you find attractive and how you express affection.
♏ Scorpio
Water sign, Fixed modality. Ruled by Mars/Pluto.
Interpretation
Venus in Scorpio is in detriment — love here is consuming, transformative, and utterly unwilling to stay on the surface. You are attracted to intensity, mystery, and emotional depth. You want to merge completely with your partner, which is either transcendent or destructive depending on the relationship. The gift is a love so deep it changes both people permanently. The shadow is jealousy, obsession, and the inability to love without controlling.
Essential Dignity: Detriment
Venus is in detriment in Scorpio. The planet operates in a sign opposite its domicile, creating discomfort and the need for creative adaptation. The energy is present but must work harder to express itself.