Surya (Sun)
सूर्य Sūrya
Atma-karaka (soul). Governs ego, father, authority, health, government.
ExaltationAries 10°
DebilitationLibra 10°
Vedic
Grahas - Planets
9 planets of Vedic astrology (Navagraha)
Grahas (Sanskrit: ग्रह) are the 9 planets of Vedic astrology, also known as Navagraha. Unlike Western astrology, the Vedic system includes Rahu and Ketu (lunar nodes) as full-fledged planets.
What are Grahas?
Grahas (Sanskrit: ग्रह) are the 9 planets of Vedic astrology, also known as Navagraha. Unlike Western astrology, the Vedic system includes Rahu and Ketu (lunar nodes) as full-fledged planets.
Each graha has its unique qualities, governs certain aspects of life, and influences character and destiny depending on its position in the chart.
9 Grahas (Navagraha)
Chandra (Moon)
चन्द्र Chandra
Manas-karaka (mind). Governs emotions, mother, mind, water, travel.
ExaltationTaurus 3°
DebilitationScorpio 3°
Mangala (Mars)
मङ्गल Maṅgala
Bhratri-karaka (siblings). Governs energy, courage, conflicts, real estate.
ExaltationCapricorn 28°
DebilitationCancer 28°
Budha (Mercury)
बुध Budha
Buddhi-karaka (intellect). Governs communication, trade, education, logic.
ExaltationVirgo 15°
DebilitationPisces 15°
Guru (Jupiter)
गुरु Guru
Jnana-karaka (wisdom). Governs knowledge, children, teachers, religion, luck.
ExaltationCancer 5°
DebilitationCapricorn 5°
Shukra (Venus)
शुक्र Śukra
Kalatra-karaka (spouse). Governs love, beauty, art, luxury, marriage.
ExaltationPisces 27°
DebilitationVirgo 27°
Shani (Saturn)
शनि Śani
Ayush-karaka (longevity). Governs discipline, karma, obstacles, time.
ExaltationLibra 20°
DebilitationAries 20°
Rahu (North Node)
राहु Rāhu
Shadow planet. Governs material desires, illusions, foreign, technology.
ExaltationTaurus/Gemini
DebilitationScorpio/Sagittarius
Ketu (South Node)
केतु Ketu
Shadow planet. Governs spirituality, liberation, past lives, renunciation.
ExaltationScorpio/Sagittarius
DebilitationTaurus/Gemini
Key Concepts
Navagraha System
The nine planets (Navagraha) include 7 visible planets plus Rahu and Ketu - points of intersection of the Moon's orbit with the ecliptic. Each graha has its weekday, color, gemstone, and mantra.
Planetary States
Planets can be exalted (uchcha), debilitated (neecha), in own sign (swakshetra), moolatrikona, or neutral. This determines the strength of their influence.
Planetary Relationships
Planets have natural relationships with each other (friends, enemies, neutral) and temporary relationships depending on chart position. This affects the results of their periods.
Karakas (Significators)
Each planet is a karaka (significator) of certain life aspects. For example, Jupiter is karaka of children and knowledge, Venus is karaka of marriage and comfort.