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.
Budha
Varies · Earth
Chandra
Benefic · Water
Guru
Benefic · Ether (Akasha)
Ketu
Malefic · Fire
Mangal
Malefic · Fire
Rahu
Malefic · Air
Shani
Malefic · Air
Shukra
Benefic · Water
Surya
Malefic · Fire