Venus
(a) The planet Venus, the son of Bhrigu, the preceptor of the Demons, is situated at a distance of 67 millions of miles away from the Sun. It takes about 7 1/2 months to complete one revolution round the Sun. The Earth, during this period, makes about 225 rotations on its axis. The planet Venus in Indian Astrology is known by several names, each standing for one or the other characteristics indicated by her. The names are:
- Bhrigu
- Shukra
- Sita
- Daityaguru
- Usha
- Bhargava
(b) The planet Venus represents among other things, beauty, love, romance, marriage, sex, sensuality, pleasure, luxury, comfort, art, music, dance, drama, fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, perfumes, flowers, vehicles, conveyances, wealth, prosperity, happiness, good fortune, fame, success, social life, friends, relationships, diplomacy, tact, charm, refinement, creativity, imagination, etc. The native born under its influence is generally beautiful, charming, and attractive. He or she is also likely to be artistic, creative, and talented.
(c) Venus in Signs
Aries: The native is handsome, wealthy, and famous. He is fond of music and fine arts. He is also lustful and passionate.
Taurus: The native is very wealthy and prosperous. He is also very beautiful and charming. He is fond of music and fine arts.
Gemini: The native is intelligent, learned, and wealthy. He is a good speaker and writer. He is also fond of traveling and the occult sciences.
Cancer: The native is endowed with happiness, vehicles, and landed property. He is loved by his mother, and has a charming personality.
Leo: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He is strong, victorious, and has many brothers.
Virgo: The native is bereft of wealth and sons. He is unhappy, and has few friends.
Libra: The native is very beautiful and charming. He is also very wealthy and prosperous. He is fond of music and fine arts.
Scorpio: The native has a sickly wife. He is bereft of happiness, and is troubled by diseases.
Sagittarius: The native is endowed with wealth and happiness. He is religious, and has a happy father.
Capricorn: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He is engaged in virtuous deeds, and is respected by the king.
Aquarius: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He has many friends, and is engaged in virtuous deeds.
Pisces: The native is endowed with wealth, happiness, and fame. He has many friends, and is engaged in virtuous deeds.