Shukra, and preceptor of the Daityas, and the Guru of the Asuras, identified with the planet Venus with honorific, Shukracharya. He presides over 'Shukravaara' or Friday. He is Rajasic in nature and is the karaka for marriage, beauty, wealth, romance, luxury, fine arts and aesthetics.

This Shukra Maha dasa is believed to give more wealth, fortune and luxury to one if a person has Shukra positioned well in his natal horoscope. On the other hand a weakly placed Venus causes venereal diseases, urinary tract ailments and impotency and relationship issues.

The planet Shukra is the most benevolent of all the planets. To have a happy married life, one should worship this planet.