Planet Venus

According to the Vedic scriptures and astrology, planet Venus or Shukra Graha is a celestial planet (one of the Navagrahas) which dominates various qualities of humans related to love, sex, attractiveness, music and dance and amusement sources. It is the brightest planet in the sky and can be easily seen in the north direction early in the morning and hence it is also known as the Morning Star. Shukra is the planet for various pleasures and delights such as bodily beauty, attraction, love, relationship, sex, wealth, knowledge and prosperity. A person appears attractive and attracts others, all due to Venus’s energy. Socializing is also a trait of this planet. It is considered to be a munificent planet with feminine characteristics. The placement of Venus in the natal chart determines the pleasures of marital life and luxuries. If Venus is weakly placed in the horoscope the individual may go through a troublesome or failed marriage, he/she may lack an amicable nature and physical appeal. This happens not only due to a weakly placed Venus but also due to the alignment of malefic planets with Venus.

The malefic Venus may cause a person to be controlling and dominating. It teaches us the valuable life lesson of self-worth. Venus rules the following profession: literature, poetry, theatre, film and sex industry, restaurants, textile industry, cosmetic and jewelry shops. Actors, actresses, beauticians, photographers, painters and people in other creative fields have a favorable presence of Venus. It governs the two zodiac signs Taurus (Vrishabha) and Libra (Thula). In Pisces it is exalted and in Virgo it is debilitated. Venus governs the following body organs: stomach, hands, skin, sexual organs, nose, chin and eyes. The malefic of Venus results in diseases related to these organs.

Astrological Significance of Venus:

Venus rules over the realms of love and emotions and it influences all our relationships. It is all about pleasure, especially the one shared with others. This planet controls the emotions such as love, romance and harmony we feel in our marriage, friendships and other relations. Venus teaches us to appreciate the things we possess and the people we love. It spreads happiness and compassion. With this awareness, it teaches us the lessons of self-worth and instills a sense of value in us. Venus is strongly associated with beauty and our possessions. It teaches us to appreciate the wonderful nature of things and the sensual world.

Venus dictates the people that you like to be around and how to mingle and socialize with friends. It determines various aspects of life such as how you break up with a friend, how close you will be and how emotional you will be with your friends. In case of a clashing Venus there will be misunderstandings due to different expectations. If you and your partners Venus are in Harmony then the relation will have happy moods and a long lasting relationship. The color related to Venus is Pink. Its gemstone is Diamond (Hira).

Lessons of Mercury

In the Vedic astrology, Venus rules over Taurus and Libra. Money and love are the two major aspects of human life that is dictated by Venus. These entities are the simplistic interpretations of Venus. It governs our emotions, the things we value and the joy we take in life. Looks, charm and attractiveness are also ruled by this planet. Venus also makes us aware of our pleasures, tastes, creativity and our joys in life. The planet dictates the way an individual spends money and the possessions we buy with the money. It also epitomizes our leisure activities which includes sexual desires. The biggest lesson that Venus teaches us relates to our monetary issues; it teaches us about earning, saving, spending and safeguarding the financial resources. Venus does this by creating situations where we lose money or wind up in debt traps or be in shortage. After teaching these lessons it blesses us with abundance.

This planet also governs our attachment and attraction to others. It rules attractiveness; it includes attraction to others and the ability to attract others. Those with prominent Venus in their chart are considered peace-makers due to its harmonious energy. It teaches us to appreciate and be appreciated. When we compromise, make peace or love it is said that we are acting out our Venus. A malefic Venus can make us shallow, self-centered and self-indulgent. Venus rules leisure, sensuality, comfort, arts, beauty, love, money and entertainment.

Ruling Deity

The ruling deity of planet Venus is Shakti or the Mother Divine Lakshmi. Worshipping Her helps remove the malefic effects of this planet. As per Valmiki Ramayana, Rama is the descendant of Sun and an incarnation of Vishnu, hence He rules the Sun. Therefore, to annul the ill effects of Surya Dosha, people should worship Lord Rama every morning as a regular prayer.

Chakra Significance

Twelve Mukhi Rudraksha beads:

Venus governs the Heart Chakra or Hrit Padma chakra which connects to all the chakras. Anahata Chakra is the fourth chakra located at the center of your chest. It is connected with your heart, compassion, love, touch, devotion, emotional zone, self-acceptance, masculine/feminine of the self, and forgiveness. It is the chakra that teaches lessons of selflessness and releasing control and realizing self-worth

Legends related to Venus

Shukra or Shukracharya was the descendant of rishi Kavi and a Bhargava rishi of the Atharvan clan. It is a Brahmin planet with feminine nature. Shukra was born on a Friday and hence this day is known as Shukravaaram in many regions of India. As per the Devi-Bhagavata Purana, his mother is Kavyamata who Shukra believed was killed by Lord Vishnu as she had given refuge to an asura (demon) that the Lord was searching for. Shukra studied the Vedas under the tutelage of rishi Angirasa. However, miffed by the bias shown by his Guru towards his son Brihaspati, Shukra went to learn under the guidance of sage Gautama. He prayed and did penance to please Lord Shiva and was given the Sanjivani mantra. He had four sons from his marriage to Priyavrata's daughter Urjjasvati and a daughter Devayani from his marriage to Lord Indra’s daughter Jayanti. Devayani married the renowned Somavanshi king Yayati. When Brihaspati became the Guru of the Gods, Shukracharya decided to become the Guru of Asuras. He did so because of his hatred towards both Brishaspati and Vishnu. With his knowledge Shukracharya helped the demons achieve victory over the gods and also restored to life the dead and reinvigorated the wounded. Another legend mentions the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Vamana. In order to help the Devas from the demon king Bali, the grandson of the great king Prahlada, Lord Vishnu wanted to deceive Bali and take the three worlds as alms from him. The spiritual master of Bali Shukracharya identified Vishnu and warned the king. However Bali was a man of his word and offered Lord Vamana his demands. In the Mahabharata, Shukracharya is mentioned as the spiritual master of Bhishma who taught him the secrets of political science. Although a master to the demons, Shukracharya is said to have a very good nature. Another fable involves Lord Hanuman and the demon king Ravana. It is believed that when Ravana imprisoned the Navgrahas, Hanuman arrived and freed them. All the Grahas offered their gratitude to Lord Hanuman. They all blessed him that anyone who worships Lord Hanuman will also be blessed. Hence the malefic of any planet (including Guru Dosh) can be removed by praying to Hanuman.

How to Pray (Worship of Venus):

Shukra Dosha Nivaran Puja:

Shukra (Venus) is the planet that governs attributes such as beauty, wealth, passion and luxury. Shukra Dosha occurs when there is a weak or ill placement of Shukra in one’s astrological charts. One should pacify Venus by a Vedic ritual called Shudkra Dosh Nivara Puja. In case of Shukra Dosha, the person suffers from unexpected financial loses, rifts in relationships and other botherations. Know More

Attraction Bracelet:

This bracelet has a Thirteen Mukhi Rudraksha bead. The ruling deity of this bead is Lord Kamadev, the god of love and pleasure. The bracelet activates the sensuality and sexuality of the wearer. When worn properly, it attracts the desired person toward the wearer. One must understand, the bread does not work overnight. After wearing this, the wearer naturally becomes calm and sweet-speaking and has clarity of thoughts. With such qualities, the person naturally becomes attractive. Know More

Diamond:

Considered as the King of all gemstones, a diamond stands for purity, bliss, pleasures, abundance and energy amplifier. It is said that this gemstone must be worn if suitable. An unsuitable diamond can invite a number of problems in life. A suitable diamond is nothing but the divine blessing. The ruling deity of diamond is Shukra Deva. All the energies housed in the diamond contain the principal powers of Shukra Deva. Know More

Shukra Yantra:

This Yantra for worship of Lord Venus is energized with certain Vedic mantras of Shukra Deva. If your Venus is weaker in your natal chart, you should use this Yantra that strenghtenss it. It helps you in land, property, beauty and refinement. Know More

Day	Friday
Direction	South-East
Numerological number	6
Significant Chakra	Hrit Padma Chakra
Cosmic Color	Pink
Nature	Loveable, Sex Appeal
Special features	Fashion, Sexual pleasure
Metal	Platinum
Precious Stone	Diamond
Vimshottari Mahadasha period	20 years
Benefic Venus	Good looks, Prosperity, Self worth
Malefic Venus	Selfishness, Depraved sexual habits
Representation	Lover
Body parts ruled	Stomach, hands, skin, sexual organs, nose, chin and eyes.
Diseases given by Venus	Diabetes, Blood pressure