The 9 Planets · Navagraha
In Vedic astrology, nine planets (the Navagraha) shape every chart — from the Sun (soul) and Moon (mind) to the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. Each governs its own significations, has its signs of exaltation and debilitation, and carries its own gemstone, mantra and remedies.
Sun · SuryaThe soul & the kingThe Atmakaraka of the natural zodiac — soul, ego, vitality, authority and the father.Moon · ChandraThe mind & the queenThe Manas-karaka — the mind, emotions, mother and inner world; the most important planet for the psyche.Mars · MangalThe warrior & commanderThe energy-karaka — courage, drive, siblings, property and the fire to act and fight.Mercury · BudhaThe prince & messengerThe intellect-karaka — communication, logic, commerce, speech and analytical skill.Jupiter · GuruThe great teacherThe greatest benefic — wisdom, wealth, dharma, children and the guru; the Jiva-karaka.Venus · ShukraThe teacher of the demonsThe Kalatra-karaka — love, marriage, beauty, luxury, art and all worldly pleasures.Saturn · ShaniThe judge & taskmasterThe great teacher of karma — discipline, patience, longevity, hard work and life’s hard lessons.Rahu · RahuThe shadow of desireThe insatiable shadow planet — worldly desire, obsession, foreign lands, illusion and sudden gains.Ketu · KetuThe shadow of liberationThe moksha-karaka shadow planet — detachment, spirituality, past-life karma and sudden endings.
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