Jothishi or Vedic astrology uses nine ‘planets’ or Grahas. Though the Grahas are not planets as per the scientific definition of the word, the word Graha has been translated as ‘planet’. The planets used are the Sun, Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter and the nodes of the Moon (Rahu and Ketu). The planets in … Continue reading Why are Planets Important in Jothishi?