The predictions in astrology is majorly dependent on the position and behaviour of planets in the solar system. In Vedic Astrology, a benefic planet is considered to be a planet that gives auspicious results and have positive influence on the life of the native. Basically, benefic planets in astrology means planet that produce beneficial results on the basis of their position in the kundali and as well as where they have an aspect.

As per the astrology principles, Jupiter is known as the most auspicious planet in the solar system. Venus and Mercury are then considered to be benefic after Jupiter. The Moon is considered as benefic if its degree is less and if it is not Asth or if it is not conjunct with other malefic.

Jupiter - Benefic Planet

Jupiter is the most benefic planet of all the 9 planets. It is believed that when Jupiter is placed in the ascendant most of the negative factors of the chart get destroyed. Horoscope strongly under the influence of Jupiter makes a native wise, magnanimous, jovial and mild in his actions. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer in 15 degrees. The benefic aspect of this planet makes a person uncomfortable while doing something wrong. This planet is airy, hot, masculine and known as the “Greater fortune”.

Venus - Benefic Planet

Venus also comes under the category of benefic planets in astrology. It is the 2nd most benefic planet in the 9 planets. Those having Venus exalted at birth are usually extremely beautiful with sparkling eyes, smooth face with dimples on their cheek. Venus is the “Star of destiny” for Taurus and Libra as Venus rules these zodiac signs. Venus is watery and rules south west direction. Love plays a very important role in the destiny of natives of Venus.

Mercury - Benefic Planet

Mercury is considered to be a benefic planet if it is not Asth, is not aspected and is not afflicted by the other planet. The native born under the influence of Mercury have deep forehead, straight nose, thin lips and narrow face and strong memory. Mercury has Earth Tatwa and it controls the northern direction. It takes the quality of the planets with which it is configured. Mercury is always near to sun. It takes 87 days and 23 hours to complete the orbit. It is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo zodiac sign.

Moon - Benefic Planet

The Moon is also considered benefic provided the moon is not of Amavasya. Moon is cold, moist, watery, phlegmatic and nocturnal. The Moon influenced person has fair stature, pale complexion, round face, bright eyes thick and short arms. The Moon rules the mind of a Kaal Purush.The Moon is easily influenced by every other force and this planet is more sensitive than any other planets. That is why a person born with even slightest of difference in time may change the degree and can change the complete personality of an individual.

As discussed up, it can be concluded that benefic planets bring fortune and positive influence in the life of the native. Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and Moon are in the order of benefic planets from highest level of to the lowest. The rest of the planets in the solar system such as Mercury, Rahu, Ketu, Mars, and so on are are considered to be malefic.