The 9 Planets in Astrology — Navagraha and Their Influence
In Vedic astrology, the nine planets (Navagraha) are the fundamental cosmic forces that shape your destiny. These celestial bodies—Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu—each carry unique energies and influences that affect different aspects of your life through their placement in your birth chart (Kundali).
Understanding the planets in astrology is crucial for interpreting your birth chart. Each planet governs specific life areas, from your personality and relationships to career and spiritual growth. Their positions, aspects, and conjunctions create the intricate tapestry of your life’s journey and karmic path.
Sun
Soul, ego, father, authority, vitality, leadership, confidence
The Sun represents your core essence, soul, and life force. It governs your ego, self-expression, and relationship with authority figures, especially your father. A strong Sun brings leadership qualities, confidence, and recognition.
Moon
Mind, emotions, mother, intuition, memory, nurturing, sensitivity
The Moon governs your emotional nature, subconscious mind, and intuitive abilities. It represents your relationship with your mother and your capacity for nurturing. The Moon influences your moods, memory, and emotional responses.
Mars
Energy, courage, action, siblings, property, strength, passion
Mars is the planet of action, courage, and physical energy. It governs your drive, ambition, and ability to overcome obstacles. Mars influences your relationship with siblings, property matters, and your capacity for both conflict and passion.
Mercury
Intelligence, communication, learning, business, wit, adaptability
Mercury rules communication, intelligence, and learning abilities. It governs your analytical skills, business acumen, and adaptability. A well-placed Mercury enhances your ability to express ideas, learn quickly, and succeed in commerce.
Jupiter
Wisdom, knowledge, spirituality, children, fortune, expansion
Jupiter is the great benefic planet of wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual growth. It governs your relationship with teachers, children, and higher learning. Jupiter brings good fortune, expansion, and a sense of purpose to life.
Venus
Love, beauty, relationships, luxury, creativity, pleasure, harmony
Venus governs love, beauty, and harmonious relationships. It rules your capacity for pleasure, artistic expression, and material comforts. Venus influences marriage, partnerships, and your appreciation for beauty and luxury.
Saturn
Discipline, responsibility, karma, delays, hard work, structure
Saturn is the taskmaster planet that teaches through challenges and delays. It governs discipline, hard work, and karmic lessons. Saturn's influence brings structure, responsibility, and ultimately, wisdom through perseverance.
Rahu
Obsession, materialism, innovation, foreign elements, illusion
Rahu represents your desires, obsessions, and material ambitions. It brings innovation, foreign influences, and unconventional thinking. Rahu can create illusions but also drives you toward achieving worldly success and breaking boundaries.
Ketu
Spirituality, detachment, past life, intuition, liberation, mysticism
Ketu represents spiritual detachment, past-life karma, and mystical experiences. It governs your intuitive abilities and spiritual inclinations. Ketu's influence can bring sudden insights, spiritual growth, and liberation from material attachments.
Track Current Planetary Movements
Now that you understand each planet's core nature and influence, discover how their current movements through the zodiac signs affect you today. Our planetary transit tracker shows real-time positions, sign changes, and retrograde periods for all nine planets.