79. Venus in the 7th: One with Venus in the 7thhouse will be charming, will acquire a good spouse, be very truthful, very kind and ever praised by men of virtues.
Notes: Further, one’s marital life will cause him happiness. His spouse will contribute to the family’s growth. He will be attached to questionable women, be very learned and will enjoy abundant prosperity. He will obtain many sons and be a handsome person. With all these, there will miseries galore in his life.
If Venus in the 7th joins a malefic planet, or is with an enemy, the native’s spouse will die early. If there are two or more malefics in the 7th house, apart from Venus, one will have “marriage after marriage”. If these occupants are weak, there may be no marriage at all.
80. Venus in the 8th: One with Venus in the 8th house will be less truthful, disposed to settle down in foreign countries; troubled by vices, short-lived, discarded by kinsmen, will ever have enemies and will serve gods and Brahmins.
Notes: One with Venus in the 8th house will have a favourably disposed spouse, but she will incur unexpected danger or perennial illness. His prosperity will often be chequered.
During his 4th year, his mother will be endangered.
He will be highly charitable but will not have orthodox habits concerning food. He will eat meat, fish and the like. Though he will make wealth, he will be troubled by debts. He will incur inheritances and liabilities as well, from his ancestors.
When a classical axiom is half-quoted even by classical texts, there is a danger of losing the original concept. Thus, we have two different instructions that Venus in the 8th is good for longevity on the one hand, and will cause short-life on the other hand. A proper import of this aphorism in its wholesome form is: Venus in the 8th in a benefic’s sign and related to benefics or enjoying positional dignity will lead to a long lease of life. A weak Venus in the 8th in a malefic’s sign, or in a sign ruled by an enemy, and joining a malefic planet will reduce one’s life-span. A well-placed Venus in the 8th gives a life-span of 75 years.
81. Venus in the 9th: One with Venus in the 9th house will enjoy various kinds of fortunes, will abundantly gain, be highly proud very famous and will have subdued enemies.
Notes: The native having Venus in the 9th will have an attractive and notable physique. He will enjoy happiness concerning his marriage and children. He will be munificent, religious and will perform meditation, penance etc. He will earn wealth by his own hard work and will be a famous person in the society. His father will enjoy a long lease of life.
The native’s brother will have either two marriages or will suffer marital discord.
If Venus in the 9th is with a malefic planet or in a roalefic’s sign, one’s father will not be’ long-lived and will fate many difficulties.
Should Venus in the 9th be in debility or be with a debilitate planet, the person’s wealth and spouse will be destroyed.
Venus in the 9th house along with the lords of the 4th and 7th houses will bless the native with great fortunes, conveyances, jewellery etc.
82. Venus in the 10th: One with Venus in the 10th house will be very righteous, endowed with wealth gathered through fair means, rich in virtues, will have worthy progeny, be very splendorous and will have religious accomplishments.
Notes: One with Venus in the 10th house will perform many good deeds. He will have many sons and will enjoy a good status. He will be energetic like a great hero. “Even if in forests, he will live like a king”, so observes an authority.
While one version states that the native himself will be deaf, there is another to hint that his brother will be deaf. The latter version seems to be more reliable.
83. Venus in the 11th: One with Venus in the 11th house will have a very long life, be liberal, will have daughters, be endowed with royal honours, very famous and be a great man.
Notes: One with Venus in the 11th house will enjoy Various kinds of learning, landed properties and fortunes. He will be equal to Manmatha, the Hindu God of Love and Beauty. He will have illicit association with females. This position of Venus may lead to a second marriage.
The native will perform Vedic rituals like “Agnishtol11a Homa”.
84. Venus in the 12th: One with Venus in the 12th house will spend lavishly. His acts will not display any vaIour on his part. He will have daughters and be fierce in disposition. He will be devoid of wealth, virtues, mercy and humility.
Notes: The text stipulates no wealth for this position of Venus while a large section of exponents feels otherwise. In actual practice, Venus in the 12th is found good for riches in general.
The native will be ill during his childhood days and will later become thin-bodied. He will be egoistic and be ever after pleasures. His money will be spent on vices, and questionable and sinful acts. He will incur various kinds of diseases including kidney and eye disorders.
These effects are for Venus.
