In retrograde motion, good planets produce happiness and bad planets give evil effects and misery.

Saktha or retrograde motion– courage, prosperity, successful position, reputation, wealth, good relations.

Santha or planets in auspicious sub-divisions– timely strength and courage, helping relations, comfortable life, health and happiness.

Muditha or residence in friendly sign– good dress, fine taste, sweet scents, flowers, women, position and happiness.

Swastha or residence in their own house – permanence, happiness, sound education, good position.

Deepta or exaltation – gives long life, successful work, good family, promising children, wealth, fame, respect and conveyances.

The ten states that describe the physical-mental conditions of the planets are as follows: Avasthas, or planetary states, are classified into several categories. The ancient text Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra provides us with precise calculations and explanations that allow us to quantify the condition of the planet and accurately predict its outcomes.

A planet receives an Avastha according to its degree within a specific Rashi. Avasthas are the divisions of a planet according to its condition. Planets are thought to be in states known as avasthas. Let us understand what are the directions in which every planet is positioned. Each planet is also known by different names which are given below: Planet The planets play a major role in prediction techniques in Vedic astrology. You can know your star’s distinctive properties by referring the table below:ģ stars resembling a female sexual organ. Names of the Nakshatras (Stars), their appearance, nature and Lords are given in the table below.Īs stated above, every star or Nakshatra has distinctive properties including their appearance, their nature of influence as well as their rulers. The nakshatra is thought to influence our personality traits. Male and female natives born in the same birth star or Nakshatra may have different characteristics. The ancient Indian sages and spiritualists considered the 27 constellations or Nakshatra rather than the 12 zodiac star signs that mapped the sky.Įach Nakshatra carries distinct qualities and characteristics and is based on the longitude of the Moon at the time of birth.

Rahu and Ketu are also allocated the ownership. Each extends to 13 degrees and 20 minutes of arc. The 360 degrees of the Zodiac is divided into 27 parts called Nakshatras ( a constellation of stars). In understanding the celestial influences of the planets, Vedic astrology considers the 27 constellations to be the fundamental element.

The term Nakshatra originates from the words “Naksha” (map) and “tara” (star). Names of the Nakshatras (Stars), their appearance, nature and Lords are given in the table below.

Nakshatra degree chart