Grahas
Shukra — Venus in Vedic astrology
Shukra is Venus in Vedic astrology. It signifies love, the spouse, beauty, the arts and comfort. It rules Taurus and Libra, is exalted in Pisces (deepest at 27°) and debilitated in Virgo, and its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 20 years.
| Signifies (karaka) | love, the spouse, beauty, the arts and comfort |
|---|---|
| Rules | Taurus and Libra |
| Exaltation | Pisces (deepest at 27°) |
| Debilitation | Virgo |
| Mahadasha | 20 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Bharani, Purva Phalguni and Purva Ashadha |
| Friends | Mercury and Saturn |
| Neutral | Mars and Jupiter |
| Enemies | Sun and Moon |
| Day | Friday |
| Traditional gemstone | Diamond |
In the Vimshottari dasha the 20-year Shukra period is divided into nine antardashas, one for each graha, in the same order as the mahadashas themselves. Anyone whose birth Moon is in Bharani, Purva Phalguni or Purva Ashadha begins life in it.
A graha in its own or exalted sign is read as strong and able to deliver what it signifies; in its debilitation, as struggling to — though classical cancellation rules (neecha bhanga) can reverse a debilitation. Its natural friendships, from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, decide how it fares in another graha's sign.
Questions
In which sign is Shukra exalted?
Pisces (deepest at 27°). Its debilitation is the opposite sign, Virgo.
How long is the Shukra mahadasha?
20 years in the Vimshottari dasha system, out of a 120-year cycle.
Which nakshatras does Shukra rule?
Bharani, Purva Phalguni and Purva Ashadha — nine nakshatras (120°) apart, one in each third of the zodiac.
Which planets are friends of Shukra?
Mercury and Saturn. Neutral: Mars and Jupiter. Enemies: the Sun and the Moon. These are the natural (naisargika) relationships of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.
What does Shukra signify in Vedic astrology?
Love, the spouse, beauty, the arts and comfort.
In Plutto
Plutto places all nine grahas in your chart and tells you which one is running your life now. Background: Vedic astrology.
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