Remedial Measures

It is not uncommon to have weak or even “damaged” planets. It’s fortunate to know that there are remedial measures to take that can mitigate negative impact of planets and give your planet some support. Keep in mind, meditation, mantra, and holding planetary mudras will always be beneficial. I recommend consulting with an astrologer before committing to a gem stone. Gem stones can bring powerful remedial effects, though sometimes they can cause more harm than good if they are not carefully chosen. Please see below to learn more about remedial measures for each of the planets.

Mantras (simple)

These mantras are to be said aloud. It may be helpful to get a mala of sandal wood or another natural material to keep count. You may chant these mantras silently, in a whisper, while sitting, while walking - however you may wish. Though, it’s important to direct focus and attention to the words that you’re saying for remedial effect.

Sun: Om Suryaya Namaha (Om Soor-Yah-Yah Nahm-Ah-Hah)

Moon: Om Chandraya Namah (Om Chahn-Drah-Yah Nahm-Ah-Hah)

Mercury: Om Budhaya Namah (Om Bood-Hah-Yah Nahm-Ah-Hah)

Mars: Om Mangala Namah (Om Man-Gah-La Nahm-Ah-Hah)

Jupiter: Om Gurave Namah (Om Goo-Rah-Vey Nahm-Ah-Hah)

Venus: om shukraya namah (om shoo-krah-va nham-ah -hah)

Saturn: Om Shanaye Namah (Om Shah-Na-Yee Nahm-Ah-Hah)

Rahu: Om Rahave Namah (Om Rah-Ha-Vey Nahm-Ah-Hah)

Ketu: Om Ketave Namah (Om Kay-Too-Vey Nahm Ah-Hah)

Planetary Mudras (to be created with your hands):

Mudras are created using your hands. As you may know, energy is flowing all throughout our bodies. When we position our body in yoga postures (asana), we direct our energy in a precise way to generate a desired result. Similarly, when we hold our hands in certain positions, it’s like creating a little circuit to direct energy in a specific way. Therefore, when we hold our hands in Gyan mudra (for Jupiter) we are channeling and integrating the energy of Jupiter.

Surya Mudra or Ravi Mudra (Sun) : Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the ring finger – brings health, immunity, strength, strengthens solar forces, strengthens outward projections

Chandra Mudra (Moon): Join the outsides of the hands together below the little finger to the base of the palms, it is like creating a little bowl with your hands. The palms should face up. – enhances intuition, receptivity, helps to balance our emotional mind with out intellectual mind

Mangala Mudra (Mars): Make a fist. The thumb can stay extended as if you’re giving a thumbs up. You may also curl the thumb inside, like a closed tight fist – increases vitality, strength, courage, power, passion, and the ability to overcome obstacles

Buddhi Mudra (Mercury): touch the tip of the pinky and tip of the thumb together – enhances communication, supports quick mental processes, increases analytical ability, supports trade and commerce, supports intuition

Shukra Mudra (Venus): Interlace the fingers on both hands with the thumb resting side by side, as if you’re praying. You will try to press the Venus mounds together – this will balance Venusian energy. It will channel excess sexual energy into love and compassion for all.

Shani Mudra (Saturn): Touch the tip of thumb and tip of middle finger – this will bring a sense of calm and humility. This mudra encourages discipline, hard work, responsibility, patience, and perseverance.

Days of the Week

For difficult planets, you may choose to keep this day holy. For example, if someone had a debilitated Moon, you may tell them to take Monday off, do rituals, preform puja, chant, etc. on that day.

Sunday - Sun

Monday - Moon

Tuesday – Mars

Wednesday: Mercury

Thursday: Jupiter

Friday: Venus

Saturday: Saturn

Gem Stones

Remember to use with care. Unlike mantra and mudra, gemstones CAN cause ill effect if prescribed wrong. Only use gems when you’re confident that it will enhance harmony.

Sun: Ruby, garnet, sunstone, red zircon, red tourmaline

Moon: Pearl, moonstone

Mars: Red coral, carnelian, red jasper

Mercury: Emerald, aquamarine, peridot, jade, green tourmaline

Jupiter: Yellow sapphire, topaz, citrine, yellow zircon, yellow tourmaline

Venus: Diamond, white sapphire, clear zircon, clear quartz, white coral

Saturn: Blue Sapphire, lapis lazuli, amethyst, turquoise, blue tourmaline

Rahu: Hessonite garnet, golden grossularite garnet

Ketu: Chrysoberyl, cat’s eye