Vedic astrology or Indian astrolgogy considers the planets as subtle powers which affect the earth and what is in it. They are not considered as sthoola or inanimate objects going round the Sun. The planets themselves are regarded as the deities functioning under the controller called Indra who is answerable to God for proper functioning of the planets.

The Sun which is in the centre and around which the entire solar system revolves is considered as the soul of a living being and the refuge of all knowledge pertaining to God.
Sun also represents the king in Indian astrology who is the protector of all. It is also considered as the father in a family who takes the responsibility of feeding educating and maintaining the family.

The Moon is the Mind of Virat purusha signifying the conscious mind of each being created in gods own image. All thoughts originate from conscious mind only.

Mars is described as son of earth in Vedic astrology. Hence he resembles earth in many ways. Mars represents fire and aggressiveness which manifests as courage in man.

Mercury is described as the intelligence which is like a double edged sword and can be used both ways.

Jupiter is called as preceptor or Guru of all ‘Devas” (the benign powers). Being the teacher he is most venerated wise and benefactor to all .Invoking him gives wisdom of highest type.

Shukra or Venus represents the divine Maya. (Maya is allure after worldly pleasures which make a person forget the reality of death and time) He is also known as Guru of the Auras (evil powers)

Shani or Saturn is the Judge for all actions. Reward for good and punishment for bad are dispensed without any partiality. He is therefore most dreaded of the planetary deities and
He is worshipped to lessen the severity of Kaarmic sufferings.

Raahu and Kaytu are the two alarm bells of zodiac warning the expiry of a stipulated period at a particular station like a Railway guard who blows his whistle when the stop time is over at a station.

Horoscopes prepared accurately by an Indian astrologer precisely points out the individual planetary role in accordance to the past karmic history of a person.