You went to an astrologer. They looked at your chart and said: “Your Saturn is weak. Rahu is creating problems in the 7th house. Your Jupiter is combust.” You came home with a list of things to “fix” and no clear idea where to begin.
Here’s what we want you to know: effective planetary remedies don’t require you to perform elaborate pujas, spend thousands of rupees, or learn years of Sanskrit. They require consistency, sincerity, and a genuine understanding of what you’re doing and why.
In this guide, we give you seven simple, powerful, immediately actionable remedies — one for each planet — that you can begin practising today.
Understanding the Philosophy Behind Upay
Before we list the remedies, the most important thing to understand is this: Upay (remedies) in Vedic astrology are not magic spells that override karma. They are practical tools for aligning your energy, behaviour, and intention with the qualities of the planet you wish to strengthen or pacify.
When you fast on Tuesday for Mars, you are cultivating Mars qualities — discipline, self-control, courage. When you donate black items on Saturday for Saturn, you are embodying Saturn’s values — generosity, service, humility. The remedy works because it changes something in you — not because it tricks the cosmos.
✨ Astro Tip: The single most powerful planetary remedy available to any person — for any planet — is consistency. A simple mantra chanted sincerely for 40 consecutive days at the same time and place creates more energetic shift than an elaborate one-time puja performed with a distracted mind.
The 7 Planetary Remedies
1. Sun (Surya) — For Confidence, Authority, and Vitality
When to strengthen Sun: If you struggle with confidence, authority issues, conflicts with government or father, poor vitality, or career stagnation in positions of leadership.
Simple Remedy: Every morning, within the first hour after sunrise, face the east and offer water (Arghya) to the Sun. Pour water from a copper vessel in a thin stream, allowing sunlight to pass through it, and chant: “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah” 11 times.
This takes approximately 5 minutes. Done consistently, it activates solar energy in your system — improving confidence, physical vitality, and relationship with authority figures and father.
Supporting Practices: Wear red or copper-orange on Sundays. Donate wheat, copper, or red flowers. Eat minimally (or skip breakfast) on Sundays.
2. Moon (Chandra) — For Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Peace
When to strengthen Moon: Anxiety, emotional instability, poor sleep, strained relationship with mother, fluid retention or digestive issues, difficulty maintaining relationships.
Simple Remedy: On Monday evenings, offer milk or white flowers to a Shiva linga (or at a water body). Chant: “Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah” 108 times. White Moonstone or Pearl worn on Monday after proper activation also supports Moon energy.
Supporting Practices: Wear white or pale silver-blue on Mondays. Keep your bedroom in calming, cool tones. Eat light, sattvic food on Mondays. Be gentle and patient with your mother.
3. Mars (Mangal) — For Courage, Drive, and Conflict Resolution
When to strengthen Mars: Lack of drive or initiative, chronic conflicts, accidents and injuries, property disputes, delayed surgery, issues with siblings, anaemia.
Simple Remedy: Fast on Tuesdays (or eat only one meal of red lentil dal and chapati). Visit a Hanuman temple on Tuesday morning and offer sindoor (vermilion). Chant: “Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah” 108 times.
Supporting Practices: Wear red on Tuesdays. Donate red lentils or blood (donate blood if eligible — this is one of the most powerful Mars remedies). Begin courageous conversations you’ve been avoiding.
4. Mercury (Budh) — For Communication, Business, and Intelligence
When to strengthen Mercury: Communication difficulties, business stagnation, learning disabilities, nervous system issues, poor concentration, financial miscalculations.
Simple Remedy: On Wednesdays, donate green items (green mung dal, green vegetables, green bangles) to young people or students. Chant: “Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah” 108 times. Read, write, or engage in meaningful intellectual work on Wednesdays.
Supporting Practices: Wear green on Wednesdays. Keep your workspace clean and organised (Mercury loves order). Speak truthfully and with precision — Mercury is the planet of honest communication.
5. Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) — For Wisdom, Expansion, and Abundance
When to strengthen Jupiter: Financial difficulty, lack of wisdom or good judgment, conflict with teachers or religious figures, childlessness concerns, obesity, liver issues.
Simple Remedy: On Thursdays, donate yellow items — yellow lentils (chana dal), yellow clothes, turmeric — to teachers, priests, or the poor. Chant: “Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah” 108 times. Touching the feet of your teacher, parent, or a genuine spiritual elder on Thursdays is one of the most direct Jupiter remedies.
Supporting Practices: Wear yellow on Thursdays. Give genuine, generous compliments and encouragement to others. Jupiter grows through generosity — the more you give with genuine warmth, the more Jupiter energy grows in your chart.
🔍 Did You Know? Jupiter’s mantra — “Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah” — is one of the most universally beneficial mantras in the Jyotish system. Even if Jupiter is not your weak planet, this mantra strengthens wisdom, protects children, and brings teachers and opportunities into your life.
6. Venus (Shukra) — For Love, Creativity, and Prosperity
When to strengthen Venus: Relationship difficulties, creative blocks, lack of beauty in life, financial challenges with luxury or comfort, reproductive health issues.
Simple Remedy: On Fridays, offer white flowers or sweets to Goddess Lakshmi. Chant: “Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah” 108 times. Keep your home clean and aesthetically pleasing — Venus responds powerfully to beauty and order in living spaces.
Supporting Practices: Wear white, pink, or cream on Fridays. Invest in small acts of beauty — fresh flowers, pleasant fragrances, beautiful music. Be kind and gracious in all your relationships. Avoid coarse or disrespectful speech.
7. Saturn (Shani) — For Discipline, Karma, and Long-term Success
When to strengthen Saturn: Career delays, chronic health issues, relationship difficulties (particularly during Sade Sati), fear and anxiety, blocked progress despite effort.
Simple Remedy: On Saturdays, donate mustard oil, black sesame seeds, or black urad dal to underprivileged people. Light a sesame oil lamp at a Shani temple or in your home facing west. Chant: “Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah” 108 times. Read or recite the Hanuman Chalisa on Saturday mornings.
Supporting Practices: Wear black or dark blue on Saturdays. Do genuine service — volunteer, help the elderly, feed animals. Saturn responds to authentic humility and honest service more than any elaborate ritual.
What About Rahu and Ketu?
Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets (chaya grahas) — they don’t have weekdays in the traditional sense but respond to specific practices:
Rahu Remedies: Feed street animals (especially dogs), donate blue or black items on Saturdays, chant “Om Raam Rahave Namah” 108 times, and wear Hessonite Garnet (Gomed) after consultation.
Ketu Remedies: Feed cows, donate multicoloured items, chant “Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah” 108 times, and wear Cat’s Eye (Lehsunia) after consultation.
From the Astrologer’s Desk
A question we get often: “How do I know which planet to remedy first?”
Our answer: Start with the planet that is most active in your current Mahadasha or Antardasha — the planet whose period you are currently running. This is the planet with the most immediate influence over your daily experience. A personalised kundali analysis will identify this precisely.
If you don’t yet know your current dasha, the simplest starting point is: begin with the Sun remedy (morning water offering) and the Jupiter remedy (Thursday donation and mantra). These two together strengthen confidence, wisdom, and benevolence — qualities that support every other area of life.
We worked with a 35-year-old teacher from Jaipur who began a daily Jupiter mantra practice after our consultation. Within six months, she had received a promotion she’d been passed over for twice, reconnected with an estranged family member, and described a general sense of “things flowing more easily.” The mantra didn’t create these outcomes — but it did, we believe, align her orientation toward the qualities that made them possible.
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Closing
Planetary remedies are not a shortcut. They are a practice — a daily orientation toward the qualities of the cosmos that your soul agreed to strengthen in this lifetime. The planets are not your enemies. They are your most honest teachers, and these remedies are the ways you say: “I’m listening. I’m working. I’m willing to change.” Begin with one. Begin with consistency. The planets — and the cosmos — respond to sincere effort over time. For a personalised analysis of which planets most need attention in your chart and which remedies are most appropriate for your specific dasha and life phase, our team at Astro Sanjivani is here to guide you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do planetary remedies take to show results?
Most practitioners recommend maintaining a remedy for a minimum of 40 days before assessing its effect, as 40 days is considered the minimum period for a consistent spiritual practice to create neurological and energetic change. Significant life shifts are typically noticed within 3–6 months of consistent practice. Results come faster for minor blockages and slower for deep karmic patterns.
Can I do remedies for multiple planets at the same time?
Yes, but begin gradually. Starting all 7 remedies simultaneously can feel overwhelming and inconsistency results. Our recommendation: begin with the 2–3 most important planets based on your current dasha and life challenges, establish consistency with those, then add others. A personalised kundali consultation will identify priorities.
What if I miss a day of my mantra practice?
Don’t restart the 40-day count from zero after one missed day — this creates anxiety and perfectionism that undermines the practice. Simply resume the next day with sincere intention. The practice’s efficacy comes from sustained orientation, not a flawless streak.
Are gemstone remedies the same as mantra remedies?
No — they operate through different mechanisms. Gemstones work through the electromagnetic interaction between the stone’s crystalline structure and your body’s biofield. Mantra remedies work through sound vibration, intention, and the psychological qualities they cultivate. Both are valid; gemstones generally produce faster, stronger effects but require careful chart analysis before use.
Can non-Hindus perform these remedies?
These practices are rooted in Vedic tradition, but their beneficial effects arise from consistent practice, sincere intention, and the cultivation of genuine qualities (discipline, generosity, gratitude). People of all backgrounds who approach these practices with genuine respect and sincerity report positive results.