Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces are referred to as Mutable or Movable signs. These signs are double bodied signs, as in two of these signs are related to twins or look-a-likes: Gemini (the twins) and Pisces (2 fishes). The other two figures are a human being and an animal: Virgo (maiden and bird) and Sagittarius (man and horse). As a result there are subtle differences in the effect of these double bodied signs. Dualism (Virgo and Sagittarius) or 'two of a kind' (Gemini and Pisces), is the difference in these signs.
What difference could there be between having Venus in Gemini or Pisces or a Venus in Virgo or Sagittarius. And how can these double bodied signs are related to marrying more than once? So, as detailed in the discussion above just the placement of Venus in one sign does not tell it all. Although, it remains possible, for example, to get married and divorced several times even when Venus is not in a double bodied zodiac.
Venus is the karaka for Sukha or comfort in life. It is the indicator of luxuries and beautiful possessions. In addition, Venus is also the Kalatra karaka or significators of spouse and relations between husband and wife. According to Vedic astrology Venus gets exalted in Pisces or Meena Rashi at 27 degrees. In general Venus in Pisces is regarded as a good placement, so it should mean that whoever has Venus exalted in Pisces should have great conjugal life but observations shows to the contrary. Whatever may be the qualities of Venus one factor runs common to all horoscopes having Venus in Pisces and that is their conjugal life is not normal and they do not enjoy conjugal relation in the mundane way. This is the observation of this scribe over a series of horoscope and tested on more than 50 horoscopes by a select team of astrologer friends, this need not be definitive and conclusive but should only serve as a point for further examination by deep researchers. Venus in Pisces and troubled marriage life should only serve as a pop up to the professional astrologer who would obviously check other astro parameters in marriage area before arriving at a conclusion.
It is often seen that an Uchchamsha Shukra (exalted Venus) in Meena Rashi (Pisces) often suffers animosity in the first marriage (Since Meena = 6th-from-Shukra's Moolatrikona Rashi Thula (Libra)). Also our observation is that, if one lives in a culture which permits the native to avoid marriage indefinitely, Venus in Pisces will certainly prefer to avoid the legal contract, at least for the first union. Let us take up some horoscopes which go to prove our point.
One has to be bear in mind that Venus in Pisces is not the only criterion solely based on which one arrives at a conclusion on the marital status or conjugal bliss of a native. This configuration can be considered as an exclusive postulate in addition to various other methods to ascertain how Venus delivers it potent ability to create ups and downs in ones marital life (despite being placed in this sign of exaltation).
The 3 Postulates
Postulate 1: In the natural zodiac Venus is the 2nd and 7th lord. 2nd is Kutumb (own family) and 7th is spouse. Venus gets her exaltation in Pisces the 12th house from Aries. When Venus is placed in Pisces she is doubly powerful to destroy the two Bhavas ruled by her. Hence, Venus in Pisces often leads to discordial marriage life if other factors supports.
Postulate 2: Jupiter the depositor of Venus is also an important factor as 12th lord of natural zodiac. With Venus in Pisces when Jupiter also establishes a connection with either Venus or ascendant or 2nd house chaotic situation is created in Marriage or it is totally denied.
Postulate 3: Saturn’s aspects to exalted Venus, adds conformity to the whole deal of discord or denial.
Memorize these are the 3 Postulates that you have to double check when you see Venus in Pisces in any chart.
Rita Coolidge
Postulate 1: A planet retrograde in its place of exaltation gives effects of debility as per Uttarakalamrita. Venus is retro in Pisces.
Postulate 2: Venus with Mars is most dangerous combination for sexual matters in most cases giving swing either way as excesses. The ascendant lord is also in Debility with Venus.
Postulate 3: Saturn aspects this combination. In Navamsa the combination is in Aquarius Saturn replacing Mars and Mars aspecting the trio.
Cyd Charisse
Postulate 1: Venus with Ketu in Pisces is quite damaging.
Postulate 2: Jupiter is also a malefic by being 3rd and 12th lord and aspects Venus and is also conjoined with Lagna Lord Saturn.
Postulate 3: Saturn aspects both Venus and Moon, the 7th lord.
Mia Farrow
Postulate 1: The first point is for Aries ascendant Venus as 2L of family and 7L of spouse in 12H of loss of family happiness and the spouse.
Postulate 2: Jupiter aspects Venus, 2nd house and Lagna lord.
Postulate 3: Saturn sitting with Rahu aspects Venus.
Andersen Hans Christian
Postulate 1: Venus as 7th lord is in Pisces.
Postulate 2: Jupiter as 2nd lord is aspecting Venus and Lagna lord Mars.
Postulate 3: Saturn in 11th house is aspecting Venus.
Barry Bostwick
Postulate 1: He filed for divorce from Sherri in June 2009. In this chart Venus is Vargottama hence doubly exalted.
Postulate 2: The depositor of Venus is Jupiter which is retrograde and sitting in the 6H of separation and divorce, aspects Venus and also 2H.
Postulate 3: Retrograde Saturn aspects Venus in both Rashi and Navamsa.
PS: Charts of all 4 people used in the example have been attached with the post.