Zodiac Signs & Lord Planets
(Rashi Lords Astrology)
Zodiac Signs & Lord Planets
By: - Dr.A.S.Kalra Astrologer
Zodiacs and Lords: -
In Indian Vedic astrology, each zodiac sign is associated with a ruling planet, known as the "Lord" or "Karak" planet. These ruling planets play a significant role in determining the characteristics, traits, and influences of a particular zodiac sign. They can provide insights into a person's personality, behavior, and the areas of life they may excel in. Here is a list of the Lord planets for each zodiac sign in Vedic astrology:(1) Aries (Mesha): Mars (Mangal) is the ruling planet of Aries. It signifies energy, courage, assertiveness, and ambition. Mars represents physical strength, passion, and the drive to take action.
(2) Taurus (Vrishabha): Venus (Shukra) is the ruling planet of Taurus. It represents love, beauty, harmony, sensuality, and material comforts. Venus is associated with creativity, aesthetics, and a desire for stability.
(3) Gemini (Mithuna): Mercury (Budha) is the ruling planet of Gemini. It symbolizes communication, intellect, adaptability, curiosity, and versatility. Mercury governs learning, expression, and mental agility.
(4) Cancer (Karka): Moon (Chandra) is the ruling planet of Cancer. It represents emotions, nurturing, intuition, and sensitivity. The Moon signifies the subconscious mind, imagination, and the need for security and comfort.
(5) Leo (Simha): Sun (Surya) is the ruling planet of Leo. It represents individuality, vitality, self-expression, leadership, and creativity. The Sun symbolizes personal power, confidence, and a desire for recognition.
(6) Virgo (Kanya): Mercury (Budha) is the ruling planet of Virgo as well. Please refer to the information provided for Gemini.
(7) Libra (Tula): Venus (Shukra) is the ruling planet of Libra as well. Please refer to the information provided for Taurus.
(8) Scorpio (Vrishchika): Mars (Mangal) is the ruling planet of Scorpio as well. Please refer to the information provided for Aries.
(9) Sagittarius (Dhanu): Jupiter (Guru) is the ruling planet of Sagittarius. It signifies wisdom, spirituality, expansion, growth, and optimism. Jupiter represents higher knowledge, philosophy, and a quest for truth.
(10) Capricorn (Makara): Saturn (Shani) is the ruling planet of Capricorn. It represents discipline, hard work, responsibility, ambition, and perseverance. Saturn signifies authority, structure, and the pursuit of long-term goals.
(11) Aquarius (Kumbha): Saturn (Shani) is the ruling planet of Aquarius as well. Please refer to the information provided for Capricorn.
(12) Pisces (Meena): Jupiter (Guru) is the ruling planet of Pisces as well. Please refer to the information provided for Sagittarius.
These ruling planets provide a foundational understanding of the qualities associated with each zodiac sign in Vedic astrology. However, it's important to consider the entire birth chart, including the placement and aspects of other planets, to gain a comprehensive analysis of an individual's personality and life patterns.
| 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.