We all know that all the planets in the solar system affect us astrologically in some way. Each planet represents a different section of our life, a different stretch, different energy. They rule over different parts of our psyche, our desires, different needs that produce us as a person.
Knowing your planets and which areas of your life they affect is as important as knowing your horoscope. As they all deal with different aspects of our lives. However, it is also important to note that a weak planet does not mean that it will produce bad results and similarly, a strong planet will not always guarantee good results, it all depends on the importance of planets in a person’s horoscope.
In Vedic astrology, only seven planets (Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Mercury and Saturn) are considered as real planets. Rahu and Ketu are considered as shadow planets. Now we explain the importance of all these nine planets in Vedic astrology along with their roles and importance.
SUN (Surya)
The Sun is the head of the Solar System and is also the most powerful and authoritative planet of all. In Vedic astrology, the planet Sun signifies power, position and authority. It controls your ego and your emotion and your willpower. Sun is the ruler on Leo sign.
The energy type of this planet is Masculine and is therefore ruled by the planet in one’s father, husband, authority figures and other major male influences.
The golden glow of the sun represents the fullness of youth or adulthood. The native is usually kind and is like a king. Other qualities that the Sun bestows are health, wealth, authority, ambitions and ability to handle difficulties.
MOON (Chandra)
Moon is the lord of sentiments because it is the most important planet when it comes to defining a person according to his horoscope. It controls the emotions and senses of a person.
Moon is the planet of the zodiac sign of Cancer. It has a cold and moist planet and is considered as a feminine planet for astrological purposes and represents the queen, childbirth and mother. The white color of the moon represents purity, peace and innocence of origin. People are usually very emotional and sensitive under the strong influence of the Moon. The affected moon can cause problems related to sleepiness, diabetes, appendix, lungs etc.
MARS (Mangal)
The planet of aggression represents red color and blood, fire stations, heat, swords (gods of war, after all), land, obstacles, strength, police stations, army battlegrounds, weeds, cocaine, and more. One can easily fall into aggression and instability but if properly tapped, this signal can be the biggest source of bravery, independence and self-empowerment. It is the ruling planet of Aries and Scorpio.
If Mars is stable at the time of your birth, then you are all about action. Going through what you want is your only priority. But if there is a regression to Mars, when you are born, you direct your energy internally and possibly avoid a collision.
An affected Mars can cause problems such as injuries, eye pain, brain disorders, itching, blood clots, female genital disease, and weakened skin, etc.
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MERCURY (Budha)
Mercury is one of the most powerful planets. It is the importance of communication and mainly deals with your brain. Mercury is in the air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) in the house which gives logical and rational thinking to the mind. Among the Earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo) Mercury is solid, sensible and below the earth, the fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) give a quickness and instinct to the mind and body while Mercury gives signs of water (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces ) In) makes the mind comfortable and gives it an emotional filter.
Some of the important significance of this planet are education, knowledge, communication, green color, school, college, northward fond, self-control, devotion, children, maternal uncle, etc. Significance will be seen in the position of weak Mercury and vice versa.
SATURN (Shani)
Mythically, Shani is the elder brother of Yama (God of Death), whose color is black / blue, and so it can also bring an end to life, if placed favorably in a horoscope, it also has a long life can give. Saturn is dry, cold and life-reducing. It represents decay.
A person living under the influence of Shani has to work very hard to get the results. The planet Saturn represents working-class people who work hard to earn less bread and butter. Saturn is the planet of justice, it is like a teacher who punishes his students for their bad deeds and rewards good people. It believes in discipline and strictness and cannot do bare chaos.
Saturn rules on legs, muscles, bones of joints, teeth, skin, hair, knees etc. Saturn affected in horoscope can give complications in these elements.
JUPITER (Vrahaspati)
The two zodiac signs of Jupiter, Guru and Pisces are also known as Vrihaspati / Guru. It is the importance of good luck, teachers, cow, physical health, yellow color, elder brother, spirituality, strength, status, authority, holy water, temples etc. A strong Jupiter is good for the above mentioned importance whereas a weak Jupiter. It shows the lack of the same.
The body parts that rule Jupiter are the thigh, liver, brain, kidneys, fat, ears, tongue. An affected Jupiter can also affect health complications related to the ears, diabetes, kidneys, liver or even the memory of a native. However, favorable Jupiter can make the natives a good teacher, social worker, priest, treasurer, and the natives often head spiritual organizations.
VENUS (Shukra)
Venus planet is popular for shining radiance, vision, beauty, love, party, romance, sex, music and dance. It is of greatest importance to women, income, marriage, good clothes, flowers, pearls, wife, Brahmin, silver, indulgence, etc. A strong Venus gives very good results in this above-mentioned importance. However, if Venus is not so strong in a chart, a person may suffer from lack of physical appeal, lack of civic behavior, and a tendency towards failure in love or married life.
Venus rules on the eyes, chin, throat, nose, sexual organs, bladder etc., the person may have to suffer from related diseases during the Venus of Venus or during the inter-condition.
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Shadow Planet- RAHU (Lunar North Node)
According to Vedic astrology, Rahu is a shadow planet. It represents all virtual things because it has no physical shape. But still, Rahu is the most powerful and has been allotted the position of a planet. Mostly, it has a malevolent effect. This planet indicates laziness, delay and obstruction.
However, this also has a big side to it. Rahu is full of bravery and confidence and fearlessness. It is a favorable planet for politicians because it gives them good power and opportunity to grow in their political carrier. It also has the power to make a person rich and popular.
Affected Rahu can cause problems like stuttering, annoyance, depression, stress, infection, mental diseases etc., Rahu even causes cancer.
Shadow Planet- KETU (Lunar South Node)
Ketu is also a shadow planet because it is invisible and just one point in the cosmic system. It leads people to spirituality and enlightenment and frees people from worldly desires. It represents the tail of the demon.
Ketu takes 18 years to travel through the zodiac and remains on a sign for about a year and a half. Its effect is generally beneficial for people born under the zodiac signs Aries, Cancer, Sagittarius, Scorpio and Pisces.
Ketu rules over the stomach and claws. Affected Ketu gives problems related to lungs, intestines etc. and can cause abdominal pain, physical weakness and neurological disorders. Ketu also causes mysterious diseases whose roots cannot be determined. However, the Cat’s Eye (Lehsun) gemstone would be most beneficial to eliminate the adverse effects of Ketu.
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