What are the 9 planets (Navagrahas) in Vedic astrology?

The 9 Navagrahas are Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mars (Mangal), Mercury (Budha), Jupiter (Guru), Venus (Shukra), Saturn (Shani), Rahu, and Ketu. Each governs different aspects of life, from health and career to relationships and spirituality.

Which planets are benefic and which are malefic in Vedic astrology?

Natural benefics are Jupiter, Venus, Moon (when waxing), and Mercury (when unafflicted). Natural malefics are Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu. However, functional nature depends on the ascendant in an individual birth chart.

What is Mahadasha in Vedic astrology?

Mahadasha is the planetary period system (Vimshottari Dasha) spanning 120 years. Each planet rules a specific period: Sun (6 yrs), Moon (10 yrs), Mars (7 yrs), Rahu (18 yrs), Jupiter (16 yrs), Saturn (19 yrs), Mercury (17 yrs), Ketu (7 yrs), Venus (20 yrs).

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The 9 Navagrahas

The 9 Navagrahas of Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology recognizes nine celestial bodies — the Navagrahas — that influence human life. Each planet governs specific aspects of existence, from health and career to relationships and spirituality.

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120 yrsMahadasha Cycle

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