Venus in Cancer in a woman
A woman with Venus in Cancer is caring and romantic. She is drawn to men who make her feel safe and at home.
Venus in Cancer in a man
A man with Venus in Cancer is drawn to gentle, homely and sensitive women. He looks for a family, not just a romance.
What they need from a partner
It needs certainty about a partner’s feelings, comfort and gentleness. Harsh words hurt for a long time.
In short
Loves tenderly and protectively. Values family warmth, cosiness and emotional closeness.
Compatibility: Venus in Cancer and the partner’s Mars
In synastry, Venus in Cancer gets along most easily with Mars in Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. Mars in Aries, Libra brings strong attraction but also friction.
Compare your Venus with your partner’s Mars →
How to find your Venus
Venus moves through a sign in about a month, so your Venus sign often differs from your Sun sign. It is calculated from your date of birth in a natal chart — free on this site.