What Shukra Represents
Shukra is associated with relationships, love, the arts, comfort, vehicles and pleasure.
Shukra is the natural karaka of the 7th house.
Signs and Dignity of Shukra
Shukra owns Vrishabh and Tula. It is exalted in Meen (27°) and debilitated in Kanya (27°), where the degree shows the point of strongest exaltation or deepest debilitation.
Shukra Dasha
In the Vimshottari system the Shukra Mahadasha lasts 20 years. Within it, each Antardasha lasts the Mahadasha length multiplied by the years of the Antardasha lord and divided by 120. See Dashas for the full sequence.
Nakshatras Ruled by Shukra
Shukra rules three Nakshatras, spaced nine apart in the sequence.
- Bharani, Mesh (all four padas)
- Purva Phalguni, Singh (all four padas)
- Purva Ashadha, Dhanu (all four padas)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years is the Shukra Mahadasha?
The Shukra Mahadasha lasts 20 years in the Vimshottari system.
Which Nakshatras does Shukra rule?
Shukra rules Bharani, Purva Phalguni and Purva Ashadha.