The nine grahas of Vedic astrology — their significations, effects and remedies.
Vedic astrology rests on the Navagraha — nine "planets": the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn, plus the two lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Each graha is a karaka (significator) of specific areas of life and gives its results according to the sign, house and dignity it occupies. Explore each below.
Surya · Malefic (mild)
Gem: Ruby (Manik)
Chandra · Benefic (when waxing)
Gem: Pearl (Moti)
Mangal · Malefic
Gem: Red Coral (Moonga)
Budha · Benefic (with benefics)
Gem: Emerald (Panna)
Guru / Brihaspati · Benefic (greatest)
Gem: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Shukra · Benefic
Gem: Diamond / White Sapphire
Shani · Malefic
Gem: Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
Rahu (North Node) · Malefic (shadow)
Gem: Hessonite (Gomed)
Ketu (South Node) · Malefic (shadow)
Gem: Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)