Planet/Grahas
Sun
Associated with ego, sense of purpose, and vitality.
Son of Aditi and Kashyap; Surya means "the supreme light."
Moon
Associated with emotions, the mother, and motherly instincts.
Chandra means "shining."
Mars
Associated with emotions, the mother, and motherly instincts.
Chandra means "shining.
Mercury
A planet god known for his preserving and protecting nature
to mankind and manhood. Associated with communication, wit,
and cleverness.
Jupiter
Mentor and teacher of gods.
Always helped gods in war against demons. Guru means "teacher" or "priest."
Brihaspati means "lord of prayer or devotion." Associated with luck and expansion.
Venus
The mentor of Asuras.
Associated with fertility, beauty, and enthusiasm.
Always helped demons in the war against gods; Shukra means
"clear, pure, brightness, or clearness."
Saturn
God of Karma and Justice; Gives ones consequences for their deeds.
This planet is associated with status, equitable punishment, wisdom,
ambition, patience, honor, toughness,
but with pessimism, hardships, and fatalism.
Rahu
In Hindu Astrology Rahu represents materialism, mischief, fear,
dissatisfaction, obsession and confusion.
Like Ketu, Rahu is also an enemy against the sun and moon.
Ketu
In Hindu astrology Ketu represents karmic collections both good and bad,
spirituality and supernatural influences.