The navagraha are the nine grahas of Vedic astrology: the Sun and Moon (the luminaries), the five star-planets Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn, and the two lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu.
Seven of the grahas rule the 12 rashis (the Sun and Moon rule one sign each; the other five rule two). Rahu and Ketu are shadow grahas and own no sign in the classical scheme.
- Count
- 9 grahas (navagraha)
- Luminaries
- Sun, Moon
- Shadow grahas
- Rahu, Ketu (no sign rulership)
The 9 grahas, the signs they rule and their exaltation
| Graha | Rules | Exalted in |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo | Aries |
| Moon | Cancer | Taurus |
| Mars | Aries, Scorpio | Capricorn |
| Mercury | Gemini, Virgo | Virgo |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius, Pisces | Cancer |
| Venus | Taurus, Libra | Pisces |
| Saturn | Capricorn, Aquarius | Libra |
| Rahu | — (shadow graha) | — |
| Ketu | — (shadow graha) | — |
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
How many grahas are there in Vedic astrology?
There are 9 grahas (the navagraha): Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
Which grahas do not rule any sign?
Rahu and Ketu — the two shadow grahas (lunar nodes) — own no rashi in the classical rulership scheme.
Related concepts
The 12 Rashis (zodiac signs), lords and elements Vimshottari Dasha — the 120-year planetary timeline Shani Sade Sati — meaning, mechanism and duration
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