LEARN ASTROLOGY - LESSON 33

"HOW TO JUDGE DEBILITATED PLANETS IN

ASTROLOGY - Part II"
One of the vital aspects of predictive astrology is the strength of the
planets. The planets in their own planetary sub-periods give the results
of their general and particular significations as per their natal and transit
strength. Debilitation is a measure for ascertaining the strength of
planets. While in its sign of debilitation, a planet is considered weak.
When the planet is weak on account of its placement in its sign of
debilitation, the planet delays its results, fails to protect its significations
fully and causes stresses and strains when under the close affliction of
functional malefic planets. During the period of a debilitated planet one
meets with sorrows, unhappy events, is timid, miserable and faces
worried conditions. So, this is a negative factor as during its subperiods, it denies, delays and/or deteriorates the opportunities and
significations in life of an individual. The operational period of a planet
whether strong or weak, whether benefic or malefic etc., is of great
importance and the same is very pertinent in this case also.
Saravarth Chintamani indicates that the native lives by despicable and
low means, forsaken by people and suffers from disease. As per
Saravali a debilitated planet during its main/ sub-periods will trouble the
native through his enemies, defeat and poverty, even if he were a king.
Saravali declares the debilitated planets fully inauspicious. Such planets
lose their capacity to do well in addition to becoming capable of
bestowing malefic effects, in full.
A lot can be read on the subject in print in clear contravention of the
hints given by ancient astrological writers in the name of Raja Yogas
arising out of cancellation of debilitation of debilitated planets. It does
not appear to be true in all cases. The so-called rise in life around the
age of 33 years is experienced by an individual only in cases where
there are other Raj Yogas in the horoscope and the main periods of the
Yogakaraka planets are in operation. This in itself shows/supports the
applicability of delay caused by the weak planets due to debilitation. The
inference of some modern writers or the ancient commentators that the
Neechbhanga Raj yoga gives rise in life after the age of 33 years shows
the truth of the classical dictum on results of debilitated planets.

A debilitated planet in angular position to the Moon aspected by

benefics, its dispositor being strong by exaltation or occupying own
house or in an angular position to the Moon/lagna etc. are the factors
advanced by the proponents of the concept of Neechbhanga Rajyoga
as the basis for these so called cancellation of debilitation. In a way this
gives a little strength to the planet that is weak due to debilitation and
can reduce the malefic effects of the debilitated planet to a limited
extent. In no way this can match the Raj yoga (combinations of
fortunes) caused by a Yogakaraka planet. A debilitated planet gives its
results for the houses ruled, its significations and the planets/houses it
aspects/occupies close to the most effective point. In case it is further
afflicted by way of placement in dusthanas, in conjunction with malefic
planets/combustion, it damages all sectors mentioned in the earlier
sentence.
If two debilitated planets mutually and closely aspect each other and
one of them is a functional malefic planet, the said planetary influence
produces disastrous results pertaining to the weak functional benefic
planet. During the sub-periods of these debilitated planets the natives
suffered so much that the indications of both the houses where these
planets are located almost got destroyed because in the sub-period of
any planet, problems in the relative areas are indicated.
The author has closely observed such combinations and have found
that in case the period of such a planet operates, it gives overall
negative results through delays, denials and sufferings caused by the
transit planetary influences. In case the main period of such a planet
does not operate, its sub-period in the main periods of other planets
results in delay in the general growth of the individual. Of course, it goes
without saying that whenever the sub-period of debilitated planets, even
with so called debilitation cancellation in operation, is clubbed by
unfavorable transits or in the main periods of functional malefic planets,
it really gives very bad results. It does not promote or protect its own
general and particular significations. On the other hand, it can cause
sufferings to the native. The learned readers would find the efficacy of
this point of view in the analysis of horoscopes. It can and acts as a very
powerful predictive tool because one rarely finds a horoscope without
debilitated planet(s). In the sub-periods of functional benefic planets,
which are in the state of debilitation, the significations ruled not only lack
protection but the same are also delayed, denied or face deterioration.

To augment the strength of the debilitated planets the natives are

recommended to wear planetary Kavach in auspiciously elected times
to (i) protect the significations ruled by these planets during transit
afflictions; and (ii) to promote the significations of these planets.
During the sub-period of debilitated Sun one finds that social circles are
ignoring the person. Some conflict springs up with government
authorities. The person develops fear of unfavorable action from
government. The son, father or husband may find trouble. One has to
put in lot of efforts for success and recognition. One gets little time and
peace for attending to one's spiritual pursuits.
During the sub-period of debilitated Moon, the mental peace of the
person is lost. One's mother or wife may not enjoy good health. The
property matters may give unfavorable results. People try to avoid the
person. If such a debilitated Moon is under the close influence of Rahu
or the lords of the eighth and twelfth houses, the person gets involved in
many vices and loses mental peace. One is vulnerable to epileptic fits.
During the sub-period of debilitated Mars one is angry and suffers from
injuries due to rashness. One suffers from blood impurities,
hypertension and multiple boils. If such a debilitated Mars is under the
exact or close affliction of Rahu one becomes vulnerable to Cancer.
One incurs losses in property matters and disputes.
During the sub-period of debilitated Mercury one is confused, sensitive,
slow in decision making and one suffers from lack of confidence and
nervous pressures. The peace of mind is disturbed. One becomes
vulnerable to convulsions, paralysis and skin diseases if the debilitated
Mercury is under the influence of Rahu, especially from the malefic
houses.
During the sub-period of debilitated Jupiter one suffers from liver
disorders and fevers. One cannot concentrate on studies. There are
obstructions in one's spiritual pursuits. One becomes selfish. One
suffers on account of problems to one's male progeny and husband. If
such debilitated Jupiter is badly placed and is under the severe affliction
of Rahu/Ketu or the lords of the eighth or twelfth houses, one becomes
vulnerable to liver cirrhosis, jaundice and diabetes.

During the sub-periods of debilitated Venus, one faces loss of comforts.

One's wife suffers from ill-health. In the case of females they suffer from
urinary infections, malfunctioning of uterus and fallopian tubes. One
becomes vulnerable to skin problems, eye-diseases and renal problems
if debilitated Venus is severely afflicted by Rahu/Ketu or the most
malefic planet.
During the sub-periods of debilitated Saturn one has to struggle more
for success. One may suffer from bone fractures, pain in legs or spinal
problems. One may get involved in leading the low class people or
laborers. One does not enjoy good social respect.
During the sub-periods of debilitated Rahu one is vulnerable to vices
and loss of reputation. During the sub-periods of debilitated Ketu one
confronts many unfavorable incidents and failures.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the first house one suffers
from health problems and loss of status. The debilitated lord of the first
house when severely afflicted by Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic planet
makes one vulnerable to addictions and loss of status.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the second house one loses
wealth, status and harmonious relationship. The debilitated lord of the
second house when severely afflicted by Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic
planet makes one vulnerable to the diseases of eyes, thyroid, problems
to teeth, problem of speech and results in sorrows on account of
tragedy to male relations.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the third house one faces
isolation and one's younger brothers face troubles. The debilitated lord
of the third house when severely afflicted by Rahu/Ketu or the most
malefic planet makes one vulnerable to the breathing problems and
financial losses through business ventures.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the fourth house one loses
mental peace and properties and one's mother and education suffer.
The debilitated lord of the fourth house when severely afflicted by
Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to the loss
of assets, loss of parents, cardiac disorders and unhappiness through
marital discord.

During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the fifth house one's

concentration is lost and one suffers unhappiness on the performance
of children. The debilitated lord of the fifth house when severely afflicted
by Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to the
loss of children, losses through speculative investments, liver cirrhosis,
stomach disorders, spinal inflammations and gall bladder problem.
During the sub period of debilitated lord of the sixth house one suffers
from ill-health arising out of acidity, inflammation of intestine, renal
disorders, etc. The debilitated lord of the sixth house when severely
afflicted by Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable
to losses through thefts, fires, litigation and cheatings.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the seventh house one
suffers from problems in marriage, partnerships and in foreign lands.
The debilitated lord of the seventh house when severely afflicted by
Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to marital
discord, cheating in partnership business and suffers from severe
difficulties in foreign lands.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the eighth house one suffers
from obstructions and delays and one's life is threatened. The
debilitated lord of the eighth house when severely afflicted by
Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to fatal
accidents and one's father may suffer financial setbacks and severe
health problems. One also faces divorce in marital relationship.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the ninth house one's father
suffers from problem and the person gets setbacks in life. The
debilitated lord of the ninth house when severely afflicted by Rahu/Ketu
or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to physical handicap
and prolonged health problems.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the tenth house one gets
professional setbacks and has to move away from his native place. The
debilitated lord of the tenth house when severely afflicted by Rahu/Ketu
or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to arthritis,
government action, loss of reputation and sufferings on account of one's
child(ren).
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the eleventh house one faces

loss of income and trouble to friends and elder brother(s). The

debilitated lord of the eleventh house when severely afflicted by
Rahu/Ketu or the most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to blood
Cancer, isolation and penury.
During the sub-period of debilitated lord of the twelfth house one faces
separation in marital relationships and loss of comforts. The debilitated
lord of the twelfth house when severely afflicted by Rahu/Ketu or the
most malefic planet makes one vulnerable to drug addiction,
imprisonment and prolonged hospitalisation.
It is imperative to seek astrological help through preventive horoscope
analysis and strengthen one's debilitated and other weak planets to
avert setbacks in life. It is also necessary to perform propitiatory
astrological remedial measures for the afflicting planets to enjoy a
peaceful life.
Hereunder, I would cite a few cases, which have prompted me to
elaborate this subject here.
Birth: February 24, 1950, 1713 hrs..
The sign
Cancer rises
in the
ascendant
and Jupiter,
Saturn, Rahu
and Ketu are
the functional
malefic
planets. In the
D-I chart, the
lord of the
sixth house,
Jupiter is
weak as it
occupies its
sign of
debilitation

and is in old age. This weakness shows that the native is

vulnerable to losses through disputes and litigation. The lord of
the second house, Sun, is badly placed in the eighth house.
Saturn, the most malefic planet, occupies the second house. As
per traditional view the debilitation of Jupiter is cancelled because
of Saturn occupying angular house with reference to the Moon.
However, the weakness of Jupiter did not improve. The native
suffered from professional debacle due to the badly placed Sun,
ruling the second house. The tenth lord, Mars, is closely
associated by Ketu. Jupiter's sub-period in its own main period
has not created any raja yoga but instead has been disastrous for
the native. He had been entangled in a false case and dismissed
from the Government service without any charge sheet and
enquiry. Top-level political and official sympathies did not prove
beneficial even after persistent efforts and his appeal being
granted by the concerned Minister. The following sub-period of the
lord of the eighth house also failed to help as the most malefic
planet was occupied the second house. The native was suggested
propitiatory remedial measures for Saturn, Ketu and Jupiter and
strengthening measures for Mars, the Moon, the Sun and Venus.
The performance of astral remedies blessed the native with
reinstatement
of his official
position.
Birth:
November 5,
1940, 0553
hrs.
The sign Libra
rises in the
ascendant
and Mercury,
Rahu and
Ketu become
functional
malefic
planets. The

Sun, Venus and Saturn are in their signs of debilitation. As per the
classical commentaries, the debilitation of all these three planets
stands cancelled due to the placement of Venus and Mars in
angular house from the Moon and the Sun occupying a house,
angular to the ascendant.
As per Systems' Approach these planets rule the houses
connected with self-health (first house), children (fifth house) and
gains (eleventh house). In addition to these the lord of the seventh
house is placed in the twelfth house along with Rahu and
debilitated Venus. The lord of the house of losses occupies the
house of family. The lord of the seventh house, which happens to
be the lord of the ascendant of D-IX as well, is weak as it is badly
placed in the chart and is in old-age. Rahu-Ketu axis is close to the
most effective points of the houses occupied and afflicts the
houses occupied and aspected.
In dasamsa, the sign Aries rises and the Sun is exalted in lagna.
The lord of the ascendant, Mars, also occupies its sign of
exaltation. Saturn is also exalted in D-X. The Moon, lord of the
tenth house of the main chart, occupies the sixth house in D-X.
The exaltation of the Sun, Mars and Saturn in dasamsa made little
difference as these planets are week in the rasi chart. In navamsa,
the lord of the ascendant, Mars, is badly placed in the sixth house.
The Moon, Venus and the ascendant are afflicted by Ketu.
Due to concentrated and multiple unfavorable influences on the
significators for marriage, Mars, Venus and Mercury, and on house
connected with happiness of marriage, the twelfth house, the
natives marriage was inordinately delayed and he married at the
age of 55 years primarily for companionship. In spite of enjoying a
senior post the native did not enjoy the matching authority and
respect due to weakness of the majority of the planets.

Birth: October 21, 1940, 1200 hrs.

The Sun and
Saturn occupy
their signs of
debilitation.
The Sun rules
the ninth
house and
Saturn rules
the third
house ruling
initiatives. The
initiatives of
the native
have not
turned fruitful
to their
potential.
Rather he got
average
results to his
hard work in
relation to the
long
cherished goals.
The sign Libra rises in the ascendant and Mercury Rahu and Ketu
become functional malefic planets. The lord of the fifth house Mars
is closely conjunct with Rahu. The Sun is weak as it is placed in its
sign of debilitation. Jupiter is weak due to the weakness and exact
affliction of its dispositor. Mercury is weak as it is placed in the
state of old-age. The Moon is weak as it is badly placed in the chart
and is in old-age. Rahu-Ketu axis is close to the most effective
points of the houses occupied and afflicts the houses occupied
and aspected. All these combinations had put the significators of
the fifth house in focus. The native was blessed with a son in 1972.
The main period of Jupiter was operative. From 1979 onwards, the
main period of debilitated Saturn started. The native revealed that
during the 14 years age of his elder son there was hardly any time

when he had kept good health. The eyesight is weak; he had high
temperatures, jaundice, damaged liver, etc. The younger one who
was born after 13 years of his elder brother also had repeated
health problems. The reason is that whenever the weak
significators are transited/ aspected by functional malefics and/or
Rahu and Ketu the native suffers from problems related to these
areas.
In this case the functional malefic is the Moon, who due to its fast
speed comes into contact with weak significators more often. The
exact affliction to weak planets causes persistent problems. The
weakness of Saturn as lord of the third house makes the person
lethargic.
Birth: August 24, 1957, 0500.
The sign
Cancer rises
in the
ascendant
and Jupiter,
Saturn, Rahu
and Ketu are
the functional
malefic
planets. The
prime
significators
of marriage in
this case are
the Sun and
Venus. The
significator for
marriage,
Venus, is
weak as it is
in its sign of
debilitation
and its
dispositor is in the state of infancy The weak Jupiter is closely
conjunct with the functional malefic planet Jupiter and is afflicted..

As per the classical commentators the debilitation of Venus would

have been cancelled as the sign where Venus gets exalted is
placed in the same sign in which Venus is placed. However,
nothing of the sort happened. The native had crossed the age of 31
years when his parents contacted the author for suggesting
astrological remedies for expediting the marriage, which was
eluding in spite of the native enjoying good health, personality,
family status and employment. The main reason was the operation
of main period of debilitated Venus, which is the significator for
wife.
In D-IX as well, the lord of the ascendant was associated with the
debilitated Moon. Venus is conjunct with Rahu.
The planets enjoying strength were Mars and the Sun. The Sun had
already had his sub-period in the main period of Jupiter. The
remedial measures were suggested for strengthening of Venus and
Mars and propitiating Rahu, afflicting the second house by way of
aspect and Jupiter. The marriage of the native was solemnized in
early 1990 with the help of remedial measures.