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Planetary symbolism
Main article:Astrological symbol
This table shows the astrological planets (as distinct from the
astronomical) and the Greek and Roman deities associated with them.
In
most cases, the English name for planets derives from the name
of a Roman god or goddess. Also of interest is the conflation of
the Roman
god with a similar Greek god. In some cases, it is the same
deity with two different names.
Planet Symbol Roman
deity
Greek God Hindu God Connection Meaning
(European)
Meaning (Vedic)
Sun
Sol
Apollo
(Helios)(Apollo)
(Surya) ancient Solar incarnationGod of Prophecy;
Helios means "sun."
The Sun God
Son of Aditi and Kashyap; Surya
means "the supreme light."
Moon
Luna
Diana
(Selene)
(Artemis)
(Chandra)
ancient Lunar incarnation
Goddess of Hunt;
Selene means
"moon."
The Moon God
Associated with impatience of human
nature.
Always found feathered on the headof LordShiva; Chandra
means
"shining."
Mercury
Mercury (Hermes)
(Buddha) ancient Messenger god A planet god known for
hisintelligence; Budha means
"awakening, clever, intelligent, wise,
learned man, wise man, or sage."[5]
Venus
Venus (Aphrodite)
(Shukra) ancient Goddess ofromance; Venus
means "love" or
"sexual desire."[6]
The mentor ofAsuras.
Associated with fertility and
enthusiasm.
Always helped demons in the war
against gods; Shukra means "clear,
pure, brightness, or clearness."
Mars
Mars (Ares) (Mangala)
ancient God of War Son of Earth.
This planet is associated with
unluckiness of brides.
Also associated with strength.
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Ceres
Ceres
(Demeter)(Shakti) modern Goddess of the
seasons; Demeter
means "Earth
Mother."[7][8]
The Great Divine Mother in Hinduism;
Shakti means "power, strength,
might, energy, or capacity."[9]
Jupiter Jupiter (Zeus) , (Guru,
Brihaspati)ancient Leader of the Gods;
Jupiter means "Sky
Father."
Mentor/Guru/teacher of gods.
Always helped gods in war against
demons. Guru means "teacher" or
"priest." Brihaspati means "lord of
prayer or devotion."[10]
Saturn
Saturn
(Cronus)(Shani) ancient God of Agriculture
Ruler of the Titans
God of "Duty". Punishes the person
who does not do his duty properly.
Saturn (Shani) tests a person every
22.5 years; the test lasts for a period
of 7.5 years (Sadesati). The origin ofword Shani () comes from
the
following: Shanaye Kramati Sa: (
) i.e. the one who movesslowly, as Saturn takes about 30
years
to revolve around the sun.Uranus
Caelus
(Uranos), (Vasuki)
modern Incarnation of the
Sky; "Uranus" and
"Caelus" both mean
"sky."
A mythological snake king in Indian
Puranas. Vasuki means "of divine
being."[11]
Neptune Neptune (Poseidon)
(Varuna)
modern God of the Sea God of rain in Indian mythology;
Varuna means "God of the sea."[12]
Pluto
Pluto
(Pluton)/(Hades)
(Kubera)
modern God of the
Underworld and
Death; Hades means
"the unseen" and
God of wealth.
Kubera gave a loan to lordVishnuto
search for his wifeLakshmiwho had
quarreled with Vishnu and left their
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