Donations (Dāna) Recommended for Each Zodiac Sign

This section explains the ancient Vedic principles of dāna—rightful giving—as a means to purify karma, balance planetary influences, and bring harmony to life. It outlines the ideal donations for each zodiac sign and describes how planets shape human behavior, health, emotions and destiny. When planetary forces become unfavorable, specific practices and donations help reduce suffering and restore inner balance.

In life, the act of giving (dāna) is considered extremely important. However, many people do not give regularly because they are unsure how or what to give. With proper understanding, donations can be made thoughtfully and systematically.

Dāna must always be given to a *worthy* recipient — a person who is:

• • virtuous and disciplined
• • pure in conduct
• • following Vedic principles
• • respectful of culture and tradition
• • living a righteous lifestyle

In ancient spiritual traditions, dāna was never connected to the receiver’s desire or greed. Its importance comes directly from scriptural teachings.

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Each living being is influenced by the planets. As the planets move through the solar system, their position affects a person’s:

• • behaviour
• • speech
• • personality
• • thoughts
• • health

The intensity of a planet’s influence depends on its degree and placement in the birth chart.

Below is a simplified explanation of each planet’s effect:

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The Sun is the *king* of the planetary system. It governs honor, reputation, success, authority, courage, leadership and overall vitality.

If the Sun is unfavorable:

• • Chant Sun mantras
• • On 11 Sundays between 12–1 PM:
• – Move curd-rice around the affected person (ritual cleansing)
• – Place it under a Peepal or Banyan tree
• • Donate wheat equal to one’s body weight at a Vedic recitation center or to a Guru

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The Moon controls the mind, emotions, mental stress, happiness and sorrow. It influences foreign travel, water travel, stomach, chest and brain functions.

If the Moon is unfavorable:

• • Chant Moon mantras
• • Perform Laghu Rudra
• • Donate rice equal to one’s body weight at a Vedic center or to a Guru

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Mars affects siblings, marriage life, leadership, soldiers, doctors, scientists, metalworkers. It governs wars, earthquakes, fires, legal cases, imprisonment and accidents.

It impacts urinary organs, bleeding disorders and infectious diseases.

If Mars is unfavorable:

• • Chant Mars mantras
• • Recite Durga Saptashati
• • Donate jaggery equal to one’s body weight
• • Observe Tuesday fasts
• • Worship Lord Ganesha

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Mercury governs intelligence, speech, writing, mathematics, law, nerves, lungs, intestines and tongue.

If Mercury is unfavorable:

• • Chant Mercury mantras
• • Donate green gram (moong) equal to one’s body weight
• • Donate blue clothes
• • Observe Wednesday fasts
• • Worship Lord Krishna

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Jupiter grants wisdom, philosophy, Vedanta, arts, peace, prosperity and fame. It influences diseases like jaundice, diabetes, blood pressure, smallpox and measles.

If Jupiter is unfavorable:

• • Chant Jupiter mantras
• • Donate yellow clothes or items
• • Donate chickpea dal equal to body weight
• • Observe Thursday fasts
• • Worship Lord Dattatreya

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Venus controls pleasures, beauty, luxury, arts, music, literature, vehicles, perfumes, jewellery, passion and reproductive functions.

If Venus is unfavorable:

• • Chant Venus mantras
• • Donate white clothing or items
• • Donate rice equal to body weight
• • Observe Friday fasts
• • Worship the Divine Mother (Devi)

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Saturn gives seriousness, discipline, endurance, logic, law, science and deep thinking. It is linked to joint pains, asthma, paralysis, heart disease and piles.

If Saturn is unfavorable:

• • Chant Saturn mantras
• • Donate black clothes or items
• • Donate urad dal or oil equal to body weight
• • Observe Saturday fasts
• • Worship Panchamukhi Hanuman in the evening

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These are not physical planets but shadow points. They represent karmic forces and can bring:

• • poisonous influences
• • addictions
• • memory loss
• • blindness
• • depression
• • paralysis
• • madness
• • spirit disturbances
• • suicidal tendencies

If well placed, they can give immense wealth and success.

If Rahu is unfavorable:

• • Chant Rahu mantras
• • Donate mixed grains equal to body weight
• • Worship Panchamukhi Hanuman
• • Perform Laghu Rudra

If Ketu is unfavorable:

• • Chant Ketu mantras
• • Donate mixed grains equal to body weight
• • Worship Panchamukhi Hanuman
• • Perform Laghu Rudra