Venus Transit in Anuradha

Mitra, the Aditya of friendship and of the kept agreement, presides over Anuradha in the middle of Scorpio. Saturn is its lord, and its symbol is a lotus or an archway. Saturn is a friend of Venus in Parashara's table and Mars, lord of the sign, is neutral, so Venus is well received here, with Saturn's steadiness added to Scorpio's depth.

Friendship in love is the theme. Venus in Anuradha favours the relationship that has lasted, the partner who is also a friend, and the pleasure that comes from loyalty. Money comes through groups, associations and people abroad. Devotion to a chosen deity deepens, and bhakti under this transit has feeling and discipline together.

The stay is around eleven days. Anuradha is mridu in muhurta, and Muhurta Chintamani counts it fit for a wedding, for friendship and for travel, so a marriage fixed here is joined for the long term. Secrecy is the shadow side. Scorpio hides what it loves, and a hidden attachment may come to light.

From the Moon, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Aries, Pisces, Capricorn and Sagittarius Moons hold Venus in Phaladeepika's favourable houses and gain through allies. Gemini, Taurus and Aquarius Moons have Venus in the sixth, seventh and tenth. They should keep the relationship open and the accounts clear. The lagna is read by the same houses.

The transit shows whether a person can be a friend to what they desire. Mitra asks for constancy, and these days show how much of a person's affection is loyal.

Recite Om Shukraya Namah on Friday, and give white cloth or silver to a friend in need. Mitra is honoured by keeping a promise that has been slipping.