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The nine grahas
नवग्रह
Vedic astrology reads nine grahas: the Sun, the Moon, five planets and the two lunar nodes, Rahu and Ketu.
Classical reference, by the Astex Astro team.
- Surya (Sun) सूर्यThe soul and self-respect, the father
- Chandra (Moon) चन्द्रThe mind and emotions, the mother
- Mangal (Mars) मंगलCourage and energy, brothers and sisters
- Budh (Mercury) बुधIntellect and speech, trade and accounts
- Guru (Jupiter) गुरुWisdom and dharma, children
- Shukra (Venus) शुक्रLove and marriage, the wife in a man's chart
- Shani (Saturn) शनिDiscipline, patience and hard work, longevity
- Rahu (Rahu) राहुDesire and ambition, foreign lands and foreigners
- Ketu (Ketu) केतुDetachment and moksha, spiritual insight