Astrology Lexicon / planet
Venus (Shukra)
Overview
Venus (Shukra) is one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology and signifies love, beauty, the arts and comfort.
- • Rules Taurus and Libra; traditionally exalted in Pisces.
- • Its day is Friday. It is the sixth graha in the weekday order from Sunday.
- • Its strength in a chart is judged by sign, house, aspects and its place in the dasha sequence.
Traditional practices
- • Chanting "Om Shukraya Namah" on Fridays is a traditional practice.
- • Charity linked to this graha is traditionally given on its day.
These are traditional religious practices, not guaranteed outcomes. Astrological interpretation varies between traditions.
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