Planets Parliament (Navgrah Mantralaya)
Planetary Hierarchy in Vedic Astrology
The planets are often metaphorically assigned roles similar to a kingdom or parliament:
- Sun (Surya) – The King, representing authority, leadership, and soul (Atma).
- Moon (Chandra) – The Queen, governing emotions, intuition, and mental stability.
- Mars (Mangal) – The Commander, symbolizing courage, aggression, and strategic action.
- Mercury (Budh) – The Prince, associated with intellect, communication, and adaptability.
- Jupiter (Guru) – The Minister, guiding wisdom, spirituality, and morality.
- Venus (Shukra) – The Advisor, ruling love, beauty, and material pleasures.
- Saturn (Shani) – The Judge, enforcing discipline, karma, and justice.
- Rahu – The Diplomat, influencing ambition, unconventional thinking, and worldly desires.
- Ketu – The Mystic, governing detachment, spirituality, and liberation.
Table of Planetary Roles in the Astrological Parliament
| Planet (Graha) | Role in Parliament | Key Influence |
|---|---|---|
| Sun (Surya) | King | Authority, leadership, vitality |
| Moon (Chandra) | Queen | Emotions, intuition, nurturing |
| Mars (Mangal) | Commander | Courage, aggression, strategy |
| Mercury (Budh) | Prince | Intellect, communication, adaptability |
| Jupiter (Guru) | Minister | Wisdom, spirituality, morality |
| Venus (Shukra) | Advisor | Love, beauty, material pleasures |
| Saturn (Shani) | Judge | Discipline, karma, justice |
| Rahu | Diplomat | Ambition, innovation, worldly desires |
| Ketu | Mystic | Detachment, spirituality, liberation |
This structure helps astrologers analyze planetary interactions in a horoscope, determining how different planets govern various aspects of life.
