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Venus (Shukra)
benefic • Water • Feminine • Rajas
Divine feminine, beauty, harmony, pleasure
Overview
| Nature | benefic |
| Element | Water |
| Gender | Feminine |
| Guna | Rajas |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Direction | Southeast |
| Day of Week | 5 |
| Color | White/Pink |
| Season | Spring |
| Chakra | Anahata |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Kapha |
| Orbital Period | 225 days |
| Average Speed | 1° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Every 18 months for 42 days |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
WifeLoveBeautyLuxuryArts
Significations
LoveMarriageBeautyLuxuryArtsVehicles
Represents
KamaPleasureRefinement
Dignity & Strength
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Reproductive organs, Kidneys, Face, Neck |
| Common Ailments | Reproductive disorders, Kidney problems, Diabetes, Sexual diseases |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Kapha |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Diamond |
| Alternative Gemstones | White Sapphire, Opal |
| Wearing Day | Friday |
| Wearing Finger | Middle/Ring finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 1 carat |
| Metal | Silver/White gold |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Dram Dreem Droum Sah Shukraya Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Shukraya Vidmahe... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Shukraya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 16000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Lakshmi |
| Associated Deities | Parvati, Saraswati |
Story
Guru of demons, possesses Sanjivani Vidya, embodies beauty and luxury
Symbolism
Divine feminine, beauty, harmony, pleasure
Spiritual Lesson
Enjoy beauty without attachment, love without possessiveness
Traits & Nature
When Strong
BeautifulArtisticHappy marriageLuxurious
When Weak
Relationship problemsFinancial strugglesOver-indulgence
Suitable Vocations
ArtsMusicFashionBeautyJewelryEntertainment
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 20 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #1 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
MarriageLoveBeautyArtVehicles
Unfavorable
AusterityMilitary