Kona 1, 5, 9
Kendra 1, 4, 7, 10
Panapara 2, 5, 8, 11
Cadent House 3, 6, 9, 12 (Decline)
The Greeks called the cadent houses apoklima, which
literally means "falling" or "decline," because the
houses were seen to be falling away from the strength
of the angular houses, which were considered to be
most influential because of their perpendicular and
oppositive relationships to the Ascendant
Upachaya – (Growth) Constant effort for growth – 3, 6,
10, 11
Dushthana - 6, 8, 12
Lagna Lord – being lord of Kona and Kendra is always
benefic planets
Lords of Kona are always Benefic planets
General Benefic planets
Guru, Sukra, Un-afflicted Mercury – Bhuda, and Waxing
Moon.
General Malefic planets
Rahu, Ketu, Saturn, Mars, Waning Moon, Sun Friendly
planets and enemy planets
The Sun friendly planets are the Moon, Mars and
Jupiter. The Sun’s enemy planets are Saturn and
Venus. Mercury is neutral.
The Moon friendly planets are The Sun and
Mercury. The Moon’s enemy planets are none. The
rest of them stay neutral when conjunct with the
Moon.
Mercury friendly planets are Venus, Sun and Rahu.
Mercury’s enemy planet is the Moon. Saturn, Ketu,
Mars and Jupiter remain neutral.
Venus friendly planets are Saturn, Mercury and
Ketu. Venus’s enemy planets are the Sun, Moon
and Rahu. Mars and Jupiter are neutral.
Mars friendly planets are the Sun, Moon and
Jupiter. Mars’ enemy planets are Mercury and
Ketu. Venus, Saturn and Rahu remain neutral.
Jupiter friendly planets are the Sun, Moon and
Mars. Jupiter’s enemy planets are Mercury, Saturn
and Rahu. Venus and Ketu remain neutral.
Saturn friendly planets are Mercury, Venus, Rahu
and Ketu. Saturn’s enemy planets are the Sun and
Jupiter. The Moon and Mars remain neutral.
Rahu friendly planets are Mercury, Venus and
Saturn. Rahu’s enemy planets are The Sun, Mars
and Jupiter. The Moon and Ketu are neutral.
Ketu friendly planets are Venus and Saturn. Ketu’s
enemy planet is the Sun. The Moon, Mars,
Mercury, Jupiter and Rahu remain neutral.
FAQs
How to know if a planet is benefic or malefic?
Generally speaking, the Moon, Venus, Jupiter and
Mercury are considered benefic planets while the Sun,
Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu are considered harmful
(malefic) planets
How to know if Mercury is malefic or benefic?
Mercury is usually considered a neutral planet. It takes
the features of the planet it is aligned with or the
house it is positioned in the horoscope. So, Mercury is
considered malefic when it is associated or positioned
with a malefic planet or situated in the 4th, 6th, 8th, or
12th house.
How to know if the Sun is benefic or malefic?
In general, the Sun is considered beneficial to people
born in Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
and Aquarius ascendants.
How to know if Jupiter is benefic or malefic?
Jupiter is seen as a natural benefic in astrology.
How to know if Mars is benefic or malefic?
In general, Mars is considered a benefic to people born
in the Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio,
Sagittarius and Pisces zodiac signs.
How to know if Venus is benefic or malefic?
Like Jupiter, Venus is seen as a natural benefic in
astrology
How to know if Ketu is benefic or malefic?
Ketu is usually a malefic planet. But it can act as a
benefic when placed in the 3rd, 6th, and 11th house of
a birth chart.
How to find benefic and malefic planets?
Generally in astrology, the Moon, Venus, Jupiter and
Mercury are considered benefic planets, while Sun,
Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are considered malefic.
How to find a malefic planet in a horoscope?
Malefic planets are those which cause bad or harmful
effects on a person. In astrology, the Sun, Mars, Saturn,
Rahu and Ketu are generally seen as Malefic planets.
Which planet is strong in my birth chart?
In order, the planets which are strong in a horoscope
are the Sun, the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars
and Saturn.
Which planet is responsible for business in astrology?
Mercury is the planet responsible for business in
astrology.
What is planet conjunction in astrology?
Planets are said to be in conjunction when they are
placed close together, usually in the same sign, in the
horoscope.
Which planet is for education in astrology?
Jupiter, also called ‘Guru’ is the planet for education in
astrology.
Which planet is most important in astrology?
As the planet which gives energy and light, the Sun is
considered the most important planet in astrology.
Which planet is responsible for money in astrology?
The planet Venus represents wealth and money in
astrology
How to see the degree of planets in astrology?
The degree of the planet shows their placement in the
chart. A chart represents the 360 degree zodiac. It is
divided into 12 signs of 30 degrees each, starting from
Aries to Pisces. If a planet is said to be in 15-degree
Aries, it means the planet is positioned in the middle of
the Aries sign in the Zodiac.
Which planet is most powerful in astrology?
The Sun is considered the most powerful planet in
astrology
How to calculate the strength of planets in astrology?
The strength of a planet is calculated using the
Shadbala concept. Shadbala means six types of
strength. They are:
Positional strength – The strength a planet derives from
the position it occupies in the horoscope.
Directional strength – Directional strength of a planet is
determined by the houses they occupy that represent
different directions
Temporal strength – The strength of a planet during the
time of birth
Emotional strength – Slow-moving planets and
retrograde ones tend to focus their energy more
Natural strength – The strength of the planet
depending on their luminosity
Aspectual strength – Strength of a planet with other
celestial bodies
Strength of a planet is determined by what is called
shadbala.
Shadbala has 6 components -
Sthana bala - the strength based on the sign it is in. i.e
exaltation, ruling, friendly, equal, enemy sign,
debilitation etc.
Digbala — directional strength of planet. Jupiter and
mercury attain digbala in 1st house, moon and venus in
4th house, Sani in 7th house, sun and mars in 10th
house.
Drik bala — strength based on planetary aspect of
natural benefics — full moon, Jupiter, waxing moon,
venus, lone mercury in respective order.
Kaala bala, chesta bala and naisargika bala are less
important than the above 3 and these 6 determine the
strength of planet.
Strength of house is determined by benefic aspects. If
benefics listed above aspect or are present in a house
it's considered to be strong. If malefics like new moon,
Saturn, mars, rahu and ketu (in some places), are
present in or aspect a house, the house loses its
strength.
“Strong Planets means Planets have enough capacity,
strength, Energy & Power for Performance, Where
weak planets - vice versa”
When will Planets be strong -
When Planets will be in Own Sign like -
Moon in cancer sign.
Sun in Leo sign.
Mars in Aries & Scorpio sign.
Jupiter in Sagittarius & Pieses sign.
Venus in Taurus & Libra sign.
Saturn in Capricorn & Aquarius sign.
Rahu ketu is guest for every house.
When Planets will be in Mooltrikon Sign like -
Saturn in Aquarius.
Jupiter in Sagittarius.
Venus in Libra.
Mars in Aries.
Mercury in Vigro.
Moon & Sun have single house.
When Planets will be in exalted Sign like -
Moon in Taurus Sign.
Sun in Aries Sign.
Venus in Pieses Sign.
Saturn in Libra Sign.
Mars in Capricorn Sign.
Jupiter in Cancer Sign.
When Planets will be in Friendly Sign & Friendly
Nakshtra like-
Sun is Friend of Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter & Sign of
same.
Venus is Friend of Saturn, Mercury & Sign of Same.
Moon is Friend of Sun, Jupiter, Mars & Sign of Same.
Jupiter is Friend of Moon, Mars, Sun & Sign of Same.
Saturn is Friend of Venue, Mercury & Sign of Same.
Mercury is Friend of Venus, Sun, Saturn & Sign of Same.
Mars is Friend of Sun, Jupiter & Sign of Same.
Rahu is Friend of Venus, Saturn, Mercury Where Ketu is
Friend of Mars, Jupiter.
Some Exception -
Mars create Friendly relationship with Saturn Sign
Capricorn.
Moon create Friendly relationship with Venus Sign
Taurus.
Venue create Friendly relationship with Jupiter Sign
Pieses.
When Planets are in Kendra (1,4,7,10) & Trikona House
(1,5,9) in Own Sign, Exalted, Mooltrikona
& Friendly Sign.
கிரகங்களுக்கு இரண்டு வகையான உறவுகள் உள்ளன, அதாவது
நிரந்தர மற்றும் தற்காலிக.
நிரந்தர நட்பு விளக்கப்படம்
கிரகம் நண்பர் நடுநிலை எதிரி
சந்திரன்
சனி
சூரியன் செவ்வாய் மெர்குரி
வீனஸ்
வியாழன்
செவ்வாய்
சூரியன் வியாழன்
நிலா இல்லை
மெர்குரி சனி
வீனஸ்
சூரியன்
செவ்வாய் வீனஸ்
சந்திரன் மெர்குரி
கிரகம் சனி
வியாழன்
வியாழன்
வீனஸ்
மெர்குரி செவ்வாய் நிலா
SUN
சனி
சூரியன்
வீனஸ்
வியாழன் சந்திரன் சனி
மெர்குரி
செவ்வாய்
சனி வியாழன் சூரியன்
வீனஸ்
மெர்குரி செவ்வாய் சந்திரன்
சூரியன்
மெர்குரி
சனி வியாழன் சந்திரன்
வீனஸ்
செவ்வாய்
தற்காலிக நட்பு: எந்த கிரகத்திலிருந்தும் 2 வது, 3 வது, 4 வது, 10 வது,
11 வது மற்றும் 12 வது ராசிகளில் இருக்கும் கிரகங்கள் அதன்
தற்காலிக நண்பர்களாகின்றன. மற்றவர்கள் அதன் எதிரிகள்.
ராகு : நட்பு கிரகங்கள் - வீனஸ், சனி, புதன்
எதிரி கிரகங்கள் - சூரியன், சந்திரன், வியாழன், செவ்வாய்
கேது : நட்பு கிரகங்கள் – சூரியன், சந்திரன், வியாழன், செவ்வாய்
பகை கிரகங்கள் - வீனஸ், சனி, புதன்
When Planets Dispositor & Nakshtra Lord both in Gud
Sign with Gud placement then seated Planets will be
very strong Like - Libra ascendant Saturn in Capricorn in
Sun Nakshtra U.Ashadha & Sun with Mars in Aries in
Venus Nakshtra in 7th house Bharni Nakshtra & Venue
with Jupiter exalted in 6th house in Saturn Nakshtra
Purva bhrada & Saturn in Own house, then Overall
Dispositor of Saturn will Saturn & Nakshtra Lord will be
also Saturn means 4th lord very Strong in chart.
When Planets will be in conjunction with -
Kendra Trikon Lord in Kendra trikon houses.
Rahu ketu in Kendra with Kendra lord.
Exalted lord with Own Sign Or Mooltrikon lord in
kendra Trikon & 11th house.
Panch mahapursh yoga in Kundli.
3 planet in Kendra in Own Sign, Exalted Or Mooltrikon.
Any Excellent Yogas formed Like Laxmi Yoga, DhanYoga,
Sarswati Yoga, Kahla Yoga, Gajkeshri Yoga etc.
When Some Planets will be not Combust with Sun, not
in 0 & 1° & 29° because Every horoscope, Some Planets
play a very important role as Rajyoga like
Aries - Mars, Jupiter & Sun are very important Planets
they create Opportunities for aries.
Taurus - Venue, Saturn & Mercury.
Gemini - Venue, Saturn, Mercury & Jupiter.
Cancer - Jupiter, Mars & Moon.
Leo - Sun, Mars & Jupiter.
Vigro - Mercury, Venue, Saturn & Jupiter.
Libra - Saturn, Mercury & Venue.
Scorpio - Mars, Jupiter & Moon.
Sagittarius - Jupiter, Mars, Sun & Mercury.
Capricorn - Venue, Saturn, Mercury & Some time Mars.
Aquarius - Venue, Saturn & Mercury.
Pieces - Jupiter, Mercury, Moon & Mars.
When Lagnesh or Ascendant will be Strong, Exalted, In
Kendra Trikon & Mooltrikon with Gud degree & not
Combust.
When 11th house Planets will be strong then person
will enjoy Wealth life long.
When will be Planets weak -
When Planets will be Debilitated like -
Mars in cancer.
Jupiter in Capricorn.
Sun in libra.
Moon in Scorpio.
Venue in Vigro.
Mercury in Pieses.
Saturn in aries.
When Gud or Yogkarak Planets will be Combust, 0–1° &
29°.
When Yogkarak planets in enemies sign like (Vice versa
of friendly sign)
When Gud Planets in 6th, 8th, 12th & 3rd house in
enemies sign Or not in Gud Conjunction.
When Planets Dispositor & Nakshtra Lord will be not
gud in placement & in sign like in enemies sign,
debilitated.
Bad Conjunction in Horoscope like 3 debilitated planets
in kendra or in conjunction.
Lagnesh weak.
11th lord weak Like in Debilated sign, enemies sign,
placement not gud in 12th house, 8th, 6th.
So, Guys it is general overview, weak planets give
adverse effects on body, mind, career, personality
development, obstacles, frustration, Limitations,
Opportunities Obstacles & if many gud yoga's have in
chart remain unfold.
Where Strong Planets give benefic effect in chart, give
Opportunities's, Flighting power, confidence, mind
sharpness, Jolly nature, Positive & many more person
develop personalities every day.
In Classical and Medieval astrological practice, Kendra
(Angle) was considered analogous to “beginning,
central, and immediate”, Panaphara (Succedent) was
equal to “accumulated or promised in future”, and
Apoklima (Cadent) was synonym of “declining, remote,
and far away”. This symbolism also helps in establishing
following rules.
Rules
Natural benefic planets (without inherent weakness
and without malefic association) in Kendra Sthana or
Angles (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) indicate good
fortune in early part of life[3].
Natural malefic planets (without inherent strength and
without benefic association) in Kendra Sthana or
Angles (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) indicate bad luck in
early part of life[4].
Natural benefic planets (without inherent weakness
and without malefic association) in Panaphara Sthana
or Succedent (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) foretell
prosperous middle part of life.
Natural malefic planets (without inherent strength and
without benefic association) in Panaphara Sthana or
Succedent (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) foretell
miserable middle part of life.
Natural benefic planets (without inherent weakness
and without malefic association) in Apoklima Sthana or
Cadent (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses) suggest comfort
and ease during last phase of life.
Natural malefic planets (without inherent strength and
without benefic association) in Panaphara Sthana or
Succeedents (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) forebode
misfortune in concluding days of life.
Explanation
Advocated six rules define natural benefic and malefic
planets in three different groups of houses.
Subjectively, it is generally assumed:
Kendra Bhavas (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses): Childhood
and Youth
Panaphara Bhavas (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses): Middle
and mature age
Apoklima Bhavas (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses): Old age
and dying days
Now the question is where is the borderline? How one
can determine the end of beginning phase and start of
middle portion of life. Different cultures differently
perceive first, second and third part of life. It also
depends upon native’s own longevity. Generally, 25
years for each phase of life yields quite reliable
outcome, especially for common Asian natives, and for
those who are not destined to very long lease of life.
House Group
Age Interval
Type of Age
Kendra Bhavas
(1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses)
Birth to Age 25
Childhood and youth
Panaphara Bhavas
(2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses)
Age 25 to Age 50
Middle and mature age
Apoklima Bhavas
(3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses)
Age 50 to Death
Old age and dying days
For European countries and USA, you may allot 30
years for each phase of life. It is up to astrologer’s
experience and native’s own socio-cultural background.
Citizens of higher life expectancy countries should also
use this broader phases of life. The interval is
coincidently correlated to Saturn’s 30 year cycle.
House Group
Age Interval
Type of Age
Kendra Bhavas
(1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses)
Birth to Age 30
Childhood and youth
Panaphara Bhavas
(2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses)
Age 30 to Age 60
Middle and mature age
Apoklima Bhavas
(3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses)
Age 60 to Death
Old age and dying days
Results
Following are the delineations of Kendra, Panaphara
and Apoklima Bhavas when they are occupied by
natural benefic and malefic planets. For the sake of
brevity, results are given as choppy sentences and
keyword style. You may modify these results according
to the signification of involved planets, and socio-
cultural background of native.
Benefics in Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) and
Early Life
Fortunate birth. High social and financial status of
parents. Getting due care in childhood. Receives good
educational opportunities. Easily finds smart
opportunity at start of career. Possibility of early
marriage.
Malefics in Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th houses) and
Early Life
Birth in difficult circumstances. Parents suffering from
limited earning and uncomfortable living. Fear of
malnutrition. Careless or quarrelsome parents.
Occasional hurdles in proper education. Meager
designation and salary at start of career.
Benefics in Panaphara (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) and
Middle Life
Family settlement or birth of child brings exponential
rise in earning. Sumptuous wine and dine. Association
with authorities causes high standard living and
recognition. Expansion in business activities. Happiness
from children’s performance.
Malefics in Panaphara (2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th houses) and
Middle Life
Entangled in search of desirable earning. Not receiving
due reward and return of one’s own efforts. Frequent
disputes in domestic life. Difficulties in procreating
progeny. Sometimes, birth of child brings loss of job or
destruction of business.
Benefics in Apoklima (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses) and
Later Life
Obtainment of effortless money. Children’s marriage in
prosperous family. Travel for pilgrimage. Happiness on
account of grandchildren. Availability of excellent
medical care. Fame through literary work, Inclination
towards spiritual quest and practice of rituals.
Malefics in Apoklima (3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th houses) and
Later Life
Unexpected retirement or termination from job.
Partition of family business and destruction of assets.
Sudden decline in vitality and immunity. Frequent
sickness and absence of medical facilities. Problems in
marriage of children. Loss of property and relocation to
ordinary house. Living in isolation and away from
family.
A Point to Note
Almost every second chart has some planets in kendra,
panaphara and apoklima houses. Then how we would
reconcile contradictory planetary situation spreading in
different kinds of houses? Here is simple solution. Since
every kind of house group is consisted of 4 houses.
That is, 4 kendra houses, 4 panaphara houses, and 4
apoklima houses. Therefore, we may rank 1 point to
each house for the sake of ease and comprehension.
Hence if all four kendra houses (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) are
occupied by benefic planets then it makes 4/4 = 100%
favourable effect. When any of three out of four kendra
houses are occupied by benefic planets then it
accounts for 3/4 = 75% beneficial outcome. When only
two kendra houses are occupied by benefic planets
then it concludes 2/4 = 50% good results. When only
one kendra house is occupied by benefic planet then it
makes 1/4 = 25% favourable outcome and hence
should not considerable. Following table illustrate the
scenario for all houses.
Planets in House Group
Amount of Effect
Phase of Life
Benefics in 4 Kendras
100% Good Effect
Early Life
Benefics in 3 Kendras
75% Good Effect
Early Life
Benefics in 2 Kendras
50% Good Effect
Early Life
Benefics in 1 Kendra
25% Good Effect
Early Life
Malefics in 4 Kendras
100% Bad Effect
Early Life
Malefics in 3 Kendras
75% Bad Effect
Early Life
Malefics in 2 Kendras
50% Bad Effect
Early Life
Malefics in 1 Kendra
25% Bad Effect
Early Life
Benefics in 4 Panapharas
100% Good Effect
Middle Life
Benefics in 3 Panapharas
75% Good Effect
Middle Life
Benefics in 2 Panapharas
50% Good Effect
Middle Life
Benefics in 1 Panaphara
25% Good Effect
Middle Life
Malefics in 4 Panapharas
100% Bad Effect
Middle Life
Malefics in 3 Panapharas
75% Bad Effect
Middle Life
Malefics in 2 Panapharas
50% Bad Effect
Middle Life
Malefics in 1 Panapharas
25% Bad Effect
Middle Life
Benefics in 4 Apoklimas
100% Good Effect
Later Life
Benefics in 3 Apoklimas
75% Good Effect
Later Life
Benefics in 2 Apoklimas
50% Good Effect
Later Life
Benefics in 1 Apoklima
25% Good Effect
Later Life
Malefics in 4 Apoklimas
100% Bad Effect
Later Life
Malefics in 3 Apoklimas
75% Bad Effect
Later Life
Malefics in 2 Apoklimas
50% Bad Effect
Later Life
Malefics in 1 Apoklima
25% Bad Effect
Later Life
It seems indispensable to have few words about
benefic and malefic planets. Almost all astrological
authorities endorse Jupiter and Venus as two prime
benefics, and Saturn and Mars as two natural malefics.
Mercury and Moon are inherently benefics of second
grade. However, Mercury’s beneficence is mainly
depends upon on its good or bad association
(sambandha), while Moon’s beneficence is primarily
rests upon its brightness (pakshbala). Sun is basically
cruel (krura), neither purely benefic, nor purely malefic.
Yet, some treatises consider it malefic (except for
religious and administrative affairs). On the other hand,
lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu) are fundamentally
malefic. Despite few authorities consider them
conditional malefics, since they do not rule any sign.
One should never forget that concept of functional
benefic and functional malefic is basically evolved to
weight the Karaka and Maraka dashas as per
Vimshottari. These special functional lords should not
blindly mix with natural benefic/malefic lords.
Earlier section of article presents six rules where terms
of “inherent strength” and “inherent weakness” are
mentioned. “Inherent strength” suggests planets in
ucchabala (exaltation), digbala (directional strength)
etc. Whereas, “inherent weakness” refers planets in
debilitation, inimical sign, with zero digbala, in
combustion, etc.
For instance, in a certain horoscope, Sun and Mars are
placed in 10th house and Saturn is sitting in 7th house
then this situation does not necessarily shows poor and
miserable early life. Despite, three malefics are in
kendra, native will not suffer too much in until age 25
or 30. The suffering will be lesser than expected. The
reason being, Sun and Mars in 10th house and Saturn
in 7th house enjoy full digbala (directional strength). If
said malefics further receive association and aspect of
benefic planets then even lesser amount of difficulties
are denoted. Nonetheless, mere strength of malefics
will not turn into beneficence. As a result native has to
face some hard luck and resistance in early life.
Say, in another horoscope with Cancer lagna, Jupiter is
in 7th house and Venus is in 10th house. Here two
natural benefics in kendra houses do not warrantee
comfortable, supportive and well-off early life. First of
all, both the involved benefics are with zero digbala
(i.e. they are opposite to their designated directional
strength). Secondly, Jupiter in Capricorn (without
neechabhanga) finds it difficult to bestow its benign
vibrations, and so as Venus in Aries. Nonetheless, bare
weaknesses of benefics do not make them malefic.
Resultantly, native will accrue only weak beneficial
effect. A benefic is benefic after all, and a malefic is a
malefic. Not enjoying powerful favourable results is not
equal to facing unfavourable effects. The world is not
black and white. There is always grey area in between
black and white.
Lastly, if a native is undergoing a very powerful (too
good or too bad) mahadasha then advocated outcome
related to three phases of life will not materialize.
