VENUS - the Cosmic Passion

The planet is often linked with Kama Rupa, which is the vehicle of desires and passions. Considered a female, skilled in the art of love-making, producing the sexual and creative impulse in every human heart, Venus heightens the sensuous nature of man. The passionate urges of Venus are primarily of an intellectual kind, poetic in sensibility, artistic in expression. Though Venus is classified a female, this is primarily to point out its temperamental disposition which emphasizes sensitivity, creativity, sociability, adaptability and ethics rather than the passion of lust; Venus is also considered a counselor of the planetary hierarchy and is identified with Shukracharya, the son of a Vedic sage named Bhrigu.

Astrologically, Venus is connected with man's vital fluid and diseases of the reproductive system; Venus also controls and influences the attraction between male and female. 

In the Ascendant, Venus bestows responsibilities, erudition, pleasant living conditions and a well-shaped body. In the Second house, Venus will give much wealth, sweet speech, and good relations. Problems regarding eyesight, affectionate relationships with sisters and female colleagues, and much attachment to worldly illusions result from Venus in the Third house. Venus in the Fourth makes the person deeply emotional, fond of women, the pleasures of life, and a comfortable house. In the Fifth house, Venus produces great artistic sensibility. In the Sixth, unless Venus is exceptionally well placed, there are difficulties such as litigation over women and possessions, and enmity with women. Venus in the Seventh is good for gaining an attractive spouse, but there is always a possibility that extramarital relationships will rule the individual's life. Longevity is beneficially affected by Venus in the Eighth house. In the Ninth, Venus will attract the individual towards pilgrimage, religious festivities and charitable activities. n the Tenth house, the person is engaged in social activities and is well-placed in his profession. In the Eleventh house, the person may be witty, having many pleasant friends and earning substantial amounts of money. In the Twelfth house Venus makes the person extremely fond of sexual pleasure, but he always pines for a better and more comfortable life, which is often unrealized.