Symbolism of Planets

Symbolism of Planets
SYMBOLS TYPE MEANING PLANET
Sign on forehead Naamam (Vaishnavism) Preserving entity & natural benefics Sun, Moon, Jup, Mer,
(the planets path Ven
of life) Chandra Tilak Destructive force Mars, Rahu
(Shaktism)
Thiruneer (Shaivism) Karma, Judgment, and Liberation Saturn
No sign Spiritual or eccentric, not identified with any Ketu
particular religion
Flower (held in Red lotus Seat of Lakshmi / Brahma, denotes a tendency for Sun (profession), Jup
hand – planets creativity and wealth (expansion), Ven
act as its karaka) (pleasure), Mars
(property)
White flower Innocence, need for moral purity, healing Moon, Saturn
Item Kumbha (small pot of Denotes fertility (womb) Moon, Ven
water)
Suvadi (Writing Leaf) Arts, learning, functionary as a Guru Jup, Ven
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SYMBOLS TYPE MEANING PLANET
Mudra Varada Dispensing of boons Sun, Moon, Sat, Ketu,
(hand gesture) Mars
Jnana Grant wisdom & learning Jup, Ven
Abhaya Provides assurance, dispels fear Sun (government), Rahu
(not afraid to take risks),
Ketu (knows no
boundaries – have
already conquered), Sat
(gives security)
Flower (held in Red lotus Seat of Lakshmi / Brahma, denotes a tendency for Sun (profession), Jup
hand – planets creativity and wealth (expansion), Ven
act as its karaka) (pleasure), Mars
(property)
White flower Innocence, need for moral purity, healing Moon, Saturn
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SYMBOLS TYPE MEANING PLANET
Weapon Chakra (Disc) Cycles of nature, keeps spinning to ensure the gifts Sun (life & light), Mer
of nature are shared for the good of all (Vishnu used (communication)
his disc to severe Rahu’s head when he cut the queue
to get to the Amrita)
Sankha (Conch) Denotes learning (especially via sound) - OM Moon (mind), Jup
(Guru), Mer (student)
Trishul (Trident) / Spear Destroyer of over-blown Ego (too strong Sun) Rahu, sometimes Saturn
also
Bow & Arrow Likes to hunt for something (i.e. treasure hunt, Mer
research etc), adventurous, good public relations
Gada (Mace) Delivers powerful blows, symbolic of the judge’s Saturn
Gavel that is used to pass judgment
Sword & Shield Engages in war (disputes, imbalances) Mars (fighting warrior),
Ketu (already conquered
– symbolized by the flag)
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SYMBOLS TYPE MEANING PLANET
Mount Chariot of horses Denotes the King (Monarchy) – does not need to do the driving himself, Sun
(with a charioteer / being the Director who only needs to direct the affairs of the Solar System
driver)
Deer Fickle-minded, fast moving, gentle, and mild-mannered, would rather run Moon
away from trouble, escapism
Elephant Royalty, symbolizes the government / kingship Jupiter
Male Lion Males lions usually move away from the pride of their birth, and build their Mercury
pride at another place (denotes adventure), need to trust their own instinct
instead of depending on others’ opinions
White Horse Horses are sensitive to each other, form life-long relationships, give and take Venus
Crow Symbolize the ancestors Saturn
Ram Male rams charge any enemies head-on, warrior Mars
No vehicle (use own Has no destination, direction, or particular goal in life, ambivalence, will Ketu
tail / swims) outgrow any physical container (Matsya or Fish Avatar of Vishnu), yearns
for the next life