Role of Venus in Vedic Astrology and Remedies
Venus, or Shukra, is the planet of love, beauty, luxury, romance and happiness in Vedic astrology. Here, we will try to understand the location and importance of the planet Venus in astrology. We will also try to find out the effect of Venus on human life. What is the story behind Venus? And also many other astrological significances of this planet.
So, let us move ahead and find out more about the planet Venus.
As mentioned above, Venus is considered the planet of all good things in life, including work and happiness. However, it is crucial to evaluate its position in a native’s birth chart to calculate the happiness, prosperity and love factors in the life of a native. It also indicates how much and when love will come into an individual’s life.
Planet Venus In Astrology
Planets, according to Vedic astrology, play crucial roles in influencing the lives of humans. Venus or Shukra, is regarded as one of the most favourable planets in the world of astrology, along with Jupiter. Venus gives all the happiness and comfort to natives, as it is the planet of all materialistic gains, love, beauty, luxury and abundance. As per Vedic astrology, this planet is considered to be the most brilliant one. It is second in line in the solar system after Mercury and before Earth.
Quick Facts About Venus
- Lucky Day: Friday is the day ruled by the planet Venus.
- Precious Stone: Diamond, beryl, coral, jade and alabaster
- Nakshatras: Bharani, Poorva Phalguni and Poorvashada constellations.
- Lucky metals: Copper, silver and brass.
- Lucky colours: White, cream and ivory.
Nature of Planet Venus
Venus is a feminine planet and it rules the zodiacs Taurus (Vrishabha) and Libra (Tula). While Libra is an air sign and moveable, Taurus is an earth and fixed sign. According to Vedic astrology, Venus also governs the 2nd and 7th houses of Kaal Purush Kundali. Those who are governed by Venus are friendly, amicable, love to socialise and are warm-hearted. When Venus is in the Pisces sign, it is exalted at 28 degrees and when in Virgo, at 28 degrees, it is debilitated. Its mool trikona sign is Libra.
What does Venus signify in Vedic astrology?
As per Vedic astrology, Venus indicates a wife for men and marriage in their birth chart. It is the karaka for the 7th House and represents marriage and legal business partnerships. A well-placed or favourable Venus in the birth chart means the natives will enjoy a harmonious and successful marital life. Therefore, it is natural that Venus gives more positive results when it is placed in a favourable position in an individual’s birth chart. Here we will discuss more about Venus’s significance in Vedic astrology:
Body Parts
Venus rules over the eyes, throat, chin, cheeks, generative system, kidneys, etc.
Physical Appearance
People with a strong Venus have average height, a plump body, a round and pimpled face, or oval and very pleasing faces. Their eyes are bright, kind and pleasing; they have pleasant voices, a lovely smile and curly hair. If Venus in the birth chart of a native is negatively afflicted, natives become less beautiful. Those with strong Venus become winners in any competition.
Diseases
Negative Venus can cause diseases of the ovaries, skin, mucous, swelling, goitre, gout, anaemia and other complications. These can be due to overindulgence in amusements, eating, drinking, etc., including gonorrhoea and syphilis.
Characteristics of Planet Venus
If Venus is placed positively in your birth chart, it will bless you with an attractive and pleasing personality. A strong Venus is favourable for you in terms of wealth and prosperity. You may have a great marital life and enjoy conjugal bliss. Here, we will see how a strong or weak Venus results:
Strong Venus
If Venus is strong in your birth chart and is in conjunction with other good planets, you will have blessed company of the opposite sex. You will also enjoy a perfect married life. You will also have a peaceful and harmonious relationship with everyone.
Weak Venus
Weak Venus, on the other hand, may delay your marriage and you may even face obstacles in your married life. Individuals may also face problems with childbirth. It may destroy relationships. Venus is the karaka planet for marriage; hence, married life may be greatly affected.
How do the positive and negative aspects of Venus impact our lives? Read here: Effects of Positive and Negative Venus and Astrological Remedies
Remedies For Venus In Vedic Astrology
Here are some remedies for planet Venus to bring about positive changes in your life.
- Wear bright white-coloured clothes. You can also wear clothes in all the shades of pink.
- Also, show respect to your partner or spouse.
- Offering sweets or sweet dishes to widows or girls is a powerful remedy.
- You should have good character and moral values to achieve favourable results from Venus.
- Attain the blessings of Venus by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. Recite the Shri Sookhtam mantra to eliminate obstacles and seek the blessings of the deity for prosperity.
- You can fast to appease the planets. Fast on Fridays to seek blessings from Venus.
- Donations are one of the best remedies to get rid of the malefic effects of a planet.
- Donate on Fridays for good results from Venus. You may donate kheer (rice pudding), curd, silver, rice and perfume.
- Improve the good effects of Venus by chanting the Venus Beej (Seed) Mantra – “Aum Draam Dreem Droum Sah Shukraya Namah,” 108 times daily.
- Wear Shukra yantras to achieve the desired results for Venus.
- Wear silver ornaments and perfumes.
- Wear gemstones such as diamonds, opal, white topaz, etc. to get favourable results from Venus.
- Individuals with weak or negative Venus can practice physical remedies such as breathing and relaxation exercises daily. Yoga pranayama like anulom vilom, sheetkari, sheetali, and kapalbhati are excellent remedial measures to keep you fit. Regular practice of Pranayams can control your mind and help you resist bad urges.
The planet Venus is one of the most prominent planets in terms of Vedic astrology. It is an important planet in many aspects of an individual’s life. Therefore, one must get its position analysed to understand its impact on life.
Every birth chart is different and every individual is born with a different fate; hence, although the above-mentioned remedies have proven to be useful, the results may vary from one individual to another, depending on their personal birth chart. Hence, it is essential to take the advice of expert astrologers before performing any remedies for Venus. You can also consult the astrologers at NamoAstro for more insights.
