Complete Guide to Rashis and Planetary Strength in the Lagna Chart

Understanding Rashis and Their Numbers in the Lagna Chart

In Vedic astrology, the Lagna chart or the birth chart is a cosmic snapshot of the sky at the moment of your birth. Each of the 12 zodiac signs (Rashis) is assigned a fixed number and position. They are:

• 1 – Aries (Mesha)
• 2 – Taurus (Vrishabha)
• 3 – Gemini (Mithuna)
• 4 – Cancer (Karka)
• 5 – Leo (Simha)
• 6 – Virgo (Kanya)
• 7 – Libra (Tula)
• 8 – Scorpio (Vrischika)
• 9 – Sagittarius (Dhanu)
• 10 – Capricorn (Makara)
• 11 – Aquarius (Kumbha)
• 12 – Pisces (Meena)

Where Planets are Strongest and Weakest

Each planet has an exaltation (maximum strength) and debilitation (minimum strength) point. Here is a quick overview:

• Sun: Exalted in Aries (10°) | Debilitated in Libra (10°)
• Moon: Exalted in Taurus (3°) | Debilitated in Scorpio (3°)
• Mars: Exalted in Capricorn (28°) | Debilitated in Cancer (28°)
• Mercury: Exalted in Virgo (15°) | Debilitated in Pisces (15°)
• Jupiter: Exalted in Cancer (5°) | Debilitated in Capricorn (5°)
• Venus: Exalted in Pisces (27°) | Debilitated in Virgo (27°)
• Saturn: Exalted in Libra (20°) | Debilitated in Aries (20°)

Planetary Age Based on Degrees

The strength of a planet is also influenced by its degree placement, which reflects its maturity:

• 0°–5°: Child-like or ‘Baal Avastha’ – Immature energy, lacks strength.
• 6°–25°: Youthful or ‘Yuva Avastha’ – Full of energy, potential, and productive strength.
• 26°–30°: Old age or ‘Vriddha Avastha’ – Wisdom present, but effectiveness declines.

Effects of Weak and Strong Planets

Strong Planets

When a planet is in its exalted sign or in Yuva Avastha with good aspects, it brings positivity:

• Sun: Leadership, confidence, vitality
• Moon: Emotional strength, creativity, mental balance
• Mars: Action, courage, stamina
• Mercury: Intelligence, speech, trade
• Jupiter: Wisdom, growth, spirituality
• Venus: Love, beauty, luxury
• Saturn: Discipline, structure, endurance

Weak Planets

Debilitated or immature planets often create obstacles or delays:

• Sun: Ego issues, lack of authority
• Moon: Mood swings, instability
• Mars: Anger, accidents
• Mercury: Confusion, speech issues
• Jupiter: Financial misjudgment, spiritual confusion
• Venus: Relationship struggles, material losses
• Saturn: Laziness, fear, depression

Astrological Calculations and Their Limitations

Astrology is a powerful tool, but not infallible. Calculations depend heavily on the accuracy of the birth time and place. Even seconds can shift the Lagna and planetary positions. Moreover, dashas (planetary periods), transits, and yogas (planetary combinations) greatly impact predictions.

Remedies like mantras, charity, gemstones, and rituals are suggested to balance planetary energies, but they should always be prescribed by a competent astrologer after thorough chart analysis.

Understanding the Rashi and planetary positions in your Lagna chart is the first step in decoding your karmic blueprint. By observing whether a planet is childlike, youthful, or aged, and whether it’s exalted or debilitated, one can get a clearer picture of its influence. With this awareness, astrology becomes not just a predictive science, but a guiding light for self-awareness and empowerment.

This explanation is correct but the complete outcome depends upon few more factors and so before you conclude some result, you need to have a complete knowledge or should contact a professional Astrologer. As we all know, half truth had the capability to change the result of Mahabharat.