Venus – the planet of Luxuries & Love
Planet Venus
The planet Venus is known as SUKRA in Vedic astrology, Sukra means “white”, or “bright” in Sanskrit. Venus is a first-rate benefic in Jyotish the planet of love, beauty, luxury, and pleasure. Venus represents two main areas of our life – Love and Money
Venus nakshatras and signs:
Venus is the owner of Bharani, Purva Phalguni, and Purvashada Nakshatras out of the 27 Nakshatras. Among the planets, Mercury and Saturn are the friendly planets of Venus and the Sun and Moon are considered to be its enemy planets.The transit of Venus is of 23 days duration, that is, Venus lasts for 23 days in a zodiac sign.
In astrology, the planet Venus has been considered to be the factor of wealth and Lakshmi. This planet is capable of giving the most money. Venus is the lord of Taurus and Libra. Libra is the mool trikon of Venus i.e. the most loved sign. In the 12th sign Pisces it is exalted. This planet has been called the beloved planet. Therefore, in the twelfth house of the chart, which is also called the expense house, the bed pleasure house, this planet gives the most dramatic results. If this planet is in a good position in your horoscope then you will get to live a good life.
The debilitating sign of Venus is Virgo. Where this planet does not give good results.
Essential Details about Venus
Transit in each sign 28 days
Direction South-east
Metal Silver
Gem Diamond
Day Friday
Color White
Temperament Hot, Passionate
Gender Female
Ruling Body Part Private parts, reproduction, semen
Status in Imperial Stars Advisor
Friends Mercury, Saturn
Enemies Sun, Moon
Neutral Jupiter, Mars
Own Sign Taurus, Libra
Exalted in Pisces
Debilitated in Virgo
Mool Trikon Libra
Mahadasha Period 20 Years
Relation Partner
Professions Performing arts (music, drama, dance), jewelry, vehicles, luxury items, diamonds, cinema, art forms, perfumes, silk etc.
In Vedic Astrology Venus, or Sukra, is known as the Guru of ASURAS. Sukra therefore is a Brahmin, or the highest priestly order, and is considered the forefather of the Brig lineage of sages from ancient India.
Venus has dual ruler ship over the sign Libra and Taurus, it is exalted in Pisces, and it is debilitated in Virgo sign. Venus rules our sentiments, what we value, and the pleasure we take in life.
Venus in Libra seeks beauty and harmony in all romantic relationships, and it doesn’t like conflict, arguments, so the person can go to any length to avoid arguments and keep the peace.
Venus in Taurus is one of the good placements for money and luxury. Venus in Taurus makes people highly sensual,
Venus is never more than 45 degrees away from the Sun.
Venus is a karaka of spouse, love, marriage, comfort, luxury, beauty, Venus favours accumulation of wealth, jewellery, happy home life.
Venus well placed in horoscope: When Venus is strong, well placed it brings wealth, comfort, attract ion to the opposite sex in the early part of life, a well-proportioned body, and the attractive features necessary for a sensuous nature. It makes its natives tender, gentle, and considerate; lovers of jewelry, sour (pungent) taste, white dress, decoration, perfume, tasty food, and the fine arts. It inspires them to be poets, musicians, and seekers of truth and knowledge (secret sciences). The native loves the company of the members of the opposite sex, artists, and musicians.
Venus Bad placement in horoscope: When afflicted Venus creates problems in marriage. It causes diseases of the eyes and ovaries. The native may suffer from gout, cysts, swelling of the internal organs, anemia, eating and drinking, venereal disease.
Shukra as per Mythology : In Vedic myth the Asuras are the demonic aspect of the divine and, like many of the ancient creation myths, are locked in eternal battle with the Devas, the auspicious aspect of the Divine. In one episodic myth the Devas are particularly concerned in their battle with Asuras because Venus knows the mantra of immortality to raise the dead. This of course gave the Asuras an unfair advantage in their battle with the Devas. So Jupiter, or Brihaspati, the guru to the Devas, sends his son Kaca (brightness) to study under Sukra.
Sukra has a beautiful daughter Devayani (way to the gods), and she is quite taken with Kaca. Now, the Asuras know what Kaca is up to, so like all good demons they kill him. Devayani, of course, grieves for him and tells father, so Sukra repeats the mantra and Kaca comes back to life. Then the demons kill Kaca again.
Once again Devayani complains, and once again Sukra repeats the mantra and Kaca come back to life. Undeterred, the demons go about killing Kaca and Sukra keeps resurrecting him. So the demons get a particularly demonic idea and this time they kill Kaca and grind him up into a fine powder and put him in Sukra’s wine. Sukra drinks the wine, Devayani begins her grieving, and in response Sukra repeats the mantra, but this time he has a stomachache as Kaca speaks from inside him. At last the demons appear to be happy.
But, they ironically bring about the very thing they were trying to prevent, for Sukra reveals the mantra of immortality to Kaca, so when Kaca tears himself out of Sukra’s body he will repeat the mantra and raise Sukra from the dead. This myth explains why all Brahmins committed to spiritual life are not allowed to drink wine, and one of the epithets of Venus is: the one who “produces stomach problems”.
Shukra bestows long life, wealth, happiness, children, and property and good education. He is the Guru for Asuras. Well learned in Neeti Sastras follower of such sastras and one who dispenses justice, Sukra is considered a beneficial Devata.
Professions ruled by Venus
Venus is an expression of pleasure and art. It is all about love and brings happiness to your face. When it comes to the choice of a profession, most preferable are music, poetry, dance, food industry, art industry, clothing industry, beauty parlor, jewelry, Software development etc.
Venus is a feminine planet and jobs dealing with females are highly favorable for people with dominant Venus in their birth chart.
Characteristics of Venus in astrology
Libra and Taurus are very different signs from each other but they are connected by what Venus blesses them with. They both enjoy luxury and get pleasure from materialist things like care, food, clothes, money, etc. Their core characteristic is that people with dominant and favorably placed Venus are fun-loving and attract people with their calming vibes.
You will be mesmerized by their charm and grace. They know the real meaning of beauty. Venus will appreciate you and will demand your constant respect and appreciation.
Body parts related to Planet Venus
Venus is the controller of sexual organs, eyes, throat, bladder, etc. Unfavorable Venus results in health problems with these body parts.
Remedies for Bad effects of Venus
Following are remedies that can help you :
• Use camphor lamps to reduce negative energies around you. You can light a camphor lamp every evening inside your house.
• Refuse taking gifts and to receive anything from others for free.
• Always wear washed clothes and avoid wearing clothes without washing them.
• Donate pure cow ghee in religious places.
• As Venus is a feminine planet, give sweets to small aged girls and widows.
• Keeping square silver thing in your regular purse to keep negative energy away.
• Additionally, be faithful to the person you love.
Venus as friend of Shani
Only through hard work in life, one can achieve Lakshmi. Saturn and Venus have special love; Saturn in Libra sign is exalted. That is, if you have worked hard, then you will get maa Lakshmi’s grace.
Venus likes cleanliness
If you remain clean and work hard then you will be blessed by Lakshmi Maa.
Importance Of Planet Venus From An Astronomical Point Of View
According to astronomy, Venus is a luminous planet. In Hindi, it is known as Shukra. It is a terrestrial planet. Venus is closest to the Earth in size and distance. The interesting thing related to this planet is that Venus shines fastest before sunrise and only briefly after sunset. For this reason, it is called the morning star.
Mythology:
Shukracharya is the son of Sage Bhrigu. He is the preceptor of the demons. Shukra was the only one considered worthy of being granted the knowledge of MritaSanjivani vidya by Lord Shiva. This knowledge is supposed to bring back even dead to life.
Venus is considered a Goddess of love, marriage, beauty, and comfort. It is a form of Maha Lakshmi, the wife of Lord Vishnu.