Category: Basic Vedic Astrology
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Reading Time: 17 minutesRetrograde planets in Vedic astrology are referred to as planets who are orbiting “backwards” – as in, further away from Earth. Obviously if we think of it practically, planets revolve or orbit around the Sun in a defined motion, but from the Earth as a reference, planets are either orbiting in direct…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn Vedic astrology, when a planet comes too close to the Sun (in terms of the degrees), it is combusted. Combustion here refers to the loss of the said planet’s strength due to being burnt by the Sun’s heat. Except Rahu and Ketu, all planets can be combust. The table below shows…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesSince everything in Vedic astrology is decided on the basis of impact or effect, all the planets can be classified as either benefic or malefic by nature. The table below lists the benefic and malefic planets in Vedic astrology. Planet Nature Reason Sun Benefic (but considered malefic by some astrologers since it…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesEach planet in Vedic astrology has one (or more) zodiac signs it rules. Sun, Moon, Rahu, Ketu, and trans-Saturnian planets own one zodiac sign each either independently or through co-rulership. Other planets own two zodiac signs each. The table below illustrates: Zodiac Sign Ruling Planet(s) Remarks Aries Mars Mars rules Aries &…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are nine planets in Vedic astrology, including Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. However, not everyone is a friend to everyone. When studying Vedic astrology charts or horoscopes, it is important to note planetary relationships, or how the planets view one another. If two enemy planets are…
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Reading Time: 10 minutesThere are nine planets in Vedic astrology – Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu (North node of the Moon), and Ketu (South node of the Moon). Now, I know what you might be thinking – “The Sun is not a planet, it’s a star!” or “The Moon is a natural…