LOVE, BEAUTY & RELATIONSHIPS
Shukra governs love, relationships, beauty, and the arts — the significator of marriage, comfort, and material pleasure. A strong Venus bestows charm, artistic talent, and harmonious relationships.
Sanskrit Name
Shukra
Type
Benefic
Gender
Female
Guna
Rajasic
Element
Water
Direction
South-East
Metal
Silver
Day
Friday
Astrological Attributes
- Own Sign(s)
- Taurus, Libra
- Exaltation
- Pisces (27°)
- Debilitation
- Virgo (27°)
- Moolatrikona
- Libra (0°–15°)
- Friendly Signs
- Mercury, Saturn
- Neutral Signs
- Mars, Jupiter
- Enemy Signs
- Sun, Moon
- Karaka (Signifies)
- Love, relationships, luxury, arts, marriage
- Gemstone
- Diamond (Heera) or White Sapphire
- Mantra
- Om Shukraya Namah
Key Significations
- Love & romance
- Marriage & partnership
- Beauty & the arts
- Comfort & luxury
- Vehicles & material pleasure
- Diplomacy & charm
Effects
Strong: Bestows charm, artistic talent, a harmonious marriage, material comfort, and diplomatic grace.
Weak: May cause difficulty in relationships, lack of aesthetic sense, and reduced material comfort.
Afflicted: Can bring relationship discord, overindulgence in pleasure, and difficulty with commitment or fidelity.
Placement Results (By House)
1st House: Charming, attractive personality, refined tastes, diplomatic nature.
2nd House: Pleasant speech, wealth through arts/beauty, comfortable family life.
3rd House: Artistic self-expression, warm relationship with siblings, creative courage.
4th House: Comfortable, beautiful home, loving relationship with mother, domestic happiness.
5th House: Romantic, creative intellect, loving relationship with children, artistic talent.
6th House: Diplomatic in resolving conflict, may indicate relationship-related health sensitivity.
7th House: Excellent placement — favorable, loving marriage and partnerships, own sign here for Libra ascendant.
8th House: Deep emotional intimacy, interest in the mystical arts, transformation through relationships.
9th House: Love of philosophy and beauty in belief, fortunate through partnerships or travel.
10th House: Career in arts, beauty, diplomacy, or luxury goods; charming public image.
11th House: Gains through relationships and creative pursuits, socially popular.
12th House: Enjoyment of solitude and imagination, possible foreign romance or luxury.
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