Venus
Sukra
Love, beauty, and luxury. Governs relationships, art, and material pleasures.
Overview
Sukra, Venus, is the planet of love, beauty, and material pleasures. Venus governs our capacity for relationships, artistic expression, and appreciation of beauty. It rules over luxury, comfort, and all forms of refinement.
Venus is depicted as a fair, handsome deity riding a white horse or chariot, holding a staff, beads, and lotus. He is the guru of the demons and represents worldly knowledge and pleasures.
Qualities
Governs
Ruling Nakshatras
Venus in the 27 Nakshatras
The archetype, shadow, and integration of Venus placed in each of the 27 lunar mansions.
Venus as Amatyakaraka
When Venus holds the second-highest degree in your birth chart, it becomes your Amatyakaraka — the planet governing your professional dharma, career path, and the quality of your working life.
Remedies & Practices
Chant Shukra mantras on Fridays
Wear diamond or white sapphire
Donate white items
Offer white flowers to Lakshmi
Practice arts
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