Astronum

Reference

The 9 Planets

The nine grahas — nature, significations, classical dignity, and what each one means placed in every house.

Sun · Surya

Mild natural malefic (a luminary, not classed with the true malefics)

Soul, identity, authority, father, and the body's core vitality. The Sun signifies government, leadership, and the drive to stand out — where it sits shows what a person builds their fundamental sense of self around.

Dignity

Exalted:
Aries
Debilitated:
Libra
Own sign(s):
Leo
Moolatrikona:
Leo 0°–20°

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
Moon, Mars, Jupiter
Enemies:
Venus, Saturn
Neutral:
Mercury
Vimshottari years:
6

Sun in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Strong sense of self and visible personality; can run hot-headed or overly proud if afflicted.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Authority in speech and family finances; a commanding presence around wealth and values.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Courage and initiative with siblings; assertive short-distance efforts.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — Some friction with emotional comfort and mother, but pride in home and property.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Confident, visible children; strong intellect and a flair for performance.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — Good at confronting obstacles directly; can indicate conflict with authority figures or health flare-ups.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — A commanding, sometimes dominant approach to partnership and marriage.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Interest in the hidden and transformative; can bring sudden change tied to authority or father.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Strong fortune and a philosophical, principled father figure; drawn to higher learning.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Excellent for career and public standing — one of its classically strongest placements.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Steady gains through leadership roles and influential networks.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Withdrawn or humbled sense of self; better suited to behind-the-scenes authority or foreign settings.

Moon · Chandra

Natural benefic when waxing, more neutral when waning

Mind, emotion, mother, and the moment-to-moment instinctive response to life. Being the fastest-moving graha, its placement colors mood, habits, and the emotional lens through which everything else in the chart is experienced.

Dignity

Exalted:
Taurus
Debilitated:
Scorpio
Own sign(s):
Cancer
Moolatrikona:
Taurus 4°–30°

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
Sun, Mercury
Enemies:
—
Neutral:
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
Vimshottari years:
10

Moon in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Emotionally expressive, changeable personality; the mind is close to the surface.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Emotional relationship with money and family; comfort-seeking speech.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Restless courage; frequent short trips, changeable relationship with siblings.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — One of its best placements — deep emotional comfort, strong bond with mother and home.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Warm, nurturing approach to children and creative expression.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — Emotional strain around health or daily routine; sensitivity to stress.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — Emotionally invested, sometimes moody approach to partnership.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Emotional intensity around transformation and shared resources; can bring worry.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Emotionally driven philosophy or faith; nurturing father-figures or mentors.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Public-facing emotional sensitivity; career tied to nurturing, caregiving, or public mood.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Emotional fulfillment through friendships and social belonging.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Restless mind, tendency toward worry or withdrawal; benefits from solitude and reflection.

Mars · Mangala

Natural malefic

Drive, courage, physical energy, and conflict. Mars signifies siblings, land, and the willingness to act and assert — its placement shows where a person fights, competes, or takes direct physical initiative.

Dignity

Exalted:
Capricorn
Debilitated:
Cancer
Own sign(s):
Aries, Scorpio
Moolatrikona:
Aries 0°–12°

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
Sun, Moon, Jupiter
Enemies:
Mercury
Neutral:
Venus, Saturn
Vimshottari years:
7

Mars in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Assertive, energetic, sometimes impulsive personality; physically active.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Blunt speech, assertive about finances and family; risk of harsh words.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — One of its best placements — real courage, strong bond with or drive alongside siblings.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — Friction with emotional comfort and domestic peace; property gained through effort or dispute.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Passionate, competitive approach to creativity and children.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — Excellent placement — direct confrontation and victory over obstacles, enemies, and disease.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — Passionate but potentially combative approach to partnership; classical placement checked for Kuja Dosha.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Sudden, intense events tied to transformation; needs care around accidents.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Assertive personal philosophy; can create friction with father or teachers.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Highly driven, competitive career — excellent for fields needing courage or technical skill.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Strong drive and initiative in pursuing gains and goals.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Restless energy that needs an outlet; risk of hidden conflict or overspending if unchecked.

Mercury · Budha

Neutral — takes on the nature of whatever it associates with

Intellect, communication, commerce, and adaptability. Mercury signifies learning, analysis, and the ability to process and exchange information — its placement shapes how a person thinks and speaks.

Dignity

Exalted:
Virgo
Debilitated:
Pisces
Own sign(s):
Gemini, Virgo
Moolatrikona:
Virgo 16°–20°

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
Sun, Venus
Enemies:
Moon
Neutral:
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
Vimshottari years:
17

Mercury in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Communicative, quick-witted personality; youthful demeanor.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Sharp financial and business acumen; articulate speech.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Skillful communication with siblings; good writing and short-distance networking.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — Intellectual, analytical relationship with home and mother; interest in domestic organization.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Clever, inventive approach to creativity; good for analytical or technical learning.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — Good problem-solving around health and daily work; effective at managing routine and detail.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — Communicative, business-like approach to partnership; marriage to an intellectually compatible partner.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Analytical curiosity about the hidden and transformative; interest in research.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Intellectually curious approach to philosophy and higher learning; skilled teacher or writer.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Excellent for careers in communication, trade, analysis, or commerce.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Networking-driven gains; income through communication or intellectual work.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Overthinking or restlessness in solitude; benefits from quiet, analytical pursuits.

Jupiter · Guru (Brihaspati)

Greatest natural benefic

Wisdom, growth, fortune, and higher learning. Jupiter signifies teachers, children, and expansion in every sense — its placement typically shows where a person finds the most support, optimism, and long-term growth.

Dignity

Exalted:
Cancer
Debilitated:
Capricorn
Own sign(s):
Sagittarius, Pisces
Moolatrikona:
Sagittarius 0°–10°

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
Sun, Moon, Mars
Enemies:
Mercury, Venus
Neutral:
Saturn
Vimshottari years:
16

Jupiter in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Wise, optimistic, respected personality; natural teacher-like presence.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Excellent for accumulated wealth and generous, truthful speech.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Philosophical rather than combative approach to siblings and effort.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — Strong emotional wisdom and a comfortable, ethical home life.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — One of its best placements — wise, fortunate children and strong creative or teaching talent.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — Tends to soften obstacles and disease through optimism and ethical conduct.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — Wise, respectful, often traditional approach to marriage and partnership.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Philosophical, unafraid approach to transformation; often brings unexpected support through crisis.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — One of its best placements — deep fortune, strong faith, and a wise father figure.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Respected, principled, often teaching- or advisory-flavored career.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Excellent for gains — generous income and fulfillment of long-term goals.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Charitable, spiritually inclined; comfortable with solitude and philosophical retreat.

Venus · Shukra

Natural benefic

Relationships, pleasure, art, and material comfort. Venus signifies marriage, luxury, and aesthetic sense — its placement shows where a person seeks harmony, beauty, and enjoyment.

Dignity

Exalted:
Pisces
Debilitated:
Virgo
Own sign(s):
Taurus, Libra
Moolatrikona:
Libra 0°–15°

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
Mercury, Saturn
Enemies:
Sun, Moon
Neutral:
Mars, Jupiter
Vimshottari years:
20

Venus in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Charming, aesthetically minded personality; often physically attractive or graceful.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Excellent for wealth through comfort-oriented or artistic means; refined speech.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Diplomatic, harmonious relationship with siblings; enjoys short pleasurable trips.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — One of its best placements — deep comfort, a beautiful home, and close bond with mother.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Strong artistic and romantic creativity; affectionate relationship with children.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — Tends to bring ease around health, though can indicate indulgence-related issues.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — One of its best placements — harmonious, affectionate marriage and partnership.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Attraction to the mystical and sensual sides of transformation; gains through partnership resources.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Refined personal philosophy; often a loving, indulgent father figure.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Career in art, beauty, luxury, or diplomacy; publicly liked and admired.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Pleasurable gains through social networks and creative or artistic work.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Enjoys solitude in comfort; can indicate expenditure on luxury or private pleasures.

Saturn · Shani

Natural malefic (the most severe of the classical malefics)

Discipline, delay, responsibility, and long-term structure. Saturn signifies hard work, old age, and the lessons that come through restriction — its placement shows where life demands patience before it delivers.

Dignity

Exalted:
Libra
Debilitated:
Aries
Own sign(s):
Capricorn, Aquarius
Moolatrikona:
Aquarius 0°–20°

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
Mercury, Venus
Enemies:
Sun, Moon, Mars
Neutral:
Jupiter
Vimshottari years:
19

Saturn in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Serious, reserved personality; matures slowly but gains real depth with age.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Frugal, careful relationship with money; measured, sometimes blunt speech.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Distant or dutiful relationship with siblings; effort comes through discipline rather than ease.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — Emotional restraint; can indicate a delayed but eventually stable home and property situation.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Delayed but eventually earned success with children and creative recognition.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — One of its better placements — disciplined, effective at overcoming obstacles and managing daily responsibility.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — Serious, dutiful, often delayed approach to marriage; values commitment over romance.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Deep, patient engagement with transformation; can indicate longevity through discipline.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Traditional, dutiful relationship with philosophy and father; steady rather than dramatic fortune.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Excellent long-term placement — career built slowly through discipline and endurance rather than shortcuts.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Steady, hard-earned gains that build significantly over time.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Comfortable with solitude and restriction; disciplined spiritual or ascetic inclination.

Rahu · Rahu

Shadow malefic (functions like an amplified, unconventional Saturn)

Ambition, obsession, and areas of unconventional, amplified drive. Rahu signifies foreign lands, technology, and material desire pushed past normal limits — its placement shows where a person chases more, often without knowing when to stop.

Dignity

Exalted:
Not assigned
Debilitated:
Not assigned
Own sign(s):
Not assigned

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
—
Enemies:
—
Neutral:
Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
Vimshottari years:
18

Rahu in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Unconventional, ambitious personality; can feel like an outsider until finding its own path.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Amplified, sometimes obsessive drive for wealth; unconventional sources of income.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Bold, unconventional courage; ambitious short-distance or technological pursuits.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — Restlessness at home; unconventional domestic situations or foreign property.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Unconventional or foreign-influenced creativity; complicated relationship with children.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — Excellent placement classically — Rahu's amplifying drive works well against obstacles and enemies.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — Unconventional or foreign-connected partnership; intense, sometimes obsessive attachment.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Deep, obsessive interest in the occult and hidden; sudden transformative events.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Unorthodox personal philosophy; foreign travel or teachers outside one's own tradition.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Ambitious, unconventional career, often involving technology, foreign connections, or rapid rise.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Strong material gains through unconventional or large-scale networks.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — Amplified isolation or escapism; needs conscious grounding to avoid excess.

Ketu · Ketu

Shadow malefic (functions like an intense, detached Mars)

Detachment, past-life residue, and quiet renunciation. Ketu signifies spirituality, isolation, and sudden endings — its placement shows an area already mastered in some sense, where the native tends to disengage rather than strive.

Dignity

Exalted:
Not assigned
Debilitated:
Not assigned
Own sign(s):
Not assigned

Relationships & Dasha

Friends:
—
Enemies:
—
Neutral:
Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
Vimshottari years:
7

Ketu in each house

House 1 (self, body, personality, and general life direction) — Detached, quietly unusual personality; carries an old-soul quality.
House 2 (wealth, family, speech, and accumulated values) — Indifference to accumulated wealth; unconventional or minimal attachment to family speech patterns.
House 3 (courage, siblings, effort, and short journeys) — Detached from sibling dynamics; effort directed inward rather than outward.
House 4 (home, mother, emotional foundation, and property) — Emotional detachment from home; can indicate a spiritually inclined but unsettled domestic life.
House 5 (children, intelligence, creativity, and past-life merit) — Detached or unconventional relationship with children; sharp but scattered intelligence.
House 6 (obstacles, health, debt, and daily work) — One of its better placements — Ketu's sharp, detached focus is effective against illness and obstacles.
House 7 (partnership, marriage, and open relationships) — Detachment or karmic quality in marriage; can indicate separation or an unconventional partner.
House 8 (transformation, longevity, shared resources, and the occult) — Natural affinity for the occult, research, and sudden transformation; comfort with endings.
House 9 (fortune, dharma, higher learning, and father) — Renunciate or unconventional approach to philosophy and father; drawn to mysticism over doctrine.
House 10 (career, public standing, and action in the world) — Detachment from conventional career ambition; can still achieve quietly through focused, solitary skill.
House 11 (gains, aspirations, and social networks) — Indifferent to material gain despite opportunities; fulfillment found elsewhere.
House 12 (loss, expenditure, isolation, and spiritual release) — One of its most natural placements — genuine comfort with solitude, release, and spiritual withdrawal.