Planets in Astrology

Planets in Astrology play vital role to operate human lives. There are nine planets described in Astronomy whereas Vedic Astrology talks about seven major planets. Astrology Planets have its own significance to affect the human life. Our Solar System is gravitationally bound system which comprises of Sun and other objects (Planets, Asteroids etc.) revolve around the Sun. The Solar System contains planets, objects and also the Asteroid Belt which lies between the Planet Mars and the Planet Jupiter. All these planets and objects affect to "The Planet Earth" in a positive or negative way.

We follow the "Geocentric System" in Astrology where it is assumed that all the major planets revolve around the Earth or we can say, Earth is taken as a centre. Now let’s understand how these planets give an impact over our life astrologically: -

Sun: The planet "Sun" is known as the "King" of Celestial Cabinet. It is a hottest planet among all. It indicates the Government or Authoritative position in the society. It represents our "Soul" and "Father". It provides the energy to all the planets. It illuminates the whole world through its brightness. It rules over "Leo" sign and gets exalted in "Aries"

Moon: It is considered to be an important planet among all as it represents "Mind" of a person. It is also known as "Queen" of Celestial Cabinet. It indicates private sectors or "Private Government". It represents our "Mother" in astrology. When Moon is directly opposite to the Sun in one’s Birth Chart, then it forms a good Yoga as Sun’s rays illuminates the energy of the planet Moon. Moon governs to the "Cancer" sign and gets exalted in "Taurus’

Mercury: This planet reflects the quality of "Prince". Mercury is a planet which indicates the logical ability or calculative ability of a person. It deals with Mathematics and it also provides the knowledge of "Astrology". It is very closer to the Sun. It is also a "Messenger of God" and deals with our communicative ability. It represents our siblings and day to day activities and expressions. It rules over "Gemini" and "Virgo" signs in Astrology and gets exalted in "Virgo" sign.

Venus: This is the planet which everyone seeks for and it acts as a "Princess" in the Celestial Cabinet. Venus indicates Love, Romance, beauty and any kind of relations in one’s life. It also represents the wife, girlfriend or any girl in Men’s Birth Chart. It is Karaka planet for marriage too. It represents the monetary value or finances of a person. It rules over "Taurus" and "Libra" and gets exalted in "Pisces" sign of the Zodiac. Astro Motive: Philosophy, Spirituality & Astrology by Acharya Dr. C. K. Singh

Mars: It is a Commander in Chief or Soldier of Celestial Cabinet. It shows our fighting ability and aggression. It provides us courage to tackle any situation. It is always in "Hurry" and ready to fight. It shows the "quick respond" or "activeness" of a person. It is a karaka planet of younger co-born, police, army, surgeon etc. It rules over "Aries" and "Scorpio" and gets exalted in "Capricorn".

Jupiter: It is the "King’s Minister" in the Celestial Cabinet. It represents the Wisdom of a person. It also represents the "Gurus" or "Teachers" which are running into our life. It represents the "Husband" in woman’s chart. It is a religious and most benefic planet. It represents children and family of a person. It rules over "Sagittarius" and "Pisces" and gets exalted in "Cancer" Zodiac sign of Astrology.

Saturn: It is " Servant" of the Celestial Cabinet. It represents the masses or public. It is the planet which is known for its judgment. It judges you according to your Karma performed during current birth and gives you marks accordingly. It’s a very slow planet and takes time to provide you results. It shows the "Patience" of a person. It is all about delaying the things. It gets exalted in "Libra" and debilitated in "Aries". It rules over Capricorn and Aquarius signs of the Zodiac Belt.

Rahu: Though it is not a planet, it is basically a North node of a planet Moon. It is also known as "Chhaya Grah" in Vedic Astrology. It has only Head of the Demon. Rahu is always curious about the "Worldly Fame". It always runs after the materialistic things. It is commonly known as "Shanivrat Rahu", that means it behaves like a planet "Saturn". Since it’s bodiless planet so it always wants more and more and never be satisfied with one thing at every aspect of one’s life. It is assumed that it gets exalted in "Taurus/Gemini" and debilitated in "Scorpio/Sagittarius". There is no specific sign for Rahu as it behaves like the sign or planet in which it sits.

Ketu: It is again not a planet; it is commonly known as South Node of planet Moon. It’s a tail of Demon. It is also a "Chhaya Grah" like Rahu. It doesn’t have interest in worldly fame and desires. It is just opposite to Rahu. It’s a very spiritual planet which seeks only for enlightenment. It is all about separation from materialistic things. It’s a headless planet. Only Ketu is the planet considered for Moksha in this life. It reflects our past life karmas, Sanchit Karma etc. It is believed that Ketu behaves like Planet "Mars". It gets exalted in "Scorpio/Sagittarius" and debilitated in "Taurus/Gemini". Astro Motive Astrology by Astrologer Dr. C K Singh

Therefore, Planets in Astrology are very important to know the results of any activity. It shows how the life on earth is being operated through Divine. Objects, present in the universe, are affecting to other masses and hence our earth is also getting that influential energy from these masses. An Astrologer must study and analyse carefully all these planets placed in one’s horoscope in order to provide the right prediction.

Classifications of Planets

On the basis of gender

Male Planets: Sun, Mars, Jupiter

Female Planets: Moon, Venus

Neutral Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu

On the basis of caste

Brahmin Planets: Jupiter, Venus

Kshatriya Planets: Sun, Mars

Vaishya Planets: Moon, Mercury

Shudra Planets: Saturn, Rahu, Ketu

On the basis of virtue

Satvika Planets: Sun, Moon, Jupiter

Rajsika Planets: Mercury, Venus

Tamsika Planets: Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu

The Satvika planets motivate the natal into being honest, kind hearted, soft spoken and ardent devotee. The Rajsika planets inspire the man to become an artist and famous. He is involved in the world of domestic family life. The Tamsika planet makes the person hot tempered, deceitful, foolish, lazy, etc. Astro Motive: Philosophy, Spirituality & Astrology by Acharya Dr. C. K. Singh

Auspicious planets: Moon, Mercury, Ketu and Jupiter are serially most auspicious planets.

Wicked Planets (Krur): Sun, Mars, Saturn and Rahu are serially more wicked.

Mercury is in itself an auspicious planet, but it becomes an evil with wicked planets. It becomes all the more wicked if placed with auspicious planets.

Moon is also primarily an auspicious planet but from the sixth day of Krishna Pakash to Amavasya the strength of Moon is less powerful.

From Pratipada of Shukla Paksha to the tenth day its power is of medium strength.

From eleventh day of Shukla Paksha to fifth day of Krishna Paksha it is in its full form, i.e. with maximum power.

Difference between the effect of Jupiter and Venus

Jupiter is a divine teacher (guru) while Venus is a devil teacher (guru). Venus helps people in acquiring materialistic values while Jupiter helps the person in obtaining spiritual values. Venus makes the person selfish while Jupiter inspires him to think of the well-being of others.

Difference between the cruelty of Saturn and Mars

Although Saturn is cruel but its ultimate result is good. Just as gold emerges out sparkling after being burnt in the furnace of fire, Saturn purifies the man by means of punishments. It has an effect of catharsis; the man emerges as a free and pious man after getting liberated of the evil deed. Mars, on the other hand, fills the man with excitement and cheerfulness; the man is inspired by egoistic feelings which drive him to evil and violent deeds. Astro Motive Astrology by Astrologer Dr. C K Singh