Align your planets, align your peace.
In the intricate tapestry of Vedic astrology, the Navagrahas (nine celestial influencers) play a vital role in shaping our lives. These nine planets—Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu—don’t just move across the skies; they influence our health, emotions, relationships, career paths, and spiritual journeys.
When these grahas align well, life flows with grace. But when they’re imbalanced or afflicted in our horoscope, we face resistance, delays, losses, or emotional stress. The good news is: you can align your planets with simple, powerful remedies, rooted in Vedic wisdom and daily mindfulness.
In this blog, we’ll explore 9 practical Navagraha remedies to balance planetary energies, restore harmony, and invite abundance into your everyday life.
🌞 1. Sun (Surya): Remedy for Ego, Health & Authority
The Sun governs self-esteem, leadership, father figures, and overall vitality. A weak or afflicted Sun can cause issues like poor confidence, strained relationships with father or authority, and health concerns.
Daily Remedy:
- Offer water to the Sun every morning. Face east, pour water slowly from a copper vessel while chanting:
“Om Suryaya Namaha” (ॐ सूर्याय नमः) - Practice gratitude towards your father or mentor.
- Eat saffron or wheat-based foods on Sundays.
Sun’s color: Red or Orange
Favorable day: Sunday
🌙 2. Moon (Chandra): Remedy for Mind, Emotions & Mother
The Moon represents emotions, intuition, mental stability, and motherly care. An afflicted Moon brings mood swings, anxiety, and disturbed sleep.
Daily Remedy:
- Drink water from a silver glass or eat soaked rice with milk at night.
- Chant:
“Om Chandraya Namaha” (ॐ चन्द्राय नमः) - Respect and serve your mother or motherly figures.
Moon’s color: White
Favorable day: Monday
🔴 3. Mars (Mangala): Remedy for Anger, Energy & Sibling Bonds
Mars rules courage, aggression, physical energy, and siblings. Malefic Mars may cause anger issues, injuries, or family disputes.
Daily Remedy:
- Donate red lentils or jaggery on Tuesdays.
- Chant:
“Om Mangalaya Namaha” (ॐ मंगलाय नमः) - Perform acts of service for your brothers or young male friends.
Mars’s color: Red
Favorable day: Tuesday
🟢 4. Mercury (Budha): Remedy for Communication, Intelligence & Skin
Mercury governs speech, memory, wit, and skin health. An afflicted Mercury creates confusion, miscommunication, and nervousness.
Daily Remedy:
- Feed green fodder to cows or offer green moong dal on Wednesdays.
- Chant:
“Om Budhaya Namaha” (ॐ बुधाय नमः) - Wear green or keep tulsi (holy basil) in your living space.
Mercury’s color: Green
Favorable day: Wednesday
💛 5. Jupiter (Guru): Remedy for Wisdom, Wealth & Children
Jupiter signifies knowledge, faith, finances, and family growth. Weak Jupiter results in poor judgment, financial instability, or difficulty in conceiving.
Daily Remedy:
- Donate yellow clothes, turmeric, or bananas on Thursdays.
- Chant:
“Om Gurave Namaha” (ॐ गुरवे नमः) - Read scriptures or spend time with teachers or wise elders.
Jupiter’s color: Yellow
Favorable day: Thursday
💎 6. Venus (Shukra): Remedy for Love, Luxury & Creativity
Venus rules relationships, art, beauty, and material pleasures. A weakened Venus can bring emotional heartbreak, creative blocks, or financial imbalance.
Daily Remedy:
- Offer white flowers to Goddess Lakshmi on Fridays.
- Chant:
“Om Shukraya Namaha” (ॐ शुक्राय नमः) - Listen to soft, soulful music and wear perfumes or clean white clothes.
Venus’s color: White or Pink
Favorable day: Friday
🪔 7. Saturn (Shani): Remedy for Karma, Discipline & Delays
Saturn teaches responsibility, patience, and discipline. When afflicted, Saturn brings delays, fear, poverty, or chronic issues.
Daily Remedy:
- Light a sesame oil lamp under a peepal tree on Saturdays.
- Offer food to the poor or physically challenged.
- Chant:
“Om Shanicharaya Namaha” (ॐ शनैश्चराय नमः)
Saturn’s color: Black or Navy Blue
Favorable day: Saturday
🌘 8. Rahu: Remedy for Confusion, Obsessions & Worldly Traps
Rahu is a shadow planet that amplifies desires and illusions. Its affliction can cause addictions, manipulative tendencies, or fear of the unknown.
Daily Remedy:
- Chant:
“Om Rahave Namaha” (ॐ राहवे नमः) - Keep your home clutter-free and burn camphor regularly.
- Meditate in silence to balance illusions and reality.
Rahu’s color: Smoky Grey or Electric Blue
Favorable day: Saturday or Monday night
🌓 9. Ketu: Remedy for Detachment, Past-Life Karma & Mysticism
Ketu is the karmic shadow of liberation and detachment. A troubled Ketu can cause isolation, health issues, or spiritual confusion.
Daily Remedy:
- Chant:
“Om Ketave Namaha” (ॐ केतवे नमः) - Help stray animals, especially dogs or cats.
- Practice grounding rituals like walking barefoot on grass.
Ketu’s color: Ash or Brown
Favorable day: Tuesday or Saturday
🧘♂️ Final Thoughts: Small Acts, Cosmic Impact
You don’t need to be an astrologer to understand planetary influence. Our ancestors intuitively designed these remedies as simple lifestyle rituals—to help us realign with cosmic energies and live with peace, purpose, and protection.
Incorporating these nine Navagraha remedies into your daily or weekly routine doesn’t just balance planets—it nurtures your inner self, harmonizes your surroundings, and enhances spiritual clarity.
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