Navagraha
The Nine Planets
Every graha governs specific significations. Understanding them is the first step to reading any chart.
Sun
सूर्यMalefic • 6 yr Dasha
Karaka of soul, father, authority, vitality, government, ego.
Moon
चन्द्रBenefic • 10 yr Dasha
Karaka of mind, mother, emotions, public, comfort.
Mars
मंगलMalefic • 7 yr Dasha
Karaka of energy, courage, siblings, property, conflict.
Mercury
बुधNeutral • 17 yr Dasha
Karaka of intellect, speech, communication, business, learning.
Jupiter
गुरुBenefic • 16 yr Dasha
Karaka of wisdom, wealth, children, teacher, dharma.
Venus
शुक्रBenefic • 20 yr Dasha
Karaka of love, marriage, beauty, luxury, arts.
Saturn
शनिMalefic • 19 yr Dasha
Karaka of discipline, karma, longevity, labour, delay.
Rahu
राहुShadow • 18 yr Dasha
Karaka of ambition, foreign, obsession, technology, illusion.
Ketu
केतुShadow • 7 yr Dasha
Karaka of detachment, moksha, intuition, past life, loss.