Signification of the Nine Planets of the Horoscope: Venus
Venus:
Venus is the brightest planet in the sky besides the Sun. It is known as Shukracharya, the Guru of the Asuras in Hindu Mythology. Venus is said to be one of the best Bhaktas of Lord Shiva. It primarily rules over carnal pleasures, desires, love, wealth, beauty as also wife. It is the Karka of both marriage and the 7th house of marriage.
Venus takes almost a year to complete its cycle of the zodiac and it stays in each sign for about a month. It rules the sign of Taurus and Libra, which falls in the 2nd and the 7th house of the natural zodiac. It is friendly with Mercury, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. It’s neutral to Mars and Jupiter, whereas Sun and Moon are its enemies. Venus is influential and positive if placed in Pisces, its place of exaltation; own sign of Taurus and Libra or a friendly sign and it is negative when debilitated in the sign of Virgo.
A powerful Venus grants positive partnerships, romantic relationships, marriage and all pleasures derived out of the five senses. The native is charming, elegant, polite, cultured and passionate. It also denotes devotion and friendship. It further rules over indulgences, luxuries, aesthetics and artistic leanings. All success related to acting, theatre, music, dance, singing, visual arts, beautification, perfumery and precious stones come under its domain.
Venus will give varied results in accordance with the ascendant of a natal chart. Results will be determined according to the sign and house position where it is placed. It is very powerful in the 1st, 2nd and the 7th house and it is considered weak when it is in the 6th and 8th house.