Venus

Venus is the planet of love, beauty, and prosperity. In Vedic tradition, Shukra is the teacher of the demons — wise, cultured, and materially accomplished. Venus rules relationships, the arts, luxury, and refinement. A strong Venus brings charm, creativity, and happy relationships; an afflicted one can manifest as excess, vanity, or relationship difficulties.

Nature and qualities

• Nature: Benefic
• Day: Friday
• Gemstone: Diamond
• Deity: Shukra (Venus God)
• Guna: Rajas
• Element: Water

Strengths and challenges

Strength: Creativity, charm, artistic talent, love of beauty

Weakness: Indulgence, vanity, dependency in love, laziness

Career indications

Arts, Design, Beauty, Diplomacy, Luxury goods.

“I embrace beauty, love, and the abundance of life.”