It’s a question here of the global energies of Venus in Pisces or in 12th 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 Pisces : compassion and sacrifice
The planet Venus is exalted in this sign (see Rulerships), in the midst of Water and feminine energies, and under the rulership of Neptune, which makes the planet both gentle and intoxicating.
Venus in Pisces people are real dreamers, artistic, affectionate, generous, very gentle, sweet, and pleasant to be around, with a tender heart. They have a rather mysterious approach to seduction, and they can be difficult to follow. Their allure is complex and elusive, but they consider relationships to be an almost essential part of the road to further personal development : they have a hard time picturing themselves being alone.
These people can be fairly moody, nothing but smiles in the morning and then completely absorbed in their thoughts at night, but they are also quite spontaneous, playful people, even though their humor can quickly turn sour, at times, they may even be quite hot-headed.
Deep down, they are real romantics, very sensitive, and also true poets, bucolic at heart. They require a deep feeling of mutual belonging, but their sensitivity frequently “overflows”, spilling out into a feeling of universal and even unconditional love which seems to have no limits.
They are very intuitive and have a very good sense of the energies flowing between their partner and themselves. It’s difficult to hide your mood from them. Emotionally, they are fairly impressionable. They also feel that they need to find something intense that stirs them, and will be captivated if they are able to find it.
In their relationships, they may always want to play the role of a nurse; that is, they are always seeking out relationships where their partner needs their help so that they can be useful and have a role in the relationship.
On a basic level, they tend to see love as a sacrifice, specifically self-sacrifice, where they themselves play the role of a martyr on the altar of love. It’s worth noting that they may also play the victim, wanting to be saved. This often leads to a well-defined dynamic in the relationship where one party is dominant (or victimized), based on each partner’s real or imagined weaknesses.
Unfortunately, Venus in Pisces people can at times really lose touch with reality, tending to live instead in their fantasies and dreams, fleeing from the concrete constraints of reality, and showing themselves to be elusive in their relationships with others.
Venus in Pisces people may have a reputation of being unreliable, fickle, and sometimes manipulative, lying, and hypocritical, often more so because they are trying to be sensitive and not hurt their partner rather than out of a real desire to be malicious and Machiavellian.
In fact, these people are extraordinarily empathetic, as they are easily able to understand others’ affects and are always extremely receptive, but on the other hand they themselves can be quite difficult to understand and satisfy !
In a way, people with Venus in Pisces are the least obsessed with appearances. They like people who are sensitive, and in fact the more a person is rejected, the more Venus in Pisces people find them charming and attractive. Their love and understanding are truly limitless, and they are very forgiving. They seduce others with their compassion, their sacrificial-style love, and their forgiveness.
To seduce a Venus in Pisces person, respect them, show them that you are gentle, show them your weaknesses, make them understand that you need them, but without overdoing it, and arouse their compassion, while also respecting their ability to be merciful and understanding.
Artistically, people with Venus in this sign are some of the most sensitive, feminine people out there, very fond of delicacy and anything water-related. They like things that are gentle and sentimental, such as poetry, abstract art, classical music, etc.
These people are not very attached to money : “their kingdom is not of this world”. Their wealth lies in their feelings and loved ones. They certainly appreciate the comfort that comes of having money, but do not become attached to it, or to any luxuries that it might offer.
Venus retrograde in Pisces
Venus’ Retrograde motion tends to reinforce these people’s sensitive, introverted nature, and also makes them gloomy, nostalgic, more secretive, and more awkward. They may have a harder time putting limits on their compassion, feelings, and sense of sacrifice, not knowing how to set the appropriate limits and instead having these feelings for everyone. Their relationships tend to be unusual or even truly non-conformist in nature.
People with Venus retrograde in Pisces may have a mystical side to them, and Neptune may play a more significant role in their lives.
Celebrities with Venus in Pisces
Martin Luther King, Kurt Cobain, Céline Dion, Serge Gainsbourg, Barbara Streisand, Edgar Cayce, Kirsten Dunst, Jules Verne, Lénine, Jon Bon Jovi, Heath Ledger, Samantha Fox, Marilyn Manson, Iggy Pop, Victor Hugo, Ayrton Senna, Osama bin Laden…