Complete Guide to Planetary Influences in Vedic Astrology
In Vedic astrology, the nine celestial bodies (Navagraha) influence every aspect of human life. Understanding their characteristics, strengths, and remedies is essential for navigating life's challenges and opportunities.
The King of Planets
Rules: Leo (Simha)
Gemstone: Ruby (Manikya)
Day: Sunday
Represents: Soul, Father, Authority
The Queen of Planets
Rules: Cancer (Karka)
Gemstone: Pearl (Moti)
Day: Monday
Represents: Mind, Mother, Emotions
The Commander
Rules: Aries & Scorpio
Gemstone: Red Coral (Moonga)
Day: Tuesday
Represents: Courage, Property, Siblings
The Prince
Rules: Gemini & Virgo
Gemstone: Emerald (Panna)
Day: Wednesday
Represents: Intellect, Speech, Business
The Great Benefic
Rules: Sagittarius & Pisces
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Day: Thursday
Represents: Wisdom, Children, Wealth
Planet of Love
Rules: Taurus & Libra
Gemstone: Diamond (Heera)
Day: Friday
Represents: Love, Beauty, Marriage
Lord of Karma
Rules: Capricorn & Aquarius
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
Day: Saturday
Represents: Karma, Discipline, Longevity
Shadow Planet
Nature: Shadow Planet (Chhaya)
Gemstone: Hessonite (Gomed)
Mahadasha: 18 Years
Represents: Illusion, Foreign, Technology
Moksha Karaka
Nature: Shadow Planet (Chhaya)
Gemstone: Cat's Eye (Lahsuniya)
Mahadasha: 7 Years
Represents: Moksha, Spirituality, Past Karma
| Planet | Hindi | Rules | Exalted | Debilitated | Gemstone | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Surya | Leo | Aries | Libra | Ruby | Sunday |
| Moon | Chandra | Cancer | Taurus | Scorpio | Pearl | Monday |
| Mars | Mangal | Aries, Scorpio | Capricorn | Cancer | Red Coral | Tuesday |
| Mercury | Budh | Gemini, Virgo | Virgo | Pisces | Emerald | Wednesday |
| Jupiter | Guru | Sagittarius, Pisces | Cancer | Capricorn | Yellow Sapphire | Thursday |
| Venus | Shukra | Taurus, Libra | Pisces | Virgo | Diamond | Friday |
| Saturn | Shani | Capricorn, Aquarius | Libra | Aries | Blue Sapphire | Saturday |
| Rahu | Rahu | - | Taurus/Gemini | Scorpio/Sagittarius | Hessonite | - |
| Ketu | Ketu | - | Scorpio/Sagittarius | Taurus/Gemini | Cat's Eye | - |
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