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Zodiac Signs & Lord Planets (Rashi Lords Astrology)

Zodiac Signs & Lord Planets (Rashi Lords Astrology)




Know about Zodiac Signs and Lord Planets (Rashis and Swami Grahas)
in Indian Vedic Astrology or Jyotish: -

In Indian Vedic Astrology, also known as Jyotish Shastra, the concept of zodiac signs or *Rashis* plays a very important role in understanding a person’s life, nature, behavior, and destiny. There are a total of 12 zodiac signs in Vedic astrology, and each sign is ruled by a specific planet. These ruling planets are known as *Rashi Lords* or *Swami Graha*. The relationship between a zodiac sign and its lord planet helps astrologers make predictions about different aspects of life such as career, health, marriage, wealth, and personality.

In this article, we will understand all 12 zodiac signs along with their ruling planets in a simple and easy language so that even a person with basic education can easily understand.

Zodiac Signs & Lord Planets
(Rashi Lords in Astrology)

Zodiac Sign
or
Rashi
Lord Planet
or
Swami Graha
1.
Aries
or
Maish
Mars
or
Mangal
2.
Taurus
or
Vrish
Venus
or
Shukra
3.
Gemini
or
Mithun
Mercury
or
Budh
4.
Cancer
or
Kark
Moon
or
Chandra
5.
Leo
or
Singh
Sun
or
Surya
6.
Virgo
or
Kanya
Mercury
or
Budh
7.
Libra
or
Tula
Venus
or
Shukra
8.
Scorpio
or
Vrishchik
Mars
or
Mangal
9.
Sagittarius
or
Dhanu
Jupiter
or
Guru
10.
Capricorn
or
Makar
Saturn
or
Shani
11.
Aquarius
or
Kumbh
12.
Pisces
or
Meen
Jupiter
or
Guru


12 Zodiac Signs & lord Planets | Rashi & Swami Grahas

Rashi Lords Astrology

Lordship-Exaltation-Debilitation Table No. 1

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Rashi
(Zodiac)
Swami
Graha
or
(Lord
Planet)
Uchcha
Graha
or
(Exalted
Planet)
Neecha
Graha
or
(Debilitated
Planet)
1 Maish
(Aries)
Mangal
(Mars)
Surya
(Sun)
Shani
(Saturn)
2 Vrish
(Taurus)
Shukra
(Venus)
Chandra
(Moon)
--
3 Mithun
(Gemini)
Budh
(Mercury)
RahuKetu
4 Kark
(Cancer)
Chandra
(Moon)
Guru
(Jupiter)
Mangal
(Mars)
5 Singh
(Leo)
Surya
(Sun)
--
6 Kanya
(Virgo)
Budh
(Mercury)
Budh
(Mercury)
Shukra
(Venus)
Rashi
(Zodiac)
Swami
Graha
or
(Lord
Planet)
Uchcha
Graha
or
(Exalted
Planet)
Neecha
Graha
or
(Debilitated
Planet)
7 Tula
(Libra)
Shukra
(Venus)
Shani
(Saturn)
Surya
(Sun)
8 Vrishchik
(Scorpio)
Mangal
(Mars)
--Chandra
(Moon)
9 Dhanu
(Sagittarius)
Guru
(Jupiter)
KetuRahu
10 Makar
(Capricorn)
Shani
(Saturn)
Mangal
(Mars)
Guru
(Jupiter)
11 Kumbh
(Aquarius)
(Saturn)
--
12 Meen
(Pisces)
Guru
(Jupiter)
Shukra
(Venus)
Budh
(Mercury)


Lordship-Exaltation-Debilitation Table No. 2

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Graha
(Planet)
LordshipExalted
on
Debilitated
on
Surya
(Sun)
5
Singh
(Leo)
1
Maish
(Aries)
7
Tula
(Libra)
Chandra
(Moon)
4
Kark
(Cancer)
2
Vrish
(Taurus)
8
Vrishchik
(Scorpio)
Mangal
(Mars)
1
Maish
(Aries)

8
Vrishchik
(Scorpio)
10
Makar
(Capricorn)
4
Kark
(Cancer)
Graha
(Planet)
LordshipExalted
on
Debilitated
on
Budh
(Mercury)
3
Mithun
(Gemini)

6
Kanya
(Virgo)
6
Kanya
(Virgo)
12
Meen
(Pisces)
Guru
(Jupiter)
9
Dhanu
(Sagittarius)

12
Meen
(Pisces)
4
Kark
(Cancer)
10
Makar
(Capricorn)
Shukra
(Venus)
2
Vrish
(Taurus)

7
Tula
(Libra)
12
Meen
(Pisces)
6
Kanya
(Virgo)
Graha
(Planet)
LordshipExalted
on
Debilitated
on
Shani
(Saturn)
10
Makar
(Capricorn)

11
Kumbh
(Aquarius)
7
Tula
(Libra)
1
Maish
(Aries)
Rahu--3
Mithun
(Gemini)
9
Dhanu
(Sagittarius)
Ketu9
Dhanu
(Sagittarius)
3
Mithun
(Gemini)


What Are Zodiac Signs (Rashis)?

Zodiac signs or Rashis are 12 divisions of the sky. When a person is born, the position of the Moon in a particular sign determines his or her Rashi. These Rashis influence the thinking, emotions, and behavior of a person.

Each zodiac sign has its own characteristics, and these characteristics are mainly controlled by the ruling planet of that sign.

What Are Lord Planets (Swami Graha)?

Each zodiac sign is ruled by a specific planet, and that planet is known as the lord of that sign. The nature of the planet directly affects the nature of the sign and the person born under it.

For example, if a zodiac sign is ruled by Mars, the person may be energetic and courageous. If it is ruled by Venus, the person may be artistic and loving.

List of 12 Zodiac Signs and Their Lord Planets

Let us now understand each zodiac sign one by one along with its ruling planet.

1. Aries (Mesh Rashi) – Ruled by Mars (Mangal)

Aries is the first zodiac sign. It is ruled by Mars, which is a planet of energy, courage, and action.

People born under Aries are usually brave, active, and confident. They like to take initiative and are natural leaders. However, sometimes they can be short-tempered and impatient.

2. Taurus (Vrishabh Rashi) – Ruled by Venus (Shukra)

Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty, love, and luxury.

People of this sign enjoy comfort, good food, and beautiful things. They are practical, stable, and hardworking. However, they can be stubborn and resistant to change.

3. Gemini (Mithun Rashi) – Ruled by Mercury (Budh)

Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and intelligence.

People born under Gemini are smart, talkative, and curious. They like to learn new things and communicate with others. Sometimes, they may get confused or restless.

4. Cancer (Kark Rashi) – Ruled by Moon (Chandra)

Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which represents emotions and mind.

People of this sign are emotional, caring, and family-oriented. They are very sensitive and easily get affected by their surroundings. They love their home and family deeply.

5. Leo (Singh Rashi) – Ruled by Sun (Surya)

Leo is ruled by the Sun, which represents power, authority, and confidence.

People born under Leo are bold, confident, and natural leaders. They like to be in the spotlight and enjoy respect from others. However, they may sometimes become egoistic.

6. Virgo (Kanya Rashi) – Ruled by Mercury (Budh)

Virgo is also ruled by Mercury, but its nature is different from Gemini.

People of this sign are practical, detail-oriented, and hardworking. They like perfection in everything they do. Sometimes, they may overthink or become too critical.

7. Libra (Tula Rashi) – Ruled by Venus (Shukra)

Libra is ruled by Venus, like Taurus.

People born under Libra are balanced, polite, and peace-loving. They believe in fairness and justice. They enjoy relationships and partnerships. However, they may find it difficult to make decisions.

8. Scorpio (Vrishchik Rashi) – Ruled by Mars (Mangal)

Scorpio is ruled by Mars.

People of this sign are intense, passionate, and determined. They have strong emotions and deep thinking. They may sometimes become secretive or revengeful.

9. Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi) – Ruled by Jupiter (Guru)

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and knowledge.

People born under this sign are optimistic, religious, and knowledge-seeking. They love learning, traveling, and teaching. Sometimes, they may become careless or overly confident.

10. Capricorn (Makar Rashi) – Ruled by Saturn (Shani)

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline and hard work.

People of this sign are serious, responsible, and hardworking. They believe in long-term success and are very practical. However, they may sometimes feel lonely or stressed.

11. Aquarius (Kumbh Rashi) – Ruled by Saturn (Shani)

Aquarius is also ruled by Saturn.

People born under this sign are intelligent, innovative, and social. They like to think differently and work for society. Sometimes, they may become detached or unpredictable.

12. Pisces (Meen Rashi) – Ruled by Jupiter (Guru)

Pisces is ruled by Jupiter.

People of this sign are kind, spiritual, and imaginative. They are compassionate and like to help others. However, they may sometimes become too emotional or dreamy.

Importance of Rashi Lords in Astrology

The ruling planet of a zodiac sign plays a very important role in astrology. It affects many aspects of life such as:
* Personality and nature
* Thinking and decision-making
* Career and success
* Relationships and marriage
* Health and mental condition

If the lord planet of your Rashi is strong in your birth chart, it brings positive results. But if it is weak or affected by negative planets, it can create problems in life.

How to Know Your Zodiac Sign?

Your zodiac sign in Vedic astrology is decided by the position of the Moon at the time of your birth. To know your Rashi, you need your:

* Date of birth
* Time of birth
* Place of birth


An astrologer can calculate your birth chart (Kundli) and tell your Rashi and its lord planet.

Simple Understanding of Planets and Their Nature Here is a quick summary of planets and their general nature: * Sun (Surya): Power, authority
* Moon (Chandra): Emotions, mind
* Mars (Mangal): Energy, courage
* Mercury (Budh): Intelligence, communication
* Jupiter (Guru): Wisdom, knowledge
* Venus (Shukra): Love, beauty
* Saturn (Shani): Discipline, hard work

Each of these planets gives results based on its position in your horoscope.

Conclusion

Zodiac signs or Rashis and their lord planets are the foundation of Indian Vedic Astrology. They help us understand a person’s nature, strengths, weaknesses, and life path. Each Rashi has its own qualities, and the ruling planet controls those qualities.

By knowing your Rashi and its lord planet, you can understand yourself better and make better decisions in life. It also helps in improving relationships, choosing the right career, and living a balanced life.

Vedic astrology is a deep and vast subject, but understanding the basics like zodiac signs and their ruling planets is the first step toward gaining knowledge in this ancient science.

If you want to know more about your personal horoscope or want guidance based on your birth chart, you can consult a knowledgeable astrologer who can guide you according to your planetary positions.

This way out of nine planets, five planets or 'grahas' (Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn) have got lordships of two zodiac signs each whereas Sun and Moon have got lordship of one zodiac sign each.

Rahu and Ketu don't have lordships of any zodiac signs.


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