MahadashaVenus if well placed, that is, exalted, in its own house, mooltrikona, in the Kendras, in the 5th, 9th or 11th house from the lagna, in its own navamsha or exalted in the navamsha, great results and benefits can be expected. If Venus is debilitated, combust, ill associated, or in the 8th or 12th house, then adverse results may manifest. But the conclusion cannot be drawn without keeping in mind its lordship and placement.However, there are certain antardashas during the mahadasha of Venus which have to be assessed very carefully because they sometimes yield peculiar results.