NatureNatural benefic
RulesTaurus, Libra
Exalted inPisces (27°)
Debilitated inVirgo (27°)
DayFriday
GemstoneDiamond (Heera) / Opal
ColourWhite, pastel
DirectionSouth-east
ElementWater
Vimshottari Dasha20 years
About Venus
Venus (Shukra) is the planet of love and beauty. It represents marriage and the spouse, romance, the arts, music, fashion, luxury, vehicles and comforts. It rules Taurus and Libra and is exalted in Pisces.
In the body Venus governs the reproductive system and is associated with the water element and the vata and kapha doshas.
What Venus signifies
Love, marriage, spouse (in a man's chart), beauty, arts, luxury, vehicles, reproductive health.
Friends and Enemies
| Relationship | Planets |
|---|
| Friends | Mercury, Saturn |
| Neutral | Mars, Jupiter |
| Enemies | Sun, Moon |
A planet placed in a friend's sign, or joined with friendly planets, generally gives better results than one placed with enemies.
When Venus Is Well Placed
When Venus is well placed, a person enjoys the finer things in life: a happy relationship, artistic talent, good taste, charm and comforts. It supports careers in the arts, fashion, design, hospitality, entertainment and luxury goods.
When Venus Is Weak or Afflicted
An afflicted Venus can bring difficulties or delays in relationships, overindulgence or trouble with comforts and vehicles. It may also point to concerns with reproductive health or the kidneys.
Remedies for Venus
- Worship Goddess Lakshmi on Fridays
- Donate white items such as rice, sugar or white cloth on Fridays
- Respect women and keep surroundings clean and beautiful
- Wear a diamond or opal only after a proper chart analysis
Beej mantra
Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah — traditionally recited 16,000 times over a period (for example 40 days), with devotion and understanding of its meaning.
Remedies are supportive practices. See all nine mantras on the
Graha Mantra page.
Where is Venus in your chart?See the sign, house and strength of every planet in your free Vedic birth chart.
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