The Planet Venus in Astrology
According to Hindu Mythology, planet Venus is considered as the Goddess of Love, marriage, beauty and comforts. It is also called Mahalaxmi, wife of Lord Vishnu. It is considered as one-eyed. If Venus is placed badly in your horoscope, your eyes will be affected. Venus is the planet of love, relationships and intimacy. However, she also colors your personality by giving insight into what you value, your aesthetics, style, fashion and tastes. In astrology, the planet Venus is considered to be the lord of Taurus and Libra zodiac signs. Venus is considered to be a planet of prosperity and happiness. People whose Venus is in the exalted position in their birth chart will never suffer physically and mentally according to the beliefs.
Venus in the horoscope tells much about the effect of women or the opposite sex in the horoscope. It represents the wife, elder sister, and elderly females related to the native, sexual happiness, youth, and valor
Venus rules our sentiments, what we value, and the pleasure we take in life. Grace, charm, and beauty are all ruled by Venus. Through Venus, we learn about our tastes, pleasures, artistic inclinations, and what makes us happy.
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Within your birth chart, Venus governs courtship and adoration, as well as personal taste and aesthetics. Venus represents your values, including your relationship with finances and material possessions. This planet is all about pleasure, so Venus just sits back and relaxes while it gets exactly what it wants.
Venus owns two signs namely Taurus and Libra. It is deeply exalted at 27 degree in Meen Rashi. Its Mooltrikona is in Libra. Venus governs semen (potency). In the planetary Cabinet Venus is also a minister along with Jupiter ( Brihaspati ). Its complexion is variegated. According to “Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra” the deity, which it represents is Shachi(Consort of Lord Indra). It is of feminine gender. It represents water among the Panchbhootas or five elements. It is of Brahman Varna and has predominance of Rajsik Gunas. Venus is joyful, charming in physique, has beautiful and brilliant eyes, is a poet, is phlegmatic and windy and has curly hair. It represents a fortnight that is one Paksha of Moon. It is strong in the north direction. It represents an acidulous taste. It is friendly to Mercury and Saturn. It is inimical to Sun, Moon, and Mars. It considers Jupiter as Neutral.