According to Vedic Astrology all planets are equally important for us. They influence us differently. They are Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. Actually Moon, Rahu and Ketu are not planets. According to Hindu Vedic Astrology an incorrect placement of any of these planets in our horoscope can cause diseases or other negative effects in life. Each of these Planetary Gods, except Rahu and Ketu, rules one day each of the week. It is believed that these celestial bodies in the cosmos influence every aspect of human lives and is responsible for all the good or bad times we faces in our life. All nine given below.
Sun: The Sun is assumed as a king Planet and thus it is a giver of life. The day of Sun is Sunday and gemstone is Ruby. Wrongly placement of Sun in Horoscope can cause mental tension, head aches, fevers, body ache, heart problems, blood pressure etc. So every one should offer Surya Namaskar because it is a good practice for attaining a healthy and peaceful life. Sun represents the eastern direction. The sun stays in each rasi for one month and takes one year to complete the round of the zodiac. It is a quite fixed planet.We celebrate a lot of Indian festivals as per the sun’s entry into the various signs. For example on January 14 Sun enters in to the Makar rashi and this day is celebrated as Makara Sankranti, On April 13th/14th it enters in to Mesha and this day is celebrated as Baisakhi. Sun is the Pitrukaraka or planet connected with father and its relation.
Moon: The Moon represents the mind, feminine nature, beauty and happiness. The mental stability and wellbeing of an individual to a larger extent depends on the placement of moon in horoscope. The day of the Moon is Monday and gemstone is Pearl. Wrongly placement of the Moon can cause diseases like urinary infections, colitis, bronchitis, abdominal problems etc. The moon is the fastest planet and takes approximately 2-1/2 days to travel a sign. When the sun and moon are in the same rasi it is called Amavasya or new moon day or the 1st day of the dark fortnight. The lunar days or Tithi changes with every 12 degree difference between the sun and the moon. When the sun and the moon are in the exact opposite signs or 180 degrees apart, it is called Poornima or the full moon day or the 1st day of the bright fortnight. Moon is the Matrukaraka or planet connected with mother. The sign in which your Moon is placed in the birth chart is called your Janma Rasi. The star constellation in which your Moon is placed is called your Janma Nakshatra.
Mars: The Mars is considered as a ‘hot planet’. Mars controls the muscular system of the body and also affects over nose, forehead and circulatory systems. The day of Mars is Tuesday and gemstone is Coral. If it is not placed correctly in one’s horoscope, it can cause accidents, blood clots, and inflammation of the lungs, typhoid and other blood disorders. Mars takes about 45 days to travel one sign. Mars is the Bhatrukaraka or planet connected with brother.
Mercury: Mercury is responsible for intelligence and communication skills. This Planet governs the nervous system. The day of Mercury is Wednesday and gemstone is Emerald. Incorrect placement of Mercury can cause stammering, bronchitis, asthma, paralysis, nervous disorders, brain fever, nasal disorders etc. Mercury takes about a month to travel a rasi. It is always within 27 degree distance from the sun from astrological point of view.
Jupiter: Jupiter is considered for knowledge, love and spirituality, priests, temples, teachers, research & scientists, layers & judges, children and knowledge of the astras, shastra and astrology. The day of Jupiter is Thursday and the Gemstone is yellow sapphire. This planet affects thighs, flesh, kidney, liver, fat and arterial system. An incorrect placement of Jupiter can cause diabetics, piles, tumors, liver malfunction, blood cancer, gout etc. Jupiter or Guru or Brihaspati is known as the “Devaguru” or the guru of the Gods. Jupiter takes about one year to travel a sign. He is the Putrakaraka or planet connected with children.
Venus: Venus is assumed for love and passion. The day of Venus is Friday and gemstone is Diamond. An incorrect placement of Venus can cause eye diseases, indigestion, skin rashes, pimples, impotency, venereal diseases etc. Venus takes about a month to travel a sign and completes the round of the zodiac in 12 months. Astrologically it is always within 48 degrees of the sun. Venus is the Kalatrakaraka or a planet which connects with spouse.
Saturn: Saturn is often assumed as a ‘dark planet’ and symbolizes longevity, long time misery, grief and old age. The day of Saturn is Saturday and the gemstone is Blue Sapphire. An incorrect placement of Saturn can cause asthma, gout, arthritis, rheumatism, impotency, TB etc. Saturn is the slowest moving planet out of all the 9 planets and takes approximately 2-1/2 years to transit a sign and completes the round of the zodiac in 30 years. Saturn is the Udyogakaraka or a planet which connects with profession.
Rahu: Rahu is a malefic Planet and do not have any special day dedicated to him. According to Hindu Mythology Rahu swallows the Sun or the Moon causing eclipses. Due to afflicted Rahu you can face several miseries and obstacles in the way of success and even in every walk of life. The gemstone of Rahu is Gomedh. Rahu or Dragons Head is responsible for foreign travel, engineering, technical trades, smoke, old men, grand parents, theft, gambling, drinking, nonconformists, underworld and the bad elements in the society. Its color is black. Rahu takes approximately 1-1/2 years to travel a sign and hence completes the round of the zodiac in 18 years.
Ketu: Ketu is also considered as the malefic Planet and do not have any specific day dedicated to him. According to Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred as a "shadow" planet and descending lunar node. The Gemstone of Ketu is Cats Eye. Ketu is responsible for grand parents, technical trades, spiritual inclinations, superstitions and electronics. Colour of Ketu is brown. Ketu is always in the opposite sign to Rahu, i.e., exactly 180 degrees away. Ketu also takes approximately 1-1/2 years to travel a sign and hence completes the round of the zodiac in 18 years.
Thus according to Vedic Astrology these 9 planets give the different results. Due to the misplacement of these planets, often we face a lot of problems in our life. So what are you waiting for when it can be cured with the help of an expert Vedic Astrologer. Its high time you should consult with an astrologer and get more satisfaction and contentness in life. It can be surely a help for you. Even if the problems are not eradicated completely, it can be cured to that level you can pass your life without any fear. Have faith on Vedic atrology as it is proved that it can create miracles.
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