Planetary Movements
Discover how celestial bodies influence your life through their cosmic dance
Understanding Planetary Influences
Sun
Surya
Represents the soul, ego, and basic personality. Rules authority, power, and creativity.
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Influences vitality, self-expression, and leadership qualities.
Moon
Chandra
Governs emotions, intuition, and the subconscious mind. Rules motherhood and nurturing.
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Affects emotional well-being, instincts, and daily fluctuations.
Mars
Mangal
Rules energy, action, and desire. Represents courage, passion, and aggression.
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Influences drive, ambition, and physical energy.
Mercury
Budha
Governs communication, intellect, and reasoning. Rules education and commerce.
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Affects communication, travel, and mental processes.
Jupiter
Guru
Rules wisdom, fortune, and expansion. Represents spirituality and higher learning.
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Influences growth, abundance, and philosophical outlook.
Venus
Shukra
Governs love, beauty, and pleasure. Rules relationships and artistic expression.
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Affects romance, creativity, and material comforts.
Saturn
Shani
Rules discipline, responsibility, and karma. Represents limitations and life lessons.
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Influences structure, boundaries, and long-term growth.
Rahu
Rahu
North Node of the Moon. Represents desire, ambition, and material growth.
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Influences worldly desires and karmic evolution.
Ketu
Ketu
South Node of the Moon. Represents spirituality, liberation, and past life karma.
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Influences spiritual growth and detachment.
Planetary Transits
Planetary transits are the ongoing movements of planets through different zodiac signs. These movements create various aspects and influences that affect different areas of life.
- Fast-moving planets (Moon, Mercury, Venus) create short-term effects
- Slow-moving planets (Jupiter, Saturn) bring long-lasting changes
- Retrograde periods offer time for reflection and revision
Retrograde Motion
Retrograde is an apparent backward motion of planets from Earth's perspective. During these periods, the energy of the planet turns inward, often bringing reflection, review, and revision in related life areas.
Mercury Retrograde
Communication, technology, and travel may need extra attention
Venus Retrograde
Review relationships, values, and financial matters