Guide

Astrology study guide

A simple guide to quickly understand the basics of planets, signs, their nature, friendships, enmities, and core chart rules. Useful for study, revision, and everyday chart learning.

Planets

Planet Overview

Core planet reference, including dignity landmarks and broad role summaries. Modern outer planets are explicitly marked as optional.

PlanetNatureGenderElemental tendencyGeneral roleOwn sign(s)Exaltation signDebilitation signMoolatrikonaColorNumber
SunNatural maleficMasculineFieryAuthority, vitality, soul, purposeLeoAriesLibraLeoDeep red / copper1
MoonVariable beneficFeminineWateryMind, emotions, nourishment, adaptabilityCancerTaurusScorpioTaurusWhite2
MarsNatural maleficMasculineFieryAction, courage, force, conflictAries, ScorpioCapricornCancerAriesRed9
MercuryVariable / adaptiveNeuterEarthy-airySpeech, logic, trade, analysisGemini, VirgoVirgoPiscesVirgoGreen5
JupiterNatural beneficMasculineEther / expansiveWisdom, dharma, guidance, growthSagittarius, PiscesCancerCapricornSagittariusYellow / gold3
VenusNatural beneficFeminineWatery-earthyLove, harmony, art, comfort, enjoymentTaurus, LibraPiscesVirgoLibraWhite6
SaturnNatural maleficNeuterAiry / dryDelay, endurance, discipline, realismCapricorn, AquariusLibraAriesAquariusDark blue / black8
RahuShadow / disruptiveNeuterAiry-smokyObsession, amplification, foreign, unconventionalTraditions varyTaurus (tradition varies)Scorpio (tradition varies)Traditions varySmoky blue4
KetuShadow / separatingNeuterFiery-smokyDetachment, release, severance, spiritualizationTraditions varyScorpio (tradition varies)Taurus (tradition varies)Traditions varyAsh / smoky brown7
UranusModern / optionalNeuterAiry-electricSudden change, rebellion, disruptionNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishElectric blueOptional
NeptuneModern / optionalNeuterWatery-mistyIdealism, dissolution, imagination, confusionNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishSea green / blueOptional
PlutoModern / optionalNeuterDeep transformativePower, rupture, depth, regenerationNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishNot classical JyotishMaroon / deep brownOptional

Planets

Planet Relationships

Natural friendship and enmity tables can differ slightly by lineage. This table keeps the standard framework visible and easy to compare.

PlanetFriend planetsEnemy planetsNeutral planetsFriendly signsEnemy signsNeutral signs
SunMoon, Mars, JupiterVenus, SaturnMercuryCancer, Aries, Sagittarius, PiscesTaurus, Libra, Capricorn, AquariusGemini, Virgo
MoonSun, MercuryNone commonly assignedMars, Jupiter, Venus, SaturnLeo, Gemini, VirgoNone strongly assignedAries, Taurus, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
MarsSun, Moon, JupiterMercuryVenus, SaturnLeo, Cancer, Sagittarius, PiscesGemini, VirgoTaurus, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius
MercurySun, VenusMoonMars, Jupiter, SaturnLeo, Taurus, LibraCancerAries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
JupiterSun, Moon, MarsMercury, VenusSaturnLeo, Cancer, Aries, ScorpioGemini, Virgo, Taurus, LibraCapricorn, Aquarius
VenusMercury, SaturnSun, MoonMars, JupiterGemini, Virgo, Capricorn, AquariusLeo, CancerAries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces
SaturnMercury, VenusSun, MoonMars, JupiterGemini, Virgo, Taurus, LibraLeo, CancerAries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces
RahuVenus, Saturn, MercurySun, Moon, MarsJupiterTaurus, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius, Gemini, VirgoLeo, Cancer, Aries, ScorpioSagittarius, Pisces
KetuMars, Jupiter, SaturnSun, MoonMercury, VenusAries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Capricorn, AquariusLeo, CancerTaurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra
UranusModern / optionalModern / optionalModern / optionalNot standardizedNot standardizedNot standardized
NeptuneModern / optionalModern / optionalModern / optionalNot standardizedNot standardizedNot standardized
PlutoModern / optionalModern / optionalModern / optionalNot standardizedNot standardizedNot standardized

Planets

Planet Aspects

This section keeps aspect patterns simple and study-friendly without flattening them into crude good-versus-bad labels.

PlanetStandard aspectsSpecial aspectsGeneral tendencyNotes
Sun7thNoneActivating / authoritative
Moon7thNoneResponsive / changeable
Mars7th4th, 8thActivating / aggressive
Mercury7thNoneAnalytical / adaptive
Jupiter7th5th, 9thSupportive / expansive
Venus7thNoneHarmonizing / supportive
Saturn7th3rd, 10thDelaying / restrictive
Rahu7th5th, 9th (tradition varies)Disruptive / unusual
Ketu7th5th, 9th (tradition varies)Separating / spiritualizing
UranusModern / optionalNot classicalDisruptive / suddenNot part of classical Jyotish aspect doctrine.
NeptuneModern / optionalNot classicalDiffusive / idealizingNot part of classical Jyotish aspect doctrine.
PlutoModern / optionalNot classicalIntense / transformativeNot part of classical Jyotish aspect doctrine.