Reading Time: 2 minutesJupiter is the most auspicious planet in Vedic astrology. It is the planet of wisdom, religious knowledge, good deeds, good fortune, expansion, prosperity, etc. A combust Jupiter may lose some of its strengths, but Jupiter is also the most powerful planet, and so, its abilities to do good are minimally affected. Nonetheless,…

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn Vedic astrology, Mars represents anger, wrath, fire, energy, drive, sexual passion, physical strength, bravery, courage, wars, conflicts, physical assets (that have iron, such as construction assets like houses, or assets like lands), vehicle (since they have iron and other metals), assertiveness, dominance, etc. A combust Mars afflicts one (or more) of…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Vedic astrology, Mercury governs our mind, logic, reasoning, business, trade, negotiation, communication, decision-making, non-spiritual knowledge, etc. A combust Mercury in Vedic astrology primarily affects the logic and reasoning abilities of the person. Some of the impacts of a combust Mercury in Vedic astrology are:

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the horoscope or ascendant chart, the Moon governs our mind and mother (relations with mother, mother’s health, longevity, etc.) So, when it gets affected due to being combusted by the Sun, those areas are affected. Some of the impacts of a combusted Moon in Vedic astrology are: In women, a combusted…

Reading Time: 2 minutesExaltation is a status wherein a planet operates at 100% or close to 100% efficiency; Debilitation is the opposite of that. Debilitation is a status wherein a planet, as a virtue or result of its position in the astrological chart of the person, usually loses up to as much as 50% of…

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Vedic astrology, every planet has a certain point or planetary placements (in terms of zodiac sign and degrees) where they are able to provide the maximum impact to the horoscope or kundali of the person (or native). Such planetary placements are referred to as exaltations, and the planets that are placed…

Reading Time: 17 minutesRetrograde planets in Vedic astrology are referred to as planets who are orbiting “backwards” – as in, further away from Earth. Obviously if we think of it practically, planets revolve or orbit around the Sun in a defined motion, but from the Earth as a reference, planets are either orbiting in direct…

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn Vedic astrology, when a planet comes too close to the Sun (in terms of the degrees), it is combusted. Combustion here refers to the loss of the said planet’s strength due to being burnt by the Sun’s heat. Except Rahu and Ketu, all planets can be combust. The table below shows…

Reading Time: 2 minutesSince everything in Vedic astrology is decided on the basis of impact or effect, all the planets can be classified as either benefic or malefic by nature. The table below lists the benefic and malefic planets in Vedic astrology. Planet Nature Reason Sun Benefic (but considered malefic by some astrologers since it…

Reading Time: 2 minutesEach planet in Vedic astrology has one (or more) zodiac signs it rules. Sun, Moon, Rahu, Ketu, and trans-Saturnian planets own one zodiac sign each either independently or through co-rulership. Other planets own two zodiac signs each. The table below illustrates: Zodiac Sign Ruling Planet(s) Remarks Aries Mars Mars rules Aries &…