Venus Transit in Leo

August 1-25 is a most opportune time for making peace with Love planet Venus, as she transits in the fiery Leo sign owned by her enemy, the Sun.  Her challenging transit can give tough times regarding female relationships, children, heart health, virility, conception and pregnancy, mental balance, education, heat and phlegm, savings, vehicles, and houses.

In particular, it can render people more vulnerable to problems regarding marriage and opposite-gender. Ego clashes between spouses or lovers can bring ruin to relationships.

Calling upon Archetype Lakshmi, the ruling deity of Venus, can work wonders for counteracting all the challenges of the transit. The Mahalakshmi Ashtakam (Hymn to Supreme Goddess of Wealth) mantra is a most potent way to attract her Grace.

Hymn of Praise to Supreme Goddess of Wealth

Attributed to Lord Indra, the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam mantra is recited by him in Padma Purana for praising and invoking Supreme Goddess Lakshmi.

Scriptural support for the Benefits of Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Mantra Chanting

• Wipes out all ignorance, crookedness, wickedness and sorrows, providing wisdom to attain moksha (liberation)
• Bestows supreme wealth
• Fulfills desires

How to Get on the Right Side of Love Planet Venus

• Worship Goddess Lakshmi daily. Sponsoring the reading of the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is one very powerful way to win her favors
• Observe a fast on Fridays, reciting the mantra “Om Shukraaya Namaha” 108 times
• Give away cooked white beans and rice meals to the hungry every Friday
• Donate clothes to the poor