Have you ever stared at your birth chart and thought, “What in the actual f*ck is all this?” Trust me, I’ve been there! I remember starting off as an astrology newbie and feeling the same way.
Your birth chart is your soul’s blueprint—a map that reveals your relationship patterns, emotional needs, natural talents, and deeper purpose. I always say it’s the book of your life revealing the who, what, when, where, and most importantly... the why.
I’m starting a “How to Read Your Birth Chart” Series and today, we’re zooming in on one of astrology’s juiciest topics: LOVE!
💖 How to Read Your Birth Chart for Love
If you’ve ever asked, “What does my chart say about love?”—this is your sign (pun very intended) to dive in.
1. Venus: Your Love Style & Attraction Patterns
Venus reveals how you give and receive affection, your relationship values, and what makes your heart go 😍. Your Venus sign speaks volumes about your love language, desires, and what you need to feel valued in a relationship—making it the first place to look when decoding your romantic style and attraction patterns.
- Venus in Fire Signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius: Venus here is spicy 🥵 and HOT. Passion, excitement, and drama may be required. Notorious for getting bored easily, love might always need a splash of hot sauce to keep it alive. Adventure and independence are key to attraction here.
- Venus in Earth Signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn: Venus here wants to know what you bring to the table—and if 1+1 actually equals 2+ in the relationship (yes, plus matters). Love languages may include a stacked bank account, crypto wallet, Venmo, Zelle, etc. There’s a saying that “love don’t cost a thing”… well, in this case, that’s not true 😉
- Venus in Air Signs – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius: Like their fire 🔥 sign cousins, Venus in air gets bored easily and needs constant mental and intellectual stimulation. Venus here is cerebral, verbose, and obsessed with communication of all kinds (cue the dirty talk).
- Venus in Water Signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces: Venus here wants a piece of your soul. JK. (But not really.) What they truly crave is deep, soulmate-level emotional connection. It’s “crazy in love” not because you’re crazy—but because you’ve shared something unexplainably deep and transformative together.
2. 7th House: Long-Term Partnership & Relationships
The sign of your 7th house (and any planets in this house) reveals what you unconsciously seek in committed relationships. Whatever sign is ruling this house shows the relationship dynamics you may find yourself involved in whether you asked for it and not. It shows what your long-term partnership and marriage needs are.
- 7th House in Fire Signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius: The 7th house here needs the relationship to be one big, great adventure. It’s passionate, thrilling, and maybe even a little bit wild.
- 7th House in Earth Signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn: The 7th house here needs stability—financial and emotional. That’s the bottom line. Partners must have their shit together, or it’s a no-go.
- 7th House in Air Signs – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius: The 7th house here wants to learn from the relationship. It gets bored easily and needs cerebral stimulation, plus a dash of unconventionality to keep things interesting.
- 7th House in Water Signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces: The 7th house here craves a deep, emotional, soulmate-level connection—one that might feel like you’ve known each other in past lives.
3. Moon Sign: Emotional Compatibility
The Moon represents your emotional needs—what makes you feel safe, seen, and soothed in love. In my opinion, this is the most important sign in your chart when it comes to relationships. Your Moon sign reveals what you truly need—nonnegotiable.
- Moon in Fire Signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius: Fire moons need a sense of dynamic adventure. There’s a craving for action, activity, and movement—anything but stillness.
- Moon in Earth Signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn: Earth moons need grounding in love. Financial and emotional stability are absolute musts. No chaos, please.
- Moon in Air Signs – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius: Air moons need mental connection and clear communication. Intellect isn’t optional—it’s everything.
- Moon in Water Signs – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces: Water moons need emotional depth. They want to be felt, understood, and held on a soul level.
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🔥 Spicy Love Astrology Series
Fun fact: Your birth chart shows all the placements regarding love, sex, and soulmate vibes. Check out my Spicy Love Astrology Series—a fiery breakdown of attraction, compatibility, and relationship karma based on your birth chart.
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Perfect for anyone curious about their Venus, 7th House, or why they keep dating the same type on repeat! (Been there and done that, no judgements!)
🌟 Final Thoughts
Your birth chart is a map that is here to simply guide you - not define you. With all things, approach it with curiosity and continue diving into YOUR magic! Always remember that love is here for you ❤️
✨ Up next in this series: How to Read Your Birth Chart for Career. Whether you’re feeling lost in the 9-5, dreaming of a pivot, or trying to understand your purpose—you won’t want to miss it!
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- What’s my Venus sign and how does it shape my love language?
- What sign rules my 7th house and what are the relationship dynamics I unconsciously fall into?
- What’s my Moon sign and what are my nonnegotiable needs?
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