This guide gathers clear explanations of each of the nine grahas — the Sun and Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu — along with how retrograde motion and major transits are understood. The aim is steady, factual insight: what each planet signifies, and how its movement is read, without alarm.
In this guide
The Sun and Moon in Vedic Astrology: Soul
Surya and Chandra are the two luminaries, one your soul and vitality, the other your mind and emotions.
Read guide →Jupiter (Guru) in Your Chart: Wisdom
Brihaspati, the great benefic, expands whatever it touches. What a strong, or troubled, Jupiter means.
Read guide →Saturn (Shani): The Great Teacher of
Feared and misunderstood, Saturn is in truth the disciplinarian who rewards patience, honesty and effort.
Read guide →Mercury (Budh): Intellect, Speech
The planet of intelligence, communication and trade, Mercury shapes how we think, speak and do business.
Read guide →Venus (Shukra): Love, Luxury
The planet of love, beauty and comfort shapes our relationships and our sense of pleasure. Here is how.
Read guide →Rahu and Ketu: The Shadow Planets
The lunar nodes shape desire, detachment and the unexpected turns of a life. A clear look at how they work.
Read guide →Retrograde Planets (Vakri Grah): Hidden
A retrograde planet is not simply bad. In Vedic astrology, Vakri grah carry unusual, karmic power.
Read guide →Current transit insights & analysis
- Saturn (Shani) at Opposition on 4 October
- Jupiter (Guru) at Opposition in 2026
- What Eclipses Mean in Vedic Astrology
- The Solar Eclipse of 2 August 2027
- What Is Mundane Astrology? Reading
- India in Space, and India's Ancient Bond
- Astrology and the News: How We Connect
Frequently asked questions
What are the nine planets in Vedic astrology?
The Navagraha are the Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budh), Jupiter (Guru), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), and the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Each signifies particular qualities and areas of life.
What is a planetary transit (gochar)?
A transit is the ongoing movement of a planet through the zodiac signs. As a planet enters a new sign, it activates the corresponding house from your Moon sign or ascendant, which is how Vedic astrology reads timing.
Is a retrograde planet bad?
No. Retrograde (vakri) motion intensifies and turns a planet's energy inward, prompting review and reflection in its areas. It is a natural cycle, not a misfortune — it is read alongside the rest of the chart.
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