Venus or Aphrodite

[Nina]

Hello Kim!

I'm a bit unsure how Venus is different from Aphrodite...in Mythology they are the same...?!...if the two are conjunct how would that energy manifest...and how about in synastry...how would one persons Aphrodite affect another persons Venus?

I really appreciate your input...always!

Blessings,

Nina

[Kim Falconer]

Hi Nina,

Yes, both Venus and Aphrodite are names for the same goddess, more or less. Venus is Roman and Aphrodite is Greek. Their myths do interchange, however, just as Eros, Cupido and Amor have similar meaning names yet represent different influences (or the planet Jupiter and the asteroid Zeus), so does the PLANET Venus and the asteroid Aphrodite.

Planets are bigger, in every way. They carry the major astrological significance in the horoscope where asteroids add a more subtle nuance. The addition of asteroids can add much to interpretation, yet the planets cover a broader field of meaning.

Venus can imply anything from socially significant relationships, business partnerships, finances, parties, affairs of the heart, diplomats, debates, kidney disease, blood sugar imbalance, miss America contests, beauty salons, art in all its myriad forms, what we value, resources and a kazillion other things

Asteroid 1388 Aphrodite does not cover such a range in her rulership. She like a pure drop of “aphrodisiac” from the hem of Venus’s robe.

1388 Aphrodite relates to “Impulsive love and attractions, love inspired by fated events, animosity turning to magnetism, charisma.” (from my article-What makes People Compatible www.nrg.com.au/~d-falcon/Eros_by_Transit_or_Progression.htm )

When you add asteroid Aphrodite to a chart (conjunct a natal planet, or in synastry or transit) you get a sip of the aphrodisiac. You could be working on a budget plan and receive a call from someone who’s voice enchants you. You could be getting a fasting blood sugar test at the lab and the tech is drop dead gorgeous! You could be doing an advertisement design for new hair product and someone unexpectedly orders in a sumptuous meal. Get the idea? It’s a little drop of “yum”.

Hope this helps.

Warmly,
Kim