9 Plants Top of Form Bottom of Form Introduction & Merits Sun (Surya) Moon (Chandra) Earth Mars (Mangal)

gal) Mercury (Budha) Jupiter (Brihaspati) Venus (Shukra) Saturn (Shani) Nodes (Rahu and Ketu) Introduction The planets in the solar system impart significant impact on human lives. De facto a type of divination based on the theory that the positions and movements of celestial bodies (stars, planets, sun, and moon) at the time of birth profoundly influence a person's life is the science of planets or Astrology in its traditional form. Why are the initial conditions more important than all subsequent conditions for one's personality and traits? Why is the moment of birth chosen as the significant moment rather than the moment of conception ? Why aren't other initial conditions such as one's mother's health, the delivery place conditions, forceps, bright lights, dim room, back seat of a car, etc., more important than whether Mars is ascending, descending, culminating, or fulminating? No one would claim that in order to grasp the effect of the moon on the tides or potatoes one must understand initial conditions of the Singularity before the Big Bang, or the positions of the stars and planets at the time the potato was harvested. If you want to know what tomorrow's low tide will be you do not need to know where the moon was when the first ocean or river was formed, or whether the ocean came first and then the moon, or vice-versa. Initial conditions are less important than present conditions to understanding current effects on rivers and vegetables. If this is true for the tides and plants, why wouldn't it be true for people? Even professional astrologers, can't pick out a correct horoscope reading at better than a chance rate. Yet, astrology continues to maintain its popularity, despite the fact that there is scarcely a shred of scientific evidence in its favor. The position of the planets and the sun and moon in the twelve houses at the moment of birth is decisive. They are divided into day-stars (Saturn, Jupiter, and also the sun) and night-stars (the moon, Mars, and Venus); Mercury belongs both to day and night. Mercury belongs both to day and night.The planets are farther divided by their genders. While, the sun, Jupiter, and Mars are masculine; the moon and Venus are considered feminine, Mercury belonging again to both classes. Jupiter (fortuna major) and Venus (fortuna minor) are good planets; Saturn (infortuna major) and Mars (infortuna minor) are malignant planets. The sun, moon, and Mercury have a mixed character. Each of the planets known to antiquity, including sun and moon, ruled a day of the week; hence the names still used to designate the various days. Judicial astrology also took into consideration the position of the sun in the zodiac at the moment of birth; the signs of the zodiac also had a special astrological significance in respect to the weal and woe of the

newborn, particularly his health. In medical astrology every sign of the zodiac ruled some special part of the body, for example: Aries, the Ram, the head: its diseases; Libra, the Balance, the intestines. Judicial astrology postulates the acceptance of the earth as the centre of the solar system. Natural astrology predicts the weather from the positions of the planets, especially the moon. Many of its theories are not to be rejected a priori, since the question of the moon's meteorological influence still awaits a solution, which must depend upon the progress of human knowledge as to ether waves and cognate matters. Explanation The solar System consists of the Sun and other planets, which revolve around it. In total there are nine planets, which are generally considered for astronomical purposes. Now, scientists claim to locate the tenth planet, which is yet to be named. Sun is actually a star and has light of its own. All other planets get its light from the Sun. The planets forming part of the Solar System are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Some planets have their natural satellites, which revolves around it. In our case Moon is our satellite and it is the closest heavenly body from earth. Therefore, its influence on human beings is quite significant. Vedic astrology considers moon as the governor of mind and thus the inner being itself 'Chadrama Manaso Jaatah'. This consideration gave rise to the practice of naming a child with corresponding Rashi or Moon sign. The word planet is derived from the Greek word planetes, which technically means wanderer. However, the Hindu concept of Planet is Sam Bhavate Sam Graha, which means, "that which influences is called Graha". The effect of planets on human life is now under consideration even by open-minded physical scientist community. It is a well-established fact that various cyclones or floods and high tides are generally seen to occur on a full moon. It has been further clarified as a result of modern researches on the subject that Earthquakes is generally seen to occur at the time of eclipse. The reason being that at the time of eclipse Sun, Moon and the earth is in the same plane. Therefore, the combined gravitational pull is the maximum at that point of time. Originally derived from the Greek, a "planeta" means a "wanderer". However, the Hindu concept of Planet in.Sanskrit is Sam Bhavate Sam Grah, which signifies "that what influences is called Grah(planets)". Sidereal astrology defines a planet as any celestial body with an attraction. Understanding As per "Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra" (Chapter 2 verse 3-4) there are many incarnations of the unborn Lord Janardhan or Vishnu. He has incarnated as the Navgrahas or planets to bestow on the living beings the results of their Karmas or action. He assumed the auspicious form of Grahas to destroy the strength of the demons and to sustain the strength of the Devas (the divine being) and to establish Dharma (religion or faith). Rama is the incarnation of the Sun, Krishna of the Moon, Narasimha of the Mars, Buddha that of Mercury, Vamana that of Jupiter, Parashurama that of Venus, Koorma that of Saturn. Varaha that of Rahu and Meena that of Ketu. The other incarnations are also from the planets and the stars. The beings with more of Parmatmamsa are called heavenly beings or divine beings. Vedic astrology excludes planets like Uranus, Neptune and Pluto and include two Chhaya Graha (Shadowy Planets) namely Rahu and Ketu. These Chhaya Grahas Rahu and Ketu however give the same effect. The reason why these planets have been excluded was probably because these planets stay in one Rashi (Sign) for a very long time. Sometimes, for decades and further these planets are very far away from earth. Therefore, their influences can hardly be considered. Further, in the absence of classical backing it won't be wise to consider them. In astrology we consider both sun and Moon as planets and all our observations are based on Geo - Centric Observations considering the earth as the center of the universe.

Sun
Sun is a royal planet and the king in astrology. Sun is the ruler of the zodiac sign Leo. It is regarded as a malefic planet, but it is actually an auspicious planet. Its' friendship with Jupiter is pure, as Jupiter is the teacher of the Sun. With the Moon the relationship is royal and with Mars, Materialistic. One of its names is Aditya ("first born"). It is the ruler of all the planets. The Sun represents the male or father principle. The sun stays in each sign for one month and takes one year to complete the round of the zodiac. Its motion is quite fixed and a lot of Indian festivals are as per the suns entry into the various signs. For example on January 14 it enters Capricorn and this day is celebrated as Makara Sankranti, On April 13th/14th it enters Aries and this day is celebrated as Baisakhi. The change in seasons is also linked to the suns entry into various signs and nakshatras. It is the planet connected with father. The Sun gives us vitality and the power of resistance and immunity. It is responsible for our physical strength and body's constitution. The Sun gives life force, power of will, intellect, brilliance, prosperity, success in worldly affairs, wealth, personal conduct, activity, cheerfulness, good fortune, wisdom, ambition, fame, and understanding of the phenomenal world, It gives knowledge of medicine also. The Sun represents the soul, the ego and the body of the individual, and therefore its placement is of great importance. The Sun is best placed in Aries where it is exalted and in Libra it is least auspicious and called debilitated. The sun is lord of the sign Leo and also of the house where Leo is located. The Sun Mass 1.98911030 kg Surface area 6.091012 km2 Surface Temperature 5780 K Distance from earth 149.6106 km Vedic astrology Nature The King Exalted Aries Debilitated Libra Friends Moon,Mars,Jupiter Enemies Venus, Satin Body Part Right Eye Mahadasha 6 years Gem Ruby Numerology 1 Mantra Om ghrani suryay namah

Moon (Chandra) Moon is the fastest moving planet and takes approximately two and half days to move in a sign. When the sun and moon are in the same sign it is called new moon day. When the sun and the moon are in the exact opposite signs or 180 degrees apart, it is called the full moon. The Moon is lord of the sign Cancer and the house where Cancer is located. The color of Moon is white and is the presiding deity of the element water, rules over the tides of the sea. Moon is a royal planet and is the queen in astrology. The Moon represents the feeling nature in of the human i.e. mind, emotions,

sensitivity, the mother, house and domestic comforts, milk and hotel and food industry, textiles and apparels. Its cold and calm. An individual's ability to share, participate, reflect and be a member of society is signified by the Moon. Moons nature is tender-hearted, wise, mucus dominated, and learned. It controls comfort, general well-being peace of mind, and the fortune of human. The Moon represents illumination, taste, youth, love of poetry, fine arts and music, sense of purpose, attractive appearance, wealth, good fortune intuitive nature, sensuality, fine arts and love of jewellery. Moon makes us sensitive moody, and emotional. An individual's ability to share, participate, reflect and be a member of society is signified by the Moon The Moon also rules the associations of thought, which are the reflections of the senses. The moon is also said to represents receptivity, vulnerability. Yoga is deeply related with the moon only in fact Pranayama is a process of regulating the two movements of breath, Ida and pingala. Man cannot control the Sun and the Moon in the sky but he can control the currents of Ida and pingala which represent the sun and the moon. By controlling both the currents, he can overcome the influence of the sun and the moon and can get over the adverse effects of the same. The Moon Mass 7.347 67310.22 kg Surface area 3.79310.7 km2 Surface Temperature 396 K max Distance from earth 384403 Km Vedic astrology Nature The Queen Exalted Taurus Debilitated Scorpio Friends Sun, Mercury Enemies None Body Part Left Eye Mahadasha 10 Years Gem Pearl Numerology 2 Mantra Om som somay namah

Earth

Moons: 1 Mass: 5.97 x 10^24 kg Diameter: 7926 miles Year: 365.3 Days Day: 23 hours and 56 minutes Temperature: -125 to +130 degrees F Distance from the Sun: 3rd planet from the sun, 93 million miles We obviously know more about Earth than any of the other planets. Earth is the largest of the four terrestrial planets, the other terrestrial planets being Mercury, Venus, and Mars. By terrestrial planet, we mean that Earth has a hard rocky

surface. The composition of the earth is similar to other terrestrial planets in that it has an iron-core which is surrounded by a molten mantle which, in turn, is surrounded by an outer crust. We live on top of the crust. There are many things that make Earth unique among the Solar System's planets. First, Earth is the only planet that we know of that contains life. Not only does earth contain life, but it supports millions of different forms of life. Another difference is that the Earth is mostly covered with water. Around 71% of the Earth is covered with salt water oceans. Earth is the only planet that has water in liquid form on it's surface. Also, the Earth's atmosphere is made up of mostly nitrogen and oxygen while Venus' and Mars' atmospheres are made up mostly of carbon dioxide. The earth has seven large land masses called continents. It also has 5 major bodies of water called Oceans. The highest point above sea level on Earth is Mount Everest and the lowest point is the Mariana Trench. Planet Earth is made up of a number of elements. There are 5 major elements that actually make up for 10% or more of the Earth's mass. They are iron at 32%, oxygen at 30%, silicon at 15%, and magnesium at 14%. Interesting to note that over 60% of the Earth is made out of iron and oxygen. Earth has one moon or natural satellite. You've probably seen it! The Earth's moon is the fifth largest moon in the solar system. Fun Facts: You may think that the earth is a perfect circle, but it is actually an oblate spheroid. This is because the middle of the Earth or the equator bulges out slightly due to the spin of the Earth. Top Mars (Mangal) Mars is the commander-in-chief of the assembly of the nine planets. It represents energy, courage, armed forces, the police forces, commanders, and administrators, Men in high position, land, engineering, metals, real estate agents and surgery. Mars takes about fourty five days to travel one sign. It is the planet connected with brother. Mangal Dosha is an astrological condition that occurs if Mars is in the 1, 4, 7, 8, or 12th house of chart. Mangal Dosha is supposed to be inauspicious for women. Mars represents the energy, stamina and younger brothers of the individual. It is a warrior by nature and dominated in temperament. It rules over courage, bravery, patience, self-confidence and leadership abilities. Mars makes its natives short-tempered; argumentative; lovers of weapons, commanders, generals, soldiers and policemen. It also gives them great technical and mechanical abilities. Mars is fond of law and order and arrangement. It gives energy, drive, determination, and a strong sense of purpose, great administrative ability and independent spirit. It is also considered as the god of war. Mars aspects three signs 4th, 7th, 8th from its position. Get Your Personalized Report.. The Mars Mass 6.41851023 kg Surface area .1448108 km2 Surface Temperature 293 K (20 C) max. Distance from earth 35 million miles Vedic astrology Nature The commander Exalted Capricorn

Debilitated Cancer Friends Sun, Moon, Jupiter Enemies Mercury Body Part Muscles Mahadasha 7 Years Gem Red Coral Numerology 9 Mantra Om ang angarkaya namah Top Mercury (Budha) Mercury is the prince in astrology, sexless and neutral and is a cold and moist planet. Being a neutral planet it changes according to its placement in a sign and house, and that is why it is said to have a "mercurial" nature. Because it is nearest to the Sun it is restless, which also makes it quick-changing, fickle, and often retrograde. Mercury sometimes precedes the Sun and sometimes follows it. It is always within 27 degree distance from the sun from astrological point of view. Mercury can be seen in the morning and evening as a shining star and sometimes even during the day because of its power of radiation. Mercury is the smallest planet of our solar system. Mercury takes about a month to travel a sign. Mercury represents the speech, intellect and friends of the individual.It is a very, adaptable and curious planet. If afflicted, it gives speech problems and a poor discriminative ability. Mercury rules education, writers, lecturers, artists, teachers, traders, businessmen, the nervous system, lungs, and intestines. It rules intelligence, self-confidence, humor, wit, astrology, mathematics, printing, publishing. and short journeys. The Mercury Mass 3.3021023 kg Surface area 7.5107 km2 Surface Temperature 700 K Distance from earth 77.3 million km Vedic astrology Nature The Prince Exalted Virgo Debilitated Pisces Friends Sun, Venus Enemies Moon Body Part Skin Mahadasha 17 year Gem Emerald Numerology 5 Mantra Om bum budhaya namah

Jupiter (Brihaspati) Jupiter is associated with the principles of growth, expansion, religion, higher education, prosperity and protecting roles. Jupiter is a benefic planet, significator of luck and fortune. It rules religion, philosophy, spirituality, wealth, and progeny. If favorable, this planet gives name, fame, success, honor, wealth, and good relationship. It brings benefits to whatever planets or house it is associated with. Jupiter is very important for a female, because it determines her marriage and her relationship with her husband. Jupiter takes about one year to travel a sign. It represents higher knowledge, spirituality, priests, temples, teachers, research & scientists, layers & judges, children and knowledge of the Vedas and astrology. It is the planet connected with children. Jupiter is best placed in Cancer where is called exalted.Opposite from there, in Capricorn it is least auspicious and called debilitated. Jupiter is lord of the signs Sagittarius and Pisces and also of the house where these sign are located. Jupiter aspects three signs, the 5th, 7th and 9th signs from its own position. Through the placement of Jupiter in a birth chart we know about the benefits earned by a native from the karmas of his past lives. Jupiter also affects long-distance travel, wisdom, truthfulness, morality, charity, benevolence, compassion, and meditation. The Jupiter Mass 1.8991027 kg Surface area 6.141010 km2 Surface Temperature 110 K min. Distance from earth 588 million km Vedic astrology Nature The Guru Exalted Cancer Debilitated Capricorn Friends Sun, Moon, Mars Enemies Venus, Mercury Body Part Fat Mahadasha 16 Years Gem Yellow Sapphire Numerology 3 Mantra Om bram brahaspataye namah

Venus (Shukra) Venus takes about a month to travel a sign and completes the round of the zodiac in one year. From astrological point of view it is always within 48 degrees of the sun. It is the planet connected with spouse. Venus belongs to the Brahmin caste. An embodiment of love, he is a benefic planet and governs the refined attributes, romance, beauty, sensuality, passion, comforts, luxuries, jewelry, gambling places wealth, art, music, dance, season of spring, rains and the bed-room. Venus is generous and fecund, and presides over the left arm. When rightly aspected Venus is strong, and it brings wealth,

comfort, attraction to the opposite sex in the early part of life. It makes its natives tender, gentle and considerate. They are lovers of jewelry, sour taste, white dresses, decoration, perfumes, tasty foods and the fine arts.Venus is also important because of its association with the science of mantras and Ayurvedic medicine, Tantra, the casting of spells, hypnotism, mesmerism, and alchemy. Venus is lord of the sign Taurus and also of Libra and of the houses where these signs are located. The Venus Mass 4.86851024 kg Surface area 4.60108 km2 Surface Temperature 773 K max Distance from earth 40 million km Vedic astrology Nature An Adviser Exalted Pisces Debilitated Virgo Friends Mercury, Saturn Enemies Sun, Moon Body Part Sexual Organs Mahadasha 20 year Gem Diamond Numerology 6 Mantra Om shum shukraya namah

Saturn (Shani) Astronomy: Saturn is 886 million miles away from the Sun. It is smaller than Jupiter and its diameter is 75,000 miles. It has nine known satellites. Volume wise it is 700 times bigger than earth. But its mass is little less than 100times that of the earth. Saturn takes 29 ? year to go round the sun. Hence, on an average it stays in one Rashi for a period of 2 ? years. Saturn is surrounded by a system of three concentric rings. These rings are separate and there is only black empty space in between any two rings. Saturn appears like a blue ball with 3 yellow rings. Mythology: Shani is the son of Sun and Chhaya. Saturn is a planet, which has been much, wronged and was cursed by his own wife and celestial mother Parvati. In fact after realizing her mistake Maa Parvati gave a boon to Saturn that no important event in the life of a person will occur unless Saturn gives his divine sanctity to that work either by transit or aspect to such relevant house. He is the elder brother to Yama(the god of death) therefore he plays the role of Yama and can bring an end to life. Therefore, if a bad Dasha is running and at the same time there is an evil transit of Saturn and the age of death have come Saturn will definitely kill. But, Saturn also represents detachment. It has great spiritual value. No saint can take birth without a well-placed and strong Saturn.

Astrological Significance: According to Uttara Kalamrita following are the signification of Saturn. a) Ill health b) Obstructions c) Disease d) enmity e) sorrow f) Death g) Maid servant h) Asses i) Outcastes j) Longevity k) Eunuch l) Wind m) Old age n) Dirty cloth o) Black color p) Significator of father for those who are born in the night q) Shudras r) Brahman having Tamsik qualities s) Ugly hair t) Worship of Yama u) Looking downwards v) Telling lies w) Thefts and hard heartedness x) Oil y) Hunter z) Lameness It is seen that a strong Saturn gives good results however if Saturn is weak it will cause deficiencies with respect to above mentioned significations. Other Astrological Considerations: Saturn owns two signs namely Makara and Kumbha. It is deeply exalted at 20 degrees in the Tula Rashi and is deeply debilitated at 20 degrees in the Mesha Rashi. Its Mooltrikona rashi is Kumbha. It is considered the Karaka (Significator) for grief. In the planetary cabinet Saturn represents servants. It has a dark complexion. It is of neuter gender. It represents Air among the Panchbhootas or the five elements. It belongs to the Shudra Varna and has predominance of Tamsik Gunas. Saturn has an emaciated and long physique, honey colored eyes, is windy in temperament, has big teeth, is indolent, lame and has coarse and rough hair. Saturn represents one year.It represents astringent taste. It is strong in the western direction. It is friendly to Mercury and Venus. It is inimical to Sun, Moon and Mars. It considers Jupiter to be Neutral. Rahu and Ketu both regard Saturn as friend

Nodes (Rahu and Ketu) Astronomy: Rahu and Ketu have been considered as Grahas in Vedic astrology. They have no physical identity but only mathematically calculated sensitive points having immense influence on the natives of earth. Moon in its orbit, on a northerly course from South to North, crosses the ecliptic (the apparent path of Sun). This point of intersection is known as Rahu or Dragons head. 180 degrees away from this point, Moon on its southerly course crosses the ecliptic. This point is called the dragon's tail or Ketu. Rahu and Ketu are unique to our system or astrology. Why so much stress on the point of intersection of the ecliptic is given has to be understood. While sun is the body and Moon is the mind the intersection is bound to give immense effect. Rahu and Ketu are not stationary in space but have a mean motion of about 19 degrees and 30 minutes in a year. It means it takes about 18 years and 6 months to make a revolution around the Earth. This motion is retrograde. There is a concept of Mean Rahu and True Rahu. In Hindu astrology we take the true position of Rahu and Ketu. Mythology: This story relates to the great churning of the ocean by the Devas and the Asuras to take out Amrita. Lord Vishnu with the intention of preserving good made it a point that the Amrita should not go to the Asuras. To ensure this he took the form of Mohini. Mohini so maneuvered the sitting arrangement that she got to the Devtas first. The Asura to understand this trick was Swarbhanu. He took the form of Devas and positioned himself in between Sun and Moon. When his term came he also received Amrita from the disguised Lord Vishnu. Before Swarbhanu could drink the Amrita Sun and Moon identified it. Lord

Vishnu severed off his head with his Sudarshan Chakra. However, some drops of Amrita had gone down hence both the head and body became immortal. The head represents Rahu and Tail is Ketu. The severed head was taken by Simihika the mother of Asura Swarbhanu and nursed patiently. The head over a period of time got the body of Serpent and he was named Rahu. A Brahmin named Mini took the body. He brought up this body as his own son. To this body Lord Vishnu granted a serpents head. This became Ketu who in the due course of time became a saintly and revered seer. Rahu and Ketu have not forgiven Sun and Moon for exposing them and they cause Eclipse. Astrological Significance: Rahu: Rahu is the significator of the following as per Uttara Kalamrita. a) Faulty Logic b) Harsh speech c) Outcaste d) an irreligious person e) going to a foreign country f) Unclean g) Bones h) abdominal ulcers i) Falsehood j) South western direction k) serpents l) Old age m) Maternal grand father n) Worship of Vana Durga o) Writing Urdu or Persian (Because these two languages start from right hand side, written in reversed manner, like Rahu and Ketu's movement in Zodiac, which is retrograde or Apsavya move. p) Breathing q) Acute duodenal pain. It is observed that a strong Rahu is good for the above mentioned significations and weak Rahu shows just the opposite. Ketu: Ketu is the significator of following as per Uttara Kalamrita a) Worship of Chandi, Ganesh and others b) Medical practitioner c) Vultures d) Final emancipation e) Consumption f) Painful fevers g) Bath in Gangesh h) Great penance i) Wind complaints j) Mantra Shastra k) Instability of mind l) Diseases of the stomach and eye m) Vedanta n) Grandfather o) Small pox or boils p) A servant of Shiva q) Association with foreigner or Shudras. It is observed that a strong Ketu generally gives good result and a malefic Ketu creates lots of hindrances in life. Other Astrological Considerations: Rahu: Rahu is in own house in Kanya Rashi. It is exalted when placed in Vrishabha Rashi while it is debilitated when placed in Vrischik Rashi. However, there are divergent views on this. Some authorities take the Exaltation and Debilitation points as Mithuna and Dhanu respectively. It is said that Rahu gives Yogkaraka result if placed in Cancer Karkata Rashi. However, it has to be noted that being a Chhaya Grah it gives results based on the planetary influences. It is generally observed that with a benefic or in benefic influence it gives very good result. It is generally considered as a good planet for worldly comforts. However, there is lots of Maya attached with Rahu. In modern times Rahu represents Computers, Internet and Mass Media. Rahu is friendly to Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. It considers Sun and Moon as its enemy and towards Mercury it is Neutral. Ketu: Ketu is exalted when it is placed in Scorpio Vrischik rashi and debilitated when placed in the Vrishabha Rashi. However,

some authorities have given the Exaltation and Debilitation point as Dhanu and Mithuna respectively. It has to be said that Ketu is more towards spiritual side and is the Karaka for final emancipation whereas Rahu is more towards worldly pleasures. Again it has to be said that being a Chhaya Graha gives results according to associations. However, in spite of having number of ancient texts extensively dealing with various signs of exaltation and debilitation of Rahu and Ketu there exists significant amount of controversy over the same. Ketu is friendly to Mars, Venus and Saturn. It considers Sun and Moon as his enemies and towards Mercury and Jupiter it is Neutral. Top