{"id":56381,"date":"2013-07-17T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2013-07-17T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sasstrology.com\/?p=46821"},"modified":"2013-07-17T09:00:44","modified_gmt":"2013-07-17T09:00:44","slug":"good-in-bed-the-astrology-of-a-great-lover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrologyblogger.com\/?p=56381","title":{"rendered":"Good in Bed: the Astrology of a Great Lover"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What makes a great lover? More importantly, can you tell if\u00a0someone’s\u00a0good in bed by looking at their natal chart? Keeping in mind that all natal potential is just that (potential), there are some aspects between natal planets which increase the flow of sexual and emotional energy. However, “good in bed” is a very subjective term. One person’s turn-on is another person’s shudder of distaste. The descriptions below are only suggestions: if you think I’ve missed one (or if you disagree with one of the aspects mentioned), feel free to leave a comment.<\/p>\n

Although the condition of the entire\u00a0natal chart (thoughts, emotions, habits,\u00a0health,\u00a0boundaries)\u00a0will impact how someone approaches physical intimacy, Venus and Mars are the main players. Mars represents the initiation\u00a0and pursuit of physical desires. Venus represents the awareness of another’s needs, and self-esteem\/self-love.<\/b> Note that I haven’t mentioned planets in the signs; there’s a section<\/a> on this site that describes Venus\/Mars in all the signs. Also, while the quality of a sign (and how a planet’s energy is expressed through it) must be kept in mind, \u00a0the descriptions in this article can be applied to planets in\u00a0any<\/em> sign. There is no particular sign that makes a better lover; all signs manifest their energies in ways that work for (and against) great sex.<\/b>\u00a0These descriptions can be read for straight or same-sex couples. In the case of a same-sex couple, Mars would represent the partner with more male energy, and Venus would signify the partner with more female energy.<\/p>\n

Natal Venus in Aspect to Natal Mars: Dialed In<\/h2>\n

When the planets of sex (Mars) and love (Venus) aspect each other in the natal chart, it creates enthusiasm for sex (and relationships). Sex is\u00a0important,\u00a0magnetism is high, and attraction to the partner is expressed without reservation. Harmonious aspects (trine, sextile and conjunction) create the smoothest energy:\u00a0the sex drive blends naturally with the way love or affection is expressed. These people have an instinctive understanding of how to satisfy you.\u00a0The square and opposition can indicate someone who is a “hot” partner: the tension of the difficult aspects creates a passionate lover, but without the intensity of a Pluto contact. You get high-energy (this is, not a lazy lover) but no Pluto-induced darkness that might scare you away. However, the tense aspects can also make these lovers agressive (perhaps too agressive for some people).<\/p>\n

Natal Mars in Aspect to Natal Neptune and\/or the Moon and Chiron: Dream Come True<\/h2>\n

Here’s your dream lover. These aspects seem to be\u00a0particularly\u00a0effective in the charts of men (or the masculine partner in the relationship). Neptune adds psychic sensitivity to Mars’ sex drive, creating a lover who can tune into what you desire. Neptune also dissolves boundaries, so these lovers can be wonderfully open, but still quite gentle (even refined). Add an aspect to the natal Moon (emotions) and you have someone who\u00a0feels<\/em> what you need, before you’re even aware of it. They’re firing on all levels: physical (Mars), psychic\/spiritual (Neptune) and emotional (Moon). On occasion, hard aspects (conjunction, square, opposition) between Mars and Neptune can indicate someone who uses sex as an addictive escape. Mars\u00a0and Neptune (in aspect to each other) with one or both in\u00a0conjunction, trine or sextile to Chiron, can indicate a sexual healer. Chiron represents a personal wound that never heals, but also the potential for profound compassion. If Chiron’s wounds have been confronted, this person can physically manifest its energy as a deep well of passionate, soothing empathy.<\/p>\n

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The Astrology of Kink<\/h3>\n

There’s nothing wrong with vanilla, but if you like your sex with a little "edge," these articles will illustrate the turn-ons for each of the zodiac signs.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s playing nurse\/patient or pretending you’re a fuzzy creature, author Laura F. Walton gives you the scoop on your lover’s (and your own) predilections:<\/p>\n