The Navgrah
In Vedic astrology, the Navgrah - Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu - form the foundation for understanding a person's Kundali. Each Graha represents different aspects of life, including personality, emotions, intelligence, relationships, career, wealth, health, responsibilities and spirituality.
Karakatwa of the Nine Grahas
Surya represents the father, confidence, authority and honour; Chandra represents the mind, emotions and mother; Mangal represents courage, action and strength; Budh represents intelligence, communication and business; Guru represents wisdom, knowledge, children and fortune; Shukra represents love, marriage, beauty and luxury; Shani represents discipline, karma, hard work and justice; Rahu represents ambition, desire and illusion; while Ketu represents detachment, spirituality and liberation.
Strength, Karma and Free Will
- Strength & Condition: A strong planet can support its positive qualities, while a weak or afflicted planet may create challenges - though strong does not always mean good, and weak does not always mean bad
- Karma & Free Will: The Navgrah are connected with karma, effort and free will, so Jyotish recognises tendencies and influences rather than a completely predetermined life
- Navratna Gemstones: Ruby for Surya, Pearl for Chandra, Coral for Mangal, Emerald for Budh, Yellow Sapphire for Guru, Diamond for Shukra, Blue Sapphire for Shani, Gomed for Rahu and Cat's Eye for Ketu
- Traditional Remedies: Mantra, worship and devotional practices associated with each Graha are used within the traditional framework of Jyotish to support balance
Studying the Grahas helps an astrologer understand both the opportunities and challenges present in a person's chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Navgrah are the nine planets of Vedic astrology - Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu - each representing different aspects of a person's life and Kundali.
No. The results depend on the planet's placement, relationships and overall condition in the Kundali - strong does not always mean good, and weak does not always mean bad.
Traditional remedies such as mantra, worship, devotional practices and Navratna gemstones like Ruby, Pearl, Coral, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gomed and Cat's Eye are associated with the Navgrah within the framework of Jyotish.
