Planets in Astrology have very prominent role in Astrology.
, South node of the
, is also considered as a planet in Astrology. It is not a planet astronomically, however, due to its major impact on humans life, it is considered as a planet. The head of dragon,
, is known as the North node of the planet
. These are not heavenly bodies with an observable body, shape or mass like
,
and other planets.
is a planet which detaches from the material world and leads towards the path of spirituality. He always seeks for moksha or salvation. It takes approx 18 months to enter from one zodiac sign to another sign. The Mahadasha period of
is also for 18 years.
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Hindu Mythology about Planet
Planet
in AstrologyAccording to Hindu Mythology, it is also known as “Chayagraha” or shadowy planet. That means they possess no mass, shape or substance and are celestial points on the zodiac belt with regulated movements and orbit, and predictable influence on horoscope.
As per ancient scriptures, it is believed that Lord Vishnu fooled demons at the time of “Samudra Manthan” while distributing nectar of immortality or Amrit. Lord Vishnu served nectar to all the Gods and poison to all Demons. One Demon, named as Swarbhanu, noticed this, sat in the row of Gods and managed to get few drops of nectar. However,
and
saw this and signaled to Lord Vishnu who beheaded the demon but unfortunately by then he was immortalized.
From that point, the head of the body of demon became “
” and torso became “
”. The mystery planet
has only body but no head. He didn’t know which direction to follow, hence decided to follow the path of spirituality. It doesn’t want the materialistic gains. It is an isolated planet, which detaches native from the world and luxurious items. It doesn’t have a brain and is directionless.
&
are considered malefic as their origin is related to demons and they swallow
, hereby causing Solar Eclipse and
, causing Lunar Eclipse.
is also known as Shadow planet or South node of the
.
and
are the points of ecliptic where the plane of
’s orbit intersects the plane of
’s orbit. The zodiac point where a planet crosses from south to north Latitude is called North Node and vice versa. The south node is called the descending, and the north, the ascending node.
In Western Astrology,
is known as tail of Dragon. Cauda is also another name of
given in western astrology. As per Western Astrology, rahu is considered as benefic whereas
is malefic. Westerners don’t consider these planets while analysing birth chart to give prediction on one’s life.
Nature of Planet
doesn’t own any house or rashi in horoscope. All the houses and rashis are only ruled by the seven planets. However, few astrologers believe that nodes also own the houses and signs. Well,
doesn’t own any sign, hence it represents lord of sign only. However, one must keep in mind while analysing the horoscope that these nodes are important if they are conjoined with any planet. If they are conjoined, they provide results of the planet which aspects them. It shows the lord of house.
rules over Ashwini, Magha and Moola Nakshatras. However, some believe that
gets exalted in Scorpio or Sagittarius and gets debilitated in Taurus or Gemini. If
occupy the beneficial houses in the horoscope, then it will give the good results.
What does
signify in Vedic Astrology?
indicates the maternal grandfather.
doesn’t rule over any zodiac sign. According to Hinduism,
indicates one born in low caste, one whose thoughts and actions are evil, who will resort to outcaste and low-born, who is dissatisfied, likes residences facing in south direction, fond of travelling, stay outside or a big jungle, finds pleasure in uttering falsehood, continues to speak untruth, one who doesn’t have the courage and look downwards while walking and talking with others. Sharp acute pain and Gas trouble are denoted by nodes. Snake catchers, Buddhists, ass, ram, wolf, camel, serpent, poisonous insects, a dark place, bug, insects, owl etc. belong to the nodes.
To enjoy life at others expense, to live in a rented house, to use others vehicles, to have an office car, to take one in adoption, danger to the offspring, pilgrimage, ill health to the native and defect to the children and defect in vision are judged from the position of nodes in the horoscope.