Each Venus-Mars combination is interpreted in terms of elements (Fire, Earth, Air, and Water) and is then refined in terms of signs. Thus Venus in Aries (a Fire sign) and Mars in Taurus (an Earth sign), for example, will have the same elemental interpretation as Venus in Leo (a Fire sign) and Mars in Capricorn (an Earth sign). Note that some interpretations are forthcoming.

Venus and Mars in signs that are quincunx: The things that please you romantically and the things that please you sexually are quite different. What makes you feel loved and desired does not necessarily satisfy you on the level of desire and instinct, and vice versa. One partner could have a hard time attempting to fill your needs. As a result, you could be quite a handful; or, you may find ways to separate your romantic and sexual needs and thus satisfy them individually. You may also need to work on asserting yourself in relationships—either you avoid asserting your needs, or you assert yourself erratically and ineffectively.

More specifically: Venus in Aries, Mars in Virgo: You are one of the most plainspoken, straightforward people when it comes to love relationships. Sex is a basic body function to you. There is no shame in this department--you really don't understand why the rest of the world makes such a big deal about it. Part of you wants to brag about your love life, and another part of you wants to keep everything private. Although you thrive on challenges in your love life, you seem to need a steady partner in order to feel at your best.