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Astrology Lessons - Planetary Aspects (Graha Drishti)


In astrology, planets do not just influence the house they sit in; they also "Look" at and influence other houses. This is called **Graha Drishti** (Aspect). The house receiving the aspect gets energized by the qualities of the aspecting planet.

General and Special Aspects

Planets Aspect Houses (Drishti)
All Planets7th House (Direct Aspect)
Mars (Special)4th, 7th, 8th Houses
Jupiter (Special)5th, 7th, 9th Houses
Saturn (Special)3rd, 7th, 10th Houses
Rahu/Ketu5th, 7th, 9th Houses (some scholars also use 12th)

Benefic vs Malefic Aspect

  • Benefic Aspect: When natural benefics like **Transiting Jupiter** or Venus aspect a house, they remove defects and strengthen that house. As the proverb says, "Jupiter's gaze destroys a million defects."
  • Malefic Aspect: When natural malefics like **Saturn or Mars** aspect a house, they bring pressure, struggle, or aggression to those areas of life.



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