Astrological importance of planets according to Vedic astrology

vedic astrology planets

Vedic astrology originated in India and has a history dating back thousands of years. It is also known as astrology and comes from the Vedic Vedas. Vedas are revered texts of Hindu religion. Vedic astrology is based on these Vedas. Vedic astrology is also called Jyotish, which in Sanskrit means science of light. It mainly deals with the influence of heavenly bodies on the lives of individuals.

Western astrology and Vedic astrology have different systems of tracking planetary positions. In Vedic astrology, the actual position of the planets is calculated from the position of the stars or group of stars. Western astrology uses the position of the Sun on the spring equinox.

Vedic astrology uses Nakshatras, birthday charts, planetary positions, dashas and yogas to understand the basic traits of a person, predict future events as well as take important decisions in a person’s life.

Nakshatras

27 Nakshatras are specified for special Nakshatras. These have a direct impact on a person’s life and character. Nakshatra is determined by the position of the Moon at the time of a person’s birth.

birth chart

It shows the position of the planets at the time of a person’s birth. It is an indicator of a person’s future, his basic character and the positive and negative aspects of the person.

planetary positions

The fate of a person is decided by the position of the planets.

Kundalini Yoga

They basically refer to the combination of planetary positions. They are responsible for the events that happen in a person’s life. Yogas arise from the positions, conjunctions and retrogrades of planets in different houses of the horoscope. These will have both good and bad effects on the person.

Dashas

Dashas indicate the exact time associated with the nine planets. As a result of these, events in a person’s life have a specific impact. They may be good or bad depending on various factors of the individual’s horoscope. It depends on the aspects of a person’s horoscope, zodiac signs, planetary positions, planetary combinations.

Astrological importance of planets in Vedic astrology

There are nine planets in Vedic astrology. They are Sun, Mars, Moon, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. The planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn revolve around the Sun. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth. It has two nodes, Rahu, and Ketu. Rahu is the North Node while Ketu is the South Node. Each planet has a specific meaning and controls different aspects of the individual. Each planet has its own energy or gravitational force. This force and the combination of planetary forces influence the individual and will decide his actions and future.

Sun

Sun is called the king or ruler of the celestial sphere. It provides energy or power to all the other planets in the system. The entire universe receives its light from the Sun. It is an indicator of influential position in the society. It is an indicator of a person’s soul. Sun is the lord of Leo and is very powerful in Aries.

moon

Moon reflects the mind of a person. If the Sun is the king, then the Moon is the queen of the heavenly sphere. It acts as the queen of Tantra and is indicative of mother. It controls Cancer and dominates Taurus.

Mercury

It represents the prince in the astrological hierarchy. It represents the logical ability of the individual and helps the individual understand astrology and the mysteries of life. The planet also helps individuals to communicate with others. It is indicative of daily action and speech. It is the lord of Gemini and is very powerful in Virgo.

Vesper

Venus is the queen of the astrological order, and is indicative of love and romance. It is responsible for a person’s beauty and relationships. It is an essential planet for marriage. A person’s finances are governed by this planet. It is the ruling planet of Taurus and Libra signs and is powerful in Pisces.

Mars planet

He is the warrior and commander of the planetary system. It reflects the aggressive nature of the individual and his ability to rebel against injustice. It makes a person intolerant and liable towards injustice. Mars is helpful for army, police and doctor people. It controls the signs Aries and Scorpio and is more powerful in Capricorn.

Jupiter

He holds the post of minister in the late cabinet. It indicates knowledge and perception and represents the teacher in a person’s life. For a woman, this is the husband or male partner. It also represents righteousness, family of the person. It rules Sagittarius and Pisces and dominates the Cancer sign of the zodiac.

saturn

It represents the common people and is helpful to the planetary system. It indicates the ability to judge the actions of the person. Saturn also represents the person’s tolerance and is slow-moving. It is strong in Libra and weak in Aries. It controls the signs Capricorn and Aquarius.

Rahu

It is the north node of the planet Moon, and is called the shadow planet or shadow planet in Vedic astrology. It is believed to contain only the demon’s head. Rahu is indicative of materialism and worldly desires and dissatisfaction. It has the qualities of planet Saturn. The planet is effective in Taurus and Gemini and is not effective in Scorpio and Sagittarius.

Ketu

It represents the tail of a demon and is the south node of the Moon. There is no inclination towards worldly ambitions or prestige. The planet has opposite qualities to Rahu. It represents spirituality and insight. It indicates past karmic deeds and is the storehouse of past karmic deeds. By nature it has the qualities of Mars. It is very powerful in Scorpio and Sagittarius and weak in Taurus and Gemini.