9 Navagraha Yantras to use according to your birth date

Navagraha yantras are one of the most powerful remedies to strengthen a weak planets. As per Vedic tradition, there are nine planets or the Navagrahas. These influence different aspects of our lives. There are Navagraha yantras or 9 different yantras dedicated to each planet. These are used as remedies for balancing your planets and help people from getting rid of stress, and strengthen positive energy in your life. You can find the perfect yantas as per your birthdate or zodiac. Let’s have a closer look:

How to calculate your birth date (single digit):

A single-digit birth-number (also called their karmic or life-number) can be obtained by adding the digits of your birth date until you get 1–9 (for example, for those born on 23 add 2+3 = 5). Now this number is associated to planet Budha or Mercury.

Below are nine yantra suggestions.

1 — Surya (Sun) Yantra

People born on 1, 10, 19, 28, are guided by the Sun or Surya. The Surya yantra helps with confidence boost, health and authority. Traditionally a golden or copper yantra engraved with a central bindu and solar geometric lines is used.

Where to keep: Keep this yantra on the eastern wall or on a puja ghar.

Benefits: It helps in clearer purpose and better recognition at work. Activate by offering a short Surya mantra (like “Om Suryaya Namah”) at sunrise for 11 days.




2 — Chandra (Moon) Yantra

Those born on 2, 11, 20 and 29 of any month are guided by the Moon or Chandra. The Chandra yantra helps create emotional balance, relationships, and mental calm. Silver or white metal yantras are used.

Where to keep: Keep this yantra near water, in the northeast (Ishaan) of the home or bedroom. Worshiping it regularly with milk and white flowers is suggested. Chant Om Chandraya Namah.

Benefits: Helps in soothing anxiety and improves sleep.

3 — Mangal (Mars) YantraIndividuals with birth dates 3, 12, 21 and 30 fall under the influence of Jupiter. If your number is 3, choose a Guru (Jupiter) yantra for wisdom and expansion. These are yellow or gold yantras.

Where to keep: You can keep it in the northeast direction or in the study room. Offer yellow flowers, turmeric and chant Om Gurave Namah.

Benefits: Helps in learning and mentorship.

4 — Rahu Yantra

The Rahu yantra is for illusions, sudden change, and ambition. Rahu yantras are often made in mixed metals. It is suggested to offer black gram to the yantra and reciting Rahu mantras.

Where to keep: Rahu Yantra is kept secretly in the northwest

Benefits: It channels ambition constructively and reduces the negative effects of sudden setbacks.

5 — Guru (Jupiter) Yantra

Birth-number 4 pairs with Jupiter energy. A Guru yantra enhances wisdom and expansion. Yellow or gold yantras resonate with Guru's energy.



Where to keep: Keep it in the northeast direction or study area. Offer yellow flowers and chant “Om Gurave Namah.”



Benefits: Learning opportunities and mentorship connection.

5 — Budha (Mercury) Yantra

Birth number 5 aligns with Budha (Mercury) energy. A Budha yantra helps in communication and study. Green or brass yantras work well.

Where to keep: Budha yantras work best when kept near books, workspaces. Chant Om Budhaya Namah before study.

Benefits: Supports clearer thought and better speech.

6 — Shukra (Venus) Yantra

People born on 6, 15, or 24 of any month connect with the energy of Venus. The Shukra yantra encourages creativity, relationships and comfort. These are made of pink, white or silver.

Where to keep: Keep it in the bedroom or workspace and chant “Om Shukraya Namah.”

Benefits: Harmony in partnerships, luxury and creativity.

7 — Ketu Yantra

If your birth number is 7, the Ketu yantra supports spiritual growth. It helps in detachment and resolving deep karmic bonds. These are copper or mixed metal yantras with smoky or ashy tones. Offer incense, bilva leaves and chant Ketu mantras.

Where to keep: Keep somewhere quiet and chant Ketu mantras

Benefits: Regular practice brings clarity and fosters spiritual insight.

8 — Shani Yantra

For number 8, the Shani yantra helps with discipline, and removing long-term obstacles. These are made in black or iron metal.

Where to keep: Keep in the northwest or a study/office. Activate with oil offerings, black sesame oil diya, chant Om Shanicharaya Namah.

Benefits: Shani yantra helps with patience, reduced delays and karmic stability.

9 — Mars (Mangal) Yantra

If you are 9, the Mangal (Mars) yantra helps with courage and protection. It is useful for overcoming obstacles and misunderstandings. It is traditionally made in copper.

Where to keep: Keep in the southeast direction or on your work desk and chant “Om Mangalaya Namah”.

Benefits: Helps in strengthening willpower, energy and resolving conflicts.

So check your birthdate and find your perfect yantra.
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