Shukra (शुक्र) — Venus in Vedic Astrology: Effects, Remedies & Gemstone

Shukra (Venus) signifies: Love, marriage, luxury, art. Rules: Taurus & Libra. Gemstone: Diamond (Heera). Day: Friday.

Shukra (Venus) represents love, marriage, luxury, art, beauty, and material comforts. It is the guru of the asuras (demons) — teaching the art of resurrection (Sanjeevani Vidya).

A strong Venus gives a beautiful spouse, luxury, artistic talent, and harmonious relationships. A weak Venus causes relationship failures, financial problems, and lack of refinement.

Venus rules Taurus and Libra. It is exalted in Pisces and debilitated in Virgo.

Remedies: Worship Goddess Lakshmi, wear Diamond or White Sapphire, donate white items on Fridays, chant 'Om Shukraya Namah'.