Planets in Signs

The placement of a planet in a specific sign shapes its behavior and its influence on your life. Friendly and own signs bring out the positive side of the planet, while enemy and debilitation signs manifest challenges and hardships. By studying how planets function in different signs, we can gain insight into our strengths and areas that need growth.

Have you ever wondered how your personality keeps changing its colors, depending on where you are and who you are with?

You could be gentle, calm, organized and vulnerable in the comfort of your home, but at work, the same you become bossy, assertive and dynamic. With your friends you may be a chatterbox- wild and carefree. You make spontaneous decisions and take the center stage. Around strangers you might become reserved, shy and probably even suspicious of others.

Each setting draws a different color out of you! Not because you are faking a different personality, but simply because you know how to present yourself in different situations, adapting to different roles you need to play according to the people and energy surrounding you and the responsibilities you need to fulfil.

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Something similar happens to planets when they are passing through different signs of the zodiac belt. Every planet adopts a unique personality according to the energy of the sign it is placed in and its relationship with the lord of that sign. For example, in water sign Scorpio, Mars becomes a silent fighter, intuitive, mysterious and deadly, it does not let go of grudges and almost never forgives. It would plan its battles in advance and will be well prepared before it makes a move. However, in fiery sign Aries, the same Mars becomes loud, short tempered and spontaneous. It forgives and forgets easily and quickly and does not think twice before acting.

Whatever nature and mood the planets carry according to their placement in different signs in your birth chart, plays a significant role in shaping your personality and destiny. Therefore, a careful analysis of the behavior of planets in different signs is necessary.

While we discussed the placement of each planet in each sign separately, let’s discuss the general behavior of all the planets in their friendly, enemy signs.

Moon

Exaltation Sign- Taurus

Debilitation Sign- Scorpio

Own Sign- Cancer

Friendly Signs- Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo

Enemy Signs- Capricorn, Aquarius

Moon in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Moon is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), it will make you emotionally secure and give you a highly creative and nurturing personality. It will also make you highly intuitive. You are able to mentally cope with adversities with ease and enjoy a peaceful life.

Moon in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Moon is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), you will face mental struggles like stress and anxiety and will tend to overthink a lot. You will not be able to express yourself clearly and will often try to conceal your true feelings in order to please others. You may also be undecisive in nature and will be easily persuaded by others. Know more about Moon in Different Signs

Sun

Exaltation Sign- Aries

Debilitation Sign- Libra

Own Sign- Leo

Friendly Signs- Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Scorpio

Enemy Signs- Capricorn, Aquarius, Taurus

Sun in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Sun is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), it makes you a true leader who is confident radiant and charismatic. It empowers you and enables you to take initiative and set an example for others. It boosts your immunity and enhances your creativity. It will make you shine in whatever career you choose to pursue.

Sun in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Sun is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), You will struggle putting your thoughts forward. You will become underconfident, insecure and people pleasing. You will also be prone to getting sick often since your immunity will become weak. Know more about Sun in Different Signs

Jupiter

Exaltation Sign- Cancer

Debilitation Sign- Capricorn

Own Sign- Sagittarius and Pisces

Friendly Signs- Scorpio, Aries, Capricorn, Aquarius

Enemy Signs-, Taurus, Libra, Gemini, Virgo

Jupiter in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Jupiter is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), it gives you an optimistic attitude towards life and makes you wise and generous. You will attract abundance and luck. It will also give you spiritual inclination and expand your moral values and confidence.

Jupiter in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Jupiter is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), it will make you overly cautious and rigid. You will struggle with your education and may have dogmatic beliefs. You may also have over idealistic and unrealistic mindset. Know more about Jupiter in Different Signs

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Mars

Exaltation Sign- Capricorn

Debilitation Sign- Cancer

Own Sign- Aries and Scorpio

Friendly Signs- Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces, Taurus

Enemy Signs- Aquarius, Gemini, Virgo

Mars in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Mars is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), It will make you highly energetic and boost your determination. You will have passionate dreams and will work hard towards achieving them. It will also make you brave and give you clarity of thoughts. Your physical stamina will also be enhanced, and your temperament will be balanced.

Mars in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Mars is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), it will either make you a coward or highly aggressive. You will be hesitant to initiate things and struggle with expressing your true emotions. Your motivation and passion will be momentary, and you will leave whatever you start unfinished. You may also be indecisive and over emotional. Know more about Mars in Different Signs

Mercury

Exaltation Sign- Virgo

Debilitation Sign- Pisces

Own Sign- Virgo and Gemini

Friendly Signs- Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces, Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius

Enemy Signs- Cancer

Mercury in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Mercury is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), It will enhance your sense of humor and bless you with a sharp intellect. You will also have effective communication skills and learning new things will become fun for you. It will make you fond of traveling as well. You will be highly curious and will easily adapt to all situations.

Mercury in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Mercury is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), It will cloud your emotions and make you indecisive. You will have a hard time Expressing your emotions and focusing on a task. You will often be misunderstood by others and may also become a pushover. Know more about Mercury in Different Signs

Venus

Exaltation Sign- Pisces

Debilitation Sign- Virgo

Own Sign- Taurus and Libra

Friendly Signs- Aries, Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Capricorn

Enemy Signs- Leo, Cancer

Venus in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Venus is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), It will give you a charming personality with a lot of creative talents. You will be presentable and graceful looking and will have a delicate appearance. You will attract wealth and abundance and will have an appreciation for beauty. Your family relationships will be harmonious, and you will also have an inclination towards a luxurious lifestyle.

Venus in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Venus is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), it will make you look older than you actually are. You will distance yourself from your relationships and may struggle with issues related to your love life and low self-esteem. You may chase after meaningless relationships and prioritize physical beauty over an emotional connect in your love relationships. Know more about Venus in Different Signs

Saturn

Exaltation Sign- Libra

Debilitation Sign- Aries

Own Sign- Capricorn, Aquarius

Friendly Signs- Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo

Enemy Signs- Leo, Cancer, Aries and Scorpio

Saturn in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Saturn is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), It will make you highly responsible and disciplined. You will be persistent and hardworking, which will pave the way for your success. You will be calm and patient during tough times and will guide others with your maturity and experience.

Saturn in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Saturn is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), You will feel restricted and frustrated In your professional life. Your progress in life will slow down and you will face a lot of obstacles and delays. You may also become lazy, cold and rigid. Know more about Saturn in Different Signs

Rahu

Exaltation Sign- Gemini

Debilitation Sign- Sagittarius

Own Sign- Aquarius (Co-Rule with Saturn)

Friendly Signs- Libra, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Enemy Signs- Pisces, Leo, Cancer, Aries, Scorpio

Rahu in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Rahu is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), it makes you highly passionate and dedicated towards your goals. You will have a diplomatic approach and sharp communication skills. You will gain fame and success by doing things your own unique way.

Rahu in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Rahu is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), it will make you manipulative and stubborn. You will have a feeling of dissatisfaction and restlessness, no matter what you achieve in life. Your judgement will become clouded, and you will become obsessed with your material desires. Know more about Rahu in Different Signs

Ketu

Exaltation Sign- Sagittarius

Debilitation Sign- Gemini

Own Sign- Scorpio (Co-Rule with Mars)

Friendly Signs- Libra, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces, Aries, Aquarius

Enemy Signs- Leo, Cancer

Ketu in Exaltation/ Friendly/ Own Signs- When Ketu is well placed in your chart (due to its placement in a favorable sign), It provides you spiritual strength and makes you highly intuitive. You will enjoy your success in silence and will not obsess over material attractions. Your motto in life will be simple living and high thinking.

Ketu in Debilitation/ Enemy Signs- When Rahu is afflicted In your birth chart (due to its placement in an unfavorable sign), it will disconnect you from your loved ones. Life will feel meaningless, and you will not be able to derive joy from anything. You may be lost in your own world most of the time and may not be able to fulfil your responsibilities because of emotional withdrawal. Know more about Ketu in Different Signs

Note: If a planet gets combusted in any sign, its power and efficiency decreases significantly and it may not be able to deliver the expected results, positive or negative.

Conclusion

The placement of a planet in a particular sign significantly influences its behavior and its Impact on your life. It has a major impact on our decisions and mental and physical strength. Being in exaltation, friendly sign or own sign brings out the positive side of the planet, enhancing your strengths and bringing abundance. However, if a planet is in debilitation or in an enemy sign, It will manifest challenges and hardships in your life in order to bringing you important life lessons. Therefore by understanding, how different planets behave in different signs, we can gain a better insight about our strengths and the reasons behind our shortcomings. Uncovering these secrets gives us the power to make the best of our positives and work on our weaknesses.