Jyotish
The 9 Grahas
The nine planets of Vedic astrology — from Surya to Ketu, each graha shapes a different dimension of life.
9 grahas
In Jyotish, the nine grahas are far more than planets — they are cosmic forces that influence every dimension of earthly life. Each graha governs specific significations, from career and relationships to health and spiritual growth, and their placement in your birth chart reveals where those energies express most strongly.
Surya
Malefic · Fire
Chandra
Benefic · Water
Mangal
Malefic · Fire
Budha
Varies · Earth
Guru
Benefic · Ether (Akasha)
Shukra
Benefic · Water
Shani
Malefic · Air
Rahu
Malefic · Air
Ketu
Malefic · Fire