Sidereal Astrology: Indicators of a Yogi
The term Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj" meaning to yoke or unite; referring to the mind, body, and spirit. To me yoga is represented through the planet Venus as it represents union.
Venus is known for creating harmony, but it takes quite the discipline to to make sure things stay balanced. This is why Venus and Mars exists on the same axis because Venus requires strategy to maintain order. When looking to our birth charts to understand Venus we also must understand Mars as they are a union.
Mars is where our individuality stands out. Venus is the inner workings of what keeps us connected to this individuality.
Mars represents the methods that help us create harmony and Venus maintains the balance.
Someone with Mars in Capricorn could indicate them being methodical and playing the long game. It takes them a while to build a system and the journey could be challenging because everything doesn't fall together easily, but once they get their structure built it's extremely hard to come down; a pro & con. Mars being in Saturn's domain means that it works with the qualities and significations of Saturn. This can look like methods of being distant (physically and/or emotionally) meditation, prayer, studying, etc.
To add, let's say Venus is in Aries. Operating in Mars domain means that maintaining balance is something that likely requires physical and/or mental exertion of energy. Since Mars is exalted (Capricorn), this level of exertion is more controlled/tamed. This can look like one practicing yoga, something that maintains harmony of the mind, body, and spirit. For Venus to maintain this practice, it's needs Mars discipline & strategy.
Extending this to individuality(Mars) + maintaining that individuality(Venus)
Venus in Aries has a desire to keep the spirit alive and well nourished. This can look like engaging in self-discovery through curiosity or just being drawn to the mysteries of life. Therefore, the foundation that Venus builds shows us through Mars in Capricorn through intentional action, slow motion, a unique demeanor, and direction in life.
I want to give some indicators for what someone being a yogi /yogini can look like based on my observations.
A Yogi/Yogini is someone who walks the eternal path on nonduality, aka union. This makes one a seeker of truth. Someone who sees themselves in everything and everything in themselves. The Creator & Creation.
Venus= Yoga/Yogis/Yoginis
● Venus would need the support of Saturn(deep contemplation), Jupiter(ritual & Guru), and Mars (discipline & routine)
● Venus in signs of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces , with the Lord being in aspect to Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, or Moon
Ex. Venus in Pisces, Lord of Venus is Jupiter, therefore Jupiter having an aspect to Mars or Moon
● Venus being Lord of 1st /10th in aspect to Saturn & Mars
● 1st/10th house ruler in aspect to Venus with aspects/support from Saturn
● Venus aspecting 7th or 10th house
● Venus ruling 9th, occupying 9th, or aspecting 9th with aspects of Jupiter
● Virgo and Aquarius asc/moon people with aspects of Jupiter and Venus