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• Nanjappa Puggera

Planetary Strength in Male and Female Horoscopes

In Vedic astrology, it is essential to differentiate between male (Purusha) and female (Stree) horoscopes to correctly assess the strength of planets. The Bhachakra (zodiac wheel) starts with Aries (Mesha) and ends with Pisces (Meena). The first six signs—from Aries to Virgo—represent masculine energy, while the next six—from Libra to Pisces—represent feminine energy.

This distinction directly impacts how exalted (Uchcha) and debilitated (Neecha) planets behave in a chart. Their results vary depending on whether it is a male or female chart, especially when evaluating living significators (Sajeeva Karakatva).

Examples of Gender-Based Differences

• Venus (Shukra): In male charts, Venus represents the wife. In Virgo (6th house), Venus is debilitated and inauspicious. In Pisces (12th house), it is exalted and gives good results. But in female charts, Virgo becomes the 12th house (bringing favorable outcomes), and Pisces becomes the 6th (less favorable).
• Mars (Mangala): In male charts, Mars is exalted in Capricorn (10th house) and debilitated in Cancer (4th). In female charts, Capricorn becomes the 4th house—not favorable for Mars. But Cancer becomes the 10th—beneficial for Mars.
• Jupiter (Guru): In male charts, Jupiter is exalted in Cancer (4th) and debilitated in Capricorn (10th). In female charts, Capricorn becomes the 4th—giving good results, while Cancer (10th house) brings challenges.
• Mercury (Budha): In male horoscopes, exalted in Virgo (6th) and debilitated in Pisces (12th). In female charts, Pisces becomes the 6th (favorable), and Virgo becomes the 12th (less favorable).
• Saturn (Shani): In male charts, Saturn is exalted in Libra (7th) and debilitated in Aries (1st). In female charts, Libra is the Lagna, so Saturn in the 1st and 7th houses becomes inauspicious.
• Moon (Chandra): In male charts, auspicious in Taurus (2nd) and Cancer (4th). But in female charts, Taurus is the 8th house, which may indicate health issues like hormonal imbalance or fibroids.
• Sun (Ravi): In male charts, Sun is exalted in Aries (1st) and debilitated in Libra (7th). In female charts, Libra is the Lagna, making Sun beneficial there, while Aries (7th house) gives lesser results.

Important Note on Living Significators

These favorable or unfavorable outcomes are relevant only when interpreting Sajeeva Karakatva — planets representing living beings and qualities like spouse, health, mind, children, etc.

Planets like Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu, and a weak Moon are not considered auspicious in houses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11 — again, only in the context of living significators.

Conclusion

In summary, to interpret any horoscope with depth and accuracy, one must first identify whether it is a male or female chart. Only then can planetary strengths be judged meaningfully. This gender-based approach helps unlock deeper insights into the effects of each planet, especially when assessing life events, health, and relationships.