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The 10^th house of the ascendant (Lagna) chart represents the occupation or career, social image, professional growth, career promotions, father’s image in the society, business, authority, relations with the government, fortune and wealth through occupation, trade, reputation, etc.

Being a Kendra bhava or angular house – the 1^st, 4^th, 7^th, and 10^th houses are the angular houses – the 10^th house is one of the most important houses in the ascendant chart of the native. So, Venus in the 10^th house gives excellent results to the native nearly irrespective of the sign it is placed in, although the benefits will be considerably more if Venus is placed in its own sign, especially Libra (applicable for Capricorn ascendants) or Taurus (applicable for Leo ascendants).

Some considerations to note here are:

• Venus in Libra or Taurus – Venus in Libra or Taurus in the 10^th house will give the native an exceedingly successful life in their career and profession. For Libra Venusians, their father is likely to be a very authoritative figure in the society and likely occupy some high-level position in the government or some other major company, or they may be a businessman. In this placement, the native also gets benefits and happiness from their mother (since Venus would aspect the 4^th house through its 7^th aspect from the 10^th house). Taurus Venusians will also enjoy the benefits accordingly.
• Venus in Pisces – surprisingly, this is not a good placement for Venus because Pisces makes the individual more emotional while the 10^th house is that of career and profession – both areas need logic or intellect-driven thinking as opposed to emotional consideration. With that said, the individual will nonetheless enjoy a very good level of life with most if not luxuries.
• Venus Rahu conjunction – if Venus conjuncts with Rahu in the 10^th house in a friendly sign, or in its own sign (not exaltation), the individual would have all the benefits that Venus in the 10^th house would provide, but Rahu could instil a situation of rapid ups and downs or drastic growths and declines in their career; additionally, Rahu may also delay the success of the native in their career growth or promotions or business. This is because Rahu in the 10^th house makes the native work extra hard, but yes – they can become a great politician if Rahu is well-placed (meaning it is placed in Gemini or Taurus) and may command a respectable level of influence in the society.
• Venus Ketu conjunction – if Venus conjuncts Ketu in the 10^th house, it may cause the native to suffer delays and losses in their career and job, along with issues with the government. In this case, Venus will get afflicted due to Ketu and its benefic effects may be diminished or affected. Even if Ketu is placed in Sagittarius, where it is considered to be best placed in terms of the zodiac sign, the individual will have to work extremely hard in life to achieve the level of success they desire.
• Venus Mars conjunction – once more, Venus Mars conjunction in the 10th house will make the native crave validation in their career and because of the Venus Mars conjunction, they might develop relationships or affairs with their colleagues at the workplace and be engaged in some sort of physical or intimate relations, potentially to grow in their careers. Alternatively, they also have a very good chance of attracting individuals of the opposite gender at their workplace – though this is likely to be geared towards casual sex and not serious, meaningful relationships that may lead to marriage UNLESS… this conjunction is aspected by Jupiter.

In other cases, Venus when conjunct with a benefic planet will grant further growth in the house of career, leading to steady promotions and growth for the native. If Venus is conjunct with a malefic like Mars or Saturn, the person will likely suffer poor relations with their mother because such a malefic planet would cast its 7th aspect on the 4th house, which is the house of the mother, and damage it.