More About Planets
The solar System
consists of the Sun and other planets, which revolve around it. In total there
are nine planets,
which are generally considered for astronomical purposes. Now, scientists claim
to locate the tenth planet, which is yet to be named. Sun is actually a star
and has light of its own. All other planets get its light from the Sun. The planets
forming part of the Solar System are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Some planets have their natural satellites, which
revolves around it. In our case Moon is our satellite and it is the closest
heavenly body from earth. Therefore, its influence on human beings is quite
significant.
The word planet is derived from the Greek word planetes, which technically
means wanderer. However, the Hindu concept of Planet is Sam Bhavate Sam Grah,
which means, "that which influences is called Grah".
The effect of planets
on human life is now under consideration even by open minded scientist
community. It is a well-established fact that various cyclones or floods and
high tides are generally seen to occur on a full moon. It has been further
clarified as a result of modern researches on the subject that Earthquakes is
generally seen to occur at the time of eclipse. The reason being that at the
time of eclipse Sun, Moon and the earth is in the same plane. Therefore, the
combined gravitational pull is the maximum at that point of time.
Astrological
Understanding:
As per
"Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra" (Chapter 2 verse 3-4) there are many
incarnations of the unborn Lord Janardhan or Vishnu. He has incarnated
as the Navgrahas
or planets
to bestow on the living beings the results of their Karmas or action. He
assumed the auspicious form of Grahas to destroy the strength of the demons and to sustain
the strength of the Devas (the divine being) and to establish Dharma (religion
or faith).
Rama is the incarnation of the Sun,
If we talk of
Vedic astrology
we exclude planets
like Uranus, Neptune and Pluto and include two Chaya Grah (Shadowy Planets)
namely Rahu and Ketu. The reason being that when the all knowing Parashara and other Rishis did
not consider them there is no reason for us to take them. Our Rahu and Ketu give the
same effect. The reason why these planets have been excluded was because these planets
stay in one Rashi (Sign)
for a very long time. Sometimes, for decades and further these planets
are very far away from earth. Therefore, their influences can hardly be
considered. Further, in the absence of classical backing it won't be wise to
consider them. In astrology
we consider both sun and Moon as planets and all our observations are based on
Geo - Centric Observations considering the earth as the center of the universe.
With this an attempt has been made to describe the Navgrahas both with
regards to Astronomy and its astrological implications with special regards
to Vedic Astrology.
Astronomy:
Sun is the father of the entire Solar System. It is the nearest Star and is
situated at about 93 million miles from our earth. It is the largest Celestial
body in the Solar system and is nearly 750 times larger than all the planets
put together. Scientists say that Sun is not having a solid mass but is
composed of gaseous matters, which is constantly burning and is emitting
immense heat. All planets
revolve around the Sun it is the life giver and only luminary in true sense.
Mythological:
In Hindu Mythology Sun is considered as the son of Aditi and sage Kashyap.
Aditi was the mother of Gods. Her sons were defeated by the demons. Aditi prayed
to sun to be born to her and fight and defeat the demons so that the Gods could
get back their due. Sun agreed to it and was born as Aditya.
Being the center of all life, force and energy and the giver of Prana, Sun is
worshipped as Sun God and is held in high esteem. Westerners call the Sun,
Apollo. They consider the Sun is the son of Jupiter and Latona. Apollo is the
brother of Diana and is adored by Greeks.
Hindus believe that Sun is ever moving in a chariot drawn by seven horses. This
may be because Sun contains all the seven colors in the spectrum (VIBGYOR). It
is believed that Sun goes around
Astrological
Significance:
Some important significance as per Uttara Kalamrita is
a) Soul b) Power or Strength c) Worship of Shiva d) Trees having thorns e)
Favor of the king or the Ruler f) Father g) Awakening of knowledge or
enlightenment h) Bones I) Eye j) Bile k) Feverish or inflammatory complaints l)
Body m) Timber n) Ornaments o) Rulership over eastern direction p) Copper q)
Ruby r) East s) Face
It is generally seen that a weak Sun causes some deficiency with respect to the
above mentioned significations and a strong Sun is the giver of many boons.
Other Astrological Considerations:
Sun rules over the Leo sign and is deeply exalted at 10 degrees Aries and is
powerless or deeply debilitated at 10 degrees Libra. Its Mooltrikona rashi is
in Leo from (0 - 20 degrees). It is powerful at day and has a royal status
among the planets,
the complexion is blood red, and Presiding deity is Agni. It is a male planet
and is of Kshatriya Varna, which represents men in power or the warrior class.
Sun is a predominantly Sattawik planet. It represents pungent taste.
Sun has honey coloured eyes, square body; he is of clean habits, is bilious,
intelligent and manly and has limited hair on his head. Sun is friendly to
Moon, Mars and Jupiter and inimical to Venus and Saturn. It is neutral to
Mercury. Sun represents one Ayana. The period when Sun enters Capricorn to the
period when Sun leaves Gemini Rashi the period is known as Uttarayana. When Sun
enters Cancer to the period when it leaves Sagittarius the period is known as
Dakshinayana. Sun is considered stronger in the southern direction.
Astronomy:
It is the only satellite of the earth. Though it is considered as a luminary in
astrology
it does not emit its own light but shines due to the reflection of Sun's
radiation. At the perigee moon is 356404 Kilometers away from the earth and at
the apogee it is 406680 Kilometers away from the earth. As applicable for all
the planets
its path is also elliptic. Moon is nearly 1/4th the size of the earth. One
interesting thing is that only one half of the moon is visible to us on Earth.
Mythology:
According to Harivansha Purana moon was the son of Sage Atri and was nurtured
by the ten DISHAS (directions). Moon married the daughters of Daksha Prajapati.
They were 27 in number. The names of these daughters are the 27 Nakshatras of
the Zodiac. Moon visits each of them for one day in rotation. But he showed
Rohini, one of the 27th wives undue favors. He also ran away with the Wife of
Brihaspati the Deva Guru. Daksh the father in law cursed Moon to suffer from
consumption, a gradual decay. Mercury was born a result of interaction of Moon
with the wife of Brihaspati.
According to
western concept Moon is considered as Virgin Mary of the Roman Catholics and
nourishing mother of the heavens. She is the queen of the night also called
Luna (Diana). Diana is the twin sister of Apollo. She governs chastity as well
as fertility.
Astrological Significance:
According to Uttara Kalamrita following are some of the significations of Moon.
a) Intelligence b) Perfumes c) Hidden of ulcerous troubles in the stomach d)
Woman e) Sleep f) Happiness g) Liquids h) Malarial fever I) Mother j) Pearls k)
Salt l) Mind m) Muhurta or 48 minutes duration n) worship of Gauri o) Fondness
of Curd p) One who does tapas or penance q) Strong at night r) Eating s) Facial
Luster t) Good Fruits u) Fish and other Aquatic beings v) clothes.
It is seen that a
strong Moon will be good for the above mentioned significations and a weak moon
will cause some deficiency.
Other Astrological Considerations:
Moon owns the cancer sign but it exalts at 3 degree Taurus and is under deep
debilitation at 3 degree Scorpio. Its Mooltrikona Rashi is Taurus. Moon is the
Karaka for mind and it enjoys a royal Status among planets.
Its complexion is tawny. Its sex is female. Moon represents the commercial
community or Vaishya. It represents Sattwika Gunas.
The Moon is very
windy and phlegmatic. She has round body and is learned. She has auspicious
looks and sweet speech, is fickle minded and very lustful. She represents one
Muhurta i.e., a period of 48 minutes. The taste represented by Moon is Saline.
Moon is friendly
to Sun and Mercury and is Neutral to Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. Moon does
not consider any planet as its enemy. However, Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Rahu
and Ketu consider moon as their enemy. Moon is strong in the northern
direction.
Astronomy:
Mars is one of the outer planets. In fact, it is the nearest outer planet
from the earth. The mean distance between the Sun and Mars is 141 million
miles. Mars take 687 days to revolve around the Sun. Mars is smaller than the
earth and its diameter is around 4, 200 miles. It is just double the size of
Moon. Its mass is about 1/10th the mass of the earth. Mars takes 24hours 37
minutes and 23 seconds to rotate on its axis. Mars resembles our earth in
various ways especially with regards to time of rotation and to the tilt in
axis, which makes us feel that it is an escaped satellite of Earth. The color
of Mars is red.
Mythology:
According to Hindu Mythology Mars is considered as Bhumi - putra. He is
considered to be the son of mother Earth. It is said that when earth was lying
submerged in vast expanse of the sea. Lord Vishnu in his Varaha Avatar lifted
the earth and brought it out and placed it in a suitable orbit. Mother earth
was grateful and asked for a feminine boon. O God give me a child of yours. To
which God agreed. Mars is the result of this godly union with the rescued
Earth. One such story relates to Mars being the son of Lord Shiva and mother
earth.
In western astrology
Mars is considered as God of war and also hunting. In the bible Mars is
symbolized by the devil. It is the God of force and energy. Mars is considered
the Commander in chief of the celestial armies. Mars rules over the "Sama
Veda"
Astrological Significance:
Following are some of the signification of Mars as per Uttara Kalamrita
a) Valor b) land c) Strength d) Battle e) Foes f) Archeologist g) Quadrupeds h)
King I) Fire j) Bile k) Wounds l) Heat m) Sword n) Obstacles o) Worship of
Subrahmanya p) Eating non - vegetarian food q) Bitterness of taste r) Strong
towards the end of the night s) Gold t) Man u) Character v) Painful urination
w) Blood x) Desire y) Anger z) Snake
It is generally
seen that a strong Mars will give a good result with respect to above mentioned
significations while a weak Mars represents some deficiency
Other Astrological Considerations:
Mars own two signs namely Aries and Scorpio. It is deeply exalted at 28 degrees
Capricorn and deeply debilitated at 28 degrees Cancer. Its Mooltrikona rashi is
Aries. Mars represents ones strength and it holds the rank of Commander in
Chief in the Planetary Cabinet. His Stature is not high and has a blood red
complexion; Kartikeya represents it. It is of masculine gender having
predominance of Fire. It is of Kshatriya Varna having the predominance of
Tamsik Gunas.
Mars is cruel, has
blood red eyes, and is fickle minded, liberal hearted, bilious and has thin
waist and thin physique. It represents bone marrow and lives in the place of
fire and it represents a day (Ahoratra i.e., a period from one sunrise to other
sunrise). It represents bitter taste; it is strong in the south direction. It
is friendly to Sun, Moon and Jupiter. It is inimical to Mercury and neutral to
Venus and Saturn.
Mercury
Astronomy:
Mercury is at average distance of 36
million kilometers from the Sun. At the Apogee the distance is about 43 million
miles and at the perigee it is about 29 million miles from the Sun. It revolves
round the Sun in 88 days. Its diameter is nearly 3,200 miles. As the size of
Mercury is very small and its mass is very little its gravitational pull is
naturally very weak.
There is no
atmosphere around it since it is very close to the Sun. Further, one half of
Mercury is very hot and the temperature would be around 360 degrees centigrade;
the other half is very cold, much cooler than our arctic region during severe
winter. The time of rotation and revolution is the same therefore, only one
part of Mercury will face the Sun and other part will always remain dark with
temperatures below freezing point.
Mythology:
Mercury was born out of association of Moon and Tara the wife of
Brihaspati, the Deva guru. The story is that Moon abducted
In western astrology
Mercury is considered to be the son of Jupiter and Maia, the daughter of Atlas.
He is said to be a friend of Apollo, maybe since it is closest to the Sun.
Astrological
Significance:
Some important signification of Mercury as per Uttara Kalamrita is given below.
a) Education b) Treasury c) Mathematics d) Knowledge e) Speech f) Infantry g)
writing h) Green color I) astrology and astronomy j) Commerce k) Eunuch l)
Skin m) Worship of Vishnu n) Atharva Vedas o) Fond of north - west direction p)
Well versed in Puranas or major epic q) Grammar r) Maternal uncle s) Yantras t)
Very powerful tantrik u) Self control v) Devotion w) Navel x) Child y) Humility
z) strong at sunrise.
It is generally
seen if Mercury is strong a good result pertaining to the above mentioned
significations will be noticed and vice versa if Mercury is weak.
Other Astrological Consideration:
Mercury rules over Gemini and Virgo signs. It is deeply exalted at 15 degree
Virgo and deeply debilitated at 15 degree Pisces. Its Mooltrikona sign is
Virgo.
Mercury is the
significator of speech. In the planetary cabinet it is considered as an heir
apparent. Its complexion is akin to that of grass. The presiding deity being
Vishnu and it is neuter. It represents Earth as an element of Panchbhootas. It
represents Vaishya or Commercial Community. It has the predominance of Rajsik
Gunas.
Mercury possesses
an attractive physique and the ability to make pun or to speak words having
double meaning, sense of humour. He has the blend of all three humours of Bile,
Phlegm and wind. It represents the skin. It can be found in playground. It
represents one Ritu (It is of about 2 month's duration). It represents mixed
taste. It is powerful in the eastern direction. It is Friendly to Sun and
Venus. It is inimical to Moon and Neutral to Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. It is
neutral to both Rahu and Ketu.
Astronomy:
Jupiter is far beyond the swarm of asteroids. It is at the
mean distance of about 500 million miles from the Sun. It is the biggest planet
of our solar system. It has a diameter of 88,000 miles nearly ten times the
diameter of the Earth. It takes a little less than 12 years to go once around
the Sun.
Jupiter is round.
The upper part of Jupiter is not completely solidified. So the period of
rotation for all parts of Jupiter, is not uniform. It rotates very fast and it
completes one rotation in 10 minutes less than 10 hours. Jupiter has 11
Satellites, whereas earth has only one Satellite and Mars has two.
Mythology:
Jupiter is the Guru of Devtas. His father is Maharishi
Angira. Maharishi's wife got the knowledge and procedures of performing the
vrata from Sanat Kumars for having a son. She performed the vrata with complete
devotion and the Gods were satisfied and a son was born in their house. The son
was the lord of wisdom Jupiter.
Old Greeks
consider Jupiter as the father of Gods - ZEUS. Egyptians call it AMMON. The
Norse calls it THOR. Babylonians call it as MERODACH
Astrological
Significance:
Some of the important signification of Jupiter as per
Uttara Kalamrita is given below.
a) Brahmans b) Teachers c) Cows d) treasure e) Large or stout body f) Fame g)
Logic h) Astronomy and astrology I) Sons j) Grand Sons k) Elder brother
l) Indra m) Precious stones n) Dharma o) Yellow colors p) Physical health q)
Impartial outlook r) Facing towards the north. s) Mantra t) Holy water or
places of pilgrimage u) Intellect v) Lord Brahma w) gold and good quality topaz
x) Worship of Shiva y) Sound knowledge of classical text z) Vedanta system of
philosophy.
It is generally
seen that a strong Jupiter is good for the above mentioned significations
whereas a weak Jupiter shows some deficiency.
Other Astrological Considerations:
Jupiter owns two signs namely Sagittarius and Pisces. It is deeply exalted in
Cancer at 5 degrees and deeply debilitated at 5 degrees Capricorn. Its
Mooltrikona sign is Sagittarius. Jupiter is the giver of knowledge and
happiness.
In the planetary
cabinet it is given the role of minister. Its complexion is tawny. The
presiding deity of Jupiter is Indra. It is of masculine gender. Its element is
Sky (Ether). It is of Brahmin Varna and is predominately a Sattwika planet
Jupiter is large
bodied, has honey coloured eyes and hair is phlegmatic and is intelligent and
learned in all the Shastras. It represents the fats in the body. It is found in
the treasure room. It represents a period of one month. It represents sweet
taste. It is powerful in the east. It is friendly to Sun, Moon and Mars. It is
inimical to Mercury and Venus and with Saturn it is Neutral. It is friendly to
Rahu and neutral to Ketu. One interesting thing to be noted is that no planet
considers Jupiter as its enemy. However, Jupiter considers Venus and Mercury as
its enemy.
In astrology
there is no other natural benefic than Jupiter. The mere placement of Jupiter
in Lagna or Kendra is said to mitigate many afflictions in the horoscope.
Astronomy:
Venus is much closer to the Sun than the earth. Therefore, on some occasions
Venus will be in between Earth and the Sun. the average distance form sun is 67
million miles. The variation is very little, as the orbit of Venus is nearly
circular. The distance between Earth and Venus during inferior conjunction will
be only 25 million miles. The size of Venus is nearly similar to Earth. Venus
has the diameter of 7,600 miles while Earth has a diameter of 7,900 miles. It
revolves around the sun in 225 days. The atmospheric layer around Venus is
thick, peculiar and fascinating. The brightness of Venus is due to the
reflecting power of its atmosphere. For observers on the earth Venus cannot be
more than 48 degrees away from the Sun.
Mythology:
Shukracharya is the son of Sage Bhrigu. He is the preceptor
of the demons. Shukra was the only one considered worthy of being granted the
knowledge of Mrit - Sanjivani vidya by Lord Shiva. This knowledge is supposed
to bring back even dead to life.
Venus is
considered as Goddess of love, marriage, beauty and comforts. It is a form of
Maha Lakshmi, the wife of lord Vishnu. Venus rules over the Yajur Veda and the
Vasant Ritu (April and May). According to western astrology
Venus is known as Lucifer and Hebrews named it as Astoreth.
Astrological Significance:
The Uttara Kalamrita gives the following signification of Venus.
a) Good clothes b) marriage c) Income d) Woman e) Brahmins f) Wife g) Happiness
from sexual life h) Flowers I) Conveyance j) Silver k) fond of south east l)
Cough m) Rajsik nature n) Pearls o) Enjoyment p) Possessing many women q)
Speaking truth r) Semen s) dances t) Fond of worshiping Gauri and Laxmi u)
Mother for those born in the day v) genital organs w) Urine or urinary tract x)
Strong in the afternoon y) Pleasant musical instruments z) Skilled in fine
arts.
It is seen
that a strong Venus gives very good result in a horoscope. However a weak Venus
can cause certain deficiencies with respect to above mentioned significations.
Other Astrological Considerations:
Venus owns two signs namely Taurus and Libra. It is deeply exalted at 27 degree
in Pisces rashi. Its Mooltrikona is in Libra. Venus governs semen (potency).
In the
planetary Cabinet Venus is also a minister along with Jupiter. Its complexion
is variegated. According to "Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra" the deity
which it represents is Shachi (Consort of Lord Indra). It is of feminine
gender. It represents water among the Panchbhootas. It is of Brahmin Varna and
has predominance of Rajsik Gunas.
Venus is joyful,
charming in physique, has beautiful and brilliant eyes, is a poet, is
phlegmatic and windy and has curly hair. It represents a fortnight that is one
Paksha of Moon. It is strong in the north direction. It represents an acidulous
taste.
It is friendly to
Mercury and Saturn. Is inimical to Sun, Moon, and Mars. It considers Jupiter as
Neutral.
Astronomy:
Saturn is 886 million miles away from the Sun. It is
smaller than Jupiter and its diameter is 75,000 miles. It has nine known
satellites. Volume wise it is 700 times bigger than earth. But its mass is
little less than 100times that of the earth. Saturn takes 29 ½ year to go round
the sun. Hence, on an average it stays in one rashi for a period of 2 ½ years.
Saturn is
surrounded by a system of three concentric rings. These rings are separate and
there is only black empty space in between any two rings. Saturn appears like a
blue ball with 3 yellow rings.
Mythology:
Saturn is the son of Sun and Chhaya. Saturn is a planet,
which has been much, wronged and was cursed by his own wife and celestial
mother Parvati. In fact after realizing her mistake Maa Parvati gave a boon to
Saturn that no important event in the life of a person will occur unless Saturn
gives his divine sanctity to that work either by transit or aspect to such
relevant house.
He is the elder
brother to Yama therefore he plays the role of Yama and can bring an end to
life. Therefore, if a bad dasa is running and at the same time there is an evil
transit of Saturn and the age of death have come Saturn will definitely kill.
But, Saturn also represents detachment. It has great spiritual value. No saint
can take birth without a well-placed and strong Saturn.
Astrological
Significance:
According to Uttara Kalamrita following are the
signification of Saturn.
a) Ill health b) Obstructions c) Disease d) enmity e) sorrow f) Death g) Maid
servant h) Asses I) Outcastes j) Longevity k) Eunuch l) Wind m) Old age n)
Dirty cloth o) Black color p) Significator of father for those who are born in
the night q) Shudras r) Brahmin having Tamsik qualities s) Ugly hair t) Worship
of Yama u) Looking downwards v) Telling lies w) Thefts and hard heartedness x)
Oil y) Hunter z) Lameness
It is seen that a
strong Saturn gives good results however if Saturn is weak it will cause
deficiencies with respect to above mentioned significations.
Other Astrological Consideration:
Saturn owns two signs namely Capricorn and Aquarius. It is
deeply exalted at 20 degrees in the Libra Rashi and is deeply debilitated at 20
degrees in the Aries Rashi. Its Mooltrikona rashi is Aquarius. It is considered
the Karaka for grief.
In the planetary
cabinet Saturn represents servants. It has a dark complexion. It is of neuter
gender. It represents Air among the Panchbhootas. It belongs to the Shudra
Varna and has predominance of Tamsik Gunas.
Saturn has an
emaciated and long physique, honey colored eyes, is windy in temperament, has
big teeth, is indolent, lame and has coarse and rough hair. Saturn represents
one year.
It represents
astringent taste. It is strong in the western direction. It is friendly to
Mercury and Venus. It is inimical to Sun, Moon and Mars. It considers Jupiter
to be Neutral. Rahu and Ketu both regard Saturn as friend.
Astronomy:
Rahu and Ketu have been considered as Grahas in Vedic astrology.
They have no physical identity but only mathematically calculated sensitive
points having immense influence on the natives of earth.
Moon in its orbit,
on a northerly course from South to North, crosses the ecliptic (the apparent
path of Sun). This point of intersection is known as Rahu or Dragons head. 180
degrees away from this point, Moon on its southerly course crosses the
ecliptic. This point is called the dragon's tail or Ketu.
Rahu and Ketu are
unique to our system or astrology. Why so much stress on the point of
intersection of the ecliptic is given has to be understood. While sun is the
body and Moon is the mind the intersection is bound to give immense effect.
Rahu and Ketu are
not stationary in space but have a mean motion of about 19 degrees and 30
minutes in a year. It means it takes about 18 years and 6 months to make a
revolution around the Earth. This motion is retrograde. There is a concept of
Mean Rahu and True Rahu. In Hindu astrology we take the true position of Rahu and
Ketu.
Mythology:
This story relates to the great churning of the ocean by the Devas and the
Asuras to take out Amrita. Lord Vishnu with the intention of preserving good
made it a point that the Amrita should not go to the Asuras. To ensure this he
took the form of Mohini. Mohini so maneuvered the sitting arrangement that she
got to the Devtas first. The Asura to understand this trick was Swarbhanu. He
took the form of Devas and positioned himself in between Sun and Moon. When his
term came he also received Amrita from the disguised Lord Vishnu. Before
Swarbhanu could drink the Amrita Sun and Moon identified it. Lord Vishnu
severed off his head with his Sudarshan Chakra. However, some drops of Amrita
had gone down hence both the head and body became immortal. The head represents
Rahu and Tail is Ketu.
The severed head
was taken by Simihika the mother of Asura Swarbhanu and nursed patiently. The
head over a period of time got the body of Serpent and he was named Rahu. A
Brahmin named Mini took the body. He brought up this body as his own son. To
this body Lord Vishnu granted a serpents head. This became Ketu who in the due
course of time became a saintly and revered seer.
Rahu and Ketu have
not forgiven Sun and Moon for exposing them and they cause Eclipse.
Astrological
Significance:
Rahu:
Rahu is the significator of the following as per Uttara
Kalamrita.
a) Faulty Logic b) Harsh speech c) Outcaste d) an irreligious person e) going
to a foreign country f) Unclean g) Bones h) abdominal ulcers I) Falsehood j)
South western direction k) serpents l) Old age m) Maternal grand father n)
Worship of Vana Durga o) Writing Urdu or Persian p) Breathing q) Acute duodenal
pain.
It is
observed that a strong Rahu is good for the above mentioned significations and
weak Rahu shows just the opposite.
Ketu:
Ketu is the significator of following as per Uttara Kalamrita
a) Worship of Chandi, Ganesh and others b) Medical practitioner c) Vultures d)
Final emancipation e) Consumption f) Painful fevers g) Bath in Ganges h) Great
penance I) Wind complaints j) Mantra Shastra k) Instability of mind l) Diseases
of the stomach and eye m) Vedanta n) Grandfather o) Small pox or boils p) A
servant of Shiva q) Association with foreigner or Shudras.
It is observed
that a strong Ketu generally gives good result and a malefic Ketu creates lots
of hindrances in life.
Other Astrological
Consideration:
Rahu:
Rahu is in own house in Virgo Rashi. It is exalted when placed in Taurus Rashi
while it is debilitated when placed in Scorpio Rashi. However, there are
divergent views on this. Some authorities take the Exaltation and Debilitation
points as Gemini and Sagittarius respectively. It is said that Rahu gives
yogkaraka result if placed in Cancer Rashi. However, it has to be noted that
being a Chaya Grah it gives results based on the planetary influences. It is
generally observed that with a benefic or in benefic influence it gives very
good result. It is generally considered as a good planet for worldly comforts.
However, there is lots of Maya attached with Rahu. In modern times Rahu
represents Computers and Mass Media.
Rahu is friendly
to Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. It considers Sun and Moon as its enemy and
towards Mercury it is Neutral.
Ketu:
Ketu is exalted when it is placed in
Scorpio rashi and debilitated when placed in the Taurus Rashi. However, some
authorities have given the Exaltation and Debilitation point as Sagittarius and
Gemini respectively. It has to be said that Ketu is more towards spiritual side
and is the Karaka for final emancipation whereas Rahu is more towards worldly
pleasures. Again it has to be said that being a Chaya Grah gives results
according to associations.
Ketu is friendly
to Mars, Venus and Saturn. It considers Sun and Moon as his enemies and towards
Mercury and Jupiter it is Neutral.
(Written by: Anand Sagar
Pathak)
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