Venus (Shukra) in Vedic Astrology
One of the nine grahas — शुक्र
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Venus (Shukra, शुक्र) signifies love, marriage, beauty, art, comfort, vehicles, luxury and pleasure. Its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 20 years.
| Own sign | Taurus and Libra |
|---|---|
| Exalted in | Pisces (deepest 27°) |
| Debilitated in | Virgo (deepest 27°) |
| Day | Friday |
| Mahadasha length | 20 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha |
Venus in the 12 signs
Venus in AriesMesha · neutral signVenus in TaurusVrishabha · own signVenus in GeminiMithuna · friendly signVenus in CancerKarka · enemy signVenus in LeoSimha · enemy signVenus in VirgoKanya · debilitatedVenus in LibraTula · own sign: moolatrikona 0° to 15° of LibraVenus in ScorpioVrishchika · neutral signVenus in SagittariusDhanu · neutral signVenus in CapricornMakara · friendly signVenus in AquariusKumbha · friendly signVenus in PiscesMeena · exalted
Venus in the 12 houses
1st houseself, body and personality2nd housewealth, family and speech3rd housecourage, siblings and effort4th househome, mother and inner peace5th housechildren, intelligence and creativity6th househealth, enemies, debts and service7th housemarriage and partnerships8th houselongevity, transformation and hidden matters9th housefortune, dharma, teachers and long travel10th housecareer, status and public life11th housegains, income and friendships12th houseexpenses, loss, foreign lands and liberation
Frequently asked questions
What does Venus signify in Vedic astrology?
Venus (Shukra) signifies love, marriage, beauty, art, comfort, vehicles, luxury and pleasure. Its results depend on its sign, house, aspects and dignity in your birth chart, and on when its dasha runs.
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