venus planet Shukra

Venus is a main planet in Astrology - Also know as Shukra

The higher Venus is Divine Love and devotion through surrender, the lower Venus is hedonism and over indulgence in sensory pleasures. Much of our human life is learning to transmute our physical desires, from the animal (sensory pleasure) to the human (human love) to the God (spiritual devotion). Venus is key to this transformation as she rules all three of these important qualities of life. Her Sanskrit name means “sperm”, as it is she who shows how much vitality we will ultimately have.

In truth we all want the same thing in life, which is to be happy. Venus is the planet that gives us happiness, but maturity with Venus is learning to find happiness in the things that replenish our energy, not drain it. The main issue with Venus is how high of a price we are willing to pay for our happiness. Part of this discipline is learning to think of the needs of others, thus the first lesson of Venus is to respect and value others needs as much as our own. A strong Venus will not pay too high of a price for happiness and thus not leave ourselves and others feeling devalued through the selfish pursuit of our desires. From this point of selflessness a deeper devotion to God emerges.

Keywords: pleasure, love, sex, happiness, sensual desire, service, devotion, courtesy, manners, vitality, respect, improvement.

Other Planets:
The Sun - innate power, clarity, truth - The Moon - capacity for peace, connection
Mercury - curiosity, fairness, communication - Venus - attraction, pleasure, devotion
Mars - courage, agression, vitality - Saturn - practical limits, isolation
Jupiter - philosophy, ethics, hope - Rahu - material desires, attachment
Ketu - divine discontent, detachment

I am an Indian astrologer and Yoga instructor. I just recently published the book, "The Ascendant 108 Planets Of Vedic Astrology". I teach jyotish to students all over the world and I also give readings both in person and over the phone.
My goal as a Vedic Astrologer is to empower all as creatures of form expressing spirit. A dignified and truthful Astrology session is one where all benefit. You will leave our session with a better understanding, not just of your Earthly life, but of your spiritual life as well.

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