Reference
The Nine Grahas (Planets) of Vedic Astrology
Jyotish reads nine grahas — the seven visible planets plus the two lunar nodes, Rahu and Ketu. Each is a living significator: a department of life, a temperament, and a set of classical remedies. Here is what each one means, the signs it rules, where it rises and falls, and how it is honoured.
Every graha is placed live in your chart. Cast your free Vedic birth chart to see each planet's sign, house, nakshatra and dignity, read in plain English.
The nine grahas
- Surya (Sun)Ravi · Aditya · the soul-giver
- Chandra (Moon)Soma · Indu · the mind
- Mangala (Mars)Kuja · Angaraka · the commander
- Budha (Mercury)the prince · the messenger
- Guru (Jupiter)Brihaspati · the great benefic · the teacher
- Shukra (Venus)the lesser benefic · the poet-sage
- Shani (Saturn)Sani · the judge · lord of karma & time
- Rahu (North Node)the dragon's head · the shadow of desire
- Ketu (South Node)the dragon's tail · the flag of moksha
Every graha is computed live in the app from the same sidereal ephemeris. These pages are the reference; your own chart shows exactly where each planet sits and what it is doing.