A Beginner’s Guide to
Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology — known in Sanskrit as Jyotish Shastra, meaning “the science of light” — is one of the oldest predictive sciences in human history. Rooted in the sacred texts of the Vedas, it offers a profound map of karma, dharma, and the unfolding of a life’s destiny through the positions of celestial bodies at the moment of birth.

Unlike Western astrology, Jyotish uses a sidereal zodiac anchored to actual star positions, and places equal importance on the Moon sign and the rising sign (Lagna) as primary markers of the individual’s identity and path.

01

What is Ayanamsha?

The single most important concept that separates Vedic from Western astrology is the ayanamsha — a corrective value that accounts for the Earth’s gradual axial wobble, known as the precession of the equinoxes.

Western (Tropical) astrology measures the zodiac from the Spring Equinox — the Sun’s movement. Vedic astrology instead anchors the zodiac to a fixed backdrop of stars, the Sidereal Zodiac. Over millennia, the two zodiacs have slowly drifted apart by roughly 23–24 degrees. The ayanamsha is the correction value that converts a Tropical degree into its Sidereal position.

Practical Impact: If your Sun is at 5° Aries in Western astrology, subtracting ~23.5° places it at approximately 11° Pisces in the Vedic sidereal chart. This is why many people discover their Vedic chart feels deeply different — and often more accurate — to their lived experience.

The most widely used ayanamsha in India is the Chitrapaksha Ayanamsha, also known as the Lahiri Ayanamsha. Adopted as the official standard in India’s national calendar (Rashtriya Panchang), it is calculated by anchoring the 0° Libra point to the fixed star Chitra (Spica — Alpha Virginis). This is the system used throughout this guide.

02

The Five Pillars of a Vedic Horoscope

Every Vedic reading is built upon five core architectural elements. Think of these as the five lenses through which all interpretation flows. Mastering these foundations unlocks the entire system.

12 Rashis

The zodiac wheel divided into 12 equal signs of 30° each — the stage upon which all planetary drama unfolds.

12 Bhavas

The 12 houses of life, anchored to the exact birth time and place — representing every department of human existence.

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9 Grahas

The seven classical planets plus Rahu and Ketu — the lunar nodes. Each carries a unique cosmic role and karmic function.

Drishti (Aspects)

The line-of-sight influence planets cast upon houses and other planets. Unlike Western aspects, Vedic aspects are full-strength and house-based.

Graha Bala

Planetary strength and dignity — whether a planet is exalted, in its own sign, debilitated, or in an enemy’s sign.

There are also three key modifying conditions that change how any planet expresses itself. A retrograde (Vakri) planet appears to move backward and internalises its energy, intensifying karmic patterns. A combust (Asta) planet sits too close to the Sun and has its energy burned away. An exchange (Parivartana Yoga) occurs when two planets occupy each other’s own signs — creating a powerful mutual influence that effectively merges their two houses.

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03

The 12 Rashis — Zodiac Signs

The sidereal zodiac is divided into 12 Rashis (signs) of 30° each. Each sign carries an element, a direction, a ruling planet, and a unique set of significations governing both body parts and areas of life.

Fiery (Agni) — East

Aries · Leo · Sagittarius

Earthy (Prithvi) — South

Taurus · Virgo · Capricorn

Airy (Vayu) — West

Gemini · Libra · Aquarius

Watery (Jala) — North

Cancer · Scorpio · Pisces

#	Sign (Rashi)	Sanskrit	Ruling Planet	Key Significations
1	Aries	Mesha	Mars	Head, courage, fire, technical fields, pioneer energy
2	Taurus	Vrishabha	Venus	Face, fortune, music, fine arts, beauty, earthy stability
3	Gemini	Mithuna	Mercury	Intellect, commerce, law, dual nature, communication
4	Cancer	Karka	Moon	Heart, mother, emotions, hotels, foreign land, fluids
5	Leo	Simha	Sun	Father, authority, government, medicine, kingly leadership
6	Virgo	Kanya	Mercury	Law, judicial, analytical precision, vegetation, trade
7	Libra	Tula	Venus	Riches, banking, jewellery, fine arts, balance, luxury
8	Scorpio	Vrishchika	Mars	Iron, police, mantras, secrets, transformation, sex
9	Sagittarius	Dhanu	Jupiter	Philosophy, religion, guru, banking, thighs, higher learning
10	Capricorn	Makara	Saturn	Politics, holy places, waist, cautious ambition, discipline
11	Aquarius	Kumbha	Saturn	Humanitarian ideals, renunciation, politics, holy waters
12	Pisces	Meena	Jupiter	Feet, moksha, liberation, piety, spiritual salvation

04

The 9 Grahas — Planets

Vedic astrology works with 9 celestial bodies — the seven classical planets visible to the naked eye, plus the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Each Graha embodies a unique consciousness and governs specific areas of life both naturally (Naisargika Karaka) and through its house lordship in the individual’s chart.

Planet	Sanskrit	Key Significations
☉ Sun	Surya	Soul, father, authority, government, medicine, bones, fame, vitality
☽ Moon	Chandra	Mind, mother, emotions, water, travel, psychology, womanhood
Mars	Kuja / Mangal	Brothers, land & property, blood, courage, accidents, fire, military
☿ Mercury	Budha	Intelligence, commerce, law, languages, writing, education, nervous system
♃ Jupiter	Guru / Brihaspati	Dharma, wisdom, philosophy, children, banking, religion, spiritual growth
Venus	Shukra	Beauty, luxury, vehicles, arts, jewellery, comfort, the wife (in male charts)
♄ Saturn	Shani	Karma, discipline, hard work, delay, death, longevity, renunciation
☊ Rahu	Rahu (North Node)	Illusion, foreign influence, technology, worldly desire, photography
☋ Ketu	Ketu (South Node)	Moksha, spirituality, surgery, past-life karma, electricity, detachment

Every planet also holds a dignity in the zodiac — a spectrum from its most powerful expression to its weakest. These dignities profoundly shape how a planet delivers its results.

Planet	Own Sign	Exaltation (Best)	Debilitation (Weakest)	Mool Trikona
☉ Sun	Leo	10° Aries	Libra	Leo 0–20°
☽ Moon	Cancer	3° Taurus	Scorpio	Taurus 4–20°
Mars	Aries, Scorpio	28° Capricorn	Cancer	Aries 0–12°
☿ Mercury	Gemini, Virgo	15° Virgo	Pisces	Virgo 16–20°
♃ Jupiter	Sagittarius, Pisces	5° Cancer	Capricorn	Sagittarius 0–10°
Venus	Taurus, Libra	27° Pisces	Virgo	Libra 0–15°
♄ Saturn	Capricorn, Aquarius	20° Libra	Aries	Aquarius 0–20°

05

The 12 Bhavas — Houses of Life

The 12 Bhavas (houses) are the framework through which a person’s entire life is mapped. They are calculated based on the Lagna — the ascendant sign rising on the eastern horizon at your exact time and place of birth. Each house governs a specific department of life and is ruled by the planet that owns its occupying sign.

Houses are grouped by their quality and function:

• Kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) — Angular pillars. Strong planets here produce powerful results.
• Trikona (1, 5, 9) — Houses of luck, merit, and dharma. The most auspicious positions.
• Upachaya (3, 6, 10, 11) — Growth houses. Planets here strengthen over time with effort.
• Dusthana (6, 8, 12) — Challenge houses: disease, hidden matters, and loss.
• Maraka (2, 7) — The death-inflicting houses; their lords influence longevity.

1

Lagna / Tanu Bhava

Self & Body

Physical appearance, health, vitality, personality, the start of life’s journey.

Kendra Trikona

2

Dhana Bhava

Wealth & Speech

Money, family, speech, eyes, food, jewellery, early education, memory.

Maraka

3

Sahaja Bhava

Siblings & Courage

Brothers and sisters, short travel, communication, writing, contracts, hands.

Upachaya

4

Sukha Bhava

Home & Mother

Mother, native place, property, vehicles, academic education, comforts.

Kendra

5

Putra Bhava

Children & Creativity

Children, romance, intelligence, speculation, spiritual practices, past-life merit.

Trikona

6

Ripu/Roga Bhava

Enemies & Disease

Health problems, debts, enemies, service, legal disputes, the maternal uncle.

Dusthana Upachaya

7

Kalatra Bhava

Marriage & Partnerships

Spouse, business partnerships, legal bonds, foreign travel, public dealings.

Kendra Maraka

8

Mrityu Bhava

Death & Transformation

Longevity, inheritance, sudden events, accidents, occult, chronic illness.

Dusthana

9

Dharma Bhava

Fortune & Dharma

Father, guru, philosophy, long journeys, higher education, religious merit, luck.

Trikona

10

Karma Bhava

Profession & Fame

Career, status, authority, government honours, public recognition, social standing.

Kendra Upachaya

11

Labha Bhava

Gains & Friends

Income, elder siblings, friends, social circle, aspirations, recovery from illness.

Upachaya

12

Vyaya Bhava

Loss & Liberation

Expenses, foreign lands, hospitals, moksha, isolation, secret enemies, bed pleasures.

Dusthana

06

Planetary Aspects — Graha Drishti

In Vedic astrology, aspects (Drishti) work very differently from Western astrology. Rather than measuring angular degrees between planets, Vedic aspects are full-strength, house-to-house influences counted forward from the planet’s current position. Every planet fully aspects the 7th house from itself. Three planets have additional special aspects.

Key Principle: Aspects are counted forward from the aspecting planet’s house. Saturn in the 1st house, for example, casts its special influence on the 3rd, 7th, and 10th houses — regardless of what signs occupy those houses.

Planet(s)	Houses Aspected	Vedic Significance
Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury	7th house (full)	Universal full aspect — applies to all planets
♃ Jupiter	5th, 7th, 9th	Auspicious triple aspect — dharma, wisdom, fortune
♄ Saturn	3rd, 7th, 10th	Karmic discipline — effort, profession, longevity
Mars	4th, 7th, 8th	Aggressive aspect — property, partnerships, transformation
☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu	5th, 9th	Shadow node axis — karma, past lives, spiritual lessons

07

How to Begin Reading a Vedic Chart

Reading a Vedic chart is a structured, layered process. Beginners often feel overwhelmed by the complexity, but following these five steps in sequence creates a reliable framework for any chart analysis.

• 1

  Identify the Lagna (Ascendant)

  The Lagna sign becomes your 1st house, and everything is counted from here. The planet ruling your Lagna sign is the chart ruler — its placement in the chart reveals your overall life direction, physical constitution, and fundamental approach to the world.

• 2

  Note Planets in Each House

  Planets placed within a house directly colour that area of life. Benefic planets (Jupiter, Venus, unafflicted Moon and Mercury) bring growth and ease. Malefic planets (Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu) bring intensity, challenge, or focused karmic lessons.

• 3

  Check House Lords (Bhavesh)

  The planet ruling the sign that occupies each house becomes that house’s lord. A well-placed 7th house lord blesses marriage and partnerships; the same lord placed in the 8th or 12th house creates challenges. Every house lord’s condition must be assessed.

• 4

  Apply Aspects (Drishti)

  A planet does not need to sit in a house to influence it — its aspect can powerfully shape that house’s affairs from a distance. Use the aspect table above to trace all planetary influences onto each house, even those that appear empty.

• 5

  Assess Planetary Strength (Bala)

  Planets in exaltation (Uchcha) or own sign (Swakshetra) deliver their best results. Planets in debilitation (Neecha) or enemy signs are weakened. For deeper analysis, study the full Shadbala system — the six-fold measure of planetary strength used in classical Jyotish.

Jyotish is the eye of the Vedas — it illuminates the path of karma and dharma.

Ancient Sanskrit Proverb

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Vedic vs. Western Astrology

Both traditions illuminate the human experience, but they approach the sky through fundamentally different lenses. Understanding these differences helps you appreciate what each system offers — and why your Vedic chart may feel like meeting yourself for the first time.

Feature

Vedic (Jyotish)

Western Astrology

Zodiac Type

Sidereal — anchored to fixed stars

Tropical — anchored to the Spring Equinox

Ayanamsha

~23.5° corrective offset applied (Lahiri)

No ayanamsha correction applied

Planets Used

9 planets — includes Rahu & Ketu

10 planets — includes Uranus, Neptune, Pluto

House System

Whole-sign houses most common

Placidus / Koch systems most common

Timing Events

Dasha system — planetary periods

Transits & progressions

Primary Identity

Moon sign (Rashi) & Rising sign (Lagna)

Sun sign is the primary marker

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Lord Vishnu served nectar to all Gods and poison to all Demons, according to ancient texts. At the time of “Samudra Manthan,” Lord was tricking the demons in this manner. However, one of the demons, Swarbhanu, became aware of the situation and sat in the Gods’ row, obtaining a few drips of nectar or Amrit.

Meanwhile, the Sun and Moon observed the activities and alerted Lord Vishnu, who decapitated the demon. Unfortunately, he had already been immortalised by that time. The demon’s head and torso have been referred to as “Rahu” and “Ketu,” respectively since then.

Having no body made Ketu to follow the direction of spirituality. Ketu is a mysterious planet that does not want materialistic things. The planet is an isolated one whose influence will make its natives get away the worldly affairs and follow the path of spirituality.

Rahu and Ketu are regarded malefic because of their origins that are linked to demons. These planets consume the Sun and the Moon, creating Solar and Lunar Eclipses, respectively. The ecliptic points Rahu and Ketu are where the plane of the Moon’s orbit intersects the plane of the Sun’s orbit.

Ketu is regarded as the Dragon’s Tail in Western Astrology. In western astrology, Cauda is another name for Ketu. Rahu is considered favourable in Western Astrology, whilst Ketu is considered malefic. Westerners ignore these planets when analysing a birth chart to make life predictions.

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Rahu is such kind of planet in astrology that is always hungry for this. Regardless of what it has, it will still crave for having more. It desires to get all materialistic things available in the world. Rahu is a planet that creates deception and has materialistic goals. It is associated with fame and the information technology sector.

The planet takes up nearly 18 months to shift its position to another zodiac sign. The period of Mahadasha of Rahu is also 18 of years.

Rahu and Ketu (South node of the Moon) are together known as ‘Chayagrahas’ or shadowy planets. The two are celestial spots on the Zodiac that move and orbit in a predictable pattern. At the same time, in order to make forecasts, one must examine the conditions of the planets Sun and Moon in the horoscope.

Lord Vishnu served nectar to all Gods and poison to all Demons, according to ancient txts. At the time of “Samudra Manthan,” Lord was tricking the demons in this manner. However, one of the demons, Swarbhanu, became aware of the situation and sat in the Gods’ row, obtaining a few drips of nectar or Amrit.

Meanwhile, the Sun and Moon observed the activities and alerted Lord Vishnu, who decapitated the demon. Unfortunately, he had already been immortalised by that time. The demon’s head and torso have been referred to as “Rahu” and “Ketu,” respectively since then.

The hunger of Rahu is quite problematic. When this planet is in someone’s birth chart, it makes them want things more and more. It creates obsession within a human to get more.

Rahu is a malefic planet in astrology because of its origins with demons and because he swallows the Sun, causing Solar Eclipses. Rahu is also known as North Node of the Moon. The ecliptic points Rahu and Ketu are where the plane of the Moon’s orbit intersects the plane of the Sun’s orbit. North Node is the Zodiac point where a planet passes from south to north Latitude. The Ascending Node is on the left, and the Descending Node is on the right.

Rahu is the head of the Dragon in Western Astrology. In western astrology, Caput is another name for Rahu. Rahu is considered benefic by Westerners, whilst Ketu is considered malefic. They do not take these planets into account when analysing a birth chart to make life predictions.

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This cold and icy planet is considered as Yama in the Hindu mythology who is the deity of death.

Saturn is also known as Lame as his legs were chopped off by Ravana. The story goes like this. Ravana was about to be a father of a son. He wanted to make sure that all the planets lie in the eleventh house due to the belief that planets in the eleventh house are good for the concerned person. Knowing this, Saturn urged all the other gods that he can easily sanction whatever they desire. Hence, he stretched himself from eleventh to twelfth house. It is also believed that Saturn is quite beneficial in the 11th house, but it is awful in the 12th.

This act of Saturn was noticed by Ravana hence the latter cut off Saturn’s leg which is also a reason that Saturn moves slowly.

Saturn is the son of Sun in Hindu mythology and the son Uranus in Western one. Rhea was his wife. When he realised that his children would rule the world, he destroyed them. However, Jupiter is associated with survival. When Jupiter was born, his mother provided him with some protection so that Saturn could not reach him.

Saturn is a barren, confining, chilly, steady, dry, protective, harsh, tense, and secretive planet. It is the ruler of the Zodiac signs Capricorn and Aquarius. Saturn is a barren, confining, chilly, steady, dry, protective, harsh, tense, and secretive planet. It is the ruler of the Zodiac signs Capricorn and Aquarius.

In a native’s birth chart, Saturn denotes “strict teacher.” In Vedic Astrology, it regulates the tenth and eleventh houses in the Kaal Purush Kundali and is a significator of the sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth houses. If Saturn is placed in the sixth house, it bestows the native with the ability to compete in challenges or beat competitions with less effort. The eighth house is the house of longevity and unexpected inheritance; if Saturn is in this house, you will be blessed with a large inheritance and a long life. The tenth house is the karma or profession house. Saturn, being a planet that believes in Karma or deeds, is beneficial in this Bhava. The twelfth house represents spirituality, as well as prisons, asylums, and hospitals.

Disease

Cancer, paralysis, sciatica, Bright’s disease, colds, deafness, tooth decay, diphtheria, insanity, rheumatism, asthma, consumption, defective speech, catarrh, gallstones, spinal curvature, haemorrhoids, asthma, gout, skin disease, fracture, and other disorders are all indicated by Shani.

Animal

Shani is the god of cats, asses, hares, wolves, bears, crocodiles, serpents and venomous creatures, buffaloes, and camels. Birds such as eels, sea fish, bats, and owls are also represented.

Abode

Hills, forests, deserts, caves, dens, old and ruined structures, churches, temples, trenches, wells, stinky locations, slum regions, filthy places, tanning factories, bone factories, and so forth are all represented by Abode Shani.

Gems and precious metals

Blue sapphire, amethyst, iron, lead, steel, and antimony are precious gems/metals that Shani represents. In the Nakshatra (the constellation) ruled by Shani, natives whose Lagnesh (lord of ascendant) is Shani can begin wearing a ring of blue sapphire in iron metal on their middle finger (Pushya, Anuradha, Uttara Bhadrapada). ones, spinal curvature, haemorrhoids, asthma, gout, skin illness, fractures, and so on.

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There was a king named Bali Chakravarthi who used to rule over the heaven as well as the Earth. So all the Gods including Lord Indra urged God Vishnu to get both the places – Prithvi lok (Earth) and Swarg lok (heaven) – free from the King. So, Vishnu took an avatar of a dwarf and went to Bali demanding for fulfilling his three wishes. Bali had a mentor called Shukracharya who saw through the trick and advised Bali not to fall prey of it. However, Bali agreed upon fulfilling the demands of the dwarf who was actually lord Vishnu. Bali honoured the prayer by pouring water onto Lord Vishnu’s Dwarf form’s hands.

Shukracharya used one of his eyeballs to obstruct the flow of water. To remove the impediments, Lord Vishnu used a grass to pierce through Guru Shukracharya’s eye. Shukracharya thus lost one of his eyes. Yajur Veda and Vasant Ritu are ruled by Venus (April and May)

Venus is known as Lucifer and Hesperus in Western Astrology. It’s known as Aphrodite in Greek. Nana is what Babylonians call it. Ashtoreth was the Hebrew name for it.

It governs the signs of Taurus (Vrishabha) and Libra (Thula). It governs the Kaal Purush Kundali’s second and seventh houses. Taurus is a fixed and earthy sign, whereas Libra is a mobile and airy sign. Venus-ruled people are friendly and kind.

Venus indicates wife for men and marriage in any of the horoscopes. It is the karak planet for the seventh house, which governs marriage and legal partnerships. On being positioned correctly in the horoscope, Venus promotes a happy marriage.

Venus bestows a beautiful personality if it is positively situated in your birth chart. In terms of riches and prosperity, it will be quite useful to you.

Diseases

Shukra indicates venereal disease, such as gonorrhoea and syphilis, eye infection, skin diseases such as eczema, leprosy, and leucoderma, enlarged tonsils, Bright’s disease, renal glycosuria, cysts, swelling, goitre, irregularities in catamenia, uremia, ovaries disease, mucous disease, gout, anaemia, and disease caused by cosmetics.

Animal

Shukra depicts animals such as the goat, panther, hart, and bull. It also depicts doves, sparrows, and wrens, among other birds.

Places

Bedrooms, film theatres, gardens, fountains, banquet halls, automobile businesses, shipping yards, aerodromes, mines, glass manufacturing places, discotheques, and red light districts are all represented by Shukra.

Metals and Gemstones

Silver, platinum, and white metals, diamond, beryl coral, jade, and alabaster are precious metals and stones that Venus represents. During Shukra’s Nakshatras, natives whose Lagnesh (lord of ascendant) is Shukra can begin wearing a diamond ring in platinum or gold on their middle finger (the constellation Bharani, Poorva Phalguni, Poorvaashadha).

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Guru is also known as the glant of the solar system which is well beyond the swarm of asteroids. Jupiter completes its round in Sun’s orbit within nearly twelve years. Except for Mars and Venus, it is brighter than the other planets. It is the planet of respectability. It is the planet of spirituality and religion. Jupiter may be seen with the naked eye.

Also known as Guru, Brihaspati and Devaguru in Hindu mythology, Jupiter is considered to be a Brahim. The Sanskrit translations of these names are teacher, lord of light and teacher to the Gods.  Jupiter, who represents God Dakshinamurthy, dispels ignorance and darkness while bringing wisdom to the world through light. Jupiter is known as Dakshinamurthy to Saivites and Narayana to Vaishnavites.

Jupiter is the Deva Guru, whereas Venus is the Asura Guru. When Jupiter and Venus conjunct in any house, it is thought to bring success to the native’s life. The two planets never collides in the heaven.

Jupiter is for spiritual uplift. With such influence of Buddha, a person could live a spiritual life where he can detach himself with the domestic life. It’s similar to “Para Loka-Sthana.” It stands for Indra. It also governs power. Rig Veda and Hemantha Rithu are under its control (December and January).

In Western mythology, Jupiter has the designation of a father of Gods-Zeus. In Egypt, Jupiter is called Ammon. Meanwhile, in the Norse, the planet is known as the Thor.

Jupiter is a masculine, buoyant, optimistic, expansive, jovial, positive, and dignified planet that is fiery, noble, productive, beneficent, and masculine. It has a generous and open personality.

In the chart of its native, Jupiter represents the Guru. In Vedic Astrology, it regulates the ninth and twelfth houses in the Kaal Purush Kundali who is the significator of the second, fifth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh houses.

On being positioned in the second house, Jupiter bestows a great deal of money and fortune on the native. Jupiter provides good education and children in the fifth house, which represents wisdom and education. It gives the way of higher learning and wisdom through spiritual Gurus in the ninth house, which is for higher learning and Gurus. The tenth house is for career and profession, and Jupiter does well in this house since it can confer a respectable and reputable work. Jupiter is usually useful and so ideal for the eleventh house, which is for income and gains.

Disease

Blood poisoning, liver problems, flatulence, dyspepsia, hernia, skin disease, catarrh, dropsy, mucus in urine, abscesses, carbuncles, diabetes, dermatitis, vertigo, and other ailments are mentioned by Guru.

Animal

Horse, ox, elephant, stag, and domestic animals are all represented by Animals Guru. Eagle, peacock, pheasant, whale, dolphin, and other animals are also represented.

Abode

Courts, grandiose buildings, sites where coronation and religious rituals are held, temples, colleges, schools, legislative assembly, and so on are all represented by Guru.

Gems and precious metals

Guru represents gold, platinum, topaz, and yellow sapphire as precious metals and gems. During Guru’s Nakshatras (star constellations – Punarvasu, Vishakha, Poorva Bhadrapada), natives whose Lagnesh (lord of ascendant) is Guru might begin wearing a yellow sapphire ring in gold on their index finger.

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Mercury, that also revolves around the sun, take its round inside the inner orbit traced by the Earth. However, it completes its circle within 88 days while the Earth takes 365 days to complete it.

Mercury is also called Buddha in the Hindu Mythology who is believed to share enmity with the Moon. However, it is said that Moon, on the other hand, feels quite opposite.

Wednesday is the day associated to Mercury. Among all the planets, Mercury is considered to be the greatest as it provided intelligence and wealth to its natives. It is the deity of Gemini (Mithuna) and Virgo (Kanya). It spends a period of nearly a month in each zoadiac signs like Sun.

Going towards the Western Culture, you will know that the Mercury was called Thoth or Hermes in the older times. The Mercury is the son of the Jupiter and Maia (daughter of Atlas). Since it is nearest to the Sun, Mercury is the friend of Apollo. Even in Western Astrology, Mercury is considered dualistic. There, they believe it lacks concentration within its native.

Budh is God Kesava, Narayana, Madhava in the Hindu mythology.

Mercury is a dualistic, vacillating planet that is variable, convertible, feminine, effeminate, neutral, and dualistic. This planet does not act on its own but depends on the zodiac signs and houses it is places into at the time.  

Mercury is convertible because if it is associated with beneficial components, it will serve as a benefic planet for your horoscope. If it gains malefic aspects and conjunctions, on the other hand, it will become malefic for your horoscope. It has a Vata (airy) nature. It has a northerly orientation. It is exalted at the 15th degree in Virgo and debilitated at the 15th degree in Pisces.

This planet is the deity of third and sixth house in Kaal Purush Kundali in Vedic Astrology. Mercury signifies the fourth and tenth houses. The fourth house represents happiness which is why Mercury would work better here.

Disease

Insanity, mental aberration, loss of speech, impotency, faulty tongue, deafness, leucoderma, headaches, neuralgia, sleeplessness, giddiness, convulsions, hysteria, spasms, and other ailments are mentioned by Buddha.

Animals 

Buddha depicts dogs, goats, apes, weasels, foxes, parrots, and reptiles.

Abode

Universities, colleges, schools, all commercial centres, fields for practising games and sports, and hunting grounds are all places represented by Buddha.

Gems and precious metals

Bell’s metal, quick silver, emerald, and limestone are precious metals/gems that Buddha represents. The emerald ring in silver/gold can be worn on a little finger in the constellation of Buddha by natives whose Lagnesh is Buddha (Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati).

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The color of Mars is red, and its light is ruddy. Because it illuminates at night, everyone can see it without fail. It can easily be differentiated.

Mars, also known as Mangal, is called Bhoomi putra in Hindu mythology as he is the son of planet Earth. When you will go into the ancient literature of Hindu mythology, you will find Mangal with the name of Angaraka. He is also recognised as Kartikeya who is the god of war.

Mangal is called the Commander-in-Chief of celestial bodies that rules over “Samveda”.

Among Hindus, Mars is the godly representation of God Muruga, Subramanya, Kumaraswamy, Velayudham or Vadivel.

As per the Western mythology, the Mars is the god of Romans and deity of Buddhists. He is the God of Destruction and War, as well as God of Energy and Force.

Dry, fiery and masculine as you describe this planet. Mars is the deity of two zodiac signs i.e. Aries (Mesh) and Scorpio (Vrischika). Mars is exalted in the Capricorn (Makara) at 28 degrees. His complexion is deep red while his stature is high.

When it comes to the Vedic Astrology, Mars represents younger sibling (especially brother) in the chart of its natives. It is the significator of third and four housea while being the ruler of first and eight houses.

Mars rules the third house, which is the house of courage in the horoscope.

This planet can specially perform better in the Sixth House which is the house of Debt, Diseases, and Enemies because of its strong fighting abilities. It will give the natives strength to deal with the problems linked with the sixth house.

The position of Mars decided too much about your personality. If it is positioner positively then, you will have a goop personality. You will have energy, courage and force that will make you competitive against your rivals. You will be quick to take decision.

Abode

It governs the Narmada, Bheema Ratha, Nirvindhaya, Godavari, vena, Ganges, Sindhu, Vindhya, Malaya, Chola, Dravida, Videha, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tupte, and other rivers.

Disease

All acute fevers, chicken pox, plague, measles, mumps, inflammatory symptoms, burns, capillary ruptures, etc. Fistula, wounds, cuts, brain fever, haemorrhage, typhoid, puerperal fever, intestine ulcers, malaria, abortions, boils, bleeding, tumours, tetanus, and other diseases

Animal

Tiger, Wolf, Hunting, Dogs, Elephant as per Brihat Samhita, Kite, Hawk etc are represented by Mars.

Precious Gems and Metals

Red Coral is the gemstone suitable here. In fact, the Mars rules all red stones.

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If the Sun is a power generator, the Moon will be a power conductor. Nearly one-half of the Moon gets light from the Sun. The Moon glows mostly through the Sun’s reflected light.

In Vedic Astrology and Hinduism, the planet Moon plays a crucial and prominent role. Although the Moon is not technically a planet but it is treated as such in Vedic Astrology.

In the Hindu mythology, it is believed that Chandra (Moon) came out of the sea of milk as a result of churning by Asuras and Devas.

He was regarded as a planet and one of the Navagrahas as he has a magnificent form. He is considered a Deva. Chandra married Tara and had a son named Buddha (Mercury). However, the son grew up despising his father as his birth was the result of deadly sin. In Astrology, both the planets, Mercury and Moon, are considered rivals.

Afterwards, Chandra had married 27 daughters of Daksha who asked him of loving all of his girls equally. But Chandra was incline toeards Rohini and loved her the most, Observing this, Daksha git angry and cured the Moon that he will loose his lustre. Over the time, he became able to regain it. Since then, the cycle of gaining and loosing his lustre is known as wanning and waxing of the Moon.

Since we know the fact that Chandra loved Rohini the most, it is said that Moon feels exalted the most in Taurus especially during Rohini nakshatra.

Moon is a feminine planet that is nocturnal, cool, changeable, damp, and receptive.

The planet Moon rules the fourth Zodiac sign, “Cancer.” On average, the Moon moves roughly 13 degrees per day, and when it passes over Taurus, it reaches its maximum strength of 3 degrees.

During its transit through Scorpio, it becomes afflicted and weak. The influence of the Moon is determined by the sign in which it is located, the aspects it gets, and its relationship to other planets.

Health

Lunacy, eye disease, paralysis, hysteria, epilepsy, colic, cough and cold, measles, intestinal issues, dyspepsia, hydrocele, ailments induced by excessive drinking, bronchitis, asthma, tumours, nervous debility, dysentery, cancer, and typhoid are among the diseases mentioned by Chandra.

Animals

Animals like the dog, cat, mouse, amphibious creatures, and horses are represented by Chandra. Goose, crab, duck, water-bird, tortoise, owl, and oyster are among the animals she represents.

Abode

Mountains, fortresses, oceans, rivers, and places of dwelling are all represented by Abode Chandra.

Gems and precious metals

Chandra’s precious jewel is the pearl, which also reigns over all white stones. Silver, tin, and other white metals are among the metals portrayed. In Chandra’s Nakshatra, natives whose Lagnesh (lord of ascendant) is Chandra can begin wearing the ring with these stones in silver on their ring finger.

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Sun is also worshipped because it provides life, force and energy in Hinduism. In fact, there is a culture of ‘Surya Namaskar’ where people greets the Sun by doing exercise and thanking the god for everything it offers to human.

People believe that the time when Sun enters into any Zodiac Signs is the most auspicious one. They use this time to perform religious activities or start up a new career.

According to Panchang (Hindu Calendar), a solar month ends when the Sun enters from one sign to another. The whole calendar is based on movements of the Sun.

If you go towards the Western Culture, you will find out that the Sun is known as ‘Apollo’ who is a son of planet Jupiter and ‘Latona’.

The Sun also considered as the soul of Kaalapursha. Many call it the King or a dominant star that rules every planet in the system.

Surya represents Lord Brahma and his four faces. Brahma’s four faces are all the four seasons as well as the vital elements (Fire, Air, Earth, Water). Surya provides us with resistance and vitality. It governs our perception and consciousness and strengthens our willpower to make us more resolute and decisive.

Hot, dry, masculine and positive, that is how this planet is being introduced in every chapter. Sun is the God of fire which rules the Grishma season which is June -July. During this period, the heat is on its peak.

Surya often considered as father of its native, kings, the government and all persons in authority.

Talking about its natives, those who are born under its influence get honey-coloured eyes on large and round face. Along with that, its natives gets body and hair color lighter. However, Sun’s natives can also be recognised through their bad temperament. The Sun rules these body parts — heart, head, brain, right eye in males and left eye in females, bones, mouth, spleen, throat, lungs, arteries, blood and its circulation.

If Surya is afflicted then, its natives will become annoying. They will develop jealousy, anger, pride, immorality, arrogance, mean attitude etc.

However, when it is beneficial, it will offer its native, fame, optimism, power, boldness, position, dignity, commanding ability, happiness, royal appearance, vitality, energy, success, good health, warmth, affection, good temperament, etc

Health

Heart problems, aphasia, polypus, high fever, epilepsy, cerebral, baldness, meningitis, low blood pressure, eye disease, and sunstroke.

Animals

The planet stands for lion, serpents, horse, and boar. Lark, swan, nightingale as well as the other birds who sing.

Abode

Places that Surya represents like Shiva temples, mountains, fortress, government buildings, forests, public offices like District Boards, panchayat etc.

Precious metals and Gems

Copper, Gold, and Ruby are the metals and stones that Surya represents. In the Surya Nakshatra, natives whose Lagnesh is Surya might begin wearing a Ruby ring in copper or gold on their ring finger (Krttika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttaraashadha).

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