Symbolism of Planets

Symbolism of Planets
SYMBOLS

TYPE

MEANING

PLANET

Sign on
forehead
(the planets
path of life)

Naamam
(Vaishnavism)

Preserving entity & natural benefics

Sun, Moon, Jup,

Mer, Ven

Chandra Tilak
(Shaktism)

Destructive force

Mars, Rahu

Thiruneer
(Shaivism)

Karma, Judgment, and Liberation

Saturn

No sign

Spiritual or eccentric, not identified with

any particular religion

Ketu

Seat of Lakshmi / Brahma, denotes a

tendency for creativity and wealth

Sun (profession),
Jup (expansion),
Ven (pleasure),
Mars (property)

White flower

Innocence, need for moral purity,

healing

Moon, Saturn

Kumbha (small pot

of water)

Denotes fertility (womb)

Moon, Ven

Suvadi (Writing
Leaf)

Arts, learning, functionary as a Guru

Jup, Ven

Flower (held Red lotus

in hand
planets act
as its karaka)

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Symbolism of Planets
SYMBOLS

TYPE

MEANING

PLANET

Mudra
(hand
gesture)

Varada

Dispensing of boons

Sun, Moon, Sat,

Ketu, Mars

Jnana

Grant wisdom & learning

Jup, Ven

Abhaya

Provides assurance, dispels fear

Sun (government),
Rahu (not afraid to
take risks), Ketu
(knows no
boundaries have
already
conquered), Sat
(gives security)

Seat of Lakshmi / Brahma, denotes a

tendency for creativity and wealth

Sun (profession),
Jup (expansion),
Ven (pleasure),
Mars (property)

Innocence, need for moral purity,

healing

Moon, Saturn

Flower (held Red lotus

in hand
planets act
as its karaka)
White flower

Symbolism of Planets
SYMBOL TYPE
S

MEANING

PLANET

Weapon

Chakra (Disc)

Cycles of nature, keeps spinning to

ensure the gifts of nature are shared for
the good of all (Vishnu used his disc to
severe Rahus head when he cut the
queue to get to the Amrita)

Sun (life & light),

Mer
(communication)

Sankha (Conch)

Denotes learning (especially via sound) OM

Moon (mind), Jup

(Guru), Mer
(student)

Trishul (Trident) /
Spear

Destroyer of over-blown Ego (too strong

Sun)

Rahu, sometimes
Saturn also

Bow & Arrow

Likes to hunt for something (i.e.

treasure hunt, research etc),
adventurous, good public relations

Mer

Gada (Mace)

Delivers powerful blows, symbolic of the

judges Gavel that is used to pass
judgment

Saturn

Sword & Shield

Engages in war (disputes, imbalances)

Mars (fighting
warrior), Ketu
(already

Symbolism of Planets
SYMBOL TYPE
S

MEANING

PLANET

Mount

Chariot of
horses (with a
charioteer /
driver)

Denotes the King (Monarchy) does not need to do the

driving himself, being the Director who only needs to
direct the affairs of the Solar System

Sun

Deer

Fickle-minded, fast moving, gentle, and mild-mannered,

would rather run away from trouble, escapism

Moon

Elephant

Royalty, symbolizes the government / kingship

Jupiter

Male Lion

Males lions usually move away from the pride of their

birth, and build their pride at another place (denotes
adventure), need to trust their own instinct instead of
depending on others opinions

Mercury

White Horse

Horses are sensitive to each other, form life-long

relationships, give and take

Venus

Crow

Symbolize the ancestors

Saturn

Ram

Male rams charge any enemies head-on, warrior

Mars

No vehicle (use
own tail /
swims)

Has no destination, direction, or particular goal in life,

ambivalence, will outgrow any physical container (Matsya
or Fish Avatar of Vishnu), yearns for the next life

Ketu