Afflicted Planets — Their Effects and Vedic Remedies

By a Professional Vedic Astrologer: Shri Raam

When a planet is afflicted in a birth chart—due to conjunction with malefics, placement in a weak sign, or position in an unfavorable house—it can manifest as subtle yet persistent disturbances in daily life. Below is a detailed astrological guide to identify afflicted planets and balance them with powerful traditional remedies.

Afflicted Sun (Surya)

Symptoms

• Constant tiredness, weak immunity, lack of confidence, and poor leadership energy.

Remedies

• Offer water to the rising Sun daily using a copper vessel.
• Chant “Om Ghrinī Sūryāya Namaḥ” 11 times each morning.
• Show respect to your father and mentors — it strengthens Surya’s blessings.

Afflicted Mars (Maṅgal)

Symptoms

• Speaking loudly even in normal conversations, irritability, restlessness, or aggressive tendencies.

Remedies

• Worship Lord Hanuman every Tuesday.
• Chant “Om Hanumate Namaḥ.”
• Avoid non‑vegetarian food, alcohol, and arguments.
• Keep red‑colored items minimal in your home.

Afflicted Mercury (Budh)

Symptoms

• Frequent mistakes while writing or speaking, weak memory, and mental confusion.

Remedies

• Donate green gram (moong) or green clothes on Wednesdays.
• Chant “Om Bum Budhāya Namaḥ” 108 times daily.
• Speak thoughtfully and avoid gossip.

Afflicted Moon (Chandra)

Symptoms

• Water leakage problems at home, emotional instability, mood swings, and sleeplessness.

Remedies

• Wear white clothes on Mondays and donate milk or rice.
• Chant “Om Chandrāya Namaḥ.”
• Respect and care for your mother; her blessings strengthen the Moon.

Afflicted Jupiter (Guru)

Symptoms

• Constant obstacles in auspicious works, delays in success, or missed opportunities.

Remedies

• Wear yellow on Thursdays and donate chickpeas (chana dal) or turmeric.
• Chant “Om Brīm Brihaspataye Namaḥ.”
• Observe a fast on Thursdays and worship Lord Vishnu or Sai Baba.

Afflicted Venus (Shukra)

Symptoms

• Lack of cleanliness, dull surroundings, loss of charm or attraction, and disharmony in relationships.

Remedies

• On Fridays, offer white flowers or perfume to Goddess Lakshmi.
• Chant “Om Shukrāya Namaḥ.”
• Keep your home tidy, fragrant, and aesthetically pleasant.

Afflicted Saturn (Shani)

Symptoms

• Negative energy, repeated delays in work, and unnecessary accumulation of shoes/slippers or unused items.

Remedies

• Offer sesame oil (til oil) to Lord Shani on Saturdays.
• Chant “Om Sham Shanicharāya Namaḥ.”
• Serve poor people, the elderly, or workers — Shani blesses through service.

Afflicted Rahu

Symptoms

• Mental confusion, unnecessary worries, illusions, or wandering thoughts.

Remedies

• Chant “Om Rāhave Namaḥ” on Saturdays.
• Donate black sesame, mustard oil, or dark blue cloth.
• Stay away from deceit, intoxicants, and manipulative people.

Afflicted Ketu

Symptoms

• Hidden enemies, backbiting, insecurity, and lack of clarity in direction.

Remedies

• Chant “Om Ketave Namaḥ.”
• Feed stray dogs or donate blankets on Tuesdays or Saturdays.
• Practice meditation and silence regularly — it calms Ketu’s restlessness.

Special Astrologer’s Advice

Do not perform remedies blindly. Always consult an experienced Vedic Astrologer who can analyze your planetary positions, Mahā‑daśā, and Antar‑daśā. Once the afflicted planets are pacified, clarity, peace, and prosperity naturally follow in life.

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