Category Archives: The Nine Planets in Astrology

The nine grahas of Vedic astrology, what each one signifies, and how its strength is judged in a chart.

Why Vishnu Became the Nine Planets: The Avatars of the Grahas in Parashara

Vishnu avatars and the nine planets: Rama, Krishna, Narasimha, Buddha, Vamana, Parashurama, Kurma, Varaha and Matsya

Why the Nine Planets Have Avatars Most of astrology treats the planets as forces. Saturn delays, Jupiter expands, Mars cuts. That language is useful, and every practitioner uses it, but on its own it leaves the planets as machinery: impersonal, indifferent, and frightening when the chart turns hard. Parāśara does not leave them there. Before […]

The Planet Moon In Astrology and Its Characteristics

The Planet Moon In Astrology and Its Characteristics

The planet Moon has 16 different shades (Kalas), and two phases, which are the waxing (Brighter Half) and waning (Darker Half) phases. Moon plays a crucial role in one’s life as it represents the thought process, mentality, and mental inclination in life. With this blog post, you will be able to understand the importance of […]

The Planet Sun In Astrology and Its Characteristics

The Planet Sun in Astrology and Its Characteristics

Sun, the planet that illuminates the world every day. It rises from the east, and sets in the west. Since the formation of this universe, it is the utmost source of light and energy that drives people. With this blog post, you will be able to understand the importance of the planet Sun in Astrology […]