The 9 Planets (Navagraha)

The Sun represents the soul, ego, vitality, and authority in Vedic astrology. It governs our core identity and life force.

The Moon governs the mind, emotions, and nurturing instincts. It represents our emotional nature and connection to the mother.

Mars represents courage, energy, and action. It governs physical strength, property, and our competitive spirit.

Mercury governs intelligence, communication, and analytical abilities. It rules education, business, and writing.

Jupiter is the great benefic, representing wisdom, fortune, and spiritual growth. It governs children, teachers, and expansion.

Venus governs love, beauty, art, and material pleasures. It represents marriage, relationships, and creative talents.

Saturn is the lord of karma, teaching through discipline and delays. It governs longevity, hard work, and justice.

Rahu is the north lunar node, representing worldly desires, foreign elements, and unconventional paths to success.

Ketu is the south lunar node, representing spiritual liberation, past-life karma, and detachment from material world.