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Physical Characteristics
Majestic voice
Average height
Square
Pale yet ruddy
Bright honey colored eyes
Sturdy bones
Small feet
Pitta
Personality Characteristics
Intelligent
Consistent
Firm
Authoritative
Full of power
Noble
Courageous
Prominent
Metal – Gold
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Musical Note – A
Moon – Soma
The Moon is God incarnate and his esteem is magnified because Shiva wears the crescent
Moon on His forehead. Some Say that this makes the Moon a one-eighth incarnation of
the Lord Shiva.
Lord of Night
Protector of the Ancestors
King Soma
Lord of the Northwest
Golden Gleaming Drop
Cool-Rayed
Night Creator
Friend of the World
Hare-Signed
Physical Characteristics
Whiteness of yogurt
Lovely face
Fair
Youthful
Large eyes
Round face
Soft
Watery
Waxing and waning body
Slim but round body
Kapha-Vata
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Personality Characteristics
Peaceful
Auspicious
Popular
Intelligent
Sweet soft speech
Fickle
Love of wandering
Passion filled
Comforting
Accommodating
Metal – Silver
Musical Note – A
Mars – Kuja
Mars is exceedingly cruel and sharp. He becomes furious with those who worship him
arrogantly, destroying family and property. Worshipped with humility he gives blessings
of gain of wealth and loss of disease.
Names of Mars
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Physical Characteristics
Short
Slender
Youthful
Sharp beauty
Ever hungry
Scarred
Ruddy
Blood red eyes
Energetic
Hot
Pitta
Personality Characteristics
Fierce
Lustful
Independent
Adventurous
Wrathful
Liberal
Strong willed
Opinionated
Hot temper
Mantra – “Om Koom Kujaya Namaha” or “Om Shri Skanda Namo Namaha”
Chakra – Third
Musical Note – E
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Mercury – Buddha
Mercury is acclaimed as the Crest Jewel of the Nine Planets. By providing all living
beings with supreme discernment he illumines their paths, both mundane and spiritual.
Names of Mercury
Physical Characteristics
Slender body
Beautiful form
Energetic
Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Personality Characteristics
Versatile intelligence
Mental dexterity
Wit
Clever
Fond of word play and double meanings
Enjoys games
Plays to win
Kind
Two faced
Metal – Mercury
Chakra – Fifth
Musical Note - G
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Jupiter – Guru
Those who worship Jupiter regularly and sincerely lose their worldly miseries and
achieve all cherished desires. Jupiter is truly worthy of worship, for he is particularly
merciful and his wisdom is extraordinarily profound.
Names of Jupiter
Physical Characteristics
Large bodied
Broad prominent chest
Voice like a lion
Body, hair and eyes shine like gold
Golden eyes
Kapha
Personality Characteristics
Modest
Forgiving
Happy
Jovial
Disciplined mind and senses
Subtle intellect
Attached to ritual
Broad minded
Excellent judgment
Metal – Tin
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Chakra – Second
Musical Note - D
Venus – Shukra
He is the guru of the Asuras who serve him faithfully. He uses the Sanjivini Vidya to
revive those Asuras who fall in battles with the Gods. He is acclaimed in all three worlds
because his power is astounding and his heroism unmatched.
Names of Venus
Ushanas
Lord of the Southeast
The Brilliant
The Poet
The White
He Who Has Reached the Far Shore of the Vedas and Vedangas
Knower of Politics
Asura-Guru
Physical Characteristics
Medium sized
Well nourished body
Long hands
Prominent shoulders
Broad chest
Dark, short curly hair
Handsome
White as snow
One eyed
Vigorous
Full of virility
Personality Characteristics
Intelligent
Sensuous
Refined
Sophisticated
Sociable
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Easy Going
Accommodating
Harmonious
Elegant
Non-Aggressive
Friendly
Metal – Copper
Musical Note – F
Saturn – Shani
Saturn is the Supreme Terrifier among the planets. All beings fear him, for he rules
bereavements and misfortunes. If pleased, he will give you a kingdom but if irate he will
snatch everything away from you in a moment. His grace makes you happy, while his
wrath so thoroughly ruins you that your name is completely forgotten in the human world.
Names of Saturn
Physical Qualities
Tall
Black
Emaciated
Long
Large teeth
Crooked teeth
Large nails
Cracked nails
Prominent veins
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Personality Characteristics
Cruel
Harsh
Hard
Authoritative
Terrifying
Patient
Enduring
Chakra – First
Musical Note – C
Rahu
Rahu and Ketu eclipse the lives of living beings. They spare no one. You can be happy if
you worship them and make appropriate offerings. Rahu fills one with mercy and
destroys disease and fear of snakes.
Names of Rahu
Svarbhanu
Lord of the Southwest
Minister of the Asuras
The Ever Angry
The Serpent
Persecutor of the Luminaries
King of Seizers
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Physical Characteristics
Bluish black
Smoke-like
Fearful visage
Vata
Personality Characteristics
Fear inspiring
Angry
Extremely intelligent
Manipulative
Distracting
Confusing
Ambitious
Cunning
Insatiable
Extroverted
Compulsive
Chakra – First
Ketu
Some say Rahu particularly afflicts the Moon and Ketu the Sun. Whenever the Sun or
Moon comes near the Nodes those radiant luminaries shiver in fear and then an eclipse
occurs. Ketu, when pleased, gives transcendental wisdom.
Names of Ketu
The Crested
The Flag
The Chief
Appalling
Physical Characteristics
Terrible
Terrifying
Ugly
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Quick movements
Variegated in color
Formless
Pitta
Personality Characteristics
Angry
Critical
Myopic focus
Introverted
Penetrating insight
Cruel
Transcendental
Obsessive
Chakra – Seventh
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Rasi – D 1
Sun – Self, Body, Health, Government, Vitality, Mineral Content of Body, Authority,
Immune System, Skeletal System, Bone Structure, One’s Kingdom
Moon – Sense of Self, Ego, Face, The Nature of One’s Heart, Popularity, Blood, Water
Content of Body, Circulatory System, Blood Supply to Bones
Mars – Personal Character and Integrity, Exercise, Accidents, Surgery, Nerves, Sense of
Sight, Fire Element, Electricity, Electricity in Nervous System, Vitamins and Enzymes,
Marrow
Mercury – Cognizance, Speech, Relatives, Business Partners, Apprenticeship, Skin,
Sense of Smell, Earth Element, Skin, Coverings, Protein Content of Body
Jupiter – Opportunities, Wealth, Children, Wisdom, Husband, Banks, Guru, Sense of
Hearing, Ether Element, Lipids and Fats, Insulator for Prana, Endocrine System,
Reproductive System
Venus – Genetic Strength or Weakness, Recuperative Ability, Food, Sexual Fluids,
Hospitals or Nursing Homes, Kidneys, Sense of Taste, Water Element, Vital Energy of
Body, DNA, Digestive System, Carbohydrates, Cartilage
Saturn – Servants, Longevity, Pets, Illness, Livestock, Prison, Muscular System, Sense
of Touch, Air Element, Connective Tissue, Dietary Fiber
Rahu – Medical and Addictive Drugs, Technology, Cheats and Liars
Ketu – Robbers, Epidemics
Hora – D 2
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Jupiter – Wealth, Banks, Dowry, Other People’s Money, Inheritance, Income, Charitable
Donations, Tangible Money in Bank
Venus – Wealth from Jewelry and Art, Prosperity,
Saturn – Debts, Expenses
Rahu – Unrealized Wealth Potentialities, Financial Confusion, Confusion of
Responsibilities
Ketu – Stolen Wealth
Drekkena – D3
Chaturthamsa – D 4
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Sun – Palaces, Kingdoms, Consistency of Fortune and Wealth, Wealth from Gold
Moon – Ability to Accept Fortune, Wealth from Silver, Opals, Pearls
Mars – Neighbors, Real Estate, Property, Land, Buildings, Homes, Gems, Mineral
Deposits, Wealth from the Earth
Mercury – One’s Fair Share, Ability to Manage Assets
Jupiter – Orchards, Wisdom to Manage Assets
Venus – Pools, Wells, Lakes, Ponds
Saturn – Work that Destiny Dictates
Rahu – The Netherworld, the Unconscious, Wasted Wealth
Ketu – Results of Past Actions on Affluence, Wealth from Energy Sources
Saptamsa – D 7
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Navamsha – D 9
Sun – Sva Dharma, Consistency on One’s Path, Ability to Intelligently Manage Marriage
or One’s Path
Moon – Adaptability in Marriage, Ability to Nurture Marriage, Perceived Role
Mars – Compromise in Marriage, Brother/Sister-in-Law, Community, Capacity to
Logically do what is Right on One’s Path or within Marriage, Good Judgment
Mercury – Ability to Relate to Partners, Friendliness, Playfulness, Ability to
Communicate within Relationships, Ability to Manage Life Path and Marriage
Jupiter – Husband, Joy on One’s Path, Joy within Marriage, Sense of Purpose, Benefits
of Counsel, Feeling a part of Something Bigger, Benefits from Philosophy and One’s
Belief System or Faith
Venus – Father-in-Law, Romance, Wife, Marriage, Mother-in-Law, Mistress, Ability to
make Decisions that Lead to Higher Fulfillment, Comfort Derived from Marriage,
Devotion to Path or Marriage, Diplomacy, Fairness
Saturn – Ability to Bare Burdens Along One’s Path, Ability to Endure Troubles,
Survival Capacity of Marriage, Results of Debts and Delays
Rahu – Doubts, Confusion, Wasted Efforts, Misunderstandings, Secrets, Trust
Ketu – Instabilities, Inconsistencies, Criticalness
Dasamsa – D 10
Power, Position, Status, Achievements, Livelihood, Daily Obligations
Primary Karaka: Saturn indicates one’s capacity to do the hard and difficult things to
attain greatness and if one is able to appreciate the great things that are accomplished
Secondary Karaka: Sun shows the amount of status one gains from doing great deeds
Primary House: 10th House – one’s karmic impact on the environment
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Dwadasamsa – D 12
Shodamsa – D 16
Property, Conveyances, Vehicles, Happiness, General Emotional Security
Primary Karaka: Venus determines the details of one’s vehicles
Primary Karaka: Moon indicates one’s psychological happiness and well-being
Primary House: 4th House – emotional peace, vehicles, sense of home
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Vimsamsha – D 20
Religion, Spiritual Progress, Capacity for Devotion
Primary Karaka: Jupiter produces the spiritual mentor and indicates the state of one’s
natural wisdom
Primary Karaka: Venus represents one’s capacity for devotion to a path or spiritual
mentor
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Primary House: 8 House – one’s inner psychological states, capacity for
transformation
Siddhamsa – D 24
Higher Education, Spiritual Knowledge
Primary Karaka: Jupiter produces one’s knowledge, education and teacher
Secondary Karaka: Venus produces one’s students
Secondary Karaka: Mercury produces ability to learn through memorization
Secondary Karaka: Mars indicates one’s ability to do good research and use logic
effectively
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Primary House: 12 House – spiritual life, after death experiences
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Bhamsha – D 27
Skills, General Strengths and Weaknesses
Primary Karaka: Mars gives the capacity to logically and effectively use and apply one’s
skills
Primary House: 3rd House – effort, natural talents, skills, willpower
Trimsamsha – D 30
Health, Dangers, Misfortunes, Enmity, the Body, Living in Harmony with One’s
Environment
Primary Karaka: Sun indicates our health, energy levels and sense of self
Primary House: 6th House – health and adversities
Sun – Body, Self, Overall Health, Vitality, Parathyroid, Heart as an Organ, Throat and
Esophagus, Lymph Nodes, Pineal Gland, Basal Nuclei, Pitta
Moon – Face, Senses, Ego, Self, Emotional Character, Circulatory System, Bodily
Growth, Pituitary Gland, Blood, Large Intestines as an Organ, Lymph, Cerebral Cortex,
Kapha and Vata
Mars – Exercise, Accidents, Surgery, Enemies, Nervous System, Fire, Electricity, Fire
Element, Energy of Heart, Energy of Small Intestines, Adrenals, Bladder as an Organ,
Prostate, Teeth and Salivary Glands, Muscles as an Organ, Eyes, Brain Stem, Pitta
Mercury – Cognitive Ability, Speech, Energy of Skin, Lymphatic System, Lymph
Vessels, Earth Element, Spleen, Stomach, Thyroid, Blood Vessels, Gall Bladder as an
Organ, Nose, Thalamus, Pitta, Kapha & Vata
Jupiter – Liver, Brain, Reproductive System, Energy of Gall Bladder, Endocrine System,
Ether Element, Thymus, Hypothalamus, Stomach as an Organ, Golgi Tendons, Ears,
Kapha
Venus – Genetics, Vitality, Recuperative Ability, Food, Hospitals, Nursing Homes,
Nurses, Digestive System, Water Element, Kidney, Bladder, Testes, Ovaries, Small
Intestines as an Organ, Muscle Spindles, Tongue, Cerebellum, Kapha & Vata
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