Nine planets in Vedic astrology
- Sun (Surya): Represents vitality, power, and leadership qualities.
- Moon (Chandra): Represents emotions, intuition, and nurturing qualities.
- Mars (Mangala): Represents energy, action, and courage.
- Mercury (Budha): Represents communication, intelligence, and analytical skills.
- Jupiter (Guru): Represents knowledge, wisdom, and expansion.
- Venus (Shukra): Represents love, beauty, and relationships.
- Saturn (Shani): Represents hard work, discipline, and limitations.
- Rahu (the North Node of the Moon): Represents the desire for worldly success and ambition.
- Ketu (the South Node of the Moon): Represents spiritual growth and detachment from materialism.
Each planet is associated with certain qualities and has a unique influence on the individual's life based on its placement in the birth chart. The position of the planets in the different houses of the birth chart, as well as their relationship with each other, can provide insights into the individual's personality, strengths, weaknesses, and potential challenges in different areas of life.