In astrology, benefic and malefic planets can vary depending on the specific astrological system or tradition being followed. However, a general guideline for benefic and malefic planets for each ascendant (rising sign) in Western astrology can be outlined as follows:
Aries Ascendant (Mesha Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Mars (lord of Aries), Sun, and Jupiter.
- Malefic Planets: Saturn, Venus, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Taurus Ascendant (Vrishabha Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Venus (lord of Taurus), Mercury, and Saturn.
- Malefic Planets: Mars, Sun, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Gemini Ascendant (Mithuna Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Mercury (lord of Gemini), Venus, and Saturn.
- Malefic Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Cancer Ascendant (Karka Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Moon (lord of Cancer), Mars, and Jupiter.
- Malefic Planets: Saturn, Mercury, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Leo Ascendant (Simha Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Sun (lord of Leo), Jupiter, and Mars.
- Malefic Planets: Saturn, Venus, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Virgo Ascendant (Kanya Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Mercury (lord of Virgo), Venus, and Saturn.
- Malefic Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Libra Ascendant (Tula Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Venus (lord of Libra), Mercury, and Saturn.
- Malefic Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Scorpio Ascendant (Vrishchika Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Mars (lord of Scorpio), Sun, and Jupiter.
- Malefic Planets: Saturn, Venus, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Sagittarius Ascendant (Dhanu Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Jupiter (lord of Sagittarius), Mars, and Sun.
- Malefic Planets: Saturn, Mercury, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Capricorn Ascendant (Makara Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Saturn (lord of Capricorn), Venus, and Mercury.
- Malefic Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Aquarius Ascendant (Kumbha Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Saturn (co-lord of Aquarius), Mercury, and Venus.
- Malefic Planets: Mars, Jupiter, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Pisces Ascendant (Meena Lagna):
- Benefic Planets: Jupiter (co-lord of Pisces), Mars, and Moon.
- Malefic Planets: Saturn, Mercury, Rahu (North Node), and Ketu (South Node).
Notes:
- Benefic Planets: These are generally considered favorable and supportive of the ascendant and its houses.
- Malefic Planets: These are considered challenging or disruptive in their influence on the ascendant and its houses.
- Rahu and Ketu: Known as the North Node and South Node of the Moon respectively, their benefic or malefic nature can vary depending on their placement and aspects in the chart.
Astrology is a complex system. Benefic and malefic planets can vary depending on the specific astrological system or tradition being followed. It’s important to note that individual charts can vary significantly, and the overall influence of planets can be modified by their house placements, aspects, and relationships (yogas) they form with other planets. This means that astrology requires a holistic interpretation of the entire chart for accurate predictions and analysis.
