Venus, also known as ‘Shukra’ in Vedic astrology, is a feminine beneficent planet noted for its wealth and luxury. It is the brightest among nine planets and very similar in size to the earth. Venus rules the astrological signs of Taurus and Libra. It is exalted in Pisces and weakened in Virgo. Its metal is silver, the gem is diamond, the direction is southeast, the color is white, the season is spring, the element is water, and the day is Friday. It spends around 28 days in a zodiac and takes 11 months to complete the orbit. He is friends with Mercury, Saturn and Rahu; and enemy of the Sun and the Moon. Venus rules semen and is therefore directly responsible for birth, fertility, and primary sexuality. Venus is the ultimate woman for men in their natal chart.
According to a Vedic belief, Venus is the son of the great seer ‘Bhrigu’, master of astrology, spiritual science and scriptures. Venus is said to be the mentor or guru of the demons. Only Venus knows the art, blessed by Lord Shiva, of bringing the dead back to life. Venus is also associated with Ayurvedic medicine, Tantra, spell casting, hypnotism, mesmerism, and alchemy.
Venus is all about expensive cars and jewelry, good food and drink, a beautiful home, and a sense of refinement. Love, romance, a good marriage, friendships, and attraction are always in the cards for people with a strong Venus in their natal chart. Venus represents enjoyment of all kinds and that is why everyone wants Venus on their side. The late Princess Diana had a strong Venus in her birth chart. Due to her combination of her Venus with other planets, she was considered an iconic beauty and the most photographed woman in the world.
Physically, Venus is responsible for the eyes, nose, chin, throat, venereal ailments, indigestion, pimples, impotence, loss of appetite, skin rashes, sexual organs, kidneys, and bladder.
Professionally, Venus rules over the textile and clothing industry, the tourism and travel industry, the food and restaurant industry, the hotel industry, the sex industry, the film industry, the music industry, the theater, poetry and literature. Also, beauty salons, jewelry business, cosmetics shops, costumes, astrology, paintings, photography and other creative works are under the influence of Venus.
His main period in Vedic astrology, also known as ‘Shukra Dasha’ or ‘Mahadasha’, is 20 years. It is the longest ‘Mahadasha’ of any planet in Vedic astrology.