In Vedic Astrology, there are total 9 planets in which 7 are ‘major planets’ and 2 planets are considered as ‘shadow planets’. Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are the major planets. Rahu (North node) and Ketu (South node) are the shadow planets.
Today we are going to learn some general characteristics of the first 3 planets:
SUN:
Positive key words: Creativity, Confidence and Leadership.
Negative key words: Cruelty, Arrogance and Aggression.
Gender of Sun: Masculine.
Body part governed: The Head.
Day of the week: Sunday.
Direction ruled: East.
Metals governed: Gold.
Gemstone: Ruby.
The karaka (significator): The Soul.
Relationship: Father.
Planetary status: King.
Temperament of Sun: Fixed and Steady.
Element governed by Sun: Agni (Fire).
Primary guna (quality): Sattva Guna (Serenity).
Caste: Kshatriya (Warrior).
Nature: Cruel and Malefic.
Directional strength: Tenth House.
Directional weakness: Fourth House.
Ruling zodiacal Sign: Leo
Sign of exaltation: Aries.
Sign of debilitation: Libra.
Vimshottari (Maha) Dasha period: 6 Years.
Nakshatras (Lunar mansions) governed: Krittika, Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Ashadha.
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MOON:
Positive key words: Sympathy and Protective.
Negative key words: Worry, Emotional and Moodiness.
Gender: Feminine.
Body part governed: The Face.
Day of the week governed: Monday.
Direction ruled: North-West.
Metals: Silver.
Gemstone: Pearl.
Colors ruled by Moon: White and Silver.
The karaka: Mind and Emotion.
Relationship: Mother.
Planetary status: Queen.
Temperament of Moon: Fickle and Changeable.
Element governed: Jala (Water).
Guna (quality): Sattva Guna (Serenity).
Caste: Vaishya (Trader).
Nature: Benefic when waxing otherwise malefic.
Directional strength: In the Fourth House.
Directional weakness: In the Tenth House.
Ruling zodiacal Sign: Cancer
Ruling zodiacal House: Fourth house.
Sign of exaltation: Taurus.
Sign of debilitation: Scorpio.
Vimshottari (Maha) Dasha period: 10 Years.
Nakshatras (Lunar mansions): Rohini, Hasta Nakshatra and Shravana.
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MARS:
Positive key words for Mars: Courage, Active and Energy.
Negative key words for Mars: Arrogant and Aggressive.
Gender: Masculine.
Body part governed: The Chest.
Day of the week governed: Tuesday.
Direction ruled: East.
Metals: Copper.
Gemstone: Red Coral.
Colors ruled by Mars: Blood Red.
The karaka: Strength.
Relationship: Siblings.
Planetary status: Army Commander.
Temperament: Violent and Angry.
Element governed: Agni (Fire).
Primary guna (quality): Tamo/Tamas Guna (Ignorant).
Caste: Kshatriya (Warrior).
Nature: Malefic.
Directional strength: In the Tenth House.
Directional weakness: In the Fourth House.
Ruling zodiacal Sign: Aries and Scorpio.
Ruling the zodiacal House: First and Eight houses.
Sign of exaltation: Capricorn.
Sign of debilitation: Cancer.
Vimshottari (Maha) Dasha period: Seven Years.
Nakshatras (Lunar mansions) governed: Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta.
In the next chapter, we will learn about next 3 planets i.e. Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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