#malefic planets

Arudha Lagna is how others perceive us (especially society/public/media). It is our projected and illusionary personality. Referred to as “the seat of Maya” Maya=illusion/Rahu. Which usually differs from our true personality represented by our Lagna/ Ascendant.

How to calculate Arudha Lagna?

1. Find your Lagna/ascendant the Lord (Aries ascendant-> Mars)

2. Count how many houses from your ascendant Lord to your ascendant. (ex. how many houses mars is from ascendant= 8 houses)

3. Count that same number from Ascendant lord. That is your Arudha Lagna (ex. 8 houses away from mars= Aquarius AL)

Benefics sitting in the Arudha can give a positive public image. Making one appear good and trustworthy, even if they aren’t.

Malefics sitting in the Arudha/or ruling the sign can tarnish one’s reputation, making the public distrustful or critical.

For example- Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu sitting in AL can tarnish one’s reputation

Signs ruled by Malefics such as Scorpio (Mars & Ketu), Aries (Mars), Capricorn & Aquarius ( Saturn) doesn’t have as severe of an effect as a malefic siting in AL. But it does make one appear controversial or questionable to public at some point in time.

AL In Aries- Bold, competitive, intimidating, leader, pioneer, aggressive, action oriented, sexual/ promiscuous

Women tend to be accused of competing with other women or men competing with other men

Ex. Marilyn Monroe, Christina Aguilera, Muhammad Ali, Tyra Banks

AL in Taurus- Stable, grounded, Sensual, refined, gentle, patient, charismatic, trustworthy, noticed for voice, stubborn

Usually seen as harmless or down to earth. Like Libra, Venus ruled, they tend to be known for their sensuality & looks

Ex. Keanu Reeves, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars

AL in Gemini- intellectual, witty, youthful, curious, versatile, social, communicative, recognition from siblings

Tend to be recognized for their unique voice

Ex. Beyoncé, Madonna, Rita Hayworth, Mariah Carey

AL in Cancer- Sensitive, Gentle, Homebody, Comforting, Nurturing, Proud of country/heritage/family, Protective, intuitive, Caring, Empathetic, Moody, emotional

Home dynamics or family life can be put on the spotlight. Others see them a caring, mother like figure (unless malefic influence)

Ex. Princess Diana, JonBenét, Brandy

AL in Leo- Charismatic, Authoritative, creative, dramatic, Natural Leader, Arrogant, Center of Attention, Performer/arts, fashionable, someone of importance, Extroverted

Spotlight is always on them so they tend to gain fame & attention in whatever they do. Type to feel like all eyes are on you when entering a room.

Ex. Al Capone, Catherine Hepburn, Halle Berry, The Weeknd

AL in Virgo- Analytical, practical, intelligent, resourceful, reserved, health conscious, detail oriented, logical, rational, educated

They come off as controlled and put together. Can’t get them to react easily.

Ex. Prince Harry, Bruce Lee, Jennifer Lawrence

AL in Libra- Charming, diplomatic, balanced, harmonious, sociable, peaceful, intellectual, good at negotiating/comunicating, influential, Justice seeking

Tend to be either known for their beauty, charisma, or justice/law industry.

Ex. Monica Bellucci, Oprah, lady Gaga, Aubrey Hepburn, Barack Obama

AL in Scorpio- Mysteroius, intense, powerful, secretive, magnetic, respected, morally grey, dark, sexual/sexy, controversial, sensual, occultist/witch/astrologer, taboo, hiding secrets, Spiritual dangerous, seductive

Due to malefic Mars/Ketu influence they do tend to be very controversial but despite this they still turn out to be respected

Ex. Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone, Pamela Anderson, John F Kennedy, Jim Morrison, Bill Gates

AL in Sagittarius- Optimistic, philosophical, adventurous, independent, wise, free-spirited, benevolent, Justice seeking, educated, Humorous, experienced, travels a lot

They are seen as knowledgeable and in-tune with other cultures. They make good comedians, business owners, teachers

Ex. Jeff Bezos, Jacqueline Kennedy, Adam Ant, Demi Moore, Hugh Hefner

AL in Capricorn- Ambitious, disciplined, responsible, structured. authoritative, grounded, serious, mature, dignified, sturn, wiser than age, melancholy, pessimistic, cold

The list is questionable because Saturn influence can, like I said, make one appear questionable depending on other influences. But they make good leaders, business owners.

Ex. Lana del Rey, Adolf Hitler, Charlie Chaplin, Angela Merkel, Brad Pitt

AL in Aquarius- Innovative, unconventional, intellectual, humanitarian, forward-thinking, eccentric, unorthodox, friendly, good with media/technology, rebellious, cares about welfare of society/world, leader, influencer

People usually say their style, ideas & attitude are ahead of their time, due to Rahu.

Ex. Steve Irwin, Cher, Tamera Mowry

AL in Pisces-Spiritual, imaginative, empathetic, dreamy, otherworldly, artistic, siren like, mysterious, gentle, kind, serious, spiritual/devoted, adventurous, open-minded, philosophical, interested in higher learning/knowledge, introverted, emotional

Seen as creative, artistic (music, art, acting etc). Inventing/creating something new. Emotional imbalance/mental illnesses might get public attention

Ex. Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Elon Musk, Picasso, Ariana Grande

Disclaimer- some of the people I listed have two Arudha Lagnas (ie Scorpio Asc or Aquarius Asc) ex Princess Diana Cancer & Aquarius AL

I tried to find both positive & negative representations

✨interesting.✨

despite saturn being the greater malefic and mars being the lesser one, both bring some and same sort of, idk, inharmoniousness (lol i am using this word instead of 'unfortunate' because it felt iffy in using 'unfortunate' now im sorry lol)

saturn as a malefic is attributed to slow movement, delay through obstacles, straightforward delays where you have to simply push through it. mars' malefic-ness is also delay, because malefic planets generally do that, though, mars' delay is being fast. mars' delay is deciding fast and going at it without thinking of regrouping, straying you from the path where you are supposed to follow, thus delaying you. you delay yourself by trying to find and use a shortcut.

In Vedic astrology, each rising sign has its own set of benefic and malefic planets unrelated to the natural benefics and malefics. They are categorized as such based on relation to the ascendant: the benefics will be the lords of the 3 Trikons (1st, 5th and 9th houses) or lords of the 4 Kendras (angles). They aid self-expression and vitality for the rising in question, as one enlightenment is the step to the next. Functional malefics will preside over the 6th, 8th and 12th houses. They produce stress, anxiety, fear, depression and confusion. Benefic planets lighten the mood, while malefic planets build character. The South Node and North Node are functionally malefic for every ascendant.

~Aries~ Benefic: Jupiter, Sun, and Moon Malefic: Mercury and the Nodes Neutral: Saturn, Venus, and Mars

~Taurus~ Benefic: Saturn, Venus, and Mercury Malefic: Jupiter, Moon, Mars, and the Nodes Neutral: Sun

~Gemini~ Benefic: Venus and Saturn Malefic: Mars, Jupiter, and the Nodes Neutral: Moon, Mercury and Sun

~Cancer~ Benefic: Mars and Moon Malefic: Mercury and Saturn Neutral: Sun, Venus, Jupiter and the Nodes

~Leo~ Benefic: Sun, Mars and Jupiter Malefic: Moon, Mercury, Venus and the Nodes Neutral: Saturn

~Virgo~ Benefic: Venus Malefic: Mars, Moon, Jupiter and the Nodes Neutral: Sun and Mercury

~Libra~ Benefic: Saturn, Mercury and Venus Malefic: Sun, Mars, Jupiter and the Nodes Neutral: Moon

~Scorpio~ Benefic: Moon, Sun and Jupiter Malefic: Mercury, Venus and the Nodes Neutral: Mars and Saturn

~Sagittarius~ Benefic: Mars, Sun and Jupiter Malefic: Mercury, Moon, Venus, the Nodes Neutral: none

~Capricorn~ Benefic: Venus, Mercury and Saturn Malefic: Moon, Mars, the Nodes Neutral: Sun and Jupiter

~Aquarius~ Benefic: Venus, Mars and Saturn Malefic: Moon, Jupiter and the Nodes Neutral: Sun and Mercury

Saturn: She makes us lose our balance, she makes us think, she forces us to understand even when we fight back. Saturn suffocates us, makes us feel constricted and she might bring about an internal chaos if not resolved. Through her punishments we eventually learn to dispose of what is not needed, that is if she decides not take it away first. When lessons are learned, we can become transformed and blessed with hidden gifts. The agony we may feel now (especially for those going through a Saturn Return) will truly test and better us. Spiritually we will feel stronger and although we might be physically weaker, her gifts will  be the tools we need to continue on our journey.

saturn being gender-neutral/androgynous as mercury because saturn rules over an active and a passive sign. i am not gonna elaborate because this is just a passing thought😭

*Neptune does have qualities that could resemble benefics, just in the sense that it involves fantasy, and doesn’t really feel like a call to action (and it’s considered the higher octave of Venus) but it also by its very nature can be hard to work with, and has a way of disturbing your perceptions, which is malefic like.