Grahas · Index

The nine grahas in this chart

A reference to the seven classical visible bodies and two calculated lunar nodes displayed in Kalika’s beta.

Sun

The Sun is the apparent position of our star as seen from Earth. In this chart its sidereal longitude is calculated before a sign or nakshatra is assigned.

Luminary

Moon

The Moon moves quickly through the zodiac. Its sign and nakshatra can change within a day, so an unknown birth time should not be replaced with a guessed one.

Planet

Mars

Mars is one of the seven classical visible grahas. Its calculated longitude is distinct from any later traditional interpretation of its role.

Planet

Mercury

Mercury stays relatively close to the Sun in the sky. A chart records its geocentric longitude and the sign containing that longitude.

Planet

Jupiter

Jupiter is calculated as an apparent geocentric position. The same position can be displayed in a sign, whole-sign house, and nakshatra.

Planet

Venus

Venus is another classical visible graha. It may share a sign with other bodies while occupying its own exact degree.

Planet

Saturn

Saturn moves slowly through the signs. Its calculated placement should not be turned into an inevitable claim about events or character.

Mean lunar node

Rahu

Rahu is not a physical planet. In this beta it is the mean ascending node of the Moon’s orbit, calculated from a stated formula.

Mean lunar node

Ketu

Ketu is placed exactly 180° opposite the calculated mean Rahu position in this chart. Node conventions can differ across software.