Rudraksha beads have always been essential to Hinduism and many other cultures. However, these beads also have an important link with planets and humans. This is why astrology is also an integral topic of discussion when discussing Rudraksha. Energy centers in our human body called chakras affect our personal, social, and professional lives. Chakras are affected by various factors, but the position of the planets plays a huge role in this. Fortunately, Rudraksha beads can balance out your chakras and counteract the malefic effects of planets. This article explores the significance of Rudraksha in astrology and Navagraha (the nine planets).
The Importance of Navagraha
The Navagraha involves the nine planets, these include the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Rahu, Mercury, Venus, Ketu, Saturn, and Mars. The energy of the Navagraha is how devotees can live better lives and understanding it helps people achieve this.
The nine planets represent different traits the Sun is characterized by confidence and energy, the Moon with intuition, courage, and ambition with Mars, Mercury represents communication and intelligence, wisdom for Jupiter, and romantic relations for Venus, Saturn is about discipline and Rahu and Ketu display the effects of our past actions.
The alignment of these planets on our birth chart affects how it impacts us. The placement of a planet in a good spot brings positive changes and the placement of a planet in a negative or inauspicious space can make life difficult for people.
The Rudraksha plays an important role in all this as it balances out the effects of the planets. Chanting certain mantras, utilizing certain combinations of Rudraksha, and performing special pujas help align your ruling planets and balance your chakras.
The Effects of Navagraha on Human Life
Each planet belonging to the Navagraha can affect different phases of our lives. Here’s how the alignment of the planets can impact our lives –
Sun: Confidence & Energy
The sun instills confidence and energizes us. The planets’ position over our birth chart can dictate how strongly embedded these traits are. The Sun creates successful leaders. On the contrary, an unideal placement of the Sun on the birth chart can lead to people struggling to believe in themselves.
Moon: Emotions & Intuitions
The placement of the Moon decides traits like emotional intelligence and intuition. A strong placement of the Moon ensures the person in question remains emotionally stable, intuitive, and empathetic. A weak Moon can lead to mood swings and feelings of restlessness.
Mars: Bravery & Ambition
Mars represents courage and ambition and the planets’ strong alignment enables us to tackle challenges and go after what we desire. However, a weak alignment of this planet results in people who get angry easily and constantly end up in conflicts.
Mercury: Communication & Intelligence
The position of Budh or Mercury decides how we communicate and how far we can foster our intellectual prowess. The strong placement of Mercury improves the rate at which we learn along with decision-making skills and a weak placement of the planet can hamper how we learn and our decision-making.
Jupiter: Wisdom & Curiosity
The planet Jupiter (Guru) is linked with wisdom, curiosity & spirituality. A strong Jupiter leads to wise, optimistic, and eager individuals. However, a weak alignment with Guru may lead to people feeling lost, which in turn can compel them to overdo things.
Venus: Romantic & Platonic Relations
Venus represents the powers of love and friendship. The placement of it affects how we love and bond with others. People with a strong alignment of Shukra (Venus) are affectionate, artsy, and social. However, if Venus isn’t doing so well, people may face relationship problems or have increased materialistic desires.
Saturn: Discipline & Hardwork
A positive alignment of Shani or Saturn encompasses discipline, responsibility, and hard work, whereas an unfavorable position of the planet leads to people facing delays or feeling stuck.
Rahu & Ketu: The Past & The Future
Rahu and Ketu are the north and south nodes of the Moon, respectively, and they represent materialism, spiritual liberation, enlightenment, and inner wisdom. These planets represent both – malefic and karmic influences.
Planetary Symbolism
| Planets | Symbols | Hindu Deities | Meaning (Vedic) |
| Sun |  | Surya | Linked with feelings of confidence and having a clear purpose, Surya is defined as the brightest light. |
| Moon |  | Chandra | The Moon is connected with emotional intelligence and empathy. |
| Jupiter |  | Guru | The definition of Guru is a teacher and this planet is associated with wisdom and curiosity. |
| Mercury |  | Budh | This planet is significantly associated with communication and intelligence. |
| Venus |  | Shukra | Shukra is the mentor of Asuras. The name Shukra can be defined as clear or bright. |
| Saturn |  | Shani | Shani Dev is the son of Surya and is associated with ambition and status as well as pessimism and hardships. |
| Mars |  | Mangal | Mangal is linked with happiness and represents power and fury. |
Rudraksha & The Navagraha
Vedic astrology describes the nine heavenly bodies in the sky that play a significant role in our lives. These planets are also connected to a Rudraksha bead. The right Rudraksha can balance the influence of planets and bring positive changes.
Here’s the list of Rudraksha that can counteract the malefic effects of the Navagraha –
| Planets | Symbol | Rudraksha |
| Sun | | 1 Mukhi, 12 Mukhi, 19 Mukhi |
| Moon | | 2 Mukhi, 20 Mukhi, Gaurishankar |
| Jupiter | | 5 Mukhi, 15 Mukhi |
| Rahu | 8 Mukhi, 16 Mukhi | |
| Mercury | | 4 Mukhi, 10 Mukhi |
| Venus | | 6 Mukhi, 13 Mukhi, 21 Mukhi |
| Ketu | 9 Mukhi | |
| Saturn | | 7 Mukhi, 14 Mukhi, 17 Mukhi |
| Mars | | 3 Mukhi, 11 Mukhi, 14 Mukhi, 18 Mukhi |
Types of Rudraksha: Planetary Associations
The Rudraksha beads coincide with the energies of the nine planets and reward people with benefits and insights into one’s spiritual journey and inner peace.
1 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Shiva
Ruling planet: Sun (Surya)
Benefits:
- Aids in heart-related diseases.
- Gives worldly pleasures and freedom.
- Name, fame, and calmness.
2 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Ardhanareshwar
Ruling planet: Moon (Chandra)
Benefit:
- Self-confidence.
- Happiness & unity.
- Mental peace.
3 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Agni Deva
Ruling planet: Mars (Mangal)
Benefits:
- Improves health.
- Makes the wearer fearless.
- Overcomes lethargy.
4 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Brahma
Ruling planet: Mercury (Budh)
Benefits:
- Improves memory.
- Increases focus.
- Boosts creativity.
5 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Kalaagni Rudra
Ruling planet: Jupiter (Guru)
Benefits:
- Meditation and spiritual enhancement.
- It instills zen and eliminates fear.
- Aids in treating cardiac problems.
6 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Kartikey
Ruling planet: Venus (Shukra)
Benefits:
- Knowledge and wisdom.
- Communication skills.
- Boosts confidence.
7 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Devi Mahalaxmi
Ruling planet: Saturn (Shani)
Benefits:
- Eliminates any financial problems.
- Improves career prospects.
- It helps treat neck and bone problems.
8 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Ganesh
Ruling planet: Rahu
Benefits:
- Removes obstacles.
- Ensures career growth.
- Treats back pain, and kidney, and stomach-related issues.
9 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Devi Durga
Ruling planet: Ketu
Benefits:
- Increases power and energy.
- It makes the wearer fearless.
- Treats stomach and skin problems.
10 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Vishnu
Ruling planet: Mercury (Budh)
Benefits:
- Protection from negativity.
- Helpful for dealing with legal issues.
- Combats insomnia.
11 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Hanuman
Ruling planet: Mars (Mangal)
Benefits:
- Increases self-confidence.
- Improves decision-making skills.
- Improves networking skills.
12 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Surya
Ruling planet: Sun (Surya)
Benefits:
- Improves administration skills.
- Improves leadership skills.
- Combats heart diseases.
13 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Indra Dev
Ruling planet: Venus (Shukra)
Benefits:
- Improves marketing skills.
- Imbibes convincing powers.
- Useful for dealing with finances.
14 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Shiva & Lord Hanuman
Ruling planet: Saturn (Shani)
Benefits:
- Awakens the sixth sense.
- It helps the wearer make the right decision.
- Good for the immune system.
15 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Pashupatinath
Ruling planet: Jupiter (Guru)
Benefits:
- Generates wealth.
- Great bead for asset creation.
- Improves wisdom and knowledge.
16 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Ram
Ruling planet: Rahu
Benefits:
- Good for getting ideal results.
- Great for those who are actively involved in court cases.
- Improves discipline.
17 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Vishwakarma
Ruling planet: Saturn (Shani)
Benefits:
- Good for expanding businesses.
- Improves communication skills.
- Improves public relations.
18 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Goddess Earth
Ruling planet: Mars (Mangal)
Benefits:
- Good for dealing with health problems.
- Protects pregnant women.
- Helps in handling businesses.
19 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Vishnu
Ruling planet: Sun (Surya)
Benefits:
- Leads to growth and success.
- Ensures good luck.
- Fulfills materialistic desires.
20 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Brahma
Ruling planet: Moon (Chandra)
Benefits:
- Increases knowledge.
- Improves visualization.
- Ensures mental peace and clarity.
21 Mukhi Rudraksha
Ruling Deity: Lord Kuber
Ruling planet: Venus (Shukra)
Benefits:
- It brings wealth and fortune.
- Shields the wearer from the evil eye.
- Enhances aura and charisma.
Powerful Navagraha Mantras
Surya Mantra
|| ऊँ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः।|
Chandra Mantra
|| ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्राय नमः ||
Rahu Mantra
|| ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः ||
Budh Mantra
|| ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सह बुद्धाय नमः ||
Brihaspati Mantra
|| ॐ ब्रिम बृहस्पतये नम: ||
Shukra Mantra
|| ऊँ द्रां द्रीं द्रौं सः शुक्राय नमः ||
Ketu Mantra
|| ॐ स्त्रां स्त्रीं स्त्रौं स केतवे नमः ||
Shani Mantra
||ॐ प्राम प्रीम प्रोम सह शनैश्चराय नम: ||
Mangal Mantra
|| ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं स भौमाय नमः ||
How to Choose The Right Rudraksha?
There are several factors that decide what the best Rudraksha for you is and figuring it out can get exhausting, which is why it’s important to consult an expert. Our experts can guide and recommend you through all the trials and tribulations of getting the right Rudraksha.
Conclusion
Rudraksha and astrology have always been pivotal to our existence and it’s important to make the most of this spiritual journey. That’s why Rudralife is dedicated to spreading the word about Rudraksha and how it can be incorporated into our daily lives. Our team of experts and ISO-certified labs ensure you start your spiritual journey on the right note.
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