Planets in Astrology - Their Significance & Associated Gemstones

The Plants in astrology are nine which are - Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu. These planets in astrology chart or your birth chart tell your future or destiny. Their position in the 12 houses of your chart determines your best and worst traits. 

Each planet have its own meaning and characteristics. The planets that are strongest in your Kundli will bring you their blessings and those that are weak, you should wear their associated gemstone to strengthen them. 

You can consult an expert astrologer to know which planet is weak and wear its gemstone. Here, in this blog, we will tell you about the 9 planets and their characteristics in astrology. The planet which is strong in your chart will show you your strengths. You can hereby use your strengths and weaknesses smartly and change your life for the better. 

Planets And Their Meanings In Astrology 

Let's discuss each planet in brief and see which planet represents which aspect of life:- 

Sun

Sun is the planet of leadership and is said to govern the true soul of a person, their essence of self. It defines the personality of an individual - how one perceives oneself and how others do - both. 

It is the planet of power and fierceness as well. It indicates authoritativeness and so people who have Sun in a strong position are confident, bold and have good willpower as well as preserve self-respect above all. 

Additionally, this planet also represents the father-son bond. 

Astrologers recommend wearing a Manik stone to strengthen the Sun. 

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Moon 

The moon is the planet of emotions and the inner self. It is the representer of how you are inside, the aura you have, and how you feel about yourself and others. It represents the emotions like romance, peace and calmness the best. 

People who have depression most likely will have the Moon in a weak position in their birth chart. They should wear a Pearl stone. If you have anger issues, then also you need the serenity of the Moon. 

Indeed, the Moon shows the bond with your mother so if you want to strengthen your relationship with your Maa, then you should wear the associated gem with Moon, that is Moti stone. 

Mercury 

Mercury or Budh Grah is the planet of communication and thought process. It affects the mind and creativity of a person as well as their self-expression abilities. It represents speech and intelligence. 

So, people who want to become public speakers, are in sales or finances or any professional work where too much communication is needed, they should have a strong mercury. To strengthen the Budh Grah you can wear an original Panna stone ring. 

Read More - How To Remove the Negative Effects of Mercury? Budh Mahadasha Remedies

Venus 

Venus or Sukr Grah is the planet of love, beauty and aesthetics. This planet will romanticize your life if it is strong in your natal chart. 

It represents romance, charm, and intimacy and is known to bring love and harmony to people who get its blessings. To strengthen your Venus, you can wear a diamond or opal stone. 

This planet is also the one for self-worth and nurturing. Indeed, if you have its blessings, it will make you attractive. 

Mars 

Mars is an aggressive planet with the ability to drive an individual to action. It represents desire and energy as well as ambitions. It is believed that a strong mars gives your courage and makes you a warrior. Which means the fierceness and activeness of a warrior will automatically come to you. 

If it is weak in you Kundli, then you will have self-doubts, less confidence and will have fears. To get its blessings you can wear a Lal Moonga stone.

Further Reading - Mars Mahadasha and Remedies

Jupiter 

Jupiter also known as Brahaspati or Guru Grah is the planet of wisdom and knowledge. It is the one that blesses you with intellect, optimism and good luck. 

Yellow Sapphire or Pukhraj stone is the gemstone for this planet and is often recommended to people who are in the education sector like students, researchers, teachers, scholars, etc. The gem will bring the positivity of Jupiter to the individual who wears it like positivity, wisdom, good memory and a good brain that is intelligence. 

Know more here - Jupiter Mahadasha Effects and Remedies

Saturn 

Saturn or Shani is the planet of discipline, determination, responsibility and life lessons. 

Saturn will punish you or bring you fortune according to your deeds. If it is positive in your chart, it will make you very successful while if it's in negative, it will bring many obstacles to you. It will fill your life with problems and so it is considered to be one of the most powerful planets. 

Its linked gemstone is Neelam and so Neelam stone is also said to be a powerful gem that does not suit everyone. 

Rahu

Rahu is an astrological planet and is called a shadow planet because it can bring you either immense negativity or positivity. This planet is the representer of innovation and challenge. It brings the person's name and fame as well as materialistic desires. It makes the person mysterious. 

If this planet is weak, it can cause illusions or make you overconfident as well. To remove the Rahu Mahadasha, hessonite stone or Gomed stone is recommended by Vedic astrologers. 

Ketu 

Ketu is the spiritual enlightener and the planet of institutions. People who have a high intuitive power have the blessings of the Ketu. This planet is believed to be the one that will show the person or to be exact make the person feel what’s going to happen, a feeling that tells, if not exact, but a wide view of the things happening around. 

In addition to that, it’s blessings will make the person detached and spiritually enlighten them, helping them attain Moksha. The cat's eye stone is the one that enhances the powers of Ketu. 

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Summing Up 

The nine planets in astrology are considered auspicious and powerful. As per the time of birth, the birth chart is created which shows the positions of planets at that time. These positions of planets can tell the destiny and life of a person. It can tell which time will be best and worst as well. A person can see their birth chart and can strengthen the best times as well as reduce the worst by seeing which planet is in a weak and strong position and wearing a gemstone accordingly.