The Nine Planets (Navagraha)
The grahas of Jyotish, in every sign and house
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Vedic astrology reads nine grahas: the seven visible planets from the Sun to Saturn, and the two lunar nodes, Rahu and Ketu. Each one's sign, house, strength and dasha shape a different part of life.
| Graha | Signifies | Exalted | Debilitated | Dasha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun (Surya) | the soul (atma), father, authority, government, vitality, confidence and reputation | Aries (deepest 10°) | Libra (deepest 10°) | 6 yrs |
| Moon (Chandra) | the mind (manas), mother, emotions, nourishment, memory, the public and peace of mind | Taurus (deepest 3°) | Scorpio (deepest 3°) | 10 yrs |
| Mars (Mangal) | energy, courage, siblings, land and property, sport, surgery, conflict and drive | Capricorn (deepest 28°) | Cancer (deepest 28°) | 7 yrs |
| Mercury (Budh) | intellect, speech, writing, trade, mathematics, learning, humour and adaptability | Virgo (deepest 15°) | Pisces (deepest 15°) | 17 yrs |
| Jupiter (Guru) | wisdom, teachers, dharma, children, wealth, faith, law and good fortune | Cancer (deepest 5°) | Capricorn (deepest 5°) | 16 yrs |
| Venus (Shukra) | love, marriage, beauty, art, comfort, vehicles, luxury and pleasure | Pisces (deepest 27°) | Virgo (deepest 27°) | 20 yrs |
| Saturn (Shani) | discipline, time, karma, hard work, longevity, servants and the masses, delay and endurance | Libra (deepest 20°) | Aries (deepest 20°) | 19 yrs |
| Rahu (Rahu) | obsession, ambition, foreign lands, technology, the unconventional and sudden rises | Taurus in many traditions | Scorpio in many traditions | 18 yrs |
| Ketu (Ketu) | detachment, spirituality, past-life skill, research, loss that frees and moksha | Scorpio in many traditions | Taurus in many traditions | 7 yrs |
Frequently asked questions
What are the nine planets in Vedic astrology?
The nine grahas (Navagraha) are the Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budh), Jupiter (Guru), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani) and the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu.
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