The Nine Planets (Navagraha)
Explore the celestial bodies that influence our lives according to Vedic astrology.
Sun (Surya)
Nature: Natural malefic
Rules: Soul, ego, authority, father
Day: Sunday
Color: Copper red
Metal: Gold
Direction: East
Moon (Chandra)
Nature: Natural benefic
Rules: Mind, emotions, mother
Day: Monday
Color: White
Metal: Silver
Direction: Northwest
Mars (Mangal)
Nature: Natural malefic
Rules: Energy, courage, brothers
Day: Tuesday
Color: Red
Metal: Copper
Direction: South
Mercury (Budha)
Nature: Neutral
Rules: Intelligence, communication
Day: Wednesday
Color: Green
Metal: Bronze
Direction: North
Jupiter (Guru)
Nature: Natural benefic
Rules: Wisdom, fortune, children
Day: Thursday
Color: Yellow
Metal: Gold
Direction: Northeast
Venus (Shukra)
Nature: Natural benefic
Rules: Love, luxury, marriage
Day: Friday
Color: White
Metal: Silver
Direction: Southeast
Saturn (Shani)
Nature: Natural malefic
Rules: Longevity, karma, service
Day: Saturday
Color: Black
Metal: Iron
Direction: West
Rahu (North Node)
Nature: Shadow planet
Rules: Materialistic desires
Color: Smoke
Metal: Lead
Direction: Southwest
Ketu (South Node)
Nature: Shadow planet
Rules: Spirituality, liberation
Color: Grey
Metal: Lead
Direction: Southwest