Venus in Capricorn

Venus describes what you value, what you find beautiful and what draws you to people. In Capricorn, an earth sign ruled by Saturn, you value quality, structure and things that stand the test of time. Beauty, for you, is often understated: a well-cut coat, an old stone building, a watch that will outlast its owner. Trends interest you less than good bones.

You are attracted to competent, mature people who have direction and keep their word. Someone who is good at their job and handles pressure calmly catches your eye. Your taste is classic and often improves with age, as does your confidence in love. You may feel more at ease at forty than at twenty, once life has some structure to it.

You flirt cautiously, often through dry humour or by showing what you can offer. You are unlikely to rush. What makes you feel loved is respect and reliability: a partner who supports your ambitions, keeps commitments and plans ahead with you. Practical help, like sorting out a lease together, can feel more intimate to you than a love letter, though you secretly value both.

At work your taste shows up as professionalism. You present yourself well, value good tools and like work that has visible results and a clear ladder. With money you are careful, saving steadily and spending on status pieces or investments that keep their value. You collaborate best in organised teams with clear roles, and colleagues often trust you with responsibility early.

The hard side is reserve. You may hold back affection until you feel sure, treat love like another project to manage, or put work first and call it providing. A small fix: once a week, do something for pleasure with the person you love that has no goal at all, and leave your phone in another room.