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The Power of 9 Planets: How They Influence Your Life Path

Mahima Sharma
| TOI Astrology | Last updated on - Dec 13, 2025, 12:27 IST
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The Power of 9 Planets: How They Influence Your Life Path

Navagrahas is the collective name for the nine planets. People's life are impacted by these planets. Astrology states that every planet holds powerful energy and affects different aspects of life. According to Vedic Astrology, a person's potential and future are determined by the planets' positions. These nine planets are significant in our lives; if they are positioned in the incorrect house, they will have negative effects; if they are positioned in the right house, they will undoubtedly produce positive outcomes.


To alter their fate, people worship these nine planets. The impact of the nine celestial bodies, or navagraha, is very important in Vedic astrology. The nine planets and their important functions are listed below:

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Sun (Surya)

One of the major planets, Lord Sun, travels in a chariot drawn by seven horses. Seven horses stand for the seven days of the week and the seven hues of white light. He is typically depicted standing in the middle of the group of other planets, facing east.
Remedy: Giving water to Surya God will boost your vitality, strength, and self-assurance.

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Moon (Chandrama)

Another name for Lord Chandra is Soma. He travels in a chariot drawn by ten horses. Because of his fading and waxing phases, just his upper body with two hands grasping a lotus is depicted; he is never shown as a whole person.
Remedy: You can improve your Moon energy by fasting on each Purnima and reciting "Om Chandraye Namah" 108 times a day.

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Jupiter (Guru)

The Guru of all the gods is Lord Brihaspati. He stands for the color yellow. He is depicted sitting atop a chariot drawn by eight horses, each of which represents a different field of expertise.
Remedy: It is recommended that people worship Lord Vishnu and offer puja to banana trees in order to increase their Jupiter energy.

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Rahu

Rahu lacks a body and is a shadow planet. Rahu is a snake's face. He is seen as a malevolent planet. Rahu is linked to a person's tamasic infatuation. It is connected to worldly desire and materialistic pleasure.
Remedy: It is recommended that you worship Lord Shiva every day by engaging in abhishekam.

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Mercury (Buddha)

Lord Buddha travels on a lion or chariot. Three of his four hands are holding a mace, a sword, and a shield, while the fourth hand is in a mudra.​
Remedy:
Giving children toys and stationary items is advised.

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Venus (Shukra)

The Demons' Guru is Shukra. He travels in a chariot drawn by eight horses. A stick, a rosary, and a gold vessel are held in three of his hands, while his fourth hand is in mudra.


Remedy: They should worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

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Ketu

Ketu lacks a body and is a shadow planet. It is said that he possesses a serpent's tail. He is connected to spirituality. Ketu is beneficial spiritually but malevolent in the material realm. He stands for psychic talents, spiritualism, wisdom, and invincibility.
Remedy: You must practice yoga and meditation every day and occasionally travel to spiritual locations.

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Saturn (Shani)

Shani is the ruler of justice and karma. He is depicted riding a chariot, a buffalo, or even a vulture with four hands. With one hand in a mudra, he carries an arrow, a bow, and a javelin with his other three hands.
Remedy: Every Saturday, these individuals should go to the Shani temple and light a diya with mustard oil beneath a peepal tree.

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Mars (Mangal)

Mangal is a fiery planet that stands for aggression. Two of his four hands are used to handle weapons, while the other two are used for abhaya and varada mudras. He drives a ram.
Remedy: To alter their destiny, these individuals are advised to recite the Hanuman Chalisa every day.

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