Graha (Astrological Planets)
Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish, is an ancient and complex discipline rooted in the spiritual traditions of India.
It is is based on the Vedas, in particular the Vedanga Jyotisha, one of the six appendices of the Vedas devoted to astronomy. It is based on the idea that the position of celestial bodies at the moment of birth influences the personality, events and destinies of individuals.
Vedic astrology, provides a fascinating glimpse into our personalities through the twelve zodiac signs, or "Rashis". Each sign carries unique characteristics and traits attributed to it by ancient by the ancient Maharishis, after careful and profound obsrvation and meditation.
It is is based on the Vedas, in particular the Vedanga Jyotisha, one of the six appendices of the Vedas devoted to astronomy. It is based on the idea that the position of celestial bodies at the moment of birth influences the personality, events and destinies of individuals.
Vedic astrology, provides a fascinating glimpse into our personalities through the twelve zodiac signs, or "Rashis". Each sign carries unique characteristics and traits attributed to it by ancient by the ancient Maharishis, after careful and profound obsrvation and meditation.
| Graha | Gender | Benefic/Malefic | Ruling Sign | Exaltation (Uchcha) | Debilitation (Neecha) | Moola Trikona | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surya or Ravi (Sun) |
Male | Neutral | Leo (рд╕рд┐рдВрд╣) | Aries (рдореЗрд╖) 10° |
Libra (рддреБрд▓рд╛) 10° |
Leo 0° - 20° |
Copper |
| Chandra or Soma (Moon) |
Female | Benefic | Cancer (рдХрд░реНрдХ) | Taurus (рд╡реГрд╖рдн) 3° |
Scorpio (рд╡реГрд╢реНрдЪрд┐рдХ) 3° |
Taurus 4° - 30° |
White |
| Mangal or Angaraka (Mars) |
Male | Malefic | Aries (рдореЗрд╖) Scorpio (рд╡реГрд╢реНрдЪрд┐рдХ) |
Capricorn (рдордХрд░) 28° |
Cancer (рдХрд░реНрдХ) 28° |
Aries 0° - 18° |
Blood |
| Budha or Soumya (Mercury) |
Eunuch | Benefic or Neutral | Gemini (рдорд┐рдереБрди) Virgo (рдХрдиреНрдпрд╛) |
Virgo (рдХрдиреНрдпрд╛) 15° |
Pisces (рдореАрди) 15° |
Virgo 16° - 20° |
Green |
| Brihaspati or Guru (Jupiter) |
Male | Benefic | Sagittarius (рдзрдиреБ) Pisces (рдореАрди) |
Cancer (рдХрд░реНрдХ) 5° |
Capricorn (рдордХрд░) 5° |
Sagittarius 0° - 13° |
Bright Yellow |
| Shukra or Bhargava (Venus) |
Female | Benefic | Taurus (рд╡реГрд╖рдн) Libra (рддреБрд▓рд╛) |
Pisces (рдореАрди) 27° |
Virgo (рдХрдиреНрдпрд╛) 27° |
Libra 0° - 10° |
Mixture of colours |
| Shani or Manda (Saturn) |
Eunuch | Malefic | Capricorn (рдордХрд░) Aquarius (рдХреБрдВрдн) |
Libra (рддреБрд▓рд╛) 20° |
Aries (рдореЗрд╖) 20° |
Aquarius 0° - 20° |
Black |
| Rahu or Thama (North Node) |
Female | No specific position. Strong in Taurus and Gemini |
Taurus (рд╡реГрд╖рдн) | Scorpio (рд╡реГрд╢реНрдЪрд┐рдХ) | |||
| Ketu or Sikhi (South Node) |
Eunuch | No specific position. Strong in Scorpio and Sagittarius |