What does the strength of a planet mean in astrology? Will a strong planet in your horoscope give you positive results with respect to the department it rules? The strength of planets is often misunderstood, not just by astrology enthusiasts, but by most astrologers as well. This article will take the topic of addressing the strength of planets and the kind of results they can give — head-on. So without further adieu, let’s dive straight in!

Strength versus Weakness of Planets in Horoscope: What does it actually mean
A planet is said to be strong in a horoscope when results related to that planet are visible in your life. It might be either good results or bad results, but the signification of that planet will be visible in your life. This is contrary to a weak planet, whose significations don’t manifest in your life easily. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the combust planet or one lost in planetary war, the results of which are entirely absent in your life. For example, with a combust Venus, you might be married, but you will not be able to enjoy your married life. Now, in most cases, Venus is never fully combusted.

Example of a Weak Moon: Finer details that are often missed
So, let’s take the example of the Moon, as that is the most important planet in any horoscope, for it drives the way we perceive the events happening in our life. Moon is the lens through which we see our own life. If the moon is weak, one has a weak mind. The person might be easily swayed by other people, and other significations of the moon such as travel might not be visible in his/her life. However, if it is a weak benefic moon, the results are difficult to achieve, but whatever results manifest are positive. Even though the person travels less, they might enjoy their travels and gain from them.

Can a strong Moon give you Mental Peace and Happiness!
If the Moon is strong and benefic, there will be a lot happening in the life of the person with respect to Moon’s significations. The person will be close to their mother, grandmother, etc., and get their support in their life. Mental peace, stability, and happiness will be there. There will be flow and movement of wealth and income in their life, as wealth is one of the other significations of Moon. Finally, if Moon is strong and malefic, there will be strong negative results visible in the life of a person. The person may be suffering from cough and cold, depression, stress, anxiety, headaches, bad relationship with mother, etc.

General points regarding Strength of Planets
A planet is generally strong when in its own sign, mooltrikon, exaltation or friendly sign, or through placement in Kendra or trine. However, just because a planet is prominently placed in a horoscope, it is wrong to assume that the good results related to that planet will be visible in the life of the person. If this planet is afflicted, the strength of the planet will bring hardships in the life of a person.

How Weak Planets can still give Positive Results
The opposite is true as well. If a planet is weak, such as in a debilitation sign, it has a tendency to do damage, as it is vulnerable. One malefic influence might be enough to cause problems. However, if benefic aspects are there, the planet will not do anything bad. Even good results might be visible. For example, Mercury’s debilitation in Pisces is not seen to bring many bad results. If Jupiter aspects Mercury, positive results with respect to the significations of Mercury are often seen.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Strength of Planets
Sometimes, the combinations in a horoscope are not very easily visible to beginners. In such a case, it is useful to see which planets’ significations are delivering positive results in their life and which planet significations are delivering negative results. This provides an easy way to understand which planet is working in your favor in your horoscope and which is not.