Lal Kitab Planets
An overview of the nine Lal Kitab planets, what each traditionally signifies, and links to detailed pages with house relationships and traditional remedies.
Quick answer
Lal Kitab uses nine planets — Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu — each associated with concrete significations covering relatives, occupations, materials and areas of life.
How planets are used
Each planet stands for a cluster of tangible things. Remedies work through those significations, which is why a Saturn remedy typically involves iron, oil, service or workers, while a Moon remedy involves water, milk, silver or the mother.
The nine planets at a glance
| Planet | Group | Traditional Significations |
|---|---|---|
| Sun (Surya) | Luminary | Authority, father, vitality, status, government |
| Moon (Chandra) | Luminary | Mind, mother, emotion, water, comfort |
| Mars (Mangal) | Malefic (traditional) | Energy, courage, siblings, property, conflict |
| Mercury (Budh) | Benefic (traditional) | Intellect, speech, trade, education, communication |
| Jupiter (Guru) | Benefic (traditional) | Wisdom, teachers, wealth, ethics, guidance |
| Venus (Shukra) | Benefic (traditional) | Marriage, comfort, art, vehicles, refinement |
| Saturn (Shani) | Malefic (traditional) | Discipline, labour, delay, service, longevity |
| Rahu (Rahu) | Shadow planet | Ambition, sudden change, foreign matters, confusion |
| Ketu (Ketu) | Shadow planet | Detachment, spirituality, sons, sudden endings |
Frequently asked questions
How many planets are there in Lal Kitab?
Nine: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu.
Are Rahu and Ketu real planets?
They are lunar nodes rather than physical bodies, but they are treated as full participants in traditional readings.