Important note: I have been practicing Western astrology for 35 years and Vedic astrology the past 13 years and have come to realize that planetary strength should be ascertained using the Sidereal Zodiac (with the Lahiri ayanamsha) and not the Tropical Zodiac. in their own sign (rulership) or exaltation, are very strong. The Moon when it is within one sign of Full is very strong.ĥ. closest to the Earth and visibly largest, and have a major impact (with the exception of the 'invisible' planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto which are retrograde quite often).Ĥ. Planets that are retrograde are very strong and 'Full', i.e.

Planets that have no planets on either side of them for at least 60 degrees (two signs) become 'bucket handles' and have great impact.ģ. Planets tightly opposed the Ascendant may have strength too, but usually to a lesser extent.Ģ. Planets that are conjunct or square the Ascendant within 5 degrees (and preferably less) are among the strongest planets in the chart. However, the strongest planets in a person's chart often represent pre-eminent influences, and therefore it becomes vital to be able to ascertain what planets are strongest.ġ. combust, weak by sign, etc.) have significant disruptive effects on life themes. Overall chart patterns like T-squares in Western astrology and Yogas in Vedic astrology.ĭ. in one sign or all conjunct within orb.Ĭ. Clusters of planets in one place (called stellia), i.e. The strongest aspects in the chart, especially the strongest energetic aspects (conjunction, square, opposition, and to a lesser degree semisquare and sesquare).ī.

Among the factors that will have the most influence on a person are:Ī. In order to interpret charts, it is very important to determine the strongest influences within the chart. How to determine the strongest planet(s) in a chart How to determine the strongest planet(s) in a chart

Degrees of planets in birth chart