SHUKRA DEVA -
Shukra (शुक्र) Is sanskrit word that means "lucid, clear, bright". It also has other meanings, such as the name of an ancient sage who counseled Asuras in Vedic mythology. In medieval mythology and Hindu astrology, the term refers to the planet Venus, one of the Navagrahas.
Iconography
In his iconography, he is of white complexion, middle-aged and of agreeable countenance. he is described variously as mounted on a camel, horse or crocodile. he holds a stick, a lotus and sometimes a bow and arrow.
Astrological Importance of Shukra
Venus is feminine and gentle. An embodiment of love, he is a benefic planet and governs the refined attributes, romance, beauty, sensuality, passion, sexual pleasure, marriage, love matters, comforts, luxuries, jewelry, wealth, prosperity, art, music, dance, theater, actors, poets, musicians, the season of spring, rains and aquatic creatures. In the body he rules over the reproductive system, eyes, throat, chin, cheeks, and kidneys.
Mercury and Saturn are its friends and the Sun and Moon are its enemies. Mars and Jupiter are neutral in friendship to Venus even though Venus considers Jupiter its enemy. Taurus and Libra are the zodiacal signs whom Venus rules, and Venus gives good results when placed in theses signs.
When rightly aspected Venus is strong, and it brings wealth, comfort, attraction to the opposite sex in the early part of life, a well-proportioned body, and the attractive features necessary for a sensuous nature. It makes its natives tender, gentle, and considerate; lovers of jewelry, sour (pungent) taste, white dress, decoration, perfume, tasty food, and the fine arts. It inspires them to be poets, musicians, and seekers of truth and knowledge (secret sciences). The native loves the company of the members of the opposite sex, artists, and musicians.
What if Shukra is Malefic in your birth chart
Person will be comfortable since childhood but will suddenly lose all ancestral property when they grow up. They will acquire skill in either a sport, literature or any creative field but it will not be useful for long time. They will do good in jobs but not in business.
Their laziness, lack of discipline, addictions will bring their downfall. Usually they do not try to earn more than required and will continue to have financial hiccups till middle age or even old age. They will have creative tastes and talents but due to their own mistakes, they never get deserving recognition. Others will utilize their talents and pay them just enough to meet ends. Their talent will be used against the society. They can make fake certificates, currency notes, gold, gemstones etc without getting caught. Indecent talk and behaviour with opposite sex, interfering in every social issue but not daring to find a solution, addiction to alcohol or drugs will defame them.They are corrupt but do not demand in excess.Their kids will have more ‘luck‘ factor than them and will come up in their lives without much of parental help. Irrespective of their behaviour, laziness and addictions, kids and friends will respect them. They do not care about losing money in speculation and gambling.
Their laziness, lack of discipline, addictions will bring their downfall. Usually they do not try to earn more than required and will continue to have financial hiccups till middle age or even old age. They will have creative tastes and talents but due to their own mistakes, they never get deserving recognition. Others will utilize their talents and pay them just enough to meet ends. Their talent will be used against the society. They can make fake certificates, currency notes, gold, gemstones etc without getting caught. Indecent talk and behaviour with opposite sex, interfering in every social issue but not daring to find a solution, addiction to alcohol or drugs will defame them.They are corrupt but do not demand in excess.Their kids will have more ‘luck‘ factor than them and will come up in their lives without much of parental help. Irrespective of their behaviour, laziness and addictions, kids and friends will respect them. They do not care about losing money in speculation and gambling.
