Planets have an important place in astrology. Actually, the position and dashas of the planets are studied for astrological prediction. These planets have their own nature and nature. These have a direct impact on human life. Let us know the importance of planets in astrology. To know about a particular planet, you can click on that planet-
There are 9 planets in Vedic astrology which are called Navagraha. In this, the Sun and the Moon are also considered planets. Apart from this, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Rahu-Ketu are also included in these. Although the planets Rahu and Ketu are called shadow planets. These planets have their own different nature and their own different nature. Due to their specialties, some of these planets are auspicious and some are cruel. However, Mercury is the only planet that comes under the category of the neutral planet.
Auspicious planets Neutral planets Cruel planets
Jupiter, Venus, Strong Moon Mercury (Inauspicious) Mars Ketu, Saturn, Rahu, Sun
In the above table, all the planets are divided into three categories. Of these, Jupiter and Venus are in the auspicious planets, while the cruel planets include Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. Whereas Mercury is a neutral planet, that is, it gives inauspicious effects when it is with an auspicious planet and inauspicious when it is with an inauspicious planet. On the other hand, the Moon is on both an auspicious and an inauspicious planet. However, it is considered an auspicious planet only when it is strong, whereas it gives the same results as a cruel planet when it is weak. All astrological calculations are possible only through them.
What are the planets?
According to astrology, the planets (except Rahu-Ketu) are those celestial bodies located in the sky which remain in a moving state. It affects the lives of all kinds of animals and humans living on the planet Earth. According to astronomy, the planets are bound at a fixed distance from each other by the force of gravity in the solar system and they are revolving around the sun. In this, all the planets have a certain speed. For example, the speed of the moon is the fastest, so the duration of the transit of the moon is the shortest. Similarly, the movement of Saturn is slowest and during transit, it takes about two and a half years to move from one sign to another.
Origin of planets according to astronomy
According to the Big Bang Theory in astronomy, it is believed that the universe was created due to the Big Bang. According to this theory, about 14 billion years ago the entire universe was in the form of a unit in which a fierce explosion occurred and due to this great explosion, the whole universe was filled with helium and hydrogen, and other gases. Then after a long period, the heavenly planets and stars were born in space. In astronomy, it was called the theory of the Great Explosion. According to astronomy, the planets started revolving around the Sun as the center. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn come first in ascending order of the distance of the planets from the Sun. Of these, Earth is the only planet that has life. It is also called the blue planet due to the high amount of water.
Importance of planets in astrology
In Vedic tradition, a person is named according to his zodiac sign. Whereas the information of the zodiac is obtained from the birth chart of the person and the position of the planets and constellations is known from the birth chart. Therefore, according to Hindu astrology, the influence of planets directly affects the life of a person. This can be well understood from the horoscope of that person. In astrology, Navagrahas are the factors of 12 houses of the horoscope. You can understand it better with the help of the following table –
PLANETARY EFFECTS
Sun first, ninth, tenth
Moon fourth
Mars Third, sixth
Mercury Fourth, Tenth
Jupiter Second, fifth, ninth, tenth, eleventh
Venus Seventh, twelfth
Saturn Sixth, eighth, tenth
Results of the sight and location of planets in astrology
In the horoscope, all the planets keep an eye on the seventh house from themselves. However, in these, the planet Jupiter also keeps an eye on the fifth and ninth house from itself. Whereas Saturn also keeps an eye on the third and tenth house. Apart from this, Mars sees the fourth and eighth house. On the other hand, Rahu and Ketu have complete visions in the fifth and ninth house respectively.
If the place where Moon, Mercury, and Venus are in the horoscope, then its results increase. Similarly, the place where the planet Jupiter sits reduces the results of that house but increases the results of the house on which it keeps its eyes. Apart from this, the house in which Mars sits and the house it sees, it has negative consequences in both the houses. However, it gives good results in its own home.
In astrology, the planets are the lords of the zodiac signs located in the circle. But Rahu and Ketu being shadow planets do not possess any zodiac sign. These planets also have debilitated and exalted signs. like –
In astrology, the planets are the lords of the zodiac signs located in the circle. But Rahu and Ketu being shadow planets do not own any zodiac sign. These planets also have debilitated and exalted signs. like –
Planet Ownership High Zodiac Low Zodiac
Sun Leo Aries Libra
Moon. Cancer Taurus Scorpio
Mars Aries, Scorpio Capricorn Cancer
Mercury Gemini, Virgo Virgo Pisces
Jupiter Sagittarius Pisces, Cancer Capricorn
Venus Taurus, Libra Pisces Virgo
Saturn Capricorn Aquarius Libra Aries
Rahu – – Gemini Sagittarius
Ketu – – Sagittarius. Gemini
Importance of planets from religious point of view
India has been the center of religion and spirituality for the world for centuries. The Vedic / Sanatan tradition here has attracted people from all over the world. In the Hindu culture prevalent here, importance has been given to every living and the non-living thing which is made for human welfare. It includes plants, animals, water, land, and forests, etc. Realizing their widespread importance, sages and sages associated them with religion in the Vedic period and today the followers of this tradition worship them in different ways. Similarly, here the planets are worshiped as deities.
Among the Navagrahas, the Sun planet is considered to be the form of the Sun God. Whereas Moon is related to Lord Shiva. On the other hand, Mars is considered to be the form of all three Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Similarly, Mercury and Jupiter are related to Lord Vishnu and Brahma respectively. The planet Venus is associated with Maa Lakshmi Ji. The planet Shani is the symbol of Shani Dev and Rahu is related to Bhairon Baba while Ketu is associated with Lord Ganesha. Here Navagrahas are worshiped in temples. You will find temples of Shani Dev in many places in the country.
Planetary nature
Surya Graha – In Vedic astrology, the Sun is considered the factor of energy, might, soul, ego, fame, honor, father, and king. Sun is the most dominant planet in the Navagraha of astrology. That is why it is also called the king of planets. In western astrology, the sun sign is considered to be the basis for predictions. If the person in whose horoscope the position of the Sun is strong or it is sitting in an auspicious position, then the person gets very good results from it. With its positive effect, the person gets respect in life and a high position in government jobs. It develops the quality of leadership ability in the person with its effect. The center of the brain is considered to be the place of the sun in the human body.
Moon Planet – Among the nine planets, the Moon is considered to be the factor of mind, mother, wealth, travel, and water. In Vedic astrology, the sign-in which the Moon is situated at the time of birth is called the Moon sign of the person. In Hindu astrology, the Moon sign is considered to be the basis for the horoscope. If the person in whose birth chart the Moon is sitting in an auspicious position, then that person gets good results. Due to its effect, the person remains mentally healthy and his mind is engaged in good works. Whereas when the Moon is weak, the person has problems like mental stress or depression. The imagination power of man is governed by the moon planet.
Mars – In astrology, Mars is considered the factor of power, might, courage, army, anger, excitement, younger brother, and weapon. Apart from this, it is also a factor of war, enemy, land, immovable property, police, etc. According to Garuda Purana, the planet Mars resides in the eyes of man. If a person has good Mars, then he will be a fearless and courageous person by nature and he will get victory in the war. But if Mars is sitting in an inauspicious position in the birth chart of a person, then the person will get negative results. For example, a person will get angry with small things and he will also get involved in fights and quarrels. In astrology, Mars is placed in the category of the cruel planet. On the other hand, due to Mangal Dosha, the natives have to face problems in married life.
Mercury Planet – In Vedic astrology, Mercury is considered the factor of intelligence, logic, mathematics, communication, cleverness, maternal uncle, and friend. Mercury is a neutral planet. Therefore, the person gets its results according to whichever planet it comes into the company of. If the position of Mercury is weak in the horoscope, then the person has to face problems in mathematics, reasoning, intelligence, and communication. Whereas when the situation is strong, the person gets to see very good results in the above area. The planet Mercury resides in the heart of man. According to astrology, the favorite color of the planet Mercury is green.
Jupiter Planet – Jupiter is also known as Jupiter in astrology. Guru is considered to be the factor of education, teacher, religion, elder brother, charity, charity, children, etc. If the position of Jupiter is strong in the person’s horoscope, then that person becomes a leader in the field of knowledge. Apart from this, the nature of that person is religious and he gets child happiness in life. On the other hand, if Jupiter is weak in the horoscope then it has a negative effect on the above-mentioned things. Yellow color is dear to the planet Jupiter.
Venus – Venus is a bright planet. It is the factor of marriage, love, beauty, romance, lust, luxury, material comforts, husband and wife, music, art, fashion, design, etc. Especially in the horoscope of men, Venus is considered to be the factor of semen. If the position of Venus is strong in the horoscope of a person, then the person gets the benefit of material and physical comforts in life. If a person is married then his married life is happy. On the other hand, if Venus is weak in the horoscope, then the person gets to see inauspicious results in the above area. The pink color is auspicious for Venus.
Saturn – Saturn is a malefic planet and its movement is the slowest. Therefore, out of all the planets, the period of its transit is the longest. During Saturn transit, it stays in one sign for about two to two and a half years. Hence the person gets its results late. In astrology, Saturn is considered to be the factor of age, misery, disease, pain, science, technology, iron, mineral oil, employee, servant, prison, etc. If the horoscope of a person is Shani dosha, then he has to face loss in the above area. Saturn has a great influence on astrology. The place of navel in a person’s body is Saturn. Black-colored clothes are worn for Shani.
Rahu Planet – Rahu is a shadow planet. In astrology, Rahu is the cause of harsh speech, gambling, travels, theft, wickedness, skin diseases, religious travels, etc. If the person whose horoscope Rahu is sitting in an inauspicious place, then Rahu dosha arises in his horoscope and he has to face problems in many areas. Due to its negative effect, a person has to face physical, mental, and financial difficulties. Due to its nature, Rahu is considered a sinful planet in astrology. Rahu is situated in the human mouth. Both Rahu-Ketu has enmity with Sun and Moon and due to this enmity, they both curse Sun and Moon in the form of an eclipse.
Ketu Planet – Like Rahu, Ketu is also a sinful planet. It is not owned by any zodiac in astrology. According to Vedic astrology, Ketu is considered to be the cause of tantra-mantra, salvation, magic, sorcery, wounds, fever, and pain. If Ketu is sitting in an inauspicious place in the person’s birth chart, then the person has to face loss in various fields. Whereas if Ketu is strong in the horoscope then it takes the person away from the worldly world. Due to its effect, the person takes more interest in esoteric science. The place of Ketu in the human body is from the throat to the heart of the person. Due to the effect of both Rahu and Ketu, Kaal Sarp Dosh is formed in the horoscope of the person.
Here you have understood the importance of planets in astrology in detail. That’s why you must have come to know that how important is the importance of Navagrahas in our life. How planets define each and every area of our life. That is, it can be said that the effects of planets on life cannot be denied.
