Venus, the 2nd closest planet to the Sun, and our closest neighbor, it is the hottest planet in our Solar System. Due to itβs thick atmosphere causing a greenhouse affect on itβs temperature, Venusβ temperature ranges about 900 degrees Fahrenheit, or 475 degrees Celsius. Venus is one of the two planets in our Solar System with a natural retrograde orbit. Meaning Venus orbits the Sun counterclockwise, in comparison to the other planets clockwise orbit. Venus is associated to many things, but just to name a few, it can be said Venus corresponds with: fairness, justice, peace, fertility, abundance, wealth, status, leisure, beauty, romance, art, creativity, truth, and cause and effect. Venus, though itβs clouds are composed of 75%-95% sulfuric acid. and heat so intense it can melt zinc, Venus appearance is like that of a docile pearl. In astrology the sign Venus was in on the day of your birth is said to represent your personal taste, style, and how you govern your love life and affairs. Venus represents two elements, Earth and Air, ruling the zodiac signs: Taurus, and Libra. Glyph - β
This image is a computer generated 3d perspective of the surface of Venus - NASA/JPL
