Vedic astrology · graha · a benefic
Shukra (Venus)
Love, marriage, beauty, art, comfort and vehicles.
At a glance
- Signifies
- love, marriage, beauty, art, comfort and vehicles
- Nature
- a benefic
- Exalted
- Pisces, deepest at 27°
- Debilitated
- Virgo, deepest at 27°
- Own signs
- Taurus, Libra
- Moolatrikona
- Libra 0° to 15°
- Friends
- Mercury, Saturn
- Enemies
- Sun, Moon
- Neutral
- Mars, Jupiter
- Day
- Friday
- Gemstone
- Diamond
Shukra mahadasha: 20 years
Twenty years of love, marriage, comfort, art, vehicles and pleasure. Relationships and money matters come to the front.
In the Vimshottari order it follows the Ketu dasha and is followed by Sun. Your first dasha is set by the nakshatra of your Moon at birth: anyone born with the Moon in Bharani, Purva Phalguni or Purva Ashadha starts life in the Venus dasha.
The nakshatras of Shukra
Shukra as Atmakaraka and Darakaraka
In Jaimini astrology the graha furthest through its sign is the Atmakaraka and the least advanced is the Darakaraka.
- Atmakaraka (the soul)
- The soul wants love, beauty and delight. The test is pure love beyond desire.
- Darakaraka (the spouse)
- The spouse is attractive, artistic and romantic, and loves comfort. The marriage brings beauty and pleasure.
Shukra in the 7th and the 10th
- In the 7th house
- A beautiful, charming, loving partner and, by tradition, a happy marriage: love comes easily and partnership brings comfort and luck.
- In the 10th house
- Venus in the 10th brings charm into work: art, beauty, diplomacy and favour from people in power.
Yogas of Shukra
- Malavya yoga
- Venus strong in a kendra: beauty, comfort, art and a happy marriage (a Pancha Mahapurusha yoga).
The nine grahas
Questions and answers
What does Shukra signify in Vedic astrology?
Love, marriage, beauty, art, comfort and vehicles. It is a benefic.
How long is the Venus mahadasha?
20 years. Twenty years of love, marriage, comfort, art, vehicles and pleasure. Relationships and money matters come to the front.
Where is Venus exalted and debilitated?
Exalted in Pisces (deepest at 27°), debilitated in Virgo.
Who are Venus's friends and enemies?
Friends: Mercury, Saturn. Enemies: Sun, Moon.
What is the gemstone of Venus?
Diamond, by tradition. Astrologers advise wearing it only after the whole chart has been read.