A horoscope with more of benefic planets is considered to be an auspicious one. Benefic planets horoscope always have positive influence on the life of the native. These planets signify planets that provide beneficial results where they are positioned as well as where they have an aspect.

As per the principles of Vedic astrology, the highest degree of being a benefic planet is considered to be with Jupiter, which is followed by Venus and then Mercury. The Moon is also considered as benefic if its degree is less and if it is not Asth or if it is not conjunct with other malefic. Let's talk about characteristics of all these Benefic planets.

Characteristics of Jupiter

Jupiter is the most benefic planet of all the 9 planets including Rahu and Ketu. Jupiter is considered to be in its own sign(Swarashi), if it is in Sagittarius or Pisces sign. It is considered auspicious. Jupiter is in its Mooltrikon sign, if it is in Sagittarius sign from 0 to 10 degrees. This placement is considered less auspicious than Jupiter being in its own sign (Swarashi). Jupiter will be exalted if it is in Cancer sign from 0 to 5 degrees. It is considered most exalted if it is at 5 degrees in Cancer sign.

Jupiter is an auspicious planet which gives purity, honesty, truthfulness and happiness. This planet is effective in second, fifth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh houses of a person's kundli. Out of twelve months in a year it remains retrograde for four months. Sun, Moon, Saturn and Mars are its friendly planets whereas Venus and Mercury are its enemies.

The benefic aspect of this planet makes a person uncomfortable while doing something wrong. The major parts governed by Jupiter are liver, lungs and veins. Jupiter rules the Sagittarius and Pisces zodiac signs.

Characteristics of Venus

Venus is the 2nd most benefic planet in the 9 planets. A favourable Venus is nature friendly and supports worldly pleasures, happy married life, expertise in music, literature and fine arts, beauty, vehicles and other modern luxuries in life. It is said that a person taking birth in the sign of Venus would be handsome in appearance. The characteristics of prospective wife can also be predicted by Venus.

Venus is the “Star of destiny” for Taurus and Libra as Venus rules these zodiac signs. Those having Venus exalted at birth are usually extremely beautiful with sparkling eyes, smooth face with dimples on their cheek. Love plays a very important role in the destiny of natives of Venus.

Characteristics of Mercury

Mercury is considered to be a benefic planet if it is not Asth, is not aspected and is not afflicted by the other planet. Mercury rules the air element. A strong Mercury makes a person a good strategist. Such a person is usually well behaved. A person influenced by Mercury has a loving nature.

Mercury gives auspicious results if it is in its own sign, a friendly sign or if it is exalted or well aspected. An auspicious Mercury makes a person famous and well behaved with a good voice. Such a person is very intelligent. Other auspicious results include success in exams, good sense of humor, profits in business etc. Mercury is considered to be auspicious for writers, artists, astrologers and sculptors.