Love and marriage
Romance, attraction, the spouse, sexual harmony and the quality of married life.
Navagraha · Shukra
Venus in Vedic Astrology
Love, marriage, beauty, art and the comforts of life.
Shukra, teacher of the asuras, governs love, attraction, marriage, art, luxury and pleasure. It is the karaka of the spouse in a man's chart and of marriage in every chart. A strong Venus gives charm, refinement and happiness in relationships; a weak one asks for balance in desire.
Shukra · Venus
- Rules
- Taurus, Libra
- Exalted
- Pisces
- Dasha
- 20 yrs
- Day
- Friday
- Gem
- Diamond
- Nature
- Benefic
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Find your Venus sign
Your Venus sign is the sidereal sign Venus occupied at birth. Venus stays within about 47° of the Sun, so it is never more than two signs from your Sun sign.
What you'll see
- Your sidereal Venus sign and exact degree (Lahiri)
- Its nakshatra and pada, and the house it occupies
- Dignity: exalted, own sign, debilitated, combust or retrograde
- When your Venus Mahadasha and Antardasha run
- A reading for your exact sign and house
Where is Venus now?
Sidereal (Lahiri), IST · updated 18 Oct 2026, 2:15 am
Now in
♎ Libra (Tula)
10.18° · Swati pada 2 · Moolatrikona · Retrograde ℞
Entered Libra
2 Sept 2026, 1:44 pm
Next: Virgo
6 Nov 2026, 1:04 am
Retrograde since 3 Oct 2026. Next station: turns direct on 14 Nov 2026, 6:00 am in Virgo.
Understand Shukra
What does Venus represent?
Beauty and art
Music, dance, design, fashion, fragrance and every refined pleasure.
Comfort and wealth
Vehicles, luxuries, jewellery, comfortable living and the enjoyment of wealth.
| Personality | Charm, grace, affection, aesthetic sense, diplomacy, pleasure-seeking |
|---|---|
| People | Wife or partner (in a man's chart), lovers, artists, women, the in-laws |
| Body | Reproductive system, kidneys, throat, face and complexion, semen and ovum |
| Work | Arts, music, film, fashion, beauty, hospitality, luxury goods, vehicles, interior design |
At a glance
Venus (Shukra) facts
| Sanskrit names | Shukra, Bhrigu, Daityaguru |
|---|---|
| Rules | Taurus (Vrishabha), Libra (Tula) |
| Exaltation | Pisces (Meena), deepest at 27° |
| Debilitation | Virgo (Kanya), deepest at 27° |
| Moolatrikona | Libra 0°–15° |
| Friends | Mercury, Saturn |
| Neutral | Mars, Jupiter |
| Enemies | Sun, Moon |
| Aspects | 7th house from itself |
| Directional strength (Dig Bala) | 4th house |
| Nakshatras ruled | Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha |
| Vimshottari Mahadasha | 20 years |
| Nature | Natural benefic (saumya); rajasic |
| Gender | Feminine |
| Element | Water (Jala) |
| Day | Friday (Shukravar) |
| Colour | White, pastel and variegated |
| Gemstone | Diamond (Heera); white sapphire as substitute. Traditional association; suitability depends on the whole chart. |
| Metal | Silver |
| Direction | South-east |
| Movement | About a month in each sign; up to four months around its retrograde every 19 months |
Sign by sign
Venus in the 12 signs
Sidereal signs. A full reading also weighs the house, aspects, conjunctions and the dasha.
Venus in Aries (Mesha)
Passionate, direct and quick to fall in love; attraction is bold. Impatience in relationships is the shadow.
Venus in Taurus (Vrishabha)Own sign
Own sign. Sensual, loyal and devoted to beauty, comfort and stability; strong for wealth and the arts.
Venus in Gemini (Mithuna)Friendly sign
Playful, witty and social; loves conversation and variety in relationships. Can be fickle.
Venus in Cancer (Karka)Enemy sign
Tender, nurturing and home-loving in love; seeks emotional security. Moodiness affects relationships.
Venus in Leo (Simha)Enemy sign
Romantic, generous and dramatic; loves to be admired. Pride or vanity in love is possible.
Venus in Virgo (Kanya)Debilitated
Debilitated. Love is shown through service and practicality; can be critical of partners. Perfectionism dampens romance.
Venus in Libra (Tula)Own sign · MT
Own sign and moolatrikona. Graceful, fair-minded, artistic and partnership-oriented; natural charm.
Venus in Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Intense, passionate and possessive; deep bonds and secrets. Jealousy needs care.
Venus in Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Idealistic and adventurous in love; drawn to partners from other cultures or beliefs.
Venus in Capricorn (Makara)Friendly sign
Loyal, practical and committed; love grows through time and responsibility. May seem reserved.
Venus in Aquarius (Kumbha)Friendly sign
Friendly and unconventional in love; values freedom and intellectual connection.
Venus in Pisces (Meena)Exalted
Exalted. Devoted, compassionate and romantic; artistic and spiritual love. Self-sacrifice can go too far.
House by house
Venus in the 12 houses
Houses counted whole-sign from the Lagna. Needs a birth time.
- 1st houseAttractive, charming and pleasure-loving; artistic gifts and a comfortable life.
- 2nd houseWealth, sweet speech, a happy family and a taste for fine food and jewellery.
- 3rd houseArtistic communication, music or writing; affectionate with siblings. May lack aggression.
- 4th houseDirectional strengthDirectional strength: beautiful home, vehicles, comforts and a happy domestic life.
- 5th houseRomantic, creative and lucky in love; good for arts, entertainment and children.
- 6th houseLove may involve service or imbalance; health of kidneys and sugar needs care. Good for beauty or health work.
- 7th houseAttractive, affectionate spouse and strong desire for partnership; on its own a sensual placement.
- 8th houseWealth through marriage or inheritance; intense attractions and hidden relationships are possible.
- 9th houseFortunate, devoted and refined; marriage may bring luck or travel.
- 10th houseCareer in arts, beauty, hospitality, fashion or luxury; well liked at work.
- 11th houseGains through women, art and social networks; many friends and fulfilled desires.
- 12th houseComfort in private life, bed pleasures and spending on luxury; a good placement for Venus in classical texts.
Read the whole chart
When is Venus strong or weak?
Strong
Exalted in Pisces, in its own signs Taurus or Libra, in the 4th house (directional strength), and with Jupiter's support.
Weak or afflicted
Debilitated in Virgo, combust, with Rahu, Ketu or Mars in some charts, or in the 6th or 8th house.
Planetary periods
Venus Mahadasha (20 years)
Love, marriage, comfort and creativity. The longest Mahadasha, twenty years, often coincides with marriage and material comfort.
Often brings
- Marriage, romance or improved relationships
- Vehicles, home, jewellery and comforts
- Success in arts, beauty, media or hospitality
- Social popularity
Can challenge
- Over-indulgence or overspending
- Relationship complications
- Health of the kidneys or reproductive system
- Laziness or vanity
Best used for
- Marriage
- Creative and artistic work
- Buying vehicles or furnishing a home
Traditional practices
Remedies for Venus
Shared as cultural and devotional practice, not as a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Beej mantra
Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah
- Worship Goddess Lakshmi on Fridays
- Donate white rice, sugar or clothes to women
- Keep surroundings clean, fragrant and beautiful
- Respect your partner and the women in your life
Gemstones are powerful in tradition and should only be chosen after studying the whole chart, never from one placement.
Common questions
Venus FAQs
What does Venus show about marriage?
Venus is the karaka of marriage and, in a man's chart, of the wife. Its sign, house and condition show the kind of partner you attract and the happiness of married life.
What is a debilitated Venus?
Venus in Virgo. It can make love analytical or critical. Neecha bhanga (cancellation) is common, for example when Mercury, the lord of Virgo, is strong.
Is Venus in the 12th house good?
Classical texts consider Venus well placed in the 12th, the house of bed pleasures and private comforts, though it can increase spending.
Which sign does Venus rule?
Venus (Shukra) rules Taurus (Vrishabha) and Libra (Tula).
Where is Venus exalted and debilitated?
Venus is exalted in Pisces (Meena), most deeply at 27°, and debilitated in Virgo (Kanya). Dignity is one factor; house, aspects and the dasha also shape results.
How long is Venus Mahadasha?
20 years in the Vimshottari system. Each of its nine Antardashas lasts in proportion to its lord's own Mahadasha years.
Which nakshatras does Venus rule?
Bharani, Purva Phalguni, Purva Ashadha. People born with the Moon in these nakshatras begin life in Venus Mahadasha.
Where is Venus now?
On 18 Oct 2026 Venus is in sidereal Libra at 10.2°, in Swati nakshatra, moving retrograde. It moves into Virgo on 6 Nov 2026.
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