Seven Planets: Keys To A Holistic View of Life
Indian Astrology is an intriguing window that provides a glimpse into the soul of an individual. Every aspect of its meticulous calculation is customized as per personality. Every interpretation is founded on the principles of Karmic1 obligations and every piece of advice is dictated by realities and challenges of the contemporary world.
Isn’t it great that just by knowing the ruling planet in a Patrika (Birth chart), we can get a sneak-peak into the psyche of an individual?!
In this blog, we have compiled a summary of the strengths of seven key planets in Indian Astrology:
Sun – It is called the king of all planets. It represents the relationship with a father-figure in one’s life. Individuals with a powerful influence of Sun in their horoscopes tend to have great esteem, leadership qualities, business acumen and a confident disposition. They’ll never be dependent on anyone in their life for anything, financially or emotionally.
Moon – It represents the relationship with a mother-figure in one’s life and denotes the extent of emotional strength (or weakness) in a person. Individuals with dominant Moon in their Patrika (Birth chart) will be job-oriented and prefer not to get into business of any kind. They tend to have a ‘follower’ mentality and are usually dependent on other people for their sustenance.
Mercury – It represents intelligence in a human being. Individuals with strong Mercury influence have an excellent sense of humor and are great communicators. Being mercurial in temperament, they’re always curious about things. With superlative convincing skills, they make excellent Salesmen. Mercury’s sway can make a person successful in fields like mathematics, accounts and finance.
Mars – This is the planet of Warriors – fearless, confident and disciplined. Mars-dominant individuals are loyal and dedicated to their causes. They like to follow orders accurately and do quite well in Military and sports fields. They like to take instant decisions and are of angry/aggressive disposition. Many Real Estate agents and builders tend to have strong Mars influence in their Patrika (Birth chart).
Jupiter – This is the planet of Wisdom and Knowledge. People with strong Jupiter influence in their horoscopes have successful educational backgrounds/potential. They usually lead happy lives and work towards doing good deeds for the upliftment of society. Teachers, counselors, spiritual leaders, advisors and astrologers are the most common careers opted by Jupiter-dominant individuals.
Venus – Out of all the planets, Venus is the most positive one. It represents beauty, feminine energy and our relationships with others. People generally get attracted to Venus-powered individuals and often listen to them. Those successful in artistic fields like acting, dancing, music, etc., usually have a strong Venus influence. They are outgoing, extroverted individuals who live ‘smooth’ obstacle-free lives, filled with worldly luxuries. Many in Beauty-related fields like makeup artists, salon operators and models have a positive influence of Venus in their Patrika (Birthchart).
Saturn – It is the Judge amongst all planets. Individuals with strong Saturn influence often become solicitors, arbitrators, judges and umpires. They have a silent, reserved temperament and are respectful towards others. Being righteous, they like to do good karmas and engage in spiritual/religious activities. Those with dominant Saturn in their horoscopes often get into iron-related sectors like Automobile manufacturing, mining and steel products industries, etc.
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Footnotes:
- Karma: The sum of an individual’s actions in this and previous lifetime is considered as the key deciding factor of one’s fate in the current birth.
- Patrika: Refers to the Birth chart or horoscope of an individual, also known as Janm Patrika, Kundali, or Lagna Patrika.
- Bhrigu Samhita by Maharishi Bhrigu.