How to Worship According to Your Horoscope Birth Chart

In Vedic astrology, the nine planets (Navagrahas) are more than just celestial bodies — they are divine beings, each with a distinct personality, power, and influence on your life. When a planet is afflicted or dominating a key area in your horoscope, worshipping its associated deity can help restore balance and bring relief.

This blog will guide you through the deities associated with each planet, what they symbolize, and how to worship them according to your birth chart.

☊ 1. Ketu – The Moksha-Giver

Deity: Lord GaneshaWorship For: Spiritual growth, removal of obstacles, detachment from illusionsHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” 108 times

• Offer durva grass and modak to Lord Ganesha on Tuesdays

• Meditate for clarity and ego detachment

♀ 2. Venus (Shukra) – The Giver of Luxury and Love

Deity: Goddess LakshmiWorship For: Love, relationships, beauty, wealth, sensualityHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah”

• Light a ghee lamp on Fridays

• Keep surroundings clean and wear white or light pink clothes

• Offer lotus flowers, sweets, or rice pudding

☉ 3. Sun (Surya) – The Soul and Self

Deity: Lord SuryaWorship For: Confidence, leadership, vitality, government favorHow to Worship:

• Offer water to the rising Sun daily

• Chant “Om Suryaya Namah” 12 times

• Fast on Sundays or donate red items like clothes or wheat

☽ 4. Moon (Chandra) – The Mind and Emotions

Deity: Lord ShivaWorship For: Emotional balance, peace of mind, nurturing relationshipsHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Namah Shivaya”

• Offer milk and white flowers to a Shiva Lingam on Mondays

• Practice moonlight meditation for emotional healing

♂ 5. Mars (Mangal) – The Warrior Planet

Deity: Lord Hanuman or Kartikeya (Skanda)Worship For: Courage, energy, discipline, protection from angerHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Hanumate Namah” or “Om Skandaya Namah”

• Offer sindoor (vermilion), jaggery, and red flowers on Tuesdays

• Recite the Hanuman Chalisa regularly

☊ 6. Rahu – The Shadow of Desire

Deity: Goddess Durga or Lord BhairavaWorship For: Overcoming illusions, protection from black magic, worldly successHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Durgayei Namah” or “Om Bhairavaya Namah”

• Offer blue flowers, coconut, or mustard oil on Saturdays

• Fast or avoid non-veg and alcohol on Rahu Kalam (inauspicious periods)

♃ 7. Jupiter (Guru) – The Divine Teacher

Deity: Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter himself) or Dakshinamurthy (form of Shiva)Worship For: Wisdom, good karma, education, spiritual guidanceHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Gurave Namah” or “Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah” on Thursdays

• Offer yellow flowers, bananas, or turmeric

• Read spiritual scriptures and engage in acts of charity

♄ 8. Saturn (Shani) – The Karmic Judge

Deity: Lord Shani or Lord HanumanWorship For: Karma cleansing, discipline, patience, protection from delaysHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” on Saturdays

• Offer sesame oil, black sesame seeds, and light a lamp under a peepal tree

• Read the Hanuman Chalisa or Shani Chalisa

• Serve the poor or physically challenged

☿ 9. Mercury (Budh) – The Messenger and Intellect

Deity: Lord VishnuWorship For: Intelligence, communication skills, business successHow to Worship:

• Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”

• Offer tulsi leaves, green moong dal, and green clothes on Wednesdays

• Engage in intellectual discussions or reading scripture

🧘‍♀️ How to Know Which Planet to Worship Based on Your Horoscope

1. Malefic Planets in Key Houses: Worship to reduce their harmful effects (especially if they’re in 1st, 7th, 8th, or 12th houses).

2. Dasha Period: If you are running a Mahadasha or Antardasha of a specific planet, its influence is high — propitiate it.

3. Weak or Debilitated Planets: Strengthen them through worship and charity.

4. Retrograde Planets: Offer prayers for clarity and karmic release.

🕉 Final Thoughts: Worship as Alignment, Not Fear

Worshipping planetary deities isn’t about fearing punishment — it’s about alignment. Each graha carries divine energy that shapes your growth. When we engage with them respectfully, we harmonize our lives with cosmic forces that are already at play.

Your horoscope doesn’t dictate your destiny — but with the right spiritual connection, you can flow with it, not fight it.

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