Graha Phala - Planetary Placement Results
Shukra (Venus) in Karka in the 6th House
When Venus (Shukra) sits in Cancer (Karka) in the 6th house (Ripu Bhava), it influences enemies, disease, debts, service, maternal uncle. Venus is in an enemy sign (Shatru Kshetra). Venus in the 6th house (a dusthana) faces challenges.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Graha Phala chapters
Planetary Dignity
Venus is in an enemy sign (Shatru Kshetra). The sign lord Moon works against Venus's interests. Results require extra effort and may come with friction.
House Results
Venus in the 6th house (a dusthana) faces challenges. The enemies, disease, debts, service, maternal uncle domain may bring difficulties that require patience and remedial measures. However, benefics here lose some of their positive capacity.
Ripu Bhava
Enemies, disease, debts, service, maternal uncle
Career and Profession
Venus in the 6th house gives a service-oriented career. Competition and challenges drive growth. Benefics here indicate service through healing, counseling, or caregiving.
Relationships and Marriage
Venus in the 6th house affects relationships indirectly. This house connects to relationships through broader life areas.
Health
Venus in the 6th house relates to health through disease patterns and immunity. Venus's karaka (love, marriage, beauty, luxury, vehicles, semen) indicates the body systems most affected.
Remedies
For challenging placements of Venus: recite Shukra mantra on Fridays, wear Diamond or White Sapphire, donate white items. These remedies reduce difficult effects without removing the placement's growth lessons.
FAQ
Q.Is Venus in Cancer in the 6th house good or bad?
Venus is in an enemy sign (Shatru Kshetra). The result depends on aspects from other planets, the dasha period, and the overall chart balance. No single placement is absolutely good or bad.
Q.What career does Venus in 6th house give?
Venus in the 6th house gives a service-oriented career. Competition and challenges drive growth. Benefics here indicate service through healing, counseling, or caregiving.
Q.How does this affect marriage?
Venus in the 6th house affects relationships indirectly. This house connects to relationships through broader life areas.
Q.What are the remedies for Venus in Cancer in 6th house?
For challenging placements of Venus: recite Shukra mantra on Fridays, wear Diamond or White Sapphire, donate white items. These remedies reduce difficult effects without removing the placement's growth lessons.