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Astrology Lessons - Planetary Significations (Graha Karakatvas)

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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.
Health Rule: While Mars rules the blood (Hemoglobin), Mercury rules the nerves and the skin. If either of these planets is afflicted, the corresponding health issues arise.


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