Discover these 10 Big Planets in Astrology

What is the planets relationship in astrology? You might be mistaken if you think astrology is all about zodiacs, the Sun, the moon, and rising signs. Surprisingly, astrology is beyond zodiac signs. In Vedic astrology, there are nine planets collectively known as ‘navgrahas’. We read about planets in our science textbooks in school but never had an idea that these planets can impact our life as per astrology. So, yes, these planets in astrology can impact our lives positively or negatively. 

Here is a list of the ten major celestial bodies with brief information about planets and their effects in astrology. But before diving deep into the planets and their characteristics in astrology, let us tell you to visit our website, InstaAstro, if you want to explore more about astrology. 

Planets in Astrology: Characteristics and Aspects

1. Sun 

Key Characteristics: Self and life force 

First on the list of planets in astrology chart is the king of all the planets, i.e. the Sun. People who love to read about planets know that the Sun is not a planet. Yes, you read it right. Instead, it is a star. But this statement begs the question: What makes the Sun a planet? The only reason a sun is not a planet but a star is that it is a luminary body. Sun controls your outer personality, the one you present in front of the world. 

Talking about the body part controlled by this fire element is bone. But, apart from bone, the Sun, the king of planets, controls other body parts such as skin, head, joints and stomach. Moreover, the planet of self and life force takes about one month to transit between zodiac signs. And did we mention that the Sun is exalted in Aries? 

2. Moon

Key Characteristics: Emotions and inner-self 

The next planet in astrology, is Moon is a symbol of emotions, instincts and unconscious reactions. Just like the Sun is responsible for controlling your ego, the moon is responsible for your inner feelings or world. We are not talking about the personality you put in front of your friends, family or colleagues. Instead, we are talking about your inner world, the real personality that you have hidden from others. From the outside, you may seem like a serious person, but from the inner, you can be childish. 

This planet is responsible for controlling body parts such as the brain, heart, blood and lungs. Moon, the planet of emotions and feelings, takes about one month to transit between zodiac signs. 

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3. Mercury 

Key Characteristics: Communication and intellect 

Also known as the planet of the mind, Mercury takes about three to four weeks to transit between zodiac signs. If Virgos are blessed with one power that everyone wishes for, it must be communication. Since mercury is the planet of communication, it is exalted in the zodiac sign Virgo. 

This planet in astrology is responsible for controlling body parts such as the nervous system, gall bladder, tongue and arms. 

4. Venus 

Key Characteristics: Love, beauty and values 

This planet controls body parts such as the throat, urine and glands. Also, the planet of love and compassion, Venus, takes about three to four weeks to transit between zodiac signs. One of the most exciting facts about Venus is that it is called the twin of the Earth. Yes. you read it right. The similarity in their structure and size makes Venus the twin of the Earth.

Venus being the closest planet to the Earth, supports this statement too. Venus placed in a person’s birth chart can offer insight into their approach to relationships, what they value in partnerships and what they find attractive in others. Addtionally, Venus is also associated with art, music and creative expression as well as their financial matters and material possessions. 

5. Mars: The Red Planet in Astrology 

Key Characteristics: Energy, passion and assertiveness

Mars, also known as the red planet, is said to be a malefic planet in astrology alongside Rahu and Ketu. Mars is associated with energy, drive and determination. Also it represents courage, initiative and the desire to win or succeed. It is the planet of action, aggression and sexuality. 

Known as the planet of action, Mars takes about six to seven weeks to transit between zodiac signs. Mars placed in a person’s birth chart or kundli indicates physical vitality and athletic ability as well as their assertiveness, ambition and leadership qualities. 

6. Jupiter 

Key Characteristics: Optimism, expansion and growth

Now talking about the planets and their aspects in astrology, Jupiter, is known as the planet of expansion, growth, abundance, optimism and good fortune. Jupiter, the planet of wealth, takes ownership of body parts such as ears, memory, thighs, liver and kidneys. 

In a person’s birth chart or kundali, Jupiter can indicate where they may experience growth and opportunities as well as where they may have the tendency to overdo and exaggerate. 

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7. Saturn 

Key Characteristics: Discipline, responsibility and structure

This planet in astrology is all about karma. If you want to know about the characteristics of this planet in astrology, think of the Almighty. Why? How the Almighty and Saturn are connected to each other. Be with us for a minute as we explain the relationship between the two. Without a doubt, the Almighty is watching you, remembering all your good or bad deeds and then serving you with suitable punishment or reward. Likewise, Saturn 

Dubbed as the planet of structure, Saturn takes about twelve to thirteen years to transit between zodiac signs. Therefore, Saturn is the only planet that takes control of your profession in the 10th house and your incoming gains in the 11th house in astrology.

8. Uranus 

Key Characteristics: Innovation, change and rebellion

Did you know that Uranus is known as the father of electricity? Since Uranus is the planet of innovation, it rules the 11th house in astrology. Uranus is considered the planetary ruler of Aquarius and is associated with individuality, rebellion and unexpected changes. Also, Uranus has relation with technology, innovation and progress.

In a person’s birth chart or kundali, the placement and aspects of Uranus can indicate a tendency towards originality and non-conformity. The planet of innovation, Uranus, takes about seven years to transit between zodiac signs. 

9. Neptune 

Key Characteristics: Spiritual growth, illusion and imagination 

Neptune is known as the ‘god of the sea’ in Roman astrology. 

The similarity between the two is that the symbol of Neptune is the top part of the Trident. Surprisingly, the Trident belongs to the ‘god of the sea’, Poseidon. In astrology, Neptune is known as the planet of dreams and illusions. 

Amidst all these qualities, don’t mistake this planet for a good one, as it also contains some dark sides. This blue planet also indicates confusion and addiction along with spiritual, expansion and growth aspects. The planet of magic, Neptune, takes about ten to twelve years to transit between zodiac signs. Also, because of the similarity between the size, dimension and mass, Neptune and Uranus are said to be twins. 

10. Pluto 

Key Characteristics: Transformation, power and rebirth  

Some of you might get confused about finding Pluto in this list of planets in astrology chart. Because your science textbooks reveal that Pluto is not a planet anymore. To your surprise, people believing in astrology still consider Pluto a planet. However, scientists demoted this planet and gave it the tag of a dwarf planet in 2006.

The last planet in astrology takes about twelve to fifteen years to transit between zodiac signs. Now let’s talk about the characteristics of this outer planet; Pluto rules dark aspects such as crime, death, destruction and obsession. Its relationship with death and rebirth connects it with the sixth house in astrology since the sixth house is known for the same. 

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