Planets In Vedic Astrology

Life on the earth is sustained due to presence of almighty Sun. There would be no life on earth without Sun. Astrologically speaking Sun is the centre of extreme power and all the planets revolve around him due to his huge gravitational force. Sun is indeed the Lord and Almighty. He is Prana and plays vital role in the life of human beings. All the planets revolve round the Sun. Sun gives light and life. All the planets depend on Sun for energy. He is the most powerful of all the planets in our solar system. All the energies on the earth are fuelled by the rays of Sun. Due to this power, he is considered as King or father of our solar system. Sun is the only source of energy and other planets in our solar system reflect only suns` light. Sun rays are connected with the inner most spirit of human beings. Hence, the Sun is depicted as the Soul of the universe representing the life-force on the earth. In Vedic Astrology, Sun has been described as Soul (Atma) of all beings. Sun is self of a person. Favourable placement of Sun in a horoscope brings fame and power to a person in all areas including the field of occupation. It has power to grant great political power. Adverse placement can make a person arrogant and may cause mental and emotional disorders. Pessimistic attitude and humiliation at the hands of others become part of the life. Numerologically, his number is One. Importance of Lord Sun can be realized with the fact that his presence brings hope and energy in the form of day and his absence brings night in the form of dark.

In Corporate Astrology, the planet Sun signifies Fame, Sustainability, Reputation, Dealings with IT, Excise & Sales Tax Departments, Favours from Government Organisations.

The summarized details of Sun are represented hereunder

Life on the earth is sustained due to presence of Luminaries in our Solar System- almighty Sun and peaceful cool Moon. Sun governs Soul and Moon rules emotions and feelings. There would be no life on earth without these two luminaries. Astrologically speaking, Moon denotes mental and emotional power in human beings. She is Mann(feelings) which plays very important role in the life of human beings in maintaining stable relations with each others. Moon is considered Queen of the Solar System. According to Vedic System of Astrology, Moon is a natural benefic and is capable of giving great mental power and prosperity. Prosperity in life is directly linked with the combined positions of Moon with Jupiter or other benefic planets in a horoscope. Jupiter signifies wealth. The combination of these two planets is specially considered very auspicious for wealth and prosperity. Moon is considered tender by nature and represents love and beauty. Though Moon is smallest among planets but due to its closeness with the Earth, she has enormous effect on the human beings on the earth. It has direct affect on females. The menstrual periods are governed by the movement and difference phases of Moon.The Sun and Moon are considered the two eyes of the universe. The Moon is so important and auspicious in Hindu mythology that women break their fast after having a look at Moon in the night. Some special fasts are directly related to Moon. In Vedic Astrology, Moon has been considered as having the power of ascendant and extraordinary importance is given by preparing separate natal chart using Moon as Ascendant. Major and sub period in Hindu astrology are based on the Moon nakshatras. Water is element of Moon. Gravitational force of Moon and Sun causes tides in the Oceans. Moon has no light of its own. She reflects the sun light on earth. Moon represents mother as she nourishes the life on earth as a mother. Positive Moon indicates joy, enthusiasm and peace of mind in life while negative or afflicted moon causes tensions, depression, suicidal tendency and pessimistic attitude. The Moon is like the window we are looking through. Whatever affects the Moon, deeply affects our heart and emotions. She has been allotted number 2 in numerology. Ancient sages of India have rightly given bigger importance than the Sun in the development of mankind. Moon reflects the entire personality of a human being in terms of psychological growth.

In Corporate Astrology, the planet Moon signifies Liquidity & Finances, Sensitivity to Market, Customer & Supplier relations.

The summarized details of Moon are represented hereunder

In a horoscope, Planets Mars rules the courage and confidence. Occupation wise Mars represents military, soldiers, warriors, builders, engineers and real estate business. Famous surgeons also have the good positions of Mars in their horoscopes. In modern times, marketing is also under the control of Mars. Police, Military and Para Military department also comes under the influence of Mars. This also governs technical and engineering field and person with good Mars is bound to have excellent qualities of being technical mind. Martians prefers arguments and are short-tempered. Mars in Ascendant makes the person look young. Other qualities of Mars, if posited favourably are energy, administrative skills, determination in all fields of life. If this is posited adversely it gives aggression and anger and creates hurdles in life. Mars is considered malefic but for Cancer and Leo ascendant, this becomes Yogkaraka and bestows the native with prosperity and wealth. Mars also controls passion and indicates strong and uncontrollable sexual urge. Mars plays very important role in marriage of a girl and boy. In Vedic Astrology Manglik Dosha is very famous. Therefore, the horoscopes of both boy and girl are matched before finalizing the proposal of marriage. This dosha may cause hurdles, breaks, disputes and even divorce in the martial life of the person. Placement of Mars in 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th house of a horoscope causes Manglik Dosha. Fire is the element of Mars. It is recognized as Defense Minister in the Solar System. His numerological Number is 9. Both Sun and Mars are hot planets. Sun gives the heat which is necessary for sustaining life on earth but Mars energy and heat is explosive to the extent that it can cause destruction. Mars energy is mainly responsible for accidents and wars on the earth. That is the reason that Sun is considered as only Papi (extremely hot) planet but Mars has been marked as malefic planet. Mars has control on production of weapons, fire-arms, crackers and explosives. Its element is copper. Mars governs mainly the red blood and the bone marrow in human body.

In Corporate Astrology, the planet Mars signifies Aggression, Action, Directions of functioning, Decision making, Execution of Strategies & Competitors.

The summarized details of Mars are represented hereunder

Jupiter represents education, wisdom, wealth, happiness and knowledge in Vedic Astrology. This is also considered as highly beneficial planet. Jupiter bestows with everything best if it is favourably placed in the horoscope of a person. His nature signifies growth and development. The person under his influence will be lucky, fortunate, religious, successful and generous with high moral values. Jupiter is considered as Guru in Indian Astrology as Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Guru means one which is vast and great. Jupiter is the ruler of the two signs Sagittarius and Pisces. He is exalted in Cancer Sign and debilitated in Capricorn. Occupation wise Jupiter signifies its influences on priests and teachers. Negative Jupiter in a horoscope indicates pessimism, depression, and exhaustion. Colour is yellow and gemstone is Yellow Sapphire. He takes one year to complete his orbit path. Auspiciousness of this planet can be judged from the fact that his aspect on any malefic planet reduces his bad effect to sufficient degree. He has the power to balance the ill effect of malefic planets. In the horoscope of a woman, Jupiter is the significator (Karak) of his husband and happy married life. If posited in favourable position, it ensures happy relations in married life. In adverse situation, he makes a woman adamant and arrogant causing damage to her married life. Jaundice and liver problems are caused by the ill effect of this planet.

In Corporate Astrology, the planet Jupiter signifies Growth, Expansion, Capital Investments, Profitability, Capital reserves & surplus.

The summarized details of Jupiter are represented hereunder

Venus is the planet well known for love, romance, sex, beauty, music, dance and recreations sources. This is also known as Morning Star and can be easily recognized when seen in the north direction early in the morning. This is the brightest planet in the sky. Venus governs two zodiac signs namely Taurus and Libra. This is exalted in Pisces and is debilitated in Virgo. This is the planet of attraction, love, wealth, knowledge and prosperity. The profession ruled by Venus include textile industry, readymade garments, food, restaurants, hotel, tour and travels, music, theatre, poetry, literature, cinema, sex industry, film industry, actors, actress, beauty parlours, jewellery business, cosmetic shops, costumes, astrology, paintings, photography and other creative work etc. Married life pleasures and luxuries are also judged from the placement of Venus in the horoscope. If Venus is not so strongly placed in the chart of any individual, he/she suffers from lack of physical appeal, amicable behaviour, and a tendency for failure in love or married life. Same is the result when Venus is afflicted with the presence or aspect of malefic planets. Venus rules over eyes, nose, chin, throat, sexual organs, kidneys, bladder etc. A badly placed Venus indicates dysfunction of these parts. Venus is considered to be a benefic, feminine and gentle planet.

In Corporate Astrology, the planet Venus signifies Branding & Promotions, Innovations, R&D, Cash Reserves.

The summarized details of Jupiter are represented hereunder

Mercury is nearest to the Sun. In Vedic Astrology this is called Budh which means cleverness. This planet represents the qualities of intelligence, wit and humour in a person. Mercury is considered a benefic planet but under some situations it may play a role of malefic planet. Mercury placed in 6th, 8th or 12th houses fails to deliver good results. The same is the result when Mercury is the lord of 6th, 8th or 12th houses in a horoscope. Mercury is the planet of communication and it represents the fields related to commerce, trade, accounts, banking and computers. A Strong Mercury denotes success in these fields. People with Mercury in strong position in their chart have sharp thinking but inborn anxiety and indecisiveness also. Mercury is dual natured planet and governs two zodiac signs namely Gemini and Virgo. Body parts that are ruled by Mercury are the arms, ear, lungs and nervous system. Mercury believes in logic. People with strong Mercury in their horoscopes possess the excellence of reasoning and analytic ability. Researchers also have strong Mercury in their natal chart. Telephone and Telegraph controls means of communication too; therefore Mercury also governs the work related to telephone, telegraphs, e-mails, couriers and post etc. Therefore well-placed, strong mercury is usually seen in horoscopes of writers, astrologers, mathematician, engineer, dealers, brokers, businessmen (a person with Mercury in strong position in their chart is undeniably charming and shrewd), and media persons. Mercury also develops verbal communication and hand skills. Hence many lecturers, artists, sculptors and salesmen are also the result of well-placed mercury.

In Corporate Astrology, The planet Mercury signifies raising Loans, Sales & Marketing activities, Business Transactions, Accountancy and Communication activities.

The summarized details of Mercury are represented hereunder

In Vedic Astrology Shani means which moves slowly – shanaiye shanaiye. Planet Saturn has also been named after his nature. He moves very slowly. He takes about two and a half year to cross a zodiac sign. Actually, Saturn is a very huge planet and is placed at a great distance from Earth. Due to this distance, we find him moving slowly. Mythically, Saturn is son of Lord Surya and his wife Chhaya (Shadow). Saturn has strained relations with his father. Saturn is considered as dry and cold planet. He represents old people. Saturn is considered a malefic planet in Astrology. But when placed in beneficial sign and house, he bestows a person with great wealth and fame. In adverse condition, this planet gives loss, sorrow, poverty, misery, accidents and hurdles in life. Saturn gets directional strength in seventh house. Saturn is connected with the age and longevity of an individual. He gives long life if placed favourably in horoscope. In spite of his bad name, Saturn is actually considered as a teacher. He behaves like a teacher, who punishes the students when they err and rewards them for their good deeds. Saturn is also the planet of justice. He behaves like judge and gives justice depending upon the deeds of a person. The person who commits sin and bad karmas are rewarded results accordingly. Saturn rules over bones. All the large bones in the body of legs are governed by Saturn. Saturn, as per his nature, gives long-term diseases. Such diseases are long termed and hardly curable. So a person has to bear with the long illness. Number 8 is the numerological sign of Saturn. A person under influence of Saturn has to work hard in life. Saturn represents labour class who work die hard to earn a little livelihood. Land and all the products beneath earth are governed by Saturn. As such, all the mining items are ruled by him. Iron is his metal and his colour is black/ blue. Zodiac sings which Saturn governs are Capricorn and Aquarius. He is exalted in Libra and debilitated in Aries. His mooltrikon sign is Aquarius. Saturn believes in discipline and strictness and never likes chaos and disobeys. In Hindu Astrology, Saturn has great significance. People are afraid of this planet due to his strictness and discipline. The slow transit of this planet offers two important common periods namely Sadhe Sati and Dhaiya. Every person undergoes the period of Sadhe Satiand Dhaiya many a times in his life. Sadhe Sati is a period when Saturn transits the twelfth and second house of the natal Moon. Similarly, if Saturn is placed fourth and eight from the natal moon, period of Dhaiya takes place. Period of Sadhe Sati is seven and a half year and period of Dhaiya is two and a half year.These two periods are considered very difficult time in a native's life. He has to face many hardship and problems in life and gets no respite from any circle. Astrologically, speaking, this is the time when a person experiences enlightment while going through the hard time. By suffering hardship, a person is balancing his sins. Here, we can understand the difference in the nature of Mars and Saturn. Hardship faced by a person under the influence of Mars can make him a dacoit or thief. But, this is not the case with Saturn. In such circumstances, the Saturn will turn a person towards spirituality and forces him to think what is the cause of his misery i.e. bad deeds are responsible of his present situation. Slowly he becomes pious.

In Corporate Astrology, the planet Saturn signifies Factory Labour & working staff, Maintenance activities, Production Efficiency, Legal & Statutory issues.

The summarized details of Saturn are represented hereunder

All the planets, which I have discussed above, have physical and visual existence. But Rahu and Ketu have no physical shape. These are the imaginary points in the sky. But even then, Rahu is considered most powerful and has been allotted the status of a planet by our Rishis and seers. Mostly, Rahu confers malefic effect. He is considered adirty planet indicating laziness, filthiness, delays and hurdles. He stays for 18 months in a zodiac sign. In Hindu mythology there is an interesting fiction that describes how Rahu and Ketu came into existence.

Once both, the gods and the demons agreed to form an alliance to produce nectar that could give them immortality.Nectar was to be obtained by churning the ocean. In the process, nectar was churned out. When the nectar was being served to the gods, a demon, disguised as a god, and sat between the Sun and the Moon in an attempt to acquire the nectar. The demon was recognized by the Sun and the Moon who complained of the demon to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu immediately severed his head from his chakra. But the demon had already consumed enough nectar to make him immortal. The head of the demon, known as Rahu, became immortal. And the remaining corpse of the demon was known as Ketu. Ever since, Rahu and Ketu became the strong enemy of Sun and Moon. Sun and Moon eclipses occur due to Rahu and Ketu who swallow up Sun and Moon when they come near to them. In this way Rahu and Ketu take their revenge from Sun and Moon. In Vedic astrology Rahu and Ketu are known as two invisible planets and they are strong enemies of the Sun and the Moon. Rahu and Ketu are actually the astronomical points in the sky respectively called the north and south lunar nodes. The places of intersection where the Moon`s path meet the Sun`s path is known as North Lunar Node and South Lunar Node respectively. Thus, the relation of Rahu and Ketu with Sun and Moon has been described throughthe language of symbol in Hindu mythology. Rahu is a powerful and malefic planet. This is a favorable planet of the politicians. He gives them great opportunity and power to rise in the politics through any means fair or unfair. He also rules over thieves, jail, magicians, snake, poison and isolated places etc. Rahu has also the power to confer sudden wealth. Being a shadow planet, Rahu has not been allotted any Zodiac Sign. Even then, Rahu exalts in Taurus Sign. If placed negative in a horoscope, he can create confusion, depression and emotional imbalances. On the other hand, he also has the power to make a person wealthy and popular. During his transit or Mahadasha, a person is more prone to fall prey of black magic. He ispowerful when placed in 3rd, 6th and 11th house of a horoscope.

In Corporate Astrology, Rahu signifies being Tactful & Witty, Illegal practices, Unaccounted Income & Expenditures.

The summarized details of Rahu are represented hereunder

Like Rahu, Ketu is also an imaginary planet or a node that is positioned opposite Rahu. The constellations governed by him are Ashwin, Magha and Moola. An interesting story has already been described above while discussing about Rahu. The North node is called Rahu and the South node is known as Ketu. It is believed to represent the tail of demon. The South node or Ketu is regarded as a point of difficult Karma from his past life where a person reaps the results of his selfish and egoist deeds of the past. The other side of Ketu represents the tendency towards Moksha or liberation and mastery of secret and mysterious knowledge. Rahu and Ketu are famous for giving sudden and unexpected results. Both Rahu and Ketu are the parts of the same demon. Both are 180 degree apart. When Ketu, Sun and Moon lie in the same zodiacal longitude lunar eclipse takes place. Rahu has special enmity with Sun and Ketu with Moon. Profession-wise, magicians, medical parishioners, astrologer and doctors are ruled by Ketu. Both Rahu and Ketu, the imaginary nodes, are the mysterious forces andshow karmic and spiritual influences in the birth chart. Like Rahu, Ketu also does not rule any zodiac sign since it has no physical appearance. Our Rishis have allotted Sagittarius sign as the house of exaltation for Ketu. Some scholars think Ketu is exalted in Scorpio. Likewise it is debilitated in Gemini or Taurus. Ketu is considered strong in Jupiter sign. Ketu feels comfortable with Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Rahu. Ketu is neutral to Jupiter. His enemies are Mars, Sun and Moon. Ketu is planets known for spirituality. The person influenced by the planet is gifted with spiritual achievements. His other interests also show his bent towards religious and secret awareness including supernatural powers and ghost related subjects. Such persons have great healing power and have the ability to heal through their spiritual and tartaric power. Period allotted to Ketu Mahadasha is seven years. His Gemstone is Cat`s eye (Lahsunia). Ketu, if placed favourably in horoscope, brings a lot of luxury, wisdom and intuition to a person. If unfavourable, he causes unnecessary depression, poor concentration, boundless worries, anxiety and ghost related problems.

In Corporate Astrology, Ketu acts as supporting planet for raising loans & Advances, CSR activities, formation of Trusts & its management.

The summarized details of Ketu  are represented hereunder