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# ♀ Venus

The 2nd Planet

**Venus** is the second planet from the [Sun](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/sun.md), and is always within 2 [signs](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs.md) of the [Sun's](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/sun.md) [sign](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs.md). This gives it predictable [elemental pairings](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements.md) derived from [alchemy](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/alchemy.md), similar to [Mercury](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/mercury.md). [Venus's](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/venus.md) distance from [Earth](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/earth-planet.md) can range from 24 million miles to 162 million miles, producing cyclical changes in the intensity of its [effects](/docs/alchm-technology/the-alchmizer/astrology-effects.md).

The **Venus Sign** is associated with love, beauty, pleasure, and harmony. It represents the way individuals approach relationships, aesthetics, and their preferences in matters of the heart. **Venus's** position in an [astrological chart](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/astrological-charts.md) is believed to influence a person's romantic inclinations, social interactions, and artistic sensibilities. It plays a role in shaping one's values, personal style, and the attractions they feel towards others. **Venus** is considered a key factor in understanding the emotional and relational dimensions of an individual's personality.

### Venus Info

* **2nd Planet from the** [**Sun**](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/sun.md)
* **Greek Name**: Aphrodite
* **Diameter**: 7,521 miles (12,104 kilometers)
* **Diurnal Element**: [Water](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/water.md)
* **Nocturnal Element**: [Earth](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/earth-element.md)
* **Elemental Position**: Connects [Earth](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/earth-element.md) to [Air](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/air.md) and [Water](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/water.md)
* **Alchemy**: [Essence](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/alchemy/alchemical-configurations/essence.md) & [Matter](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/alchemy/alchemical-configurations/matter.md)
* **Tarot Card**: The Lovers
* **Dignity**:
  * Domicile in [Taurus](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/taurus.md) & [Libra](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/libra.md)
  * Exalted in [Pisces](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/pisces.md)
  * Detriment in [Aries](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/aries.md) & [Scorpio](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/scorpio.md)
  * Fall in [Virgo](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/virgo.md)