Hello friends! Today we will discuss the nine planets in Vedic astrology. Western astrology includes Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, but in Vedic astrology, we focus on the nine traditional planets. This foundation is essential for beginners, and understanding these planets will help you delve deeper into astrology.
The Nine Planets
1. Sun (Surya)
2. Moon (Chandra)
3. Mars (Mangal)
4. Mercury (Budh)
5. Jupiter (Guru)
6. Venus (Shukra)
7. Saturn (Shani)
8. Rahu (North Node of the Moon)
9. Ketu (South Node of the Moon)
Simplifying the Planets
Let’s associate each day of the week with its corresponding planet to make it easier to remember:
1. Monday (Moon)
– English: MO (Moon)
– Hindi: Ch (Chandra)
2. Tuesday (Mars)
– English: MA (Mars)
– Hindi: M (Mangal)
3. Wednesday (Mercury)
– English: ME (Mercury)
– Hindi: B (Budh)
4. Thursday (Jupiter)
– English: JU (Jupiter)
– Hindi: G (Guru)
5. Friday (Venus)
– English: VE (Venus)
– Hindi: Sh (Shukra)
6. Saturday (Saturn)
– English: SA (Saturn)
– Hindi: Sh (Shani)
7. Sunday (Sun)
– English: SU (Sun)
– Hindi: Su (Surya)
Rahu and Ketu
Rahu and Ketu are unique as they are not physical entities but shadow planets or notional points. They have significant effects on the mind and emotions. Here’s how to identify them:
– Rahu (North Node)
– English: RA
– Hindi: R (with the vowel of A)
– Ketu (South Node)
– English: KE
– Hindi: K (with the vowel of E)
A key point to remember is that Rahu and Ketu are always opposite each other in a horoscope. If Rahu is in the first house, Ketu will be in the seventh house, and so on.
Summary of Planet Codes
– MO: Moon
– MA: Mars
– ME: Mercury
– JU: Jupiter
– VE: Venus
– SA: Saturn
– SU: Sun
– RA: Rahu
– KE: Ketu
Conclusion
These nine planets form the core of Vedic astrology. Understanding their basic notations and associations with days of the week helps simplify your study. As we continue, I’ll explain the characteristics and influences of each planet in detail, associating them with real-life examples to enhance your understanding.
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