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Planetary Yantras
Planetary Yantras
Every planet, in addition to its special Mantra (often more than one – Mantras are special sound energies), has a special Yantra. A Yantra is a particular energy diagram. It is regarded as the visible form of an energy body – in this case, of a specific planetary energy.
There are two types of Yantras: numerical and geometric. The first type is expressed through magic squares, while the second resembles mandalas. The most widespread and best known is the Shri Yantra (we will prepare a separate article about it).
Unlike precious and semi-precious stones, Yantras are not believed to produce negative results.
Solar Yantra
All Yantras originate from the Solar Yantra. The Sun is number 1. Like every Yantra, it shows the manifestation of Solar energy. Five is a creative number – the number of manifestation. According to ancient Vedic beliefs, everything is made of five elements – fire, earth, water, air and ether. We all have five sensory organs, five organs of action and five limbs. The total of the sides and diagonals in the numerical matrix is 15. The sum of all the numbers is 45 – or 9 × 5 – and represents the complete development of the fivefold solar power.
This same numerical sequence, called the Writing of the Lo River or the Book of Lo, is the basis of the I Ching, which in turn forms a basis of Chinese astrology. Thus, in these numbers we see a key to the whole of Oriental astrology.
| 6 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | 9 | 4 |
Lunar Yantra
The Lunar Yantra is based on the number two. Just as the number one increases to two in this Yantra, all other numbers increase by one – the total is 18, the number that completes the lunar manifestation. The overall sum for the Lunar Yantra is 54.
| 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 3 | 10 | 5 |
Yantra for Mars
The Yantra for Mars is based on three. The numbers add up to 21 in each column, or 63 in total.
| 8 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | 7 | 5 |
| 4 | 11 | 6 |
Yantra for Mercury
The Yantra for Mercury is based on the number four. The numbers add up to 24 in each column and 72 in total.
| 9 | 4 | 11 |
| 10 | 8 | 6 |
| 5 | 12 | 7 |
Yantra for Jupiter
The Yantra for Jupiter is based on five. The numbers add up to 27 in each column and 81 in total.
| 10 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 | 9 | 7 |
| 6 | 13 | 8 |
Yantra for Venus
The Yantra for Venus is based on six. Each column totals 30 and the overall sum is 90.
| 11 | 6 | 13 |
| 12 | 10 | 8 |
| 7 | 14 | 9 |
Yantra for Venus
The Yantra for Saturn is based on seven. Each column totals 33 and the overall sum is 99.
| 12 | 7 | 14 |
| 13 | 11 | 9 |
| 8 | 15 | 10 |
Yantra for Rahu
The Yantra for Rahu is based on eight. Each column totals 36 and the overall sum is 108.
| 13 | 8 | 15 |
| 14 | 12 | 10 |
| 9 | 16 | 11 |
Yantra for Ketu
The Yantra for Ketu is based on the number nine. Each column totals 39 and the overall sum is 117.
| 14 | 9 | 16 |
| 15 | 13 | 11 |
| 10 | 17 | 12 |
In addition to the Planetary Yantras, there are also special geometric Yantras inscribed with mantras or the different names of the planets. One of the most widespread is the triangular Yantra of Mars. For Shani (Saturn), special Yantras exist that are made from five metals and inscribed with the names of Saturn.
Planetary Yantras corresponding to their respective deities are also frequently used. They can be successfully used to balance planetary influences. The Shri Yantra, the most widespread and familiar to many, is perhaps the best for this purpose. For any Yantra to have an effect, it should be used together with the corresponding mantras, rituals and meditation. Some of the typical deities are:
Sun – Surya Yantra, Gayatri Yantra, Vishnu Yantra
Moon – Shri Yantra, Lakshmi Yantra
Jupiter – Ganesh Yantra
Mercury – Vishnu Yantra
Venus – Shri Yantra, Lakshmi Yantra
Rahu – Kali Yantra, Durga Yantra
Ketu – Mahamrityunjaya Yantra
You have certainly noticed that the same Yantras can be used for different planetary influences.
