120 Facts (Sutra) About Nine Planets (Navagrahas) of Universal Astrology, accepted by all Astrology Expert Astrologer

120 Facts (Sutra) About Nine Planets (Navagrahas) of Universal Astrology, accepted by all Astrology Expert Astrologer

120 SUTRA-STYLE FACTS ABOUT THE NAVAGRAHAS

(Accepted broadly across classical Vedic astrology)

GENERAL NAVAGRAHA SUTRAS (1–20)

1. Nava means nine; Graha means one that seizes or influences.

2. The Navagrahas are Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu, Ketu.

3. Seven Grahas are visible; Rahu and Ketu are shadow nodes.

4. Grahas influence karma, destiny, health, wealth, and spiritual evolution.

5. Surya, Chandra, Guru are Sattvic.

6. Shukra, Budha are Rajasic.

7. Mangal, Shani, Rahu, Ketu are Tamasic.

8. Each Graha governs a weekday; except Rahu and Ketu.

9. Grahas rule directions, colors, metals, mantras, and elements.

10. Their placement at birth forms the Janma Kundali.

11. Their movement establishes transits (Gochar).

12. Exaltation (Uchcha) indicates maximum strength.

13. Debilitation (Neecha) indicates minimum strength.

14. Mooltrikona shows secondary strong dignity.

15. Vimshottari Dasha times planetary karmic results.

16. Remedies include mantra, yantra, daana, upasana, and gemstones.

17. Navagraha temples are worshipped for planetary peace.

18. Grahas symbolize cosmic forces working through human life.

19. Rahu and Ketu always move retrograde.

20. Rahu and Ketu are always 180° apart on the zodiac.

SURYA – THE SUN (21–32)

21. Surya is the king of the Navagrahas.

22. Surya represents Atma (soul), authority, vitality.

23. Surya rules Leo (Simha).

24. Exalted in Aries (10°).

25. Debilitated in Libra (10°).

26. Surya rules father, government, bones, heart.

27. Surya is fiery and Sattvic.

28. Sunday is Surya’s day.

29. Direction: East.

30. Metal: Gold; Gemstone: Ruby.

31. Beeja Mantra: Om Hram Hreem Hroum Saha Suryaya Namah.

32. Strong Surya gives leadership; weak Surya causes low vitality.

CHANDRA – THE MOON (33–44)

33. Chandra is the queen of the Grahas.

34. Chandra represents mind, emotions, mother.

35. Chandra rules Cancer (Karka).

36. Exalted in Taurus (3°).

37. Debilitated in Scorpio (3°).

38. Chandra rules fluids, blood, sleep, fertility.

39. Chandra is watery and Rajasic.

40. Monday is Chandra’s day.

41. Direction: Northwest.

42. Metal: Silver; Gemstone: Pearl.

43. Beeja Mantra: Om Shram Shreem Shroum Saha Chandraya Namah.

44. Strong Chandra gives peace; weak Chandra brings emotional instability.

MANGAL – MARS (45–56)

45. Mangal is the commander (Senapati) of the Navagrahas.

46. Represents courage, energy, discipline, siblings.

47. Rules Aries and Scorpio.

48. Exalted in Capricorn (28°).

49. Debilitated in Cancer (28°).

50. Governs blood, muscles, accidents, land.

51. Mangal is fiery and Tamasic.

52. Tuesday is Mangal’s day.

53. Direction: South.

54. Metal: Copper; Gemstone: Red Coral.

55. Beeja Mantra: Om Kram Kreem Kroum Saha Bhaumaya Namah.

56. Strong Mangal gives bravery; afflicted Mangal causes conflicts and debts.

BUDHA – MERCURY (57–68)

57. Budha is the prince of the Navagrahas.

58. Represents intellect, speech, trade, logic.

59. Rules Gemini and Virgo.

60. Exalted in Virgo (15°).

61. Debilitated in Pisces (15°).

62. Governs skin, nerves, communication.

63. Budha is earthly and Rajasic.

64. Wednesday is Budha’s day.

65. Direction: North.

66. Metal: Bronze; Gemstone: Emerald.

67. Beeja Mantra: Om Bram Breem Broum Saha Budhaya Namah.

68. Strong Budha gives intellect; weak Budha causes nervous and speech issues.

GURU – JUPITER (69–80)

69. Guru is the priest (Acharya) of the Devas.

70. Represents wisdom, dharma, wealth, children.

71. Rules Sagittarius and Pisces.

72. Exalted in Cancer (5°).

73. Debilitated in Capricorn (5°).

74. Governs liver, fat, knowledge, guidance.

75. Guru is airy and Sattvic.

76. Thursday is Guru’s day.

77. Direction: Northeast.

78. Metal: Gold; Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire.

79. Beeja Mantra: Om Gram Greem Groum Saha Gurave Namah.

80. Strong Guru brings prosperity; weak Guru causes lack of guidance.

SHUKRA – VENUS (81–92)

81. Shukra is the guru of Asuras.

82. Represents love, luxury, beauty, marriage.

83. Rules Taurus and Libra.

84. Exalted in Pisces (27°).

85. Debilitated in Virgo (27°).

86. Governs reproductive organs, arts, pleasures.

87. Shukra is watery and Rajasic.

88. Friday is Shukra’s day.

89. Direction: Southeast.

90. Metal: Silver; Gemstone: Diamond.

91. Beeja Mantra: Om Dram Dreem Droum Saha Shukraya Namah.

92. Strong Shukra gives luxury; afflicted Shukra affects relationships.

SHANI – SATURN (93–104)

93. Shani is the judge and servant of the Navagrahas.

94. Represents karma, discipline, delays, sorrow.

95. Rules Capricorn and Aquarius.

96. Exalted in Libra (20°).

97. Debilitated in Aries (20°).

98. Governs bones, joints, longevity.

99. Shani is airy and Tamasic.

100. Saturday is Shani’s day.

101. Direction: West.

102. Metal: Iron; Gemstone: Blue Sapphire.

103. Beeja Mantra: Om Pram Preem Proum Saha Shanaischaraya Namah.

104. Strong Shani gives endurance; afflicted Shani causes Sade-Sati challenges.

RAHU – NORTH NODE (105–112)

105. Rahu is the shadow of desire and materialism.

106. Has no physical body; a Chhaya Graha.

107. Exalted traditionally in Taurus/Gemini.

108. Debilitated traditionally in Scorpio/Sagittarius.

109. Governs illusions, foreigners, technology.

110. Rahu is airy, smokey, and Tamasic.

111. Gemstone: Hessonite (Gomed).

112. Beeja Mantra: Om Bhram Bhreem Bhroum Saha Rahave Namah.

KETU – SOUTH NODE (113–120)

113. Ketu represents detachment and moksha.

114. Has no physical body; a Chhaya Graha.

115. Exalted traditionally in Scorpio/Sagittarius.

116. Debilitated traditionally in Taurus/Gemini.

117. Governs intuition, past-life karma, mysticism.

118. Ketu is fiery and Tamasic.

119. Gemstone: Cat’s Eye.

120. Beeja Mantra: Om Stram Streem Stroum Saha Ketave Namah.