Understanding Planets in Vedic Astrology: Their Roles and Influences
Learn about the nine planets (Navagrahas) in Vedic Astrology and how they influence different aspects of your life, from career to relationships.
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Understanding Planets in Vedic Astrology
In Vedic Astrology, there are nine planets (Navagrahas) that play crucial roles in shaping your destiny. Each planet has specific characteristics and governs different aspects of life.
The Nine Planets
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Sun (Surya)
- Nature: Masculine, fiery
- Governs: Self, ego, authority, father, government
- Sign: Leo
- Day: Sunday
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Moon (Chandra)
- Nature: Feminine, watery
- Governs: Mind, emotions, mother, public
- Sign: Cancer
- Day: Monday
Mars (Mangal)
- Nature: Masculine, fiery
- Governs: Energy, courage, siblings, property
- Sign: Aries, Scorpio
- Day: Tuesday
Mercury (Budh)
- Nature: Neutral, earthy
- Governs: Communication, intelligence, business
- Sign: Gemini, Virgo
- Day: Wednesday
Jupiter (Guru)
- Nature: Masculine, airy
- Governs: Wisdom, spirituality, children, teachers
- Sign: Sagittarius, Pisces
- Day: Thursday
Venus (Shukra)
- Nature: Feminine, watery
- Governs: Love, relationships, beauty, arts
- Sign: Taurus, Libra
- Day: Friday
Saturn (Shani)
- Nature: Neutral, airy
- Governs: Discipline, karma, delays, longevity
- Sign: Capricorn, Aquarius
- Day: Saturday
Rahu (North Node)
- Nature: Malefic, airy
- Governs: Desires, illusions, foreign lands
- Sign: None (shadow planet)
Ketu (South Node)
- Nature: Malefic, earthy
- Governs: Spirituality, detachment, moksha
- Sign: None (shadow planet)
Understanding planetary positions in your chart helps you navigate life's challenges and opportunities.
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