VENUS IN 1 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of Vital Activity The pleasure-hunter. Aesthetic of simple and straightforward activity. Enjoys military and athletic culture. Relationships with "first arrived" Nobility. Appreciates the vital life forces, new life, and the spiritual animus = movement! Shukra-Mesha = attractive skull, forehead and eyebrows. Generally does not enjoy conditions of perpetual sharing; rather, enjoys the treasuries for oneself. Full-equity marriage feels cramped unless Shukra-Mesha obtains full fleshly freedom of movement. Relationships are sexually oriented (Shukra in a rashi of Mangala) partnering style has an adolescent, physical, self-referential character. Usually happier as a solo operator. Aesthetic of movement, competition, blood and primal genetic origins Attracted to expressions of animation, fast action, hot pursuit, sporting conquest, quick and competitive movement of all kinds. Not averse to violence in pursuit of a quarry. Enchanted by youth and youthfulness; primary original or "blood" values; the animal body and its motive forces; original germ or seed in all things. Simple tastes generally, tending toward appreciation of the fleshly; but can also manifest as a highly spiritualized and sophisticated valuation of the blessing of life itself. Aficionado of forces of quickening, enlivening and origination which may energize religious sensibilities which enlivens the animal body.

prefers vigorous sport and physically energized sexual relationships

direct, forthright negotiation style values muscular movement, innovation, challenge, hot and fast experiences

For both genders, the lover-partner should have an athletic appearance. Males = attracted to sporty females and luxurious males, dancers, muscletoned fashion models; also women who are competitive winners or "first" in some way. Shukra-Mesha = Females prefer to arrange relationships which have a quality of Nobility, esp with partners who show athletics or military prowess, hunting skills, and competitive physical ability. (However, the first husband as an individual is more accurately depicted via Guru.)

VENUS IN 2 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of Luxurious Wealth and Valuable Knowledge Swakshetra- Shukra's desires flourish in Vrishabha. Appreciation of: sensual experience of image, texture and scent; moveable assets, material wealth The pleasure-collector. Aesthetic of luxury. Provides a handsome face, neck and jaw. Likes sense pleasures of taste, small, touch, sight, and sound. things which appreciate in value Loves music, art, and tales of history. Prefers and highly sensualized sexual relationships. The lover-partner should have a wealthy, handsome appearance; luxurious touch; and a lovely scent. Sensual pleasures through the mouth. tongue, ears, face, nose, eyes, voice, hair, and neck. Deeply appreciative of Earth's bounty . Shukra-Rishabha = "foodies" whose greatest pleasures in life are fine food and wine, fine art objects, and rich environments. They indulge in beautiful, sensuous fabrics; exquisitely made furniture; real property in lovely natural settings; healing essential oil massage, and a prosperous bank account. Materialistic marriage practices. Desires a sensual, luxury-loving partnership with acquisitive lifestyle and wealth-building values. To make them happy, share a delicious romantic meal. Better yet, buy them a valuable painting or fine work of art. Give a gift of exquisite wine, gourmet food, a deep-healing oil massage, or your sensual, well-groomed company on a pleasant day hike in lovely natural settings. Praise their delicious picnic-basket, their beautiful eyes, and their handsome taste in companions!

VENUS IN 3 RASHI

"... gives name and fame o through science, art, literature, composition of poetry and drama; intuitive, ingenious, humorous, income through varied sources, conducive to mental growth. Amicable and friendly. Unfaithful in love affairs; more than one link. "

VENUS IN 4 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of Homeland, Home and Hearth Appreciation of: the Ancient and Customary Ways emotional security, rhythmic, habitual lifestyle domestic, parental spouse home and family, caretaking, parenting property ownership defense of the land marine, coastal lifestyles nourishing, protection, shelter familiar habits, cultural roots The pleasure-protector. Aesthetic of security. Rashi of Shukra's planetary enemy Chandra. Attractive chest and breasts.

VENUS IN 5 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of Admiration, Attention and Applause Appreciation of: Self, heart, spine, centrality, brilliance politics, entitlement, power play performance arts, theatre, fashion celebration, celebrity, praise, royalty, courtliness, amusements glamour, games, intelligence, entertainment, charisma The pleasure-entertainer. Aesthetic of charismatic celebrity. The rashi of Shukra's planetary enemy the brilliant, all-eyes-upon-me, centerstage Surya = a difficult place for Shukra's harmonious nature to flourish. Likes theatrical celebrity and politicized sensual relationships.

VENUS IN 6 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of Argumentation, Analysis, and Service Appreciation of: service litigation, complaints logical Argumentation The pleasure-servant. Aesthetic of servility. Neechchamsha: an unfortunate place for Shukra, (despite being in the sign of planetary friendBudha.) Likes logical argument. Takes a critical, analytical approach toward the management of sexual relationships. Tends to hold an exploiter-exploited model of marriage. Associated with addictions and prostitution (may be subtle, but any unbalanced marriage becomes a form of prostitution) The lover-partner should have servant-like qualities. For men, much trouble through unhappy women. polymath, politician, litterateur Johann Wolfgang von Goethe For women, self-criticism and low self-esteem in the self and the close female companions, sisters, cousins, preferred female companions. For any gender: Trouble via sweets, drugs-alcohol, and women. Shukra-Kanya is an appreciator of argumentation and complaint, but dislikes direct aggression (Kanya = 6th from Mesha) . Thus the preferred style of relationship negotiation (Shukra) = 'passive aggressive' = nitpicking and arguing rather than straightforward proposal or direct action upon the problem. It is not necessarily an indicator of divorce, but rather of dissatisfaction in marriage.

VENUS IN 7 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of Equality and Partnership

Appreciation of:

balance and harmony in all things, good design, diplomacy equity, parity, balance matched pairs pastel or rainbow colors

graciousness, pleasantness, politeness, good manners

The pleasure-partner.

Aesthetic of equity.
Swakshetra. Shukra flourishes in Thula. Provides the body with beautiful buttocks and belly.

Likes harmoniously balanced arrangements and contractually negotiated sexual relationships. Takes a contractual, harmony-seeking, bargaining approach toward marriage. Prefers to live in a state of agreement. The lover-partner should have a fair appearance.

the native seeks to partner (Shukra) with those who are involved in diplomacy and crafting of alliances, developing partnerships and agreements, brokering and negotiations; contracts to promote mutual interests; match-making and marriage; Because Shukra rules shad-ashtaka 6-8 fromswakshetra, there is very little which the native or the spouse is required to actively dislike. o Shukra enjoys all pleasures. o The enemy of the partnership is excessive indulgence, however moderate indulgence is quite acceptable as this is Shukra after all! Loves good design in all things: architecture, musical composition, food presentation, philosophical structures. Enjoys decorating and planning social gatherings where their grand designs can be appreciated and enjoyed.

VENUS IN 8 RASHI

Shukra-8 = pleasant appreciation of: cycles of self-destruction and rebirth deep exploration, discovery mysteries the hidden and forbidden the covered, occult, occluded "tantra" (that which lies between the covers of the book) rejuvenation via surgical or invasive methods sudden unexpected movements; eruptions; forced changes emergencies and disasters drilling, esp for oil and gas fuels (Vrischika) intense transformation, penetration and control The pleasure-discoverer. Aesthetic of secrecy. Loves the mysterious, penetrating, secretive, occult, transformative,shockingly emergent, and bizarre. Shukra-Vrischika is a solo operative who does not enjoy collaborative teams. One wishes to make one's own pleasuring choices and enjoy tight control.

VENUS IN 9 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of Wisdom, ritual religion, public religious guidance Appreciation of: Teacher-preacher of Pleasures. Aesthetics of priestly costume, altar decorations, and religious ritualism Enjoys to expand the collections of beautiful symbols of the divine. Enjoys religious holidays abundance. Let every day be Christmas! Likes humanistic philosophy and ceremonially ritualized sexual relationships. Prefers a marriage based on religious or philosophical beliefs and practice. Tends to take an high-minded, intellectual view of marriage and partnership. The lover-partner should have a fatherly, priestly or professorialappearance. Enjoys university culture, and likes to travel the world, ideally with a partner of humanistic perspective.

VENUS IN 10 RASHI

"Impotent, foolish, attached to women older in age; weak, fear, heart-trouble; service, trusted, gain through the employer. Gain and success through banking, stock-exchange, commerce etc. Trouble through marriage and high ambition."

VENUS IN 11 RASHI

"Impotent, foolish, attached to women older in age; weak, fear, heart-trouble; service, trusted, gain through the employer. Gain and success through banking, stock-exchange, commerce etc. Trouble through marriage and high ambition."

VENUS IN 12 RASHI

Sweet Pleasures of sanctuary, imagination, private guidance Appreciation of: aural and visual imagery The pleasure-dreamer. Aesthetic of sanctuary. Uchcha Shukra = the best possible place for Shukra's maximum expression of Imaginative Beauty. Likes musical and fine arts. Prefers imagination-enhanced sexual relationships. The lover-partner should have an artistic appearance.