It’s a question here of the global energies of Venus in Scorpio or in 8th 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 Scorpio : intense passion and harshness
The planet Venus is in detriment here, across from its diurnal domicile, Taurus (see Rulerships), in the midst of Water and feminine energies, so it’s internalized and impassive.
Venus in Scorpio people are very magnetic, very intense, and passionate, and hold within them a hidden, but very powerful fire. Their feelings run very deep, and security and faithfulness are very important to them, so Venus in Scorpio people tend to be more possessive than people with Venus in any other sign. Their love is very intense : it creates a thirst for emotional domination inside of them. They mean for their commitments to last their entire lives, and they are very sexual, sensual, and even passionate when they are in love with their partner.
They are very complex, very strong, very devoted, faithful, and considerate. They can be very direct with things related to love, and are insatiable. Their partners feel like they are being truly surrounded by love, which makes them almost “dependent” on it as they fall under the spell, but more free-spirited, independent signs have trouble with them.
Indeed, these people often strongly feel the need to be in control, which often leads them to dominate others in their relationships. Frequently, either consciously or unconsciously, these people create power imbalances in their relationships. They are only able to blossom when surrounded by some level of tension and confrontation, and they may become truly very destructive. This may occur gradually in their relationship, but is nevertheless quite present under the surface; this is the price they pay to feel alive.
They have a need for sincerity and endless intensity, and they yearn for an almost transcendent, mystical marriage. They need to feel as though their partner is someone special, to whom they are free to show their true colors.
Their interpersonal relationships are extremely important and revealing. They see marriage as a relationship of interdependence, and at the same time want to be in control.
Venus in Scorpio people are often excessive in every way : they do not stand for half-hearted work, when they like something, they love it, and when they hate someone, their hate can be fierce ! Additionally, in terms of how others feel about them, no one is indifferent : either you love them or you can’t even stand the sight of them. They can move from being intensely sensitive to royally indifferent to massively angry.
Their intensity also gives them an air of seriousness. They are so invested in their affects that they become dark and mysterious. To them, love is a serious, substantial thing, not frivolous at all, and they hold firm to this idea even at the risk of overemphasizing their passion.
They are often extremists, frequently provoking people, and they like to get to the bottom of things and gain a deep understanding of their partner’s behavior. They are very sensitive and very direct, and they appreciate it when you are candid and lay all your cards on the table.
At times, their disposition can also be very cold, very intense, and distrustful. They can show themselves to be quite a force to be reckoned with, or even turn viscous, especially if you cheat on them or make fun of them. They harbor a huge amount of jealousy. They are not at all the kind of people who are up for sharing, and they are exceptionally good at unearthing whatever you try to hide from them !
To seduce a Venus in Scorpio person, be forthright and make a serious, loyal commitment to them. Give yourself to them in the same way that they give themselves to you. Also, make their life difficult : they require some amount of firmness on a daily basis. In addition, give them the opportunity to assert themselves and to show their bravery and their exceptional capacity for love. They will appreciate you leaving them at least partially in control of the relationship, but not too much, as it all depends on the power dynamics of the relationship. Even so, be watchful, because Venus in Scorpio people tend to take territory for themselves, one piece at a time, and the situation could quickly become extreme. Allow them to maintain their secretive, silent, mysterious ways and to keep things to themselves. These people may also be fairly manipulative, having a tendency to hide their true, inner self, so they may not be who they seem to be : be warned.
Artistically, Venus in Scorpio people are often fairly dark. For example, they like Gothic works, black, anything that has style, intensity, or depth, and certain abstract elements.
Financially, these people are only somewhat materialistic; at least, they can detach easily from money. They are able to dig some cash up and use it, for instance as an instrument of power, but for the most part they stay detached and free.
Venus retrograde in Scorpio
Venus’ Retrograde motion here further emphasizes these people’s intensity and depth, as well as their powerful magnetism. They may internalize things more, which makes them more sensitive and “afraid of losing” what they have.
Their relationships are unusually serious and precise, but this also reinforces their destructive—or self-destructive—tendencies, which may be especially highly accentuated in the context of a relationship.
Celebrities with Venus in Scorpio
Mahatma Gandhi, Vladimir Putin, Romy Schneider, Jacques Chirac, Jean Claude Van Damme, Agatha Christie, Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ramana Maharshi, Stephen Arroyo, Bill Gates, Jodie Foster, Marie-Antoinette, Sigourney Weaver, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Oscar Pistorius, Hillary Clinton, Ted Bundy, Charles Manson…