Badhak Graha - Badhak Planets

Vedic Astrology talks about numerous Yogas. Some Yogas are auspicious, while others are inauspicious. In Janma Kundali, obstacles in your life are also analysed on the basis of houses. Some houses in your Kundali create obstacles and problems. The Lords of these houses are known as Badhak or Badhakesh.

Different Lords of houses act as Badhak for different Ascendants. A Badhak planet is determined on the basis of astrological signs and their characteristics. In this webcast, we will talk about Badhak planets. We will tell you how they may create obstacles in your life.

Categorization of astrological signs on the basis of Ascendant

In Vedic astrology, every Ascendant is assigned a Badhak planet. There are different Badhak planets for every ascendant. The twelve astrological signs have been divided into three categories on the basis of their characteristics. On the basis of these categories, Badhak planets in your Kundali are determined.

Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are considered to be movable signs. In other words, they are always moving. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius are considered to be fixed signs. As you must have understood, they are not moving.

On the other hand, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces are dual-natured signs. At times they are moving. While they are stationary during other times.

Determination of Badhak planet by Birth Ascendant

Now, let us talk about determining Badhak planet on the basis of astrological signs. If a movable sign like Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn is present in birth ascendant, the Lord of eleventh house is considered to be Badhak.

On the other hand, if a fixed sign like Taurus, Leo, Scorpio or Aquarius is present in birth ascendant, the Lord of ninth house is considered to be Badhak.

If a dual-natured sign like Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces is present in birth ascendant, the Lord of seventh house is considered to be Badhak. However, many scholars believe that other planets in eleventh, ninth and seventh house also act as Badhkesh.

Characteristics of Badhak Planet

In this slide, we will talk about the characteristics of Badhak planet. Basically, we will understand how Badhak planets work. As the name suggests, a Badhak planet create obstacles or problems during its Dasha/Antardasha.

During Dasha of a Badhak planet, it tends to cause more harm on its own. A Badhak planet’s position in a house also plays a certain role in its results. When a Badhak planet is associated with an inauspicious planet in your Kundali, its results are amplified.

On the other hand, when a Badhak planet is associated with auspicious planets, its inauspicious results are minimized. Badhak planets are extremely inauspicious when they are in second, seventh or eighth house.

Badhak Planets are not always Badhak

Finally, let us talk about some other important things related to Badhak planets. In Vedic astrology, Badhak planets are always associated with obstacles and problems. However, you should not assume anything without analysing everything in detail. Every aspect of your Kundali should be analysed in detail before reaching any conclusion.

It is very important to analyse a Badhak planet in your Kundali in detail. You have to understand when a Badhak planet can create problem for you. In every Kundali, inauspicious planets are pre-determined. Initially, it is important to understand their effects.

Eleventh house is associated with benefits in your Kundali. Similarly, ninth house in your Kundali is associated with fortune. On the other hand, seventh house in your Kundali helps you study all kinds of partnerships. Even your married life is studied through this house.

During Dasha or Antardasha of eleventh house in your Kundali, it is believed that you will receive benefits in life. Aren’t you supposed to receive any benefits if the Lord of eleventh house acts as Badhak ? Hence, you should not reach a conclusion before understanding more about this aspect.

In the same way, how can the Lord of ninth house, which is considered to be the most powerful trine, suddenly becomes inauspicious since it is Badhakesh ?

Moreover, if seventh house acts as Badhakesh, then everyone’s married life should be affected. In other words, this means that people belonging to dual-natured signs will always face challenges and obstacles. Hence, you should analyse every aspect of your Kundali in detail before assuming anything about Badhak planets.