Astrology Lessons - Planetary Significations (Graha Karakatvas)

Planetary Significations - Mars and Mercury

In the celestial cabinet, one is the Commander-in-Chief while the other is the Prince. Let's learn how Mars (Kuja), the symbol of energy and courage, and Mercury (Budha), the symbol of intellect and business, influence human life in this lesson.

1. Mars (Mars/Kuja) - "Bhratru Karaka"

Nature: Cruel (Krura) planet, Fire element. Mars signifies courage, land, and younger siblings.

Section	Significations
Personal	Courage, adventure, self-respect, anger, stubbornness, independent thoughts, arguments, logic, and debts.
Body	Blood, bone marrow, muscles, head, face, left ear, bile (Pitta), and surgeries or injuries.
Society & Career	Younger siblings, police, military, electricity department, surgeons, real estate (land), and agriculture.
Objects & Other	Land, weapons, fire, copper, red color, pigeon peas (Toor dal), South direction, and worship of Lord Subrahmanya.

2. Mercury (Mercury/Budha) - "Vidya Karaka"

Nature: Benefic (malefic if conjunct with a malefic), Earth element. Mercury signifies intelligence, business, and speech.

Section	Significations
Personal	Intelligence, communication skills, memory, humor, diplomacy, analysis, and writing.
Body	Nervous system, skin, tongue, throat, lungs, forearm, and intestines.
Society & Career	Maternal uncle, friends, business, astrology, mathematics, accounts, lawyers, teachers, and media.
Objects & Other	Emeralds, green color, green gram, books, devotion to Lord Vishnu, North direction, gardens, and sports.

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