Venus (Shukra)

Meaning & Effects

Rules discipline, karma, time and endurance.

Transit

Its transit brings the theme of rules discipline, karma, time and endurance. Notice which house of your chart it is passing through.

Retrograde

Retrograde motion turns its themes inward — expect review, revision and re-planning.

Strong Placements

Own sign, exalted, in kendra houses.

Weak Placements

In 6, 8, 12 without support.

Remedies

• Chant its mantra 108 times on its day.
• Fast on its day with a simple intention.
• Donate items associated with it to those in need.
• Wear its gemstone after guidance from an astrologer.
• Offer water/panchamrit and light a diya.

Mantra

Om Shukraya Namah