Rahu and Ketu are not planets, and indeed do not even represent physical entities. The nine Grahas (“Planets”) are called Surya / Ravi (the Sun), Chandra / Sandu (the Moon), Mangal / Kuja (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Guru / Brahpathi (Jupiter), Shukra / Sikuru (Venus), Shani / Senasuru (Saturn), Rahu (Northern lunar node and Ketu (Southern lunar node). Besides, using the word planet would not be technically correct. We prefers to use the word “Graha” instead of planet because it conveys this deeper meaning. This aspect is the fundamental reason that astrology is not accepted by the scientific community, as this connection has no known physical basis. Graha therefore goes beyond the word planet and describes the ability of celestial events to either influence or predict occurrences on earth. This meaning is intimately related to the meaning of the nakshatras (also called lunar mansions, or a 27-fold division of the zodiac), which are described in similar terms. Therefore, Graha means “to grasp” meaning the planets possess, or take hold of us. "Graha" refers to an entity that has the power to "seize, lay hold of, or grasp". This is a very simplistic translation which hides the deeper meaning of this word. The Sanskrit word "Graha" is often taken as the equivalent of the English word planet. Jyotish or Vedic Astrology uses 9 Grahas (planets) in the chart analysis :
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