9 Grahas — Planetary Profiles
Significations, mantras, remedies for each planet
Surya (Sun)
| Day | Sunday | Color | Orange/Red |
| Gem | Ruby | Metal | Gold |
| Direction | East | Nature | Benefic |
| Owns Rashi | Simha | Element | Fire |
| Exalted In | Mesh | Debilitated In | Tula |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Soul (Atma), father, authority, government positions, vitality and life force, ego and self-identity, leadership ability, self-confidence, physical health and constitution. Surya represents the king in the planetary cabinet — it governs power, prestige, and position in society. A strong Sun gives commanding personality, government favor, fame, and robust health. It rules the heart, eyes (right eye), and bones. Surya is the karaka of the 1st and 10th houses. |
| Mantra | Om Suryaya Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah (7000x) |
| Remedies | Offer water (Arghya) to the rising Sun every morning facing East — this is the single most powerful remedy for a weak Sun. Wear a natural Ruby (Manik) of at least 3 carats in gold ring on the ring finger on a Sunday during Shukla Paksha. Donate wheat, jaggery (gur), copper, and red items on Sundays. Recite Aditya Hridayam Stotram for severe Sun affliction. Maintain good relationship with father and authority figures. Practice Surya Namaskar daily at sunrise. |
Chandra (Moon)
| Day | Monday | Color | White |
| Gem | Pearl | Metal | Silver |
| Direction | North-West | Nature | Benefic |
| Owns Rashi | Kark | Element | Water |
| Exalted In | Vrishabh | Debilitated In | Vrishchik |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Mind (Manas), mother, emotions and emotional intelligence, public image and popularity, travel especially over water, all liquids and fluids, fertility and conception, comfort and luxury, mental peace. Chandra represents the queen in the planetary cabinet — it governs the mind, feelings, and instinctive responses. A strong Moon gives emotional stability, good memory, popularity with the masses, and a loving relationship with mother. It rules the blood, stomach, breasts, and left eye. Chandra is the karaka of the 4th house. |
| Mantra | Om Chandraya Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah (11000x) |
| Remedies | Wear a natural Pearl (Moti) of at least 4 carats set in silver on the little finger on Monday during Shukla Paksha. Drink milk or offer milk to a Shivalinga on Mondays. Keep Monday fasts (Somvar Vrat). Donate white rice, white cloth, silver, and milk to the needy. Keep a silver square piece in your wallet. Maintain loving relationship with your mother. Worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Practice meditation and pranayama for mental peace. Avoid consuming alcohol and non-vegetarian food on Mondays. |
Mangal (Mars)
| Day | Tuesday | Color | Red |
| Gem | Red Coral | Metal | Copper |
| Direction | South | Nature | Malefic |
| Owns Rashi | Mesh, Vrishchik | Element | Fire |
| Exalted In | Makar | Debilitated In | Kark |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Energy and physical vitality, courage and valor, younger siblings, landed property and real estate, surgery and surgical procedures, military and defense, competitive sports, anger and aggression, blood and muscles. Mangal is the commander-in-chief of the planetary cabinet — it governs action, drive, and the warrior spirit. A strong Mars gives physical strength, courage, property ownership, and victory over enemies. It rules the blood, muscles, bone marrow, and adrenal glands. Mangal is the karaka of the 3rd and 6th houses. |
| Mantra | Om Mangalaya Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah (10000x) |
| Remedies | Wear natural Red Coral (Moonga) of at least 5 carats in gold or copper ring on the ring finger on Tuesday during Shukla Paksha. Donate red lentils (masoor dal), red cloth, copper, and jaggery on Tuesdays. Recite Hanuman Chalisa daily — Hanuman is the deity associated with Mars. Keep Tuesday fasts. Donate blood if health permits. Maintain good relationship with siblings. Practice physical exercise and martial arts to channel Mars energy constructively. Avoid anger, arguments, and violence. |
Budh (Mercury)
| Day | Wednesday | Color | Green |
| Gem | Emerald | Metal | Bronze |
| Direction | North | Nature | Neutral |
| Owns Rashi | Mithun, Kanya | Element | Earth |
| Exalted In | Kanya | Debilitated In | Meen |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Intelligence and intellect, communication and speech, business acumen and trading, education and learning, logical reasoning and analysis, mathematics and accounting, writing and literary skills, humor and wit, nervous system. Budh is the prince and messenger in the planetary cabinet — it governs the exchange of information and commercial activity. A strong Mercury gives sharp intellect, eloquent speech, business success, and skill in multiple fields. It rules the nervous system, skin, lungs, and intestines. Budh is the karaka of the 4th (education) and 10th houses. |
| Mantra | Om Budhaya Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah (9000x) |
| Remedies | Wear natural Emerald (Panna) of at least 3 carats in gold ring on the little finger on Wednesday during Shukla Paksha. Donate green moong dal, green cloth, and green vegetables on Wednesdays. Feed green parrots or birds. Worship Lord Vishnu or Lord Ganesha (the deity of intellect). Practice learning new skills, reading, and writing. Keep company of intelligent and honest people. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama. Avoid dishonesty and fraudulent business practices. Plant green plants in the North direction. |
Guru (Jupiter)
| Day | Thursday | Color | Yellow |
| Gem | Yellow Sapphire | Metal | Gold |
| Direction | North-East | Nature | Benefic |
| Owns Rashi | Dhanu, Meen | Element | Ether |
| Exalted In | Kark | Debilitated In | Makar |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Wisdom and higher knowledge, guru and spiritual teacher, children and progeny, fortune and good luck, dharma and righteousness, expansion and growth, wealth and abundance, higher learning and philosophy, divine grace. Guru is the minister and advisor in the planetary cabinet — it governs wisdom, dharma, and divine blessings. A strong Jupiter gives wisdom, wealth, good children, spiritual inclination, and protection from misfortune. It rules the liver, fat tissue, thighs, and the arterial system. Guru is the karaka of the 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 11th houses. |
| Mantra | Om Gurave Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah (19000x) |
| Remedies | Wear natural Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) of at least 3 carats in gold ring on the index finger on Thursday during Shukla Paksha. Donate chana dal, turmeric, yellow cloth, and gold on Thursdays. Respect teachers, gurus, and elderly people — this is the most important remedy. Keep Thursday fasts and worship Lord Vishnu or Lord Brihaspati. Visit temples and perform charitable work. Feed Brahmins or learned persons. Apply tilak of turmeric and sandalwood. Maintain ethical conduct and dharmic living. Read scriptures and pursue higher knowledge. |
Shukra (Venus)
| Day | Friday | Color | White/Pink |
| Gem | Diamond | Metal | Silver |
| Direction | South-East | Nature | Benefic |
| Owns Rashi | Vrishabh, Tula | Element | Water |
| Exalted In | Meen | Debilitated In | Kanya |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Love and romance, beauty and aesthetics, art and creativity, luxury and comforts, marriage and marital harmony, vehicles and conveyances, entertainment and pleasure, fashion and adornment, reproductive health. Shukra is the minister of pleasures in the planetary cabinet — it governs all that is beautiful, luxurious, and pleasurable in life. A strong Venus gives a beautiful spouse, artistic talent, material comforts, and harmonious relationships. It rules the reproductive system, kidneys, face, and skin. Shukra is the karaka of the 7th house. |
| Mantra | Om Shukraya Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah (16000x) |
| Remedies | Wear natural Diamond (Heera) of at least 0.5 carats or White Sapphire as substitute, set in platinum or white gold on the middle finger on Friday during Shukla Paksha. Donate white rice, white cloth, sugar, camphor, and silver on Fridays. Offer white flowers to Goddess Lakshmi. Keep Friday fasts and worship Lakshmi-Vishnu. Maintain respect for women and your spouse. Avoid extramarital affairs and dishonesty in love. Use white sandalwood and rose fragrance. Donate to girls education and women empowerment causes. Keep bedroom clean and aesthetically pleasing. |
Shani (Saturn)
| Day | Saturday | Color | Black/Blue |
| Gem | Blue Sapphire | Metal | Iron |
| Direction | West | Nature | Malefic |
| Owns Rashi | Makar, Kumbh | Element | Air |
| Exalted In | Tula | Debilitated In | Mesh |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Karma and karmic debts, discipline and structure, delays and obstacles, hardship and suffering, longevity and chronic conditions, justice and fair punishment, servants and laborers, chronic disease and old age, detachment and renunciation. Shani is the judge in the planetary cabinet — it governs karma, discipline, and the consequences of past actions. A strong Saturn gives discipline, longevity, authority through hard work, and spiritual maturity. A weak Saturn brings delays, chronic illness, poverty, and depression. It rules the bones, teeth, joints, and nervous system. Shani is the karaka of the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th houses. |
| Mantra | Om Shanaischaraya Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah (23000x) |
| Remedies | Wear Blue Sapphire (Neelam) ONLY after careful testing for 3 days — this is the most powerful and dangerous gem. Set in iron or panchdhatu on the middle finger on Saturday during Shukla Paksha. Donate black sesame (til), black urad dal, iron items, mustard oil, and black cloth on Saturdays. Serve the poor, disabled, elderly, and laborers — this is Shani most favored remedy. Keep Saturday fasts. Light a sesame oil lamp under a Peepal tree on Saturday evenings. Worship Lord Hanuman (Tuesday and Saturday) and recite Hanuman Chalisa. Practice patience, discipline, and humility. Do not exploit workers or servants. |
Rahu (North Node)
| Day | - | Color | Smoke/Blue |
| Gem | Hessonite (Gomed) | Metal | Lead |
| Direction | South-West | Nature | Malefic |
| Owns Rashi | (Co-rules Kumbh) | Element | Air |
| Exalted In | Vrishabh | Debilitated In | Vrishchik |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Illusion and maya, obsession and compulsion, foreign lands and cultures, technology and innovation, unconventional paths, sudden gains and losses, worldly ambition, breaking taboos, smoke and pollution, epidemics. Rahu is the diplomat and trickster in the planetary cabinet — it governs desires, illusions, and worldly ambitions that may or may not be fulfilled. A well-placed Rahu gives success in foreign lands, fame through unconventional means, technological prowess, and political power. An afflicted Rahu causes confusion, addiction, fraud, and sudden downfalls. Rahu has no physical body — it is a shadow planet (chhaya graha). |
| Mantra | Om Rahave Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Bhram Bhrem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah (18000x) |
| Remedies | Wear Hessonite (Gomed) of at least 5 carats in silver or panchdhatu on the middle finger on Saturday during Shukla Paksha after testing for 3 days. Donate black blanket, coconut, radish, and blue cloth on Saturdays. Worship Goddess Durga — the most powerful deity for Rahu control. Recite Rahu Kavacham and Durga Saptashati. Keep fasts on Saturdays. Feed birds, especially crows. Store water in a blue bottle and drink after 24 hours of sunlight exposure. Avoid intoxicants, gambling, and deceitful behavior. Practice truthfulness and transparency in all dealings. Keep the South-West area of your home clean and heavy. |
Ketu (South Node)
| Day | - | Color | Grey/Brown |
| Gem | Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) | Metal | Mixed Metal |
| Direction | North-East (spiritual) | Nature | Malefic |
| Owns Rashi | (Co-rules Vrishchik) | Element | Fire |
| Exalted In | Vrishchik | Debilitated In | Vrishabh |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Significations | Spirituality and moksha, detachment and renunciation, past karma and past lives, psychic abilities and intuition, isolation and solitude, sudden events and accidents, mystical knowledge, liberation from material bonds, diseases of unknown origin. Ketu is the monk in the planetary cabinet — it governs spiritual liberation, past-life karma, and detachment from worldly illusions. A well-placed Ketu gives spiritual wisdom, psychic abilities, research talent, and eventual moksha. An afflicted Ketu causes confusion, accidents, mysterious diseases, and social isolation. Like Rahu, Ketu is a shadow planet with no physical body. |
| Mantra | Om Ketave Namah |
| Beej Mantra | Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah (17000x) |
| Remedies | Wear Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) of at least 3 carats in gold or panchdhatu on the ring or little finger on Thursday during Shukla Paksha after testing for 3 days. Donate sesame, blanket of mixed colors, and seven types of grains on Thursdays. Worship Lord Ganesha — the primary deity for Ketu. Recite Ganesha Atharvashirsha and Ketu Kavacham. Feed street dogs — dogs are associated with Ketu. Practice meditation, yoga, and spiritual sadhana regularly. Visit pilgrimage sites and perform ancestral rites (Pitra Tarpan). Keep the North-East corner of home clean and spiritual. Avoid cruelty to animals and practice compassion toward all beings. |