The Nine Grahas
Planets
Vedic astrology works with nine grahas: the seven classical planets plus the lunar nodes, Rahu and Ketu. Each has a nature, a set of friendships, a sign of exaltation, and a distinct role in your chart. Read each planet's full profile below.
Sun (Surya)
Nature: Malefic in terms of rulership and heat; represents the soul. Exalted in Aries · Debilitated in Libra.
Moon (Chandra)
Nature: Benefic; represents the mind and emotions. Exalted in Taurus · Debilitated in Scorpio.
Mars (Mangal)
Nature: Malefic; the planet of energy and action. Exalted in Capricorn · Debilitated in Cancer.
Mercury (Budha)
Nature: Benefic when well-placed; the prince among planets. Exalted in Virgo · Debilitated in Pisces.
Jupiter (Guru)
Nature: The most benefic planet; guru of the gods. Exalted in Cancer · Debilitated in Capricorn.
Venus (Shukra)
Nature: Benefic; planet of love, beauty, and wealth. Exalted in Pisces · Debilitated in Virgo.
Saturn (Shani)
Nature: Malefic; the great teacher and judge. Exalted in Libra · Debilitated in Aries.
Rahu (Rahu)
Nature: Shadow planet (auspicious for worldly gains, malefic by nature). Exalted in Taurus · Debilitated in Scorpio.
Ketu (Ketu)
Nature: Shadow planet (spiritual, detached, malefic for worldly matters). Exalted in Scorpio · Debilitated in Taurus.
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