Shukra (Venus)
शुक्र
Shukracharya, the teacher of the asuras
Shukra, Venus, is the graha of love, beauty, luxury and the arts — the second benefic of the Navagraha and the teacher (guru) of the asuras. He governs marriage and romance, comfort, vehicles, refinement and the pleasures of life, and is the karaka of the spouse (especially the wife in a man’s chart). A strong Venus gives charm, happy relationships and material comfort; an afflicted Venus disturbs love and indulgence.
Shukra Beej Mantra
ॐ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः
Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah
What Shukra Signifies
When Shukra is Strong
A strong Venus gives charm, beauty, artistic and musical talent, a happy and affectionate marriage, material comfort and vehicles, good taste, and success in the arts, fashion, design, entertainment or luxury trades. Life feels graceful, sensual and pleasant.
When Shukra is Weak / Afflicted
An afflicted Venus can bring trouble in love and marriage, loneliness or over-indulgence, reproductive or urinary problems, lack of comfort or refinement, and a craving for pleasure that brings little satisfaction. Balance, fidelity and genuine appreciation of beauty are the cure.
Shukra Remedies (Upay)
- ✦Worship Goddess Lakshmi; recite the Lakshmi mantra and Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, and honour Friday (Shukrawar).
- ✦Chant the Shukra beej mantra and offer white flowers, sweets or perfume on Fridays.
- ✦Donate white items — rice, sugar, white cloth, silver — and curd or perfume on Friday.
- ✦Respect women, your spouse and the feminine; cultivate beauty, cleanliness and the arts in your life.
- ✦Wear a Diamond (Heera) or white sapphire in silver/platinum only on qualified astrological advice.
Mantras & Stotras for Shukra
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shukra (Venus) signify in astrology?
Venus is the graha of love, beauty, luxury and the arts. He signifies marriage, romance, comfort, vehicles and refinement, and is the karaka of the spouse. A strong Venus gives charm and happy relationships; an afflicted Venus disturbs love and brings restless indulgence.
How can I strengthen a weak Venus?
Worship Goddess Lakshmi, chant the Shukra beej mantra "Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah" and the Lakshmi mantra on Fridays, donate white items like rice, sugar or silver, respect your spouse and the feminine, and cultivate the arts. Wear a Diamond only on qualified advice.
Which day and gemstone belong to Venus?
Venus rules Friday; its gemstone is the Diamond (Heera) or white sapphire in silver/platinum, and its colours are white and pastels. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for love, beauty and prosperity.
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