According to Hindu sacred scripture, Agni Purana, “Astrology is not a belief but a well defined science”, and using it one have deep knowledge about any individual’s character traits.

Hinduism

Hinduism is a dominant religion of the Indian subcontinent, and has three major traditions, Shaivism (Shiva), Vaishnavism (Vishnu) and Shaktism (Shakti).

With references to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that there are 33 Crore or 330 million Indian gods and goddesses.

Universal truth

All these gods and goddesses are the avatars of Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti, in which each one of us finds solace; we worship the ones we feel connected to.

Significance

Have you ever wondered, as to why you felt that intangible pull for a specific Indian god or goddess?

Agni Purana

According to Agni Purana, one should worship god and goddess as per their sun sign, which further boosts their cosmic energy and impresses them to calm planetary motions.

Scriptures

It says, “Those who know their janma raashi may offer their prayers to their ruling planet and the ruling God of their raashi.”

The Agni Purana further says, “…and if you know your date of birth and your janma raashi thoroughly well, then you can quickly achieve what you rightfully deserve in life by offering your prayers to that particular form of God who is assigned by His supreme commander to take care of all your needs in life.”

Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn and Aquarius

If you have been born under the above mentioned zodiac, then your ruling planets are Mars (for Aries and Scorpio) and Saturn (for Capricorn and Aquarius); the ruling God for all four of you is Lord Shiva.

You must worship and offer your first prayers to this deity. And, what better way to impress Lord Shiva, the mighty of all, but his favorite mantra.

Mantra

“Yasya:nke cha vibha:ti bhu:dharsuta: devapaga: mastake, Bhale balbidhurgale cha garalam yasyorasi vyalraat Soyam bhumivibhisanah survarah sarvadhipahsarvada: Sharvah sarvgatah shivah shashinibhah shri Shankar patu maam”

To calm the effect of Mars

“Aum Angarkaya vidmahe bhoomipalaya dhimahi tanno kujah prachodayat…Aum Chitri Putrayai Vidmahe Loyhe Tangai dhimahi Tanno Bhooma Prachodayat”

For calming the effects of Saturn “Om Shanno devirabhistdaapo bhavantupitaye Aparadhasahastrani kriyanteharnisam maya Dasoyamiti maa matva kshamasva paramesvara. Gatam papam gatam du Kham gatam daridraya m e v a ch…Agatah Sukhasampatti punyoham tava darsanat”

Taurus and Libra

If according to your birth star, you are born in Taurus and Libra zodiacs, then your ruling planet is Venus and the ruling Goddess is Sri Mahalakshmi.

Offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, will shower upon you good fortune and prosperity. Chanting this mantra would pull much positive energy towards you.

Mantra

“Om Sarvabaadhaa Vinirmukto, Dhan Dhaanyah Sutaanvitah… Manushyo Matprasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah…Om Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidraahe Vishnu Patrayai Cha Dheemahi Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om”

To calm the effects of Venus

“OM draamg dreeng droung sah shukray namah…Om Rajadabaaya vidmahe, Brigusuthaya dhimahi, tanno sukrah prachodayat”

Gemini and Virgo

Those born under signs Gemini and Virgo, have their ruling planet as Mercury and their ruling God is Lord Srimannarayan.

Lord Srimannarayan is an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and offering your prayers to him would yield quick benefits and attract good fortune into your life.

Mantra

All you need is to recite this simple shloka, nine times a day. “Aum Narayanaye Vidmahe Vasudavaye Dhimahi Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat”

To calm the effect of Mercury

“Om Aim Bum Budhaya Namaha…Aum budhagrahaya vidmahe, Indu putraya dhimahi, tanno somya prachodayat”

Cancer

Those born under the zodiac signs, Cancer, have Moon as their ruling planet, and Goddess Parvati/Gauri as their ruling Lord.

She’s the epitome of kindness, and calm; hence one must worship her with pure heart and devotion. Chanting this sholka would yield desired results.

Mantra

“Maata Cha Paarvati Devi, Pitaa Devo Maheshvara Baandhavah Shiva Bhaktaacha, Svadesho Bhuvanatrayami… Hey Gauri Shankarardhangi Yatha Tvam Shankarpriyaa Tatha Mam Kuru Kalyaani Kaantkatam Sudurlabhaam”

For the calming effect of Moon God

“Shwetambarah Shwetavibhushanam Shwetadyutirdandadharih dvibhahrih chandroaumatatma vardah kireeti mayi prasaadam vidadhwata devah”

Leo

If your birth star is Leo, then your ruling planet Lord Sun and your ruling God is Lord Siva.

Lord Shiva is a dear god, who needs no tough worshiping rituals. All one has to do is chant this sacred mantra 21 times a day. It means all those born under this Raashi should offer their prayers to Lord Siva.. Here’s Lord Siva’s most favorite sloka or the sloka that pleases him the most.

Mantra

“Nagendraharaya trilacanaya bhasmanga ragaya mahesvaraya nityaya suddhaya digambaraya tasme na karaya nama: shivaya… Mandakini salila candana carcitaya nandisvara pramathanatha mahesvaraya mandarapuspa bahupuspa supujitaya tasme ma karaya namah shivaya” To calm the effects of Sun God “Aum namah suryay shantaya sarva rog vinashane Ayuh arogyam aishwarya dehi deva jagatpate… japa kusum sankash kashyapeyam mahadhytim dhvantari sarva paapdhanam pranatotsim divakaram”

Sagittarius and Pisces

Those born under zodiacs, Sagittarius and Pisces, have Jupiter as their ruling planet, and their ruling lord is Sri Dakshina Murthy. Sri Dakshina Murthy is an avatar of Lord Shiva, known to be the teacher of knowledge and wisdom, and offering prayers to him would yield powerful results. This powerful shloka is believed to please him the most.

Mantra

“Om Namo Bhagavathe Dakshinaamoorthaye…Mahyam Medhaam Pragnyaam Prayachas Swaha Vrushabath Vajaaya VidhMahe Kruni Hastaaya DheeMahee-Thanno Guru: Prachodayaath…ApraMeyathva ya theedha Nirmala Nyaana Moorthaye…Manogi raam Vidhooraaya Dakshinaa Moorthaye Namaha”

For the calming effects of Jupiter

“Gurubrihaspatirjeevah suracharyo vidaanvarah vaagisho dhishadon dirshashamshruh pitambaro yuvaa”