The 9 Planets (Navagraha) in Vedic Astrology
The Navagrahas are the nine celestial influencers in Vedic astrology. They represent specific karmic forces and psychological archetypes.
The Nine Planets
- Sun (Surya): Soul, ego, father, authority, government.
- Moon (Chandra): Mind, emotions, mother, public, intuition.
- Mars (Mangal): Energy, courage, siblings, land, engineering.
- Mercury (Budh): Intellect, communication, business, mathematics.
- Jupiter (Guru): Wisdom, wealth, children, spirituality, law.
- Venus (Shukra): Love, luxury, arts, vehicles, marriage.
- Saturn (Shani): Discipline, karma, longevity, service, delays.
- Rahu: Obsession, illusion, foreign lands, technology.
- Ketu: Detachment, spirituality, past life karma, liberation.
Understanding the placement and Dasha of these planets is the core of Dr. R.P. Sharma's consultation methodology.
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Which are the nine grahas in Vedic astrology?
The Navagraha: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the nodes Rahu and Ketu. Each governs distinct life significations — the Sun authority, Moon mind, Mars energy, Mercury intellect, Jupiter wisdom, Venus love, Saturn discipline, Rahu ambition, Ketu detachment.
Which planet is responsible for career?
Primarily Saturn, the Sun, and the 10th house lord; Mercury for commerce, Mars for technical drive. The full chart and running dasha decide — no single planet acts alone.
What happens when a planet is debilitated?
A debilitated planet struggles to deliver its significations, but cancellation (neecha bhanga) and supportive placements can restore strength. Dr. R.P. Sharma checks the whole context before suggesting remedies.
How do planetary remedies work?
Remedies — mantra, charity, gemstones where genuinely indicated — aim to strengthen or pacify a graha's expression. They are chart-specific; generic prescriptions rarellicate."}}]}
Can I get a personal reading about planets?
Yes — the page above gives the classical picture; a consultation applies it to your exact chart. Your kundli and detailed PDF are free; a full sitting with Dr. Sharma is a flat Rs 5,100.
How does planets interact with my dasha?
The running dasha decides WHEN planets's significations activate in your life. The same placement behaves differently in different periods — timing is half the reading.
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