Nine planets and their vedic mantras.

There are countless astronomical bodies in the universe, but there are only 9 planets and 27 nakshatras that have been taken as the main bodies around which the whole science of astrology revolves. Based on these planetary motions and time calculations, panchangs and horoscopes are prepared and various astrological events are calculated.

In astrology, from the nine planets - sun, moon, mars, mercury, jupiter, venus and saturn are considered as main planetary bodies and rest of the two are known as shadow planets rahu and ketu that have their strong influence on the human lives.

The planetary positions in the birth chart or horoscope of a person affects various aspects of life of that person. From this, an astrologer can assume what type of life the person will live, what amount of wealth he can acquire in his whole life, what type of education he could attain, what will be his health conditions in the future.

Planets influence the fate of a person in a large way. By analysing the placements of these planets, it can be predicted whether a person is going through a happy or sad phase of life while calculating his dasha periods. An astrologer also tell about various doshas in the horoscope of a person. This information can help to take certain measures and remedies by an astrologer to save a person from any disaster or mishappening in the near future.

These faults or troubles that arise in our lives are our accumulated past karmas. It is inevitable that we can’t escape the bad deeds of our past life but we can surely reduce the effects by performing religious practices, pooja, chanting mantras, donations etc. as prescribed according to the placements of the planets.

It is also said that if we remain aware of our thoughts and deeds we can definitely mend our past karmas and by doing good karmas, we can improve our future births as well. Small changes in our behaviour towards others may do wonders while getting divine blessings.

Our ancient texts have various vedic mantras for each of these nine planets:

Surya Mantra - Om Suryaya Namah

In astrology, Sun is known as the king of all the planets. It is also observed as the strongest and authoritative planet in the science of astrology. Sun symbolizes power, position and authority. It also represents our soul, honour, principles, government, father along with other things. Offering water to Sun God and chanting the Surya mantra helps to make a strong sun in a horoscope which affirms name, fame and wealth to the person.

Chandra Mantra - Om Som Somay Namah

Moon is considered Queen of all the planets. According to the astrology, a strong moon in our horoscope gives great mental power and prosperity. It enhances our creativity, imagination, career, profession and our whole life. So it is important to strengthen the moon.

Mangal Mantra - Om Bhaum Bhaumaye Namah

Mars is the planet of our desires, actions, energy, passion and aggression. A strong Mars brings courage and leadership qualities to the person.

Budhdh Mantra - Om Budhaya Namah

Mercury is an intellectual planet for gaining wisdom, prosperity and fame. it must be strong in the horoscope.

Guru Mantra – Om Brihaspataye Namah

The planet Jupiter is considered for wealth, progeny and religion. It is the biggest fortune and weakness of this planet affects all aspects of life of a person. Chanting guru mantra fulfils all the desires of a person.

Venus Mantra – Om Shun Shukraaya Namah

In astrology, Venus signifies love, romance, beauty and luxuries. It is considered for a loving relationship and various measures are taken to strengthen the planet Venus.

Shani Mantra - Om Shan Shanaichraya Namah

Saturn is considered a strict disciplinarian in all of the planets. It symbolizes misery, hard work, status and life of a person.

Rahu Mantra – Om Raan Rahway Namah

Rahu creates tensions and failures so a person should chant this vedic mantra of Rahu to get good results.

Ketu Mantra - Om Ken Ketave Namah

Ketu may create the trouble if not placed well in the horoscope. For this, the mantra of Ketu should be chanted.