It’s a question here of the global energies of Venus in Leo or in 5th House which it’s imperative to nuance according to your birth chart, see the article Venus in signs; see also the article on the general interpretation of Venus.
The planet Venus is one of the attributes of the Anima in the chart, as such it can indicate a Projection of it.
It informs on the woman side, pole of attraction, lover, but also on our system of valorization (affective and material), on our relational base to the others and to the world, on our artistic dimension, it manifests qualities to the colors of the occupied sign. See Venus in a man’s birth chart for the specific influence of this planet on the Animus.
Venus in Leo : effusive love
This is a strong place for Venus to be : under the rulership of the Sun, amidst the energy of Fire, in this very masculine sign, it shines ardently.
Venus in Leo people often have a truly exceptional ability to radiate their Love, with an almost magnetic energy, a strong personality, and pride, which may lead them to be arrogant.
They are very expressive, very demanding, and also very possessive. In fact, they see romantic relationships almost as a challenge. They like to feel as though they are fancied by other people who “are not for them”, or whom they judge to be better than or too good for them; “unattainability” motivates them.
Venus in Leo people like to be liked, to seduce, and to feel as though they are extraordinary, different, and special in the eyes of their partner ! Also, be careful what you say to them because they are sensitive and cannot bear being held in contempt, especially if you reproach them in public.
These people are naturally generous and affectionate, warm, loyal, and also extravagant. They do not do things halfway; when they are in love, they let it be known, show it, and prove it. They readily put their feelings on display in public, and are pointedly demonstrative.
Love is a very important part of their life (and even more so if their Sun is in Leo). They are remarkably faithful, and even romantic and considerate, if they are truly emotionally attached, but they do not tolerate even the slightest infidelity ! If you are even the least bit unfaithful, it’s over for you. Also, make sure you refrain from mocking Venus in Leo people and attacking their ego, because their vengeance will be terrible. They fit the stereotype of the femme fatale or the alpha male fairly well.
These people are also very playful, and they have a good sense of humor. For them, love is a game that is part of the social theater. Also, if you want to seduce a Venus in Leo person, you need to play the game, participate in it, and have fun, even being grandiose if you have to ! In fact, being intense and dramatic actually makes them feel even more excited. I love you, I hate you, I can’t live without you, I can’t stand you… what counts is the intensity of your feelings, so that the person really, intensely feels that they are alive !
This all generally makes Venus in Leo people very endearing. They are naturally charismatic, have a big heart, and are typically at ease in a romantic context and more generally in interpersonal relationships, which is impressive.
They are often very demanding in all of their relationships : they get very invested and ask their partner to do the same ! They want to be fully appreciated, respected, and recognized (or even overly-appreciated : it would not bother them to be put on a pedestal ! 🙂 ), and so they fully and loyally devote themselves to their partner.
They like to make decisions and be in charge somehow, so much so that they have a tendency to eventually become somewhat authoritarian. Also, if their partner’s personality is too unassertive, then that partner is in danger of being eaten alive !
These people are very sensitive to any changes in or lack of attention. If you ignore them or are indifferent towards them, there is no way that they will be able to tolerate it for very long. On the other hand, they like it when you show signs of jealousy, as they see this as evidence of your love, which makes them feel more confident in their attractiveness.
Venus in Leo people have many needs in terms of their libido, but they need to be in love in order to make love, and they make love when they are in love. For them, sex is simply the manifestation of the love inside of them. To a large extent, their eroticism revolves around their affection, and they do not know how to separate the two. You can forget about having “casual sex as friends” with these people.
They aim to have lasting, serious, and deep relationships, and their mind always outweighs their body.
Artistically speaking, these people like all forms of entertainment : theater, anything that is “expressive”, exuberant, and quirky, anything that is warm (with warm colors : red, yellow, and orange), or anything that has some sort of noticeable, highlighted value.
In terms of finances, Venus in Leo people are very generous, and also somewhat royal. They hate stinginess, and like to conspicuously flaunt their generosity. To them, money is a tool used for well-being, domination, and power, and they are completely self-assured in this area !
Venus retrograde in Leo
Retrograde motion in this sign means that these people are potentially less self-confident, including in romantic contexts, and so they need even more reassurance.
They may also be more unsure of the value that they bring to other people, idealizing people who do not deserve it, for example, or having a much harder and more complicated relationship with money.
Having Venus retrograde in Leo may also allow people to sublimate Love, to stimulate the transcendent side of Venus, and to discover the planet’s mystical aspects.
Celebrities with Venus in Leo
Mother Teresa, 14th Dalai Lama, Pamela Anderson, Michael Jackson, Madonna,Léon Tolstoï, George W. Bush (son), Heinrich Himmler, Andy Warhol, Sylvester Stallone, Johnny Hallyday, Yves Saint Laurent, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick…