What Are Graho Ki Nishaniyan in Lal Kitab?

Nishaniyan (निशानियां) = "signs" or "symptoms." Observable signs planets produce in daily life, surroundings, body. Decoded and popularized by Rishi Rohit Sharma in his book Graho Ki Nishaniyan (Notion Press, 2020, 380 pages).

A Nishaniya is a planetary sign telling you which planet is influencing which area and whether supportive or harmful.

Nishaniyan for Each Planet

Sun (Surya) — Soul and Father

Benefic: Confidence, good father relation, respect from authorities. Malefic: Distant father, trouble with officials, low vitality, eye issues.

Moon (Chandra) — Mind and Mother

Benefic: Emotional stability, peaceful home. Malefic: Mood swings, disturbed sleep, troubled mother relation.

Mars (Mangal) — Courage and Blood

Benefic: Bravery, property gains. Malefic: Accidents, blood disorders, sibling conflicts.

Mercury (Budh) — Speech and Intellect

Benefic: Sharp intellect, business acumen. Malefic: Speech defects, nervousness, business losses.

Jupiter (Guru) — Wisdom and Children

Benefic: Wisdom, healthy children. Malefic: Difficulty with progeny, lack of respect.

Venus (Shukra) — Marriage and Comfort

Benefic: Harmonious marriage. Malefic: Marital discord, reproductive issues.

Saturn (Shani) — Karma and Labour

Benefic: Endurance, discipline. Malefic: Excessive delay, joint/leg problems.

Rahu — Illusion and Suddenness

Malefic: Skin disease, nightfall, confusion, death of black dog, nails falling.

Ketu — Detachment and Karmic Clears

Malefic: Isolation, children falling ill, urinary/joint problems.

How to Identify Nishaniyan in Daily Life

  1. Observe recurring patterns
  2. Match the symptom to the planet
  3. Locate the house
  4. Confirm with the chart
  5. Note the timing