Venus (शुक्र) in Vedic Astrology
Venus (Shukra) is the teacher of the demons and the karaka of love, marriage, beauty, luxury, pleasure, vehicles, the arts and refinement. It is the significator of the spouse for a man and of comforts and relationships for everyone.
Quick facts
| Sanskrit name | Shukra |
| Signifies (Karaka) | Love, marriage, luxury, the arts |
| Nature | Benefic |
| Element | Water |
| Gender | Female |
| Own sign(s) | Taurus, Libra |
| Exaltation | Pisces (27°) |
| Debilitation | Virgo (27°) |
| Mooltrikona | Libra 0°–15° |
| Friends | Mercury, Saturn |
| Enemies | Sun, Moon |
| Directional strength | 4th house (north) |
| Day | Friday |
| Gemstone | Diamond |
| Deity | Lakshmi / Shukracharya |
| Dasha period | 20 years |
When it is strong / well-placed
- A happy love and married life
- Beauty, charm and artistic talent
- Comfort, luxury and vehicles
- Good taste and refined pleasures
When it is weak or afflicted
- Relationship and marital problems
- Over-indulgence in pleasures
- Reproductive or urinary issues
- Lack of comfort and refinement
Career & life areas
Venus favours the arts, music, film, fashion, design, beauty, hospitality, luxury goods, and any work involving relationships, aesthetics or entertainment.
Nakshatras ruled
In the Vimshottari dasha system Venus rules three of the 27 nakshatras: Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha. Planets and the Moon falling in these nakshatras carry Venus's flavour and start its dasha.
Remedies
- Worship Lakshmi on Fridays
- Donate white sweets, curd and perfume
- Respect women, spouse and artists
- Wear a Diamond only after chart confirmation