Topic: shiva-yoga

Venus (Shukra) is the planet of luxury, vehicles, and comfort. Jupiter (Guru) is the planet of abundance and large volumes of money. A combination of both indicates a wealthy lifestyle.

Yes, if Venus (Shukra) is weak but placed in a positive house, wearing an Opal or a Diamond strengthens your aura, boosts your self-worth, and attracts genuine love. However, if Venus is debilitated (नीच), wearing its stone can backfire, so always consult a knowledgeable astrologer first.

Devotees generally observe a strict fast from sunrise until moonrise. After offering Arghya (holy water) to the Moon at night and performing the Aarti, the fast is broken by consuming Satvik food (without onion/garlic) or Prasad.

Strict observers fast all day without food and water (Nirjala) until the evening puja. However, most people observe a fruit diet (Phalahar) during the day and eat a simple meal only after the evening Pradosh Puja is completed.