Woodblock engraving depicting Venus and the activities under its government. Venus was considered a female planet; cold and moist and temperate. Those born under Venus loved clothes and ornaments; were beautiful; vivacious and licentious; and perceptive of beauty of all kinds. The planets metal was brass; its day Friday and its night Tuesday. It was hostile to and its night Tuesday. It was hostile to Mercury and compatible with Jupiter. It had two houses; Taurus by day and Libra at night. Dated 16th century.