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    SUN

    Basic Astronomical facts about SunSun, the largest body and a star at the center of our solar system it is made mostly of

    hydrogen and helium, has a diameter of about 1.4 million kilometers. It contains more than

    ninety-nine percent of total mass of our solar system. Its mean distance from the earth isabout 149 million kilometer. Its average geocentric motion per day is 0059'08". The Sun

    never seems retrograde as it is stationary and located in center of solar system and all the

    planets revolve around it.

    The Sun in Hindu MythologyThe Sun God is the source of all life and energy that exist in the universe. In hindu

    mythological, the abode of Sun god is known as Suryaloka, and this sphere is next to the

    physical world or bhu-mandala. Sage Kashyap and his wife Aditi gave birth to Indra, Visnu,

    Vivasvan, Miter, Amsuman, Dhata Tvasta, Pusa, Varuna, Aryama, Bhaga and Savita. These

    twelve sons of Aditi become know as twelve Adityas. Lord Bramha selected Savita fromtheses twelve Adityas and blessed him by saying only he will be worshiped and all other

    Adityas will be merged in him. But these twelve Aditayas exerts their force separately which

    gave rise to twelve months and each of them are said to rule over the each of the twelve

    months. As a result of this, we have different seasons and climatic changes.

    The Sun god's wife Sanjana was the daughter of Vishvakarma, the celestial architect. They

    had three children Vaivasvata, Yama (the god of death) and Yami. Sanjana was having tough

    time with Sun, not because of any discord between them but as Sun's light was too strong for

    her. One day Sanjana decided to go away from home, leaving in her place her body double,

    Chaaya (shadow). For some time, Sandhya lived with her father and then left it too, she took

    the form of a mare and went to the mountains to pray. Meanwhile, the Sun being unknown ofthis fact, continued to live with Chaaya and she gave birth to three more children, Savarni,

    Shani (later became the planet Saturn) and Taapti (later became a river). After passage of

    some more time Sun realized that Chaaya was not his wife and he went to look for her. He

    saw his wife praying in the form of a mare and he turned himself into a horse and approached

    her amorously. This led to the birth of horse headed twins, Ashwini Kumara, the celestial

    physicals of the gods. Sanjana told her husband that his light was too strong for her. Sun then

    decided to divide his light in to sixteen parts, each of which created different planets

    including Earth, while the Sun was left with one-sixteenth part of his original light and

    Sanjana came back to live with Sun.

    The Sun's chariot is driven by Arun and have seven horses pulling the chariot, known as

    Gayatri, Brhati, Usnik, Jagati, Tristup, Anustup and Pankti. These seven horses are

    metaphorically speaking are the seven colors which the Sunlight consists of and know as

    VIBGYOR. A powerful race of hindu kings are supposed to be the direct descendant of Sun

    god. This dynasty know as Suryavanshi, first king of this dynasty was Iskwakoo and later

    incarnation of Vishnu, Lord Rama was born in this dynasty. Names mentioned for the Sun in

    hindu mythology are Ravi (praised by all), Aditya (of Aditi, inspirer), Surya (the supreme

    guide or light), Bhaanu (the shining one or ray of light), Arka (the radiant), Bhaskara (the

    illuminator), Mitra (friend of all), Marichi (rays of light, starlight), Sahasrarhsu (having

    thousand rays), Savita (the purifier), Pushan (the nourisher of all), Khag (stimulator of the

    senses), Mihira , Prabhakara (creter of shining light), Martanda (sprung from lifeless egg),Chitrabhanu (lord of flames), Divakara (creator of day) and Hiranyagarbhaya (having golden

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    womb, the creator).

    Basic Astrological facts about SunThe Sun is of masculine gender, karaka or significator of the soul, as relationship significator

    it denotes the father, as body part significator it governs the head. As per planetary cabinet itgot the status of King, its temperament is fixed and steady, its element is agni or fire, its

    primary quality or guna is sattva or serenity, by caste it is kshatriya or warrior and its nature

    is cruel and malefic.

    It is the ruler of zodiacal sign of Leo and astrological fifth house, its exaltation sign is Aries,

    debilitation sign is Libra and determent sign is Aquarius. It gets directional strength in tenth

    house (south) and directional weakness in fourth house (north). As per planetary relationship

    its friends are Moon, Mars, and Jupiter, it is neutral with Mercury and its enemies are Venus

    and Saturn. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Sun are Krittika, Uttara Phalguni and

    Uttara Ashadha. Its period as per Vimshottari Dasa is of six years. It rules eastern direction

    and Sunday among the days of the week. It governs grishma or summer season and in metalsgold and copper Its gemstone is ruby and substitute gemstones is red garnet and dark red,

    copper and orange are the colors ruled by it. In food and flavors it governs things of pungent

    taste. It represents the geometrical shape of a quadrangle. Positive key words for Sun are

    creativity, vitality, leadership, confidence & generosity. Negative key words for Sun are

    arrogance, cruelty, conceit, pomposity & aggression. As per Numerology, numbers 1, 10, 19,

    28 and all those that adds up to 1, are governed by it.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed SunThe Sun is the life giver to our physical bodies and controls the prana or life force. The

    placement of the Sun is very important for overall health as it governs entire constitution of

    the body. No number of words can express the Sun's importance in bodily functioning. It

    specifically rules the heart, eyes, upper back and spine, aorta and blood circulation. Every

    heart related problem arise due to affliction to Sun or its sign Leo, this includes enlarged

    heart conditions, palpitations of the heart, cholesterol-related degeneration of the heart,

    angina, pericarditis, endocarditis, blood pressure and heart attacks. High fevers, back

    problem, diseases of the bone marrow, rheumatic fever and sunstroke.

    Professions governed by the Sun

    Any profession or employment having authority, command and power. Generally any serviceunder Government but specifically high posts like department heads, envoy, ambassador,

    counsel general, ministers, etc. Employment in fields related to gold, manufacturing and

    trading in wool and woolen goods, wood and wooden furniture. Traders of wheat, grains,

    pulses and cereals. Career related to bankers, presidents, stock exchange, engineering,

    occupations involving children and related to entertainment, amusement and theaters. Service

    in medical department, particularly heart and child specialist.

    The Mantras for Sun

    Beej Mantra of

    the Sun:

    Om hram hreem hroum sah suryaye namah

    The Surya Stotra: Om Jaba kusuma sankasam kashyapeyam mahadutim tamorim sarva

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    paapghnam pranatosmi Divakaram

    Gayatri Mantra of

    Sun:

    Om Adityaye vidmahe divakaraya dhimahi tanno suryay prachodayat

    Remedies for Sun which are performed if Sun is not well placed in the horoscope:

    1. Worshiping the ruling deity of the Sun, Lord Shiva.2. Recitation of Aditya Hridaya stotra.3. Reciting of Sun Mantras.4. Charity: Donate wheat or jaggery on Sundays.5. Fasting day: Sundays.6. Pooja: Rudrabhishek.7. Rudraksh: Wear one mukhi (one faced) or twelve mukhi (twelve faced) Rudraksh.8. Surya Namaskar: a simple twelve step exercise to be performed at the time of Sunrise

    facing east

    The Moon in Vedic Astrology

    Basic Astronomical facts about Moon:It is the only natural satellite of earth and only object in space visited by humans. It has a

    diameter of about 3,475 kilometers. Its mean distance from the earth is about 3,84,403

    kilometer. Moon takes 27.3 days to make one orbit around the Earth and it also takes exactly

    same duration, which is 27.3 days to complete one rotation on its axis. That's why we always

    see the same face of the Moon. The Moon's gravity is about one-sixth than that of the Earth's.

    The surface of the Moon has many craters formed by meteor crashes. Moon is the causes

    tides in the Earth's large water bodies, because of the gravity force Its average geocentricmotion per day is 1310'35". The Moon never seems retrograde as it rotates round the Sun

    along with Earth.

    The Moon in Hindu MythologyThree supreme gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva disguised as monks, came to test Anasuya,

    the wife of Atri Rishi and demanded that she feed them milk from her breasts. The great

    Anasuya with her spirutal powers got to know the truth and and turned these three gods into

    babies and feed them as they desired. Immensely pleased and impressed with Anasuya, lords

    of the universe blessed her to have great children. Shiva's blessing caused the birth of

    Durvasas rishi, Vishnu's blessing resulted in the birth of Dattatreya, and Brahma's booncaused the Moon's birth. The Moon was then worshipped by all the celestials. He later

    married all the twenty seven daughters of Daksha and they were non other than twenty seven

    constellations or nakshatras. Out of his twenty seven wives Moon preferred only Rohini, and

    always remained with her. Other twenty-six sisters pleaded Moon to spend equal time with

    all of them. But Moon ignored them and with no option left these twenty-six sisters

    complained to their father, Daksha, who tried twice to reason with Moon, his son in law, but

    Moon ignored it as well. Daksha then lost his temper and cursed the Moon to suffer with

    consumption. Every day the Moon started to wane, losing his glow and no remedy could cure

    him. The gods also got alarmed at the possibility life on Earth will be affected without Moon,

    approached Daksha and asked him to modify his curse so that life continues on Earth. Daksha

    then modified his curse on condition that Moon has to spend one day with each of his wivesand the consumption will effect him for fourteen days and in next fourteen days he will gain

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    back his form. Thus, the Moon now waxes and wanes in cycle of twenty eight days and he

    visits each of his wife once a month, for one day. Moon had no children by his twenty-seven

    wives, but he have four sons by another wife, named Manohara. But most famous son of the

    Moon is the planet Mercury.

    A powerful race of hindu kings are supposed to be the direct descendant of Moon god knowas Chandravanshi, first king of this dynasty was Bharat, a legendary emperor of India, he

    conquered all of India, uniting it into a single entity. Bhrat today is the official name of the

    Republic of India and later Pandavas and Kauravas were born in this dynasty. Names

    mentioned for the Moon in hindu mythology are Amalendu (stainless clean), Chandra

    (glittering, shining), Divyendu (divine spark), Dvijendra (twice-born), Himanshu (snow

    covered), Mayank (deer marked), Nishanath (lord of the nght), Nishikant (lover of night),

    Rakesh (ruler of the day of full moon), Shashank (natural satellite), Shashi (hare-like), Soma

    (the cooling one ), Sudhakar (source of nectar), Sudhanshu (drop of nectar).

    Basic Astrological facts about Moon:The Moon is of feminine gender, karaka or significator of the mind and emotion, as

    relationship significator it denotes the Mother as body part significator it governs the face. As

    per planetary cabinet it have the status of royalty as Queen, its temperament is fickle and

    changeable, its element is jala or water, its primary quality or guna is sattva or serenity, by

    caste it is vaishya or trader and its nature is benefic when waxing otherwise malefic.

    It is the ruler of zodiacal sign of Cancer and astrological fourth house, its exaltation sign is

    Taurus, debilitation sign is Scorpio and determent sign is Capricorn. It get directional

    strength in fourth house (north) and directional weakness in tenth house (south). As per

    planetary relationship its friends are Sun and Mercury, it is neutral with Venus, Mars, Jupiter

    and Saturn and its enemies are none. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Moon are

    Rohini, Hasta and Shravana. Its period as per Vimshottari Dasa is of ten years. It rules

    northwest direction and Monday among the days of the week. It governs varsha or rainy

    season and in metals silver and bronze. Its gemstone is pearl and substitute gemstone is

    moonstone and white and silvery are the colors ruled by it. In food and flavors it governs

    things of salty taste. It represents the geometrical shape of a circle. Positive key words for

    Moon are patience, sympathy, receptivity, protective & good memory. Negative key words

    for Moon are touchiness, worry, emotional instability, moodiness & smothering love. As per

    Numerology numbers 2, 11, 20, 29 and all those that adds up to two, are governed by it.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed Moon:Body parts and function governed by it are the breasts, stomach, alimentary canal, lower ribs,

    womb, menstrual cycle and lymphatic system.

    Professions governed by Moon:Employment in fields related to fluids, liquids, water, real estate, service industry and public

    relation. Traders dealing in sugar, milk, milk products, dairy farm, cloth manufacturers and

    merchants. Sailors, fishermen, liquor dealers, brewery workers, nurses, midwives, domestic

    help, poultry raisers, chinaware and glassware manufacturers, fruit and vegetable farmers,

    restaurant owners and workers, waiters and waitresses.

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    The Mantras for Moon:

    Beej Mantra of

    Moon:

    Om shram sree shrau sah somaye namah

    Moon stotra: Dadhishankha tushaarabham kshiro darnava sambhavam namaami

    shashinam somam shambhor mukuta bhushanamGayatri Mantra of

    Moon:

    Om padma dhwajaaya vidmahae heem rupaaya dheemahi tanno soma

    prachodayaat

    Remedies for Moon performed if Moon is not well placed in the horoscope:

    1. Worshiping the ruling deity of the Moon, Devi Parvati or Gouri.2. Recitation of Annapoorna stotra.3. Reciting of Moon Mantras.4. Charity: Donate cows milk, rice and white cloth on Monday to virgin females.5. Fasting: On Mondays.6. Pooja: Devi Parvati or Gouri pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear two mukhi (two faced or Gauri Shankar) Rudraksh

    The Mars in Vedic Astrology

    Basic Astronomical facts about Mars:Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and it is the first planet outside Earth's boundary. It

    appears to be of reddish color as seen from Earth. It has a diameter of about 6,794 kilometers.

    Its closest distance from the Earth is about 56 million kilometers. From Sun its distance

    varies from 205 million kilometers to 249 million kilometers. Mars takes 687 days to makeone orbit around the Sun and it takes 24 hours and 37 minutes to complete one rotation on its

    axis. Its surface temperature varies from 10C to -120 C. Its average geocentric motion per

    day is 0031'27". Mars have two natural satellite of its own, named Phobos and Deimos.

    Mars retrograde period is about 60 to 80 days and it gets retrograde approximately every

    twenty six months.

    The Mars in Hindu MythologyDaksha, the king of entire earth once organized the greatest yagna and invited all gods,

    demigods, sages, and other famous personalities. He however did not invite Lord Shiva, his

    own son-in-law. When Sati, Lord Shiva's wife heard about this yagna she left to attend itinspite her husband's objections, but when she arrived there her father Daksha insulted Shiva.

    This was unbearable for Sati and she gave up her life. On hearing the events that had taken

    place at Daksha's yagna, Lord Shiva's wrath reached its boiling point and in rage he pulled a

    hair from his matted locks and threw it on the ground and it became a fiery being of unequal

    strength with many heads and eyes, and thousands arms and legs. His mare sight was enough

    to strike unparallel fear in strongest of hearts. Lord Shiva named him Virabhadra and

    commanded him to destroy Daksha and his yagna and anyone who tries to stop him.

    Virabhadra with Shiva's army of spirits and goblins reached the venue of the yagna and

    seeing him and his army all started to run in different directions to save themselves.

    Virabhadra destroyed Daksha's sacrifice, and then killed Daksha. Virabhadra returned to

    Shiva who was extremely pleased with him, and granted him a permanent place in theheavens as a planet and named him Angaraka (Mars), the fiercest of planets. As Lord Shiva

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    directly produced Mars or Angaraka's, he is naturally referred as son of Lord Shiva just like

    his other son Karttikeya and it is said that those afflicted by Mars should worship Karttikeya.

    Basic Astrological facts about Mars:

    The Mars is of masculine gender, karaka or significator of the strength and power, asrelationship significator it denotes siblings, as body part significator it governs the chest. As

    per planetary cabinet it have the status of army commander, its temperament is violent, angry

    and rash, its element is agni or fire, its primary quality or guna is tamo or dull or ignorant, by

    caste it is kshatriya or warrior and its nature is malefic.

    It is the ruler of zodiacal sign of Aries and Scorpio and astrological first and eight houses, its

    exaltation sign is Capricorn, debilitation sign is Cancer and determent sign is Libra. It get

    directional strength in tenth house (south) and directional weakness in fourth house (north).

    As per planetary relationship its friends are Sun, Moon and Jupiter, it is neutral with Venus

    and Saturn and its enemy is Mercury. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Mars are

    Mrigashira, Chitra and Dhanishta. Its period as per Vimshottari Dasa is of seven years. Itrules south direction and Tuesday among the days of the week. It governs grishma or summer

    season and in metals copper Its gemstone is coral and substitute gemstones is bloodstone and

    blood red is the color ruled by it. In food and flavors it governs things of bitter taste. It

    represents the geometrical shape of a hourglass. Positive key words for Mars are courage,

    energy, activity, initiative, and originality. Negative key words for Mars are arrogant,

    aggressive, headstrong, selfish, and impulsive. As per Numerology numbers 9, 18, 27, 36 and

    all those that adds up to nine, are governed by it.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed Mars:Mars is associated with our physical and energy levels It is the natural significator of

    muscles, without Mars one cannot move a muscle and it is the energizer and stimulator of all

    aspects of our bodies. In terms of body parts and health problems Mars signifies head and

    reproductive organs due to its ownership of Aries and Scorpio, the natural first and eight

    houses of the zodiac. It governs muscular system, adrenal and prostate gland, blood -

    specifically red blood cells and thus signifies any disease related to blood disorders, such as

    anemia, blood poisoning etc. Any type of blows, cuts, accident, wounds and surgery are

    signified by Mars. Headaches including migraine headaches, brain fevers and any type of

    inflammation, high fever and rapid temperature increases are also governed by Mars. As

    Mars also rules over the reproductive system it governs most diseases related to them like

    hemorrhoids, diseases of the reproductive system, coon, bladder, and venereal diseases. IfMars is well placed and aspected then one can quickly bounce back from sickness and have

    good recuperating powers and stamina.

    Professions governed by Mars:People working in departments or trade related to police, army, firemen, security guards,

    weapons, ordnance, firearms, ammunition, artillery, inflammable substance and anything that

    is volatile, needs physical power including any fast, active and contact sports. Surgeons,

    radiologists, pathologist, technicians, mechanics and repair workers of any kind of machine,

    electronics and electrical systems, construction workers, iron and steel workers, butchers and

    barbers. Manufacturer or traders in acids, metal melting industries, furnaces etc.

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    The Mantras for Mars:

    Beej Mantra of

    the Mars:

    Om kram kreem kroum sah bhaumaya namah

    Mars stotra: Dharanigarbha sambhutam vidyut kanti samaprabha kumaram

    shaktihastam cha mangalam pranam mayahamGayatri Mantra of

    Mars:

    Om angarakaya vidmahe sakti hastaya dhimahi tanno bhaumah

    prachodayat

    Remedies for Mars which are performed if Mars is not well placed in the horoscope:

    1. Worshiping the ruling deities of the Mars, Lord Kartikeya and Shiva.2. Recitation of Durga or Hanuman chalisa.3. Reciting of Mars Mantras.4. Charity: Donate red cloths, red lentils, ghee and black pepper on Tuesdays to young

    males.

    5. Fasting: On Tuesdays.6. Pooja: Kartikeya or Hanuman pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear three mukhi (three faced) Rudraksh

    The Mercury in Vedic Astrology

    Basic Astronomical facts about Mercury:Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun in our Solar System. Its orbit is one of the most

    eccentric among the planets. As seen from the Earth, Mercury never gets more than 27

    degrees away from the Sun. It has a diameter of about 4,879 kilometers. Its distance from theEarth varies from about 77 million to about 222 million kilometers. From Sun its distance

    varies from 47 million 70 million kilometers. Mercury takes 88 days to make one orbit

    around the Sun and it takes 58.65 days to complete one rotation on its axis. Its surface

    temperature ranges widely between -168C to 427C. Its average geocentric motion per day

    is 0123'. Mercury has no natural satellite of its own. Mercury retrograde period is about 20

    to 24 days and it gets retrograde approximately every four months.

    The Mercury in Hindu MythologyMercury is the son of the Moon. Moon conquered the three worlds and performed the

    Rajasuya, the sacrifice which gives lordship. Many gods and goddesses served him; havingachieved this glory he became arrogant. The Moon was the chief disciple of Jupiter, the guru

    of the celestials, and was also the favorite of Tara, Jupiter's wife, who was attracted to him by

    his character and beauty. Once when Jupiter was away Tara and Moon eloped. Jupiter

    returned home, found his wife gone, soon discovered her whereabouts, and several times sent

    messages to the Moon requesting his wife's return. The Moon, however, repeatedly refused to

    comply with these requests, maintaining that Tara had accompanied him of her own accord

    and would leave only when she was satiated with him. These replies so infuriated Jupiter that

    he communicated them to his disciple Indra, the chief of gods who sent an ultimatum to the

    Moon. When Moon refused to yield, Indra began a war. Venus and the asuras (demonic

    celestials) took the side of Moon in this war, because of the ongoing enmity between Jupiter

    and Venus, while Lord Shiva, took the side of the devas. The war dragged on so long that theGreat Rishis began to fear that the end of the world was near. Brahma asked Moon to return

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    Tara . This the Moon did, but he returned her pregnant. When Jupiter learned of this he was

    furious, and asked her for abortion. Tara had to did that but the baby which was a boy

    survived and he was radiant like gold. Seeing the child's splendor both Jupiter and Moon

    hankered after him, and both claimed paternity, demanding that Tara declare the true father's

    name. Tara was too embarrassed to speak. Finally, when Brahma questioned her in private

    she admitted that the Moon was the father of that wonderful child, who was the planetMercury.

    Basic Astrological facts about Mercury:The Mercury is of neuter gender, karaka or significator of the speech, as relationship

    significator it denotes the maternal uncles, as body part significator it governs the hips. As

    per planetary cabinet it have the status of royalty as crown prince, its temperament is volatile

    and versatile, its element is bhoo or earth, its primary quality or guna is rajo guna or

    imperious and passionate, by caste it is vaishya or trader and its nature is benefic when

    associated with benefic planets otherwise malefic.

    It is the ruler of zodiacal sign of Gemini and Virgo and astrological third and sixth houses, itsexaltation sign is Virgo, debilitation sign is Pisces and determent sign is Sagittarius. It get

    directional strength in first house (east) and directional weakness in seventh house (west). Asper planetary relationship its friends are Sun and Venus, it is neutral with Jupiter and Saturn

    and its enemies are Moon and Mars. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Mercury are

    Ashlesha, Jyestha and Revati. Its period as per Vimshottari Dasa is of seventeen years. It

    rules northern direction and Wednesday among the days of the week. It governs sharad or

    autumn season and in metals brass and quicksilver or parad. Its gemstone is emerald and

    substitute gemstones are peridot and green tourmaline and all shades of green colors are ruled

    by it. In food and flavors it govern things of mixed or varied tastes. It represents the

    geometrical shape of a triangle. Positive key words for Mercury are brilliance, alertness,

    articulateness, versatility, and dexterity. Negative key words for Mercury are skepticism,

    nosiness, indecision, criticalness, and restlessness. As per Numerology numbers 5, 14, 23, 32

    and all those that adds up to five, are governed by it.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed Mercury:Mercury rules the nervous system, and as such its placement in a natal chart indicates all

    mental and nerve related problems nervousness, tension and the inability to relax. The

    messenger of the gods, it is also the messenger of the nervous system, relaying split second

    commands throughout the body. Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo, all the diseases governed

    by these two signs are automatically governed by Mercury. It rules all the tubing in the body,the channels through which blood, hormones, enzymes and oxygen move. Mercury partially

    rule the hormones dispensed by the glands in the body. Mercury is involved with the splitting

    up action and the pancreatic breakdown of sugar into glucose the amount of hydrochloric acid

    (HCI) in the stomach. This malfunction causes all digestion related problems such as colitis,

    flatulence, heartburn, diarrhea etc. Mercury is also closely associated with the thyroid, along

    with its co ruler Taurus. Mercury also rules the Thiamine or vitamin B-1.

    Professions governed by Mercury:Mercury is a planet of communication, reasoning, knowledge, travelling, education and all

    business espcially trading related, it thus governs all profession related to these. Anyprofession or employment that requirs or is related to memory, intellect, writing,

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    communication, travelling and trade and commerce is giverned by Mercury. It governs

    profession and career related to any kind of publicity, advertising, propaganda services,

    telegraph, telephone, astrologers, clerks, accountants, auditors, translators, mathematician,

    brokers, teachers, lecturers, authors, journalists, editors, writers, interpreters, secretaries,

    messengers, post office personnels, salesmen, publishers, printers, drivers of bus, cabs and

    trains etc.

    The Mantras for Mercury:

    Beej Mantra of

    Mercury:

    Om bram breem broum sah budhaya namah.

    Mercury stotra: Priyam gukaalikashyamam rupenaam prathimam budham soumyam

    saumya gunopetham tham budham pranamaamyaham

    Gayatri Mantra of

    Mercury:

    Om gaja dhwajaaya vidmahae sukha hastaaya dheemahi tanno buddhe

    prachodayaat

    Remedies for Mercury which are performed if Mercury is not well placed in the

    horoscope:

    1. Worshiping the ruling deity of the Mercury, Lord Vishnu.2. Recitation of Vishnu sahasranama stotra.3. Reciting of Mercury Mantras.4. Charity: Donate green beans, gram and vegetables on Wednesdays to Eunuchs.5. Fasting: On Wednesdays.6. Pooja: Ganesh pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear four mukhi (four faced) Rudraksh

    The Venus in Vedic Astrology

    Basic Astronomical facts about Venus:Venus is the second farthest planet from the Sun. It is the brightest thing in the sky besides

    the Sun and Moon. As seen from the Earth, Venus never gets more than 48 degrees away

    from the Sun. It has a diameter of about 12,100 kilometers. It is closest planet to Earth and its

    minimum distance from the Earth is from about 40 million kilometers. From Sun its distance

    is 108 million kilometers. Venus takes 225 days to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes

    243 days to complete one rotation on its axis. Its average surface temperature is 452 C andthat makes it the hottest planet. Its average geocentric motion per day is 0112'. Venus has no

    natural satellite of its own. Venus retrograde period is about 40 to 43 days and it gets and it

    retrograde approximately every nineteen months.

    The Venus in Hindu MythologyVenus is the guru of the demons, he can raise the dead, with the help of the Sanjivini Vidya,

    who fall in battles with the gods. He is immensely astute, and, a true Brahmana, he is an

    expert in every form of learning. Venus has a medium-sized well-nourished body, long

    hands, prominent shouldets, a broad chest, and dark, short, curly hair. Overflowing with

    virility, he is intelligent, handsome, and sensuous. Venus is the son of the Rishi Bhrigu andhis wife Puloma. Bhrigu Rishi was, like Angiras Rishi, (father of Jupiter) born directly from

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    Brahma's semen, which means that Venus and Jupiter, two implacable adversaries, are first

    cousins. One day, when Bhrigu was absorbed in deep meditation, Venus was near him and

    was appreciating the beauty of the nature, at that time the beautiful Apsaras Vishvachi was

    passing by, seeing her boy's heart with delight and he followed her to heaven. They fell in

    love at first sight of each other, and to fulfill his desire Venus created a hut in a small corner

    of heaven. Then they indulged in lovemaking of the many ages. When Venus's good karmashad finally been used up, he fell from heaven down to the Moon, where his soul reached the

    earth through rain that fell on a rice paddy. Entering the semen of a Brahmana who ate that

    rice, and then entering the womb of that Brahmana's wife via his semen, Venus was reborn in

    that Brahmana family. He then led an austere life on Mount Meru for long, until his path

    again crossed that of Vishvachi, who had been cursed to live as a female deer. He fell in love

    with the deer and mated with her; the result was a human child. The Brahmana who had been

    Venus died of snake bite not long after, and then, reborn as prince of Madra, ruled that

    country for many years. Afterwards he took many other births, including one as a bamboo

    forest and another as a python, until at last he was born as the son of a Seer living on the

    banks of the river. His original body, meanwhile, had long ago dropped to the earth. After

    many thousand years, Bhrigu opened his eyes to find not his living son but a worn-out bodylying nearby. In his fury over his son's death, he was about to curse Yama, the god of death,

    when Yama appeared before him and asked him not to curse him, because his son fell into

    this state because of his own actions and he is now performing penance on the banks of the

    river Ganga. Yama then revived the body of Venus; Bhrigu thereupon told the boy his past

    lives and showed him the road to spiritual success. Venus set out to gain the favor of Lord

    Shiva and after worshipping him for five thousand years Lord Shiva appeared and blessed

    Venus and taught him the Sanjivini Vidya. In addition, Shiva named Venus the best of the

    planets and told him that his rise in the sky would inaugurate the performance of all

    auspicious rituals. It is for this reason that marriages are performed only when Venus is rising

    in the sky. Venus himself has enjoyed several wives and has been blessed with daughters and

    sons.

    Basic Astrological facts about Venus:The Venus is of feminine gender, karaka or significator of potency and desire, as relationship

    significator it denotes the spouse, as body part significator it governs the pelvis and

    reproductive organs. As per planetary cabinet it have the status of minister or advisor, its

    temperament is easy going and accommodating, its element is jala or water, its primary

    quality or guna is rajo guna or imperious and passionate, by caste it is brahmin or priest and

    its nature is benefic.

    It is the ruler of zodiacal sign of Taurus and Libra and astrological second and seventhhouses, its exaltation sign is Pisces, debilitation sign is Virgo and determent sign is Aries. It

    get directional strength in fourth house (north) and directional weakness in tenth house

    (south). As per planetary relationship its friends are Mercury and Saturn, it is neutral with

    Mars and Jupiter and its enemies are Sun and Moon. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed

    by Venus are Bharani, Purva Phalguni, and Purva Ashadha. Its period as per Vimshottari

    Dasa is of twenty years. It rules southeast direction and Friday among the days of the week. It

    governs vasant or spring season and in metals platinum and silver. Its gemstone is diamond

    and substitute gemstone is white sapphire and white and variegated colors are ruled by it. In

    food and flavors it governs things of sour taste. It represents the geometrical shape of a

    octagon. Positive key words for Venus are harmony, devotion, refinement, affection, and

    responsiveness. Negative key words for Venus are laziness, indifference, self-indulgence,superficial, and flirtatious. As per Numerology numbers 6, 15, 24, 33 and all those that adds

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    up to six, are governed by it.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed Venus:Ruling over Taurus and Libra, Venus helps regulate the throat, thyroid and kidneys. Venus

    rules vitamin E, Niacin and Copper. Venus also has dominion over half the circulatorysystem, the venous supply and it is concerned with skin. Venus play a part in diseases of the

    blood. Venus is also valuable in circulatory ailments, such as phlebitis, embolisms,

    thrombosis and dilation of the vessels of the arterial and venous systems and it keeps the

    body supplied with a pure source of oxygen. Venus also governs slack muscle tone in the

    body. Mars represents tight, healthy muscles, whereas Venus, its opposite, indicates a

    potential lack of tone or tightness, soft or weakened muscles. All the disease related to throats

    and neck like vocal cords, tonsillitis, diphtheria, laryngitis, swelling in the neck, mumps, and

    thrush or fungus infection of the mouth or throat. It governs thyroid related problems, various

    diseases of the kidney, as well as skin ailments, Sugar or diabetes, urine and semen related

    problems. There can be a tendency to overeat or eat rich foods, with afflicted Venus that put

    on weight and edema of the hands and feet or an inability to lose weight.

    Professions governed by Venus:Venus governs all professions and career related to art, entertainment, beauty products,

    luxury, and costly, items, food items especially sweets. Venus denotes all those related to

    acting, drama, film industry, music, dance, singing, instrumental music, drawings, painting,

    sculpture, photography, ornamenting, perfumery, art, decoration, jewelers, precious stones,

    luxury items, income-tax, revenue, finance department, bank officials, judge, wool dealer,

    barbers, hair stylists, wig maker, tailor, dressmaker, women's apparel, fancy goods dealers,

    hotels, restaurants, bakery, cooks, butlers, bars, dealers in dairy farms, ice cream, sugar, milk,

    confectionary, paints, dyes, acids, petrol, oils, fertilizer, glass, plastic, perfumeries, soap,

    marriage broker, registrar of marriages, tannery, hide, yarn, leather goods, tobacco, veterinary

    doctors, chemical and drugs manufacturers and dealers of automobiles and vehicles.

    The Mantras for Venus:

    Beej Mantra of

    Venus:

    Om dram dreem droum sah shukraya namah

    Venus stotra: Hima kunda mrinalaabham daityanam paramam gurum sarva shastra

    pravatkaram bhargavam pranamaamayaham

    Gayatri Mantra of

    Venus:

    Om aswadhwajaaya vidmahae dhanur hastaaya dheemahi tanno shukra

    prachodayaat.

    Remedies for Venus which are performed if Venus is not well placed in the horoscope:

    1. Worshiping the ruling deity of the Venus, Goddess Shakti or Durga.2. Recitation of Durga chalisa.3. Reciting of Venus Mantras.4. Charity: Donate perfumes, fancy items and white sandal wood on Fridays to married

    females.

    5. Fasting: On Fridays.6. Pooja: Santoshi mata pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear six mukhi (six faced) Rudraksh

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    The Jupiter in Vedic Astrology

    Basic Astronomical facts about Jupiter:Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System. It has a diameter of about 142,800

    kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 588 million kilometers. From Sun its

    average distance is 778 million kilometers. Jupiter takes 11.86 years to make one orbit aroundthe Sun and it takes 9 hours and 55 minutes to complete one rotation on its axis. Its average

    surface temperature is about -148C. Its average geocentric motion per day is 0004'59".

    Jupiter have 63 natural satellite of its own out of those Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are

    well known. Jupiter retrogrades for about 110 days per year.

    The Jupiter in Hindu MythologyJupiter or Brihaspati was one of the eight sons of Angiras, (son of Brahma) and Shraddha.

    After receiving initial knowledge from his father, Jupiter left his home in quest for spiritual

    knowledge and meditated for thousands of years, his penances earned him a place as guru or

    teacher to the demigods. His work was to guide then and advancing their cause by thwartingthe designs of the Asuras. Once Bhrigu or Venus, the guru of the devils went to the Himalaya

    to worship Lord Shiva for obtaining means to conquer and destroy the demigods. Meanwhile

    sensing an opportunity, Indra, the king of demigods sent his daughter Jayanti to Venus to

    obtain whatever he receives from Lord Shiva by deceit. She stayed with Venus for many

    years as his disciple until he obtained the boon from Shiva. Then, when he was about to

    return to the devils, Jayanti requested him to accepted her as wife. He agreed to be her

    husband but for only ten years and during this period they would be alone. When Jupiter

    came to know about this he made a plan and disguised himself as Venus he went to live with

    the Asuras and during these ten years he succeeded in removing hatred and factionalism from

    them. When Venus returned home the Asuras got confused seeing two identical gurus and

    they declared that their real teacher was the one who had been teaching them for the past

    years. The real Venus, got angry and left cursing them that they would soon be destroyed.

    Shortly thereafter Jupiter resumed his real form and returned to heaven. The Asuras, were

    now left without a guru and guide approached the real Venus and begged his pardon. He

    relented and again became their guru, but his curse had its effect, and for many ages the

    Asuras were too weak to threaten the gods.

    Basic Astrological facts about Jupiter:The Jupiter is of masculine gender, karaka or significator of knowledge and fortune, as

    relationship significator it denotes children, as body part significator it governs the abdomen.As per planetary cabinet it have the status of minister or advisor, its temperament is mild,

    benign and soft hearted, its element is aakaash or ether element, its primary quality or guna is

    sattva or serenity, by caste it is brahmin or priest and its nature is benefic.

    It is the ruler of zodiacal sign of Sagittarius and Pisces and astrological ninth and twelfth

    houses, its exaltation sign is Cancer, debilitation sign is Capricorn and determent sign is

    Gemini. It get directional strength in first house (east) and directional weakness in seventh

    house (west). As per planetary relationship its friends are Sun, Moon and Mars, it is neutral

    with Saturn and its enemies are Mercury and Venus. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed

    by Jupiter are Punarvasu, Vishakha and Purva Bhadrapada. Its period as per Vimshottari

    Dasa is of sixteen years. It rules northeast direction and Thursday among the days of theweek. It governs hemant or pre-winter season and in metals gold. Its gemstone is yellow

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    sapphire and substitute gemstones are topaz and citrine and yellow is the color ruled by it. In

    food and flavors it governs things of sweet taste. It represents the geometrical shape of a

    ellipse. Positive key words for Jupiter are expansion, opportunity, understanding, optimism,

    and enthusiasm. Negative key words for Jupiter are extravagance, bigotry, indulgence,

    fanaticism, and smugness. As per Numerology numbers 3, 12, 21, 30 and all those that adds

    up to three, are governed by it.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed Jupiter:Jupiter rules growth and expansion and in medical terms Jupiterian expansion means

    overeating and lack of control. Jupiter also indicate swelling, abnormal expansion or too

    much of something. This inculdes all types of tumer. Jupiter has dominion over the liver and

    all diseases related with it including cirrhosis and hepatitis. Jupiter also rules the fats of the

    body, their process of breaking down through enzyme reaction and their proper utilization. It

    rules the hip and thigh region, gout and rheumatism, sugar problems. Jupiter rules Vitamins

    B-6, biotin, cholin, inositol, pangamic acid, chromium, manganese and zinc.

    Professions governed by Jupiter:Any profession or employment that requires or is related to Spirituality, Religion, Wealth,

    Law, Voyages or Long Journeys. Vocations: Lawyers, Clergymen, Judges, Wholesale

    Grocers, Aldermen, Appraisers, Bond Salesmen, Cashiers, Capitalists, Financiers, Jockeys,

    Horse Trainers, Racing Stable Owners and Workers, Sporting Goods Manufacturers and

    Dealers, Shoe Manufacturers and Dealers, Shoe Workers. law, finances, budgeting. Money

    lending, helping moneylenders. Functioning as priest or worshipper in temples, Bishop, Nun

    or Padre in Christianity. Giving discourses on religion, faith and spiritualism. Holy places and

    places of pilgrimages, including outside temples, mosques, churches. Functioning as

    representative or member of any judicial or semi-judicial tribunal or any other similar forum.

    Agents and brokers in the field of law, judiciary, religion.

    The Mantras for Jupiter:

    Beej Mantra of

    Jupiter:

    Om jhram jhreem jroum sah gurave namah Om graam greem groum sah

    gurave namah

    Jupiter stotra: Devanaam cha Hrisheenaam cha gurum kanchan sannibham buddhi

    bhutam trilokesham tam namami brihaspatim

    Gayatri Mantra of

    Jupiter:

    Om vrishabadhwajaaya vidmahae kruni hastaaya dheemahi tanno guru

    prachodayaat

    Remedies for Jupiter which are performed if Jupiter is not well placed in the horoscope:

    1. Worshiping the ruling deity of the Jupiter, Lord Shiva.2. Recitation of Shiv sahastranam.3. Reciting of Jupiter Mantras.4. Charity: Donate yellow clothes, bananas, saffron and turmeric on Thursdays to priests

    or brahmin.

    5. Fasting: On Thursdays.6. Pooja: Shiva pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear five mukhi (five faced) Rudraksh

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    The Saturn in Vedic Astrology

    Basic Astronomical facts about Saturn:Saturn is second largest planet in our Solar System. Its surface is made up of liquid and gas.

    Saturn is well known for its complex ring system. It has a diameter of about 120,660

    kilometers. Its closest distance from the Earth is about 1.2 billion kilometers. From Sun itsdistance varies from 1.35 billion kilometers to 1.5 billion kilometers. Saturn takes 29.5 years

    to make one orbit around the Sun and it takes 10 hours 40 minutes to complete one rotation

    on its axis. Its average surface temperature is178C. Its average geocentric motion per day

    is 0002'01". Saturn have 62 natural satellites of which Titan is most famous as it is the

    biggest satellite in our Solar system. Saturn retrograde for about 135 days per year.

    The Saturn in Hindu MythologySaturn is tall, black, long-limbed, and emaciated, with reddish-brown eyes, large teeth and

    nails, prominent veins, a sunken stomach, a long beard, matted locks, and stiff body. He is

    lame and his limbs are rigid; intensely harsh, he is cruel in authority, and his gaze is utterlyterrifying. Saturn is the son of the Sun and his wife's Chaaya (shadow) and is the brother of

    Yama, the god of righteousness and death. As soon as Saturn was born, his gaze fell on his

    father and caused vitiligo; his gaze next fell on the Sun's charioteer, who fell and broke his

    thigh; and next upon the seven horses of his chariot they all went stone blind. The Sun tried a

    number of remedies but nothing worked. It was only when Saturn's gaze left them that the

    Sun's skin cleared, his charioteer's femur healed, and his horses regained their sight. Saturn

    became a planet after performing penance in Benaras and propitiating Lord Shiva. When

    Shiva's son Ganesha was born, his mother Parvati wanted to show the boy to Saturn. Saturn

    politely advised her not to do so, but when she insisted, he gazed at the child reluctantly with

    only one eye. Instantly Ganesha's head was reduced to ashes. To prevent Parvati in her anger

    from destroying the universe, Lord Vishnu cut off head of a bull elephant and joined it to

    Ganesha's body. Saturn is the lord of longevity, death, justice and time. Even King Indra and

    all the gods panic when Saturn is nearby, for over the ages many thousands of Indras have

    been overtaken by the power of time.

    Basic Astrological facts about Saturn:The Saturn is of neuter gender, karaka or significator of grief and misfortune, as relationship

    significator it denotes subordinates, as body part significator it governs the thighs. As per

    planetary cabinet it have the status of servant, its temperament is cruel, insensitive and harsh,

    its element is vaayu or air, its primary quality or guna is tamo or dull or ignorant, by caste itis shudra or lower caste and its nature is malefic.

    It is the ruler of zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius and astrological tenth and eleventh

    houses, its exaltation sign is Libra, debilitation sign is Aries and determent sign is Leo. It get

    directional strength in seventh house (west) and directional weakness in first house (east). As

    per planetary relationship its friends are Mercury and Venus, it is neutral with Jupiter and its

    enemies are Sun, Moon and Mars. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Saturn are

    Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada. Its period as per Vimshottari Dasa is of nineteen

    years. It rules west direction and Saturday among the days of the week. It governs shishir or

    winter season and in metals iron and lead. Its gemstone is blue sapphire and substitute

    gemstones is lapis lazuli and black and blue are the color ruled by it. In food and flavors itgoverns things of astringent taste. It represents the geometrical shape of a window with four

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    panes. Positive key words for Saturn are experience, patience, humility, wisdom, and

    compassion. Negative key words for Saturn are testing, sorrow, delay, disappointment, and

    limitation. As per Numerology numbers 8, 17, 26, 35 and all those that adds up to eight, are

    governed by it.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed Saturn:The Sun is the life giver to our physical bodies and controls the prana or life force. The

    placement of the Sun is very important for overall health as it governs entire constitution of

    the body. No number of words can express the Sun's importance in bodily functioning. It

    specifically rules the heart, eyes, upper back and spine, aorta and blood circulation. Every

    heart related problem arise due to affliction to Sun or its sign Leo, this includes enlarged

    heart conditions, palpitations of the heart, cholesterol-related degeneration of the heart,

    angina, pericarditis, endocarditis, blood pressure and heart attacks. High fevers, back

    problem, diseases of the bone marrow, rheumatic fever and sunstroke.

    Professions governed by the Saturn:Saturn represents all career and vocations that are related to hard labor, tradition, the

    practical, real estate, the old and the conservative. Saturn denotes people working or

    associated with labour and menial jobs like working as peon, servants, industry and factory

    workers, domestic work, driver, cabman, and working on manpower. All career and jobs

    associated with mines, farms, agriculture, gardeners, cemetery, excavators, real estate,

    builders, bricklayers, tanners, hides, coal, ice, and tombstone makers. Priests, monks, nuns,

    night workers and night watchmen are also denoted by Saturn due to strict, hard, conservative

    and lonely life of people connected with these jobs. Manufacture and trading in rail engines

    and locomotives of all kinds including manufacture and trading in cars, lorries, trucks, heavy

    vehicles and all other kinds of transport vehicles of auto and non-auto type like bullock and

    horse-carts are also associated with Saturn. It also includes all those associated with theft,

    robbery, dacoit, plundering, pick-pocketing, and any other kind of criminal or other unlawful

    activities.

    The Mantras for Saturn:

    Beej Mantra of

    Saturn:

    Om pram preem proum sah shanaischaraye namah

    Saturn stotra: Neelanjana samabhasam ravi putram yamagrajam chaaya martanda

    sambhutam tam namami shanaischarayeGayatri Mantra of

    Saturn:

    Om kaak dhwajaaya vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah

    prachodayaat

    Remedies for Saturn which are performed if Saturn is not well placed in the horoscope:

    1. Worshiping of Lord Hanuman.2. Recitation of Hanuman Chalisa and Maha mrityunjaya Mantra.3. Reciting of Saturn Mantras.4. Charity: Donate black cloths, things made of iron, mustard oil, black sesame on

    Saturdays to old men.5. Fasting: On Saturdays.

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    6. Pooja: Hanuman pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear seven mukhi (seven faced) Rudraksh

    Rahu and Ketu in Vedic Astrology

    Basic Astronomical facts about Rahu and Ketu:Astronomically (as per Hindu Astrology), Rahu and Ketu denote the two points of

    intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move around the celestial sphere.

    Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. The

    fact that eclipses occur when Sun and Moon are at one of these points gives rise to the myth

    of the swallowing of the Sun.

    The Rahu and Ketu in Hindu MythologyThe Rahu is the son of Viprachitti and his wife Simhika, the sister of Prahlada. the devotee of

    Lord Vishnu. Ketu is the dismembered body of which Rahu is the head. The demi gods or the

    Devas were losing their glory and power due to a curse by sage Durvasas and the king ofDevas the mighty Indra has lost his kingdom, the heaven to Asuras or the devils. The Devas

    approached supreme father, and creator or universe, Lord Brahma for help, who guided themto Lord Vishnu, the preserver of universe. Lord Vishnu made a plan and suggested Devas to

    approach the Asuras and ask them for their co operation in churning the mighty ocean to

    obtain amrita, the nectar of immortality, which Devas and Asuras can divide among

    themselves and can become immortal. The Devas approached Asuras who agreed as this task

    required combined efforts of both Devas and Asuras. They started churning using Mount

    Mandara as a rod and the Serpent Vasuki as a rope. Lord Vishnu incarnated as a Tortoise to

    hold up the mountain on his back. As the churning of the ocean started several things energed

    as a result, starting with poison Halahala which threatened to destroy all the universe but

    Lord Shiva kept it in his throat, without swallowing it. Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow,

    celestial horse Ucchaishravas, Airavata, the celestial elephant, the Kausthubha gem, the

    Parijataka (wish-fulfilling tree), Apsaras, the beautiful celestials maids, Lakshmi, the goddess

    of prosperity, Varuni, the goddess of liquor appeared one by one. Finally Dhanvantari, the

    god of medicine, appeared holding the pot of amrita. The Asuras forcefully snatched it, and

    refused to give it to Devas. Lord Vishnu then incarnated as Mohini, the enchantress, the most

    beautiful female form in the universe. Devas knew this plan and controlled themselves but

    the Asuras were overwhelmed with lust for her and agreed to her decision for distribution of

    nectar as per her rules. She asked all the Devas and Asuras to sit in a line and started

    distributing nectar first to Devas. Rahu disguised himself as one of the Devas and sat between

    the Sun and Moon gods, who recognized him and told Vishnu who was in the form ofMohini. Lord Vishnu severed Rahu's head with his discus, the sudarshan charka but not

    before he managed to drink a drop of the nectar and become immortal. Thus his Head and

    Body become separate but both become immortal as separate entity due to nectar. The Head

    is known as Rahu and the headless body is the Ketu. Since then Rahu and Ketu constantly

    chase Sun and Moon for revenge for they are the cause of separating head and body of the

    devil Rahu. And when they succeed catching Sun and Moon they swallow them causing

    Solar or Lunar eclipse but they cant hold them for long and Sun and Moon emerges again

    intact as they also had nectar and are immortal.

    Basic Astrological facts about the Rahu and Ketu:The Rahu is of feminine and Ketu is of neuter gender, Rahu is the karaka or significator of

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    spiritual knowledge and Ketu is the karaka or significator of Moksha or the final liberation, as

    relationship significator Rahu governs maternal grandparents and Ketu denotes paternal

    grandparents. Their temperament is erratic and unpredictable and Rahu belongs to vaayu or

    air element and Ketu belongs to agni or fire element, their primary quality or guna is tamo or

    dull or ignorant, by caste they are outcaste, not fit to be a part of normal society and their

    nature is malefic.

    Rahu and Ketu dose not have rulership of any zodiacal signs. Rahu get exalted in the sign of

    Taurus and its debilitation sign is Scorpio and Ketu get exalted in the sign of Scorpio and its

    debilitation sign is Taurus. As per planetary relationship Rahu and Ketu are friends are

    Venus, Mars and Saturn, it is neutral with Jupiter and Mercury and its enemies are Sun and

    Moon. Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Rahu are Ardra, Swati and Satabhisha.

    Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Ketu are Ashwini, Magha and Mula. Rahus

    period as per Vimshottari Dasa is of eighteen years and that of Ketu is seven years. They

    rules southwest direction and in metals Rahu and Ketu rules lead and gemstone of Rahu is

    hessonite or gomed and its substitute gemstone is agate. Gemstone for Ketu is Cats eye and

    its substitute gemstone is turquoise. color ruled by it. In food and flavors they governsleftovers and inedible foods and foul taste. Positive key words for Rahu are Originality,

    independence, insight, inspiration and imagination. Negative key words for Rahu are

    confusion, deception, illusion, addiction and neurosis. Positive key words for Ketu are

    idealism, self-sacrifice, spirituality, intuition and compassion. Negative key words for Ketu

    are fanaticism, eccentricity, violence, amorality and impulsiveness. As per Numerology,

    numbers 4, 13, 22, 31 and all those that adds up to four, are governed by Rahu and numbers

    7, 16, 25, 34 and all those that adds up to seven, are governed by Ketu.

    Body parts, function and diseases governed Rahu and Ketu:Epidemics, insanity, skin diseases, poisoning of all types.

    Professions governed by Rahu and Ketu:As Rahu acts like Saturn and Ketu like Mars, generally they rules the profession signified by

    these planets, but apart from this they signifies profession related to occult arts, magic. Rahu

    or Dragons Head or North Node represents, foreigners, foreign countries, foreign travel,

    engineering and the technical trades, gambling dens, the underworld and the bad elements in

    the society. Ketu or Dragons Tail or South Node represents technical trades, spiritual

    inclinations, superstitions and electronics.

    The Mantras for Rahu:

    Beej Mantra of

    Rahu:

    Om bhraam bhreem bhraum sah rahave namah

    Rahu stotra: Ardha kaayam maha veeryam chandraditya vimardanam simhika garbha

    sambhutam tam rahum pranamamy aham

    Gayatri Mantra of

    Rahu:

    Om naaka dhwajaaya vidmahae padma hastaaya dheemahi tanno raahu

    prachodayaat

    Remedies for Rahu which are performed if Rahu is not well placed in the horoscope:

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    1. Worshiping of Bhairava or lord Shiva.2. Recitation of Kalabhairav asthakam.3. Reciting of Rahu Mantras.4. Charity: Donate blue clothes, blankets, urad dal (Horse Bean) or coconut on Saturdays

    to beggars.

    5. Fasting: On Saturdays.6. Pooja: Bhairav or Shiva pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear eight mukhi (eight faced) Rudraksh.

    The Mantras for Ketu:

    Beej Mantra of

    Ketu:

    Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Nama

    Ketu stotra: Palasha puspa sangasham taraka graha mastakam raudram raudratmakam

    ghoram tam ketum pranamamyaham

    Gayatri Mantra of

    Ketu:

    Om aswadhwajaaya vidmahae soola hastaaya dheemahi tanno ketu

    prachodayaat

    Remedies for Ketu which are performed if Ketu is not well placed in the horoscope:

    1. Worshiping of Lord Ganesha.2. Recitation of Ganesha Dwadasanama Stotra.3. Reciting of Ketu Mantras.4. Charity: Donate brown cloths, blanket, black mustard seeds to beggars and feed black

    dog on Thursdays.

    5. Fasting: On Thursdays.6. Pooja: Ganesh pooja.7. Rudraksh: Wear nine mukhi (nine faced) Rudraksh