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Navagraha नवग्रह

The nine grahas of Jyotish: what each one signifies, where it is strong or weak, and its day and gemstone.

Surya सूर्य

Sun

Soul, father, authority, vitality, government and self-confidence.

Rules: Leo
Exalted: Aries
Debilitated: Libra
Day: Sunday
Gemstone: Ruby

Chandra चंद्र

Moon

Mind, mother, emotions, peace, nourishment and public life.

Rules: Cancer
Exalted: Taurus
Debilitated: Scorpio
Day: Monday
Gemstone: Pearl

Mangal मंगल

Mars

Courage, energy, siblings, property, discipline and competition.

Rules: Aries, Scorpio
Exalted: Capricorn
Debilitated: Cancer
Day: Tuesday
Gemstone: Red Coral

Budh बुध

Mercury

Intellect, speech, trade, writing, wit and learning.

Rules: Gemini, Virgo
Exalted: Virgo
Debilitated: Pisces
Day: Wednesday
Gemstone: Emerald

Guru / Brihaspati गुरु

Jupiter

Wisdom, teachers, children, dharma, wealth and good fortune.

Rules: Sagittarius, Pisces
Exalted: Cancer
Debilitated: Capricorn
Day: Thursday
Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire

Shukra शुक्र

Venus

Love, marriage, beauty, arts, comforts and vehicles.

Rules: Taurus, Libra
Exalted: Pisces
Debilitated: Virgo
Day: Friday
Gemstone: Diamond

Shani शनि

Saturn

Discipline, karma, longevity, service, delay and patience.

Rules: Capricorn, Aquarius
Exalted: Libra
Debilitated: Aries
Day: Saturday
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire

Rahu राहु

Rahu

Ambition, foreign lands, technology, obsession and sudden change.

Rules: —
Exalted: Taurus*
Debilitated: Scorpio*
Day: Saturday
Gemstone: Hessonite (Gomed)

Ketu केतु

Ketu

Detachment, spirituality, past karma, research and liberation.

Rules: —
Exalted: Scorpio*
Debilitated: Taurus*
Day: Tuesday
Gemstone: Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

* Exaltation signs of Rahu and Ketu differ between texts; Taurus/Scorpio is the most common view.