Zodiac Signs & Lord Planets
(Rashi Lords Astrology)
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Zodiac Signs and Lord Planets (Rashis and Swami Grahas)
In Indian Vedic Astrology, the zodiac is divided into 12 signs known as Rashis. Each Rashi is governed by a specific planet, referred to as its Swami Graha (lord planet). The relationship between a zodiac sign and its ruling planet plays a crucial role in determining a person's personality, behavior, strengths, and weaknesses in the birth chart (Janma Kundli).
12 Zodiac Signs and Their Lord Planets
| Rashi (Zodiac Sign) | Symbol | Lord Planet (Swami Graha) |
|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | Ram | Mars (Mangal) |
| Vrishabha (Taurus) | Bull | Venus (Shukra) |
| Mithuna (Gemini) | Twins | Mercury (Budh) |
| Karka (Cancer) | Crab | Moon (Chandra) |
| Simha (Leo) | Lion | Sun (Surya) |
| Kanya (Virgo) | Maiden | Mercury (Budh) |
| Tula (Libra) | Balance Scales | Venus (Shukra) |
| Vrischika (Scorpio) | Scorpion | Mars (Mangal) |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Archer | Jupiter (Guru) |
| Makara (Capricorn) | Sea Goat | Saturn (Shani) |
| Kumbha (Aquarius) | Water Bearer | Saturn (Shani) |
| Meena (Pisces) | Fish | Jupiter (Guru) |
Significance of Rashi and Swami Graha
The ruling planet of a zodiac sign greatly influences the way that sign expresses itself. For instance, Aries being ruled by Mars signifies courage and aggression, while Taurus ruled by Venus denotes love for beauty, stability, and luxury. The strength, dignity, and placement of the lord planet in a birth chart directly impact how the corresponding Rashi functions.
Dual Ownership
Some planets rule more than one Rashi:
- Mars rules Aries and Scorpio
- Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo
- Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces
- Venus rules Taurus and Libra
- Saturn rules Capricorn and Aquarius
Sun and Moon are unique, each ruling only one sign — Leo and Cancer respectively.
Understanding the connection between Rashis and their Swami Grahas is essential in interpreting a person’s nature and destiny through Vedic Astrology. It also plays a crucial role in analyzing Dasha periods, transits (Gochar), and planetary aspects.
| 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 |
| 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) | Rahu | Ketu |
| 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) | Ketu | Rahu |
| 10 | Makar (Capricorn) | Shani (Saturn) | Mangal (Mars) | Guru (Jupiter) |
| 11 | Kumbh (Aquarius) (Saturn) | -- | ||
| 12 | Meen (Pisces) | Guru (Jupiter) | Shukra (Venus) | Budh (Mercury) |
| Graha (Planet) | Lordship | Exalted 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) | Lordship | Exalted 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) | Lordship | Exalted on | Debilitated on |
| Shani (Saturn) | 10 Makar (Capricorn) 11 Kumbh (Aquarius) | 7 Tula (Libra) | 1 Maish (Aries) |
| Rahu | -- | 3 Mithun (Gemini) | 9 Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
| Ketu | 9 Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 3 Mithun (Gemini) |
Lord of Aries (Maish) and Scorpio (Vrishchik) zodiac signs is Mars or Mangal.
Lord of Taurus (Vrish) and Libra (Tula) zodiac signs is Venus or Shukra.
Lord of Gemini (Mithun) and Virgo (Kanya) zodiac signs is Mercury or Budh.
Lord of Cancer (Kark) zodiac sign is Moon or Chandra.
Lord of Leo (Singh) zodiac sign is Sun or Surya.
Lord of Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen) zodiac signs is Jupiter or Guru or Brihaspati.
Lord of Capricorn (Makar) and Aquarius (Kumbh) zodiac signs is Saturn or Shani.
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.