Neptune is called Varuna according to Vedic scriptures. It is the fourth-largest planet in the solar system and placed in the eighth position from the sun. Due to its distance from earth, it is impossible to spot this planet via a normal telescope. It is a mixture of ice and gas and is 17 times bigger than earth.

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Uranus is an ice planet, one of the first found through a telescope back in 1781. It is the seventh planet from the sun and is four times larger than earth. The name of this planet comes from the Greek god of the sky. Uranus is a ringed planet having 27 moons.

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Ketu is the southern node of the moon’s axis. The influence of Ketu on a person is based on its position around the moon. It stands for both good and bad influences on one’s life. It is also responsible for moksha (liberation or freedom), sannyasa (penance) and self-realisation.

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Rahu is the north node of the moon’s axis which means hide or conceal in Sanskrit. Nodes mean the aspect that holds the key to your destiny and offers one an understanding of their ultimate spiritual goal in life. It is said that Rahu favours the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

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The sixth planet from the sun, the second largest after Jupiter and one of the most beautiful planets to exist in the solar system, Shani or Saturn holds a very strong and important position in Vedic astrology. Saturn has 82 moons and seven rings made of ice and rock coated with dust.

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A planet appraised for spreading fortune, wealth, devotion, spirituality, luck, fame, charity, morality, meditation etc, Brihaspati is known to be the second most beneficial planet after Venus. It is one of the most auspicious planets and is known as Guru, Devagura and Brihaspati in Vedic astrology.

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Vedic Astrology states that Mangala or Mars is a planet of aggression, war, passion, assertion and separation. Mars is red in colour and carries male characteristics as well as Yang energy. Yang energy is the masculine energy that shows the sunny side of the mountain and is opposite to the Yin energy.

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A planet having dual rule over Taurus and Libra and often known as the goddess of love is none other than Venus – Shukra. This is the planet of attraction, knowledge, love, wealth and prosperity. The two main areas of Shukra are love and money which are often considered as the most simple pleasures of life.

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Messenger of God, the closest planet to the sun and enemy of the moon, Budha is a planet with command on wisdom, intelligence, humour and wit in a person. Mercury is known as Budha in Indian culture.

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Known as the mother of the heavens and queen of the night, Moon or Chandra is the ultimate queen of the entire solar system. In other Mythology, she is known as Diana or Luna which comes from her being the queen of the night. According to ancient stories particularly the Harivansha Purana, the moon was the good looking son of Sage Atri and taken care of by the 10 directions.

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