Astrological predictions and calculations are all based upon the position of planets in a horoscope and also on their effect during transit through Zodiac houses. Based on previous lives Karmas, in a befitting combination of planetary movement a child is born. This combination will yield results for the born child, as per his accumulated Karmas in prevoius lives. For this very purpose God has assigned different duties to different planets, to either reward or to punish the individual. These planets are Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu.

Sun (Surya): According to Vedic astrology, Sun is the soul(Atma) of an individual. No materialstic and spiritual growth is possible without Sun. Sun is a source of all life form on earth and is represented by Red colour in astrology. It is the source of vitality. All other planets depend on Sun's energy to cast their effect. Sun is the ruler of 5th Zodiac sign Leo. Good placed Sun provides success, wisdom, fame, & wealth. Ill placed Sun gives illness, mental, emotional & physical weakness. Jupiter, Mars & Moon are natural friends of Sun.

Moon (Chandra) : According to Vedic astrolgy, Moon exercises its control over an individuals thoughts, mental makeup, stability & expressions. Moon also exercises its control over 4th Zodiac sign Cancer and 4th House in a horoscope. Moon also controls the heart of an individual. All the liquid inside our body is also influenced by the movement of Moon in space. Good placed Moon provides intellect, fertility and growth. Ill placed Moon can give heart related problems, mental instability, thought process fluctuations etc. Rahu and Ketu are the only enemies of Moon. Sun & Mercury are its natural friends.

Jupiter(Guru) : According to Vedic astrology Jupiter is an inherently auspicious planet. Jupiter is the ruler of two Zodiac signs, Sagittarius and Piesces. Luck, fortune, success, mature aspect of intelligence, fame, growth, confidence, education, children, wisdom, generosity, spiritual growth, long term memory all these aspects are associated to Jupiter. It is the largest planet of Solar system. Sun, Moon, & Mars are its natural friends. Mercury & Venus are enemies of Jupiter.

Mercury(Budh) : According to Vedic astrology Mercury enjoys the status of a prince and like Jupiter is an inherently auspicious planet. An individual ruled by Mercury will always look younger than his/her age and will have a cheerful nature. Mercury rules two Zodiac signs Gemini & Virgo. Mercury is about education (Mathematics), share market, communication, human intelligence, memory(Mercury controls short term memory). Mercury indicates jovial and immature aspect of intelligence.

Venus(Shukar) : According to Vedic astrology like Jupiter and Mercury, Venus is also an inherently auspicious planet. Venus rules two Zodiac signs Tauras & Libra. Venus is a feminine planet related to grace & refinement. Venus is about luxuries of life, pleasure, artistic inclination of mind, singing, love, romance, marriages, happiness & sexual desire. Venus also rules over sexual organs, chin, eyes, nose etc.

Mars(Mangal) : According to Vedic astrology Mars enjoys the status of a Marshal. Mars rules two Zodiac signs Aries & Scorpio. Mars is a male planet and is about Martial powers, leadership qualities & property. Mars is a fierce planet & also rules over generation of blood, human blood & bone marrow.



Saturn(Shani) : According to Vedic astrology Saturn has been assigned the duty of a Judge. Thus Saturn will punish or reward the individuals depending upon their Karmas(Acts) and put them on the right path of God. Because of this duty of Saturn, many people think Saturn to be an inauspicious planet. The ill placed Saturn will create reccuring problems at every step. It will force an individual to settle down for secondary jobs and also will give lazziness. Saturn rules two Zodiac signs Capricorn & Aquarius.

Rahu : According to Vedic astrology Rahu is an imaginary planet. It is believed to be head of a demon that, consumed Amrit(Drink supposed to give immortality) by changing his appearance to that of, one of the ministers of God. According to Hindu mythology, when Rahu, Sun & Moon are in one line, Solar eclipse takes place. Rahu is exhalted in Zodiac sign Gemini and malefic in sagittarius. Rahu exercise its control over tantra-mantra, thieves, magicians & unhabited places. Lack os success, delay in fulfilment of ambitions, fruitless wondering are all the effects caused by Rahu.

Ketu : According to Vedic astrology like Rahu, ketu also is an imaginary planet. It is believed to the tail of the same demon whose head is Rahu. Both Rahu & Ketu are parts of the same demon. Ketu is believed to be exalted in Zodiac sign Sagittarious and is malefic in Gemini. Ketu when in Sagittarius, gives good results and when in Gemini, gives bad results. Liberation from the cycle of birth & death (Moksha) is also predicted by position of Ketu in the last house.