Planetary Aspects

Summary: Explaining the concept of ‘Planetary Aspects’ in Jyotish and

examining the rules needed to apply these principles. Also highlighting
the major differences between aspects in Vedic Astrology and
Western Astrology.

Planetary aspects are important and the rules in Jyotish are very different
from those in Western Astrology.

Planets occupying a house will ‘cast their field of influence’ across the birth-
chart and affect (for better or worse) other houses and any planets
positioned in these houses - this is called an aspect.


 Aspects are directed from one house to another house (unlike in
Western Astrology)
 Aspects in Jyotish are therefore not from a planet’s ‘orb of influence’
(e.g. a 10 degree sector) to another planet’s ‘orb of influence’
 Therefore, a planetary aspect can affect a house even if the aspected
house is devoid of planets. This is a very important difference!
 Planets in houses, as well as empty houses, can all be influenced by
planetary aspects ‘beaming’ onto them from across the birth-chart
 Aspects occur from planets positioned anywhere in one house (e.g. Sun
at 2 degrees in 1st house) to affect planets positioned anywhere in
another appropriate house (e.g. Saturn at 29 degrees in 7 th)

A Simple Example of an Aspect

In this diagram, the Sun projects its field of influence across the chart onto
the 7th house counted clockwise from the Sun. In this particular chart this
house corresponds with the sign of Libra.

What are the effects of this? That really depends on a number of interrelated
factors involved in chart interpretation. Firstly, an important factor is
determining the ascendant in this chart. This will determine if the Sun is
a functional benefic or malefic influence. Then we would need to see in what
house the Sun was placed in order to assess its strength. Having done this
we could see what house corresponds with Libra.
Suppose we had a Sagittarius ascendant. The Sun is then ruler of the
auspicious 9th House (Leo in this chart) and it is placed in its sign of
exaltation (Aries). It will then beam a very positive energy via its aspect into
the sign of Libra. As this corresponds with the 11th house we would expect
all affairs of the 11th House to be strengthened and improved by this aspect.
We could therefore expect ‘gains, profits and the fulfilment of desires’ to be
improved.

Sun Aspects only 7th House

Aspect Rules

 Rahu and Ketu do not cast any aspects – but all the other planets do
 All other planets aspect the 7th house from themselves
 Mars also aspects houses 4th & 8th from itself
 Saturn also aspects houses 3rd & 10th from itself
 Jupiter also aspects houses 5th & 9th from itself.

Any interpretation of the effects of aspects needs to consider both the

natural characteristics and the functional characteristics of the aspecting
planet.
Aspect Diagram for Mars

Mars Aspects 4th, 7th and 8th Houses from itself in Jyotish

Aspect Diagram for Jupiter

Jupiter Aspects 5th, 7th and 9th Houses from itself in Jyotish

Aspect Diagram for Saturn

Saturn Aspects 3rd, 7th and 10th Houses from itself in Jyotish

Conjunction and Combustion

Vedic Astrology uses the term ‘conjunction’ to indicate that two or more
planets are together in the same sign or house – even if positioned near the
opposite edges of a house. So, if the Sun was placed at 1degree Taurus and
Saturn at say 28 degrees Taurus they would be termed ‘conjunct’ in Jyotish.
However, unlike Western Astrology Jyotish does not differentiate between
oppositions, trines, etc.
When planets get too close to the Sun they get damaged and become
‘combust’. The exact degree needed for this to happen depends on the
planet. If a planet is closer than 10 degrees to the Sun we need to be aware
of possible ‘combustion’ effects and research the exact limits for the
particular planet. ‘Combustion’ causes problems such as weakening the
planet and its indications, the houses it rules, etc. ‘Combustion’ does not
apply to Rahu or Ketu.
Understanding Venus Aspect in Vedic
Astrology
4 February 2024|"Just a thought" Series, Understanding Aspects Series
Aspect or “Drirshti”, is a concept used in astrology referring to a planet
throwing an influence to a house from where it sits. I noticed that many people
do NOT understand an actual concept, therefore, we will start with the basics.
Today, let’s talk about the aspect of Venus…

*Important Disclaimer
The information below is based on my perspective and observation of how to
read astrological charts. As a beginner, you must understand the main pillars
before analyzing and decoding any Jyotish chart. However, this article is for
educational purposes only.

Understanding the 7th aspect of Venus

Venus is a planet of love, marriage, partnership, passion, finance, and wealth.
In some cases, Venus also defines your lifestyle and blessings that you come
with from a past life. And because Venus is a guru, it also shows spirituality
and tantric activities that you might indulge in in life. Venus shows passion
and creativity that we carry within us, usually when it's expected or influenced
by Mars, shows the soul will pursue part of his/her soul mission, in the form of
creativity or talent (whether it will be transformed as a career or not, it
depends on the overall chart).
We know that Libra is a natural sign of the 7th house/7 placement from Aries.
It shows how we deal with people, spouse energy, and marital life. The 7th
house also shows career and finances to some extent. Now, when you leave
Venus as the ASC and read 7th from itself, it will fall as you, in a sense, how
the spouse sees and treats you, could also be his expectation and desires
from you. 7th from Venus can also be translated as how your energy will be
towards your significant other.
Venus has ONLY 1 aspect, which is 7 placements from itself…
On a deeper level, the 7th aspect of Venus can show how we want to show
love, affection, creativity, and sensuality towards others, not only to our
spouse. The 7th aspect is one of the most important impacts of Venus, and
wherever Venus is looking at, that particular house will get stronger and more
tangible (even if it’s connected to the malefic, the negative impact will be
enhanced via Venus).

The 7th from Venus can be translated as:

1- The house that will be enhanced automatically because of Venus.
2- It shows how you reflect emotion and creativity to people.
3- It shows how you reflect physical appearance and preferences, especially
in beauty and wellbeing.
4- It also shows the love language of a spouse towards you (of course
depending on the sign opposing Venus.
5- It indicates your relationship with female figures and how they sometimes
look at you.

Mercury has only 7th aspect but according to some texts it has 8th and 10th aspect as well.
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Rahu has 5th aspect from both the sides but no direct aspect. From my experience I can tell you the
5th aspect does work in practice.

Mercury has only a 7th aspect like sun, moon and venus.
Rahu and Ketu have 5,7 & 9 aspect with the 7th aspect most malefic. Rahu and Ketu aspects are similar
to Jupiter which also has 5, 7 & 9 and that's why Jupiter is the ONLY planet that can also control Rahu

Planetary Aspects
Summary: Explaining the concept of ‘Planetary Aspects’ in Jyotish and
examining the rules needed to apply these principles. Also highlighting
the major differences between aspects in Vedic Astrology and
Western Astrology.

Planetary aspects are important and the rules in Jyotish are very different
from those in Western Astrology.

Planets occupying a house will ‘cast their field of influence’ across the birth-
chart and affect (for better or worse) other houses and any planets
positioned in these houses - this is called an aspect.


 Aspects are directed from one house to another house (unlike in
Western Astrology)
 Aspects in Jyotish are therefore not from a planet’s ‘orb of influence’
(e.g. a 10 degree sector) to another planet’s ‘orb of influence’
  Therefore, a planetary aspect can affect a house even if the aspected
house is devoid of planets. This is a very important difference!
 Planets in houses, as well as empty houses, can all be influenced by
planetary aspects ‘beaming’ onto them from across the birth-chart
 Aspects occur from planets positioned anywhere in one house (e.g. Sun
at 2 degrees in 1st house) to affect planets positioned anywhere in
another appropriate house (e.g. Saturn at 29 degrees in 7 th)

A Simple Example of an Aspect

In this diagram, the Sun projects its field of influence across the chart onto
the 7th house counted clockwise from the Sun. In this particular chart this
house corresponds with the sign of Libra.

What are the effects of this? That really depends on a number of interrelated
factors involved in chart interpretation. Firstly, an important factor is
determining the ascendant in this chart. This will determine if the Sun is
a functional benefic or malefic influence. Then we would need to see in what
house the Sun was placed in order to assess its strength. Having done this
we could see what house corresponds with Libra.

Suppose we had a Sagittarius ascendant. The Sun is then ruler of the

auspicious 9th House (Leo in this chart) and it is placed in its sign of
exaltation (Aries). It will then beam a very positive energy via its aspect into
the sign of Libra. As this corresponds with the 11th house we would expect
all affairs of the 11th House to be strengthened and improved by this aspect.
We could therefore expect ‘gains, profits and the fulfilment of desires’ to be
improved.
Sun Aspects only 7th House

Aspect Rules

 Rahu and Ketu do not cast any aspects – but all the other planets do
 All other planets aspect the 7th house from themselves
 Mars also aspects houses 4th & 8th from itself
 Saturn also aspects houses 3rd & 10th from itself
 Jupiter also aspects houses 5th & 9th from itself.

Any interpretation of the effects of aspects needs to consider both the

natural characteristics and the functional characteristics of the aspecting
planet.

Aspect Diagram for Mars

Mars Aspects 4th, 7th and 8th Houses from itself in Jyotish

Aspect Diagram for Jupiter

Jupiter Aspects 5th, 7th and 9th Houses from itself in Jyotish

Aspect Diagram for Saturn

Saturn Aspects 3rd, 7th and 10th Houses from itself in Jyotish

Conjunction and Combustion

Vedic Astrology uses the term ‘conjunction’ to indicate that two or more
planets are together in the same sign or house – even if positioned near the
opposite edges of a house. So, if the Sun was placed at 1degree Taurus and
Saturn at say 28 degrees Taurus they would be termed ‘conjunct’ in Jyotish.
However, unlike Western Astrology Jyotish does not differentiate between
oppositions, trines, etc.
When planets get too close to the Sun they get damaged and become
‘combust’. The exact degree needed for this to happen depends on the
planet. If a planet is closer than 10 degrees to the Sun we need to be aware
of possible ‘combustion’ effects and research the exact limits for the
particular planet. ‘Combustion’ causes problems such as weakening the
planet and its indications, the houses it rules, etc. ‘Combustion’ does not
apply to Rahu or Ketu.