When Are Planets Weak?
A planet is considered weak when it's: debilitated (in opposite of exaltation sign), combust (too close to Sun), retrograde in certain conditions, in enemy sign, or afflicted by malefics without benefic aspects. Weak planets struggle to give their positive results.
Strengthening weak planets helps balance your chart and improve areas of life they govern.
Sun (Surya) Remedies
Weak when: In Libra, combust, afflicted by Saturn/Rahu
Effects: Low confidence, father issues, government problems, poor eyesight
Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah (108x daily)
- Gemstone: Ruby in gold, ring finger, Sunday
- Donation: Wheat, jaggery, copper to father figures on Sunday
- Practice: Wake at sunrise, offer water to Sun, respect father/authority
- Fasting: Sunday fast on fruits and one meal
Moon (Chandra) Remedies
Weak when: In Scorpio, waning, afflicted by Rahu/Ketu
Effects: Mental stress, mother issues, emotional instability, insomnia
Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah (108x daily)
- Gemstone: Pearl in silver, little finger, Monday
- Donation: White rice, milk, silver to mother figures on Monday
- Practice: Drink water in silver glass, respect mother, meditate
- Fasting: Monday fast, especially during Shukla Paksha
Mars (Mangal) Remedies
Weak when: In Cancer, with Saturn, afflicted in chart
Effects: Low energy, property issues, brother problems, anger management
Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah (108x daily)
- Gemstone: Red Coral in gold/copper, ring finger, Tuesday
- Donation: Red lentils, jaggery, copper on Tuesday
- Practice: Physical exercise, help brothers, Hanuman worship
- Fasting: Tuesday fast, recite Hanuman Chalisa
Mercury (Budh) Remedies
Weak when: In Pisces, combust, with malefics
Effects: Communication issues, business losses, skin problems, nervous disorders
Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Braam Breem Braum Sah Budhaya Namah (108x daily)
- Gemstone: Emerald in gold, little finger, Wednesday
- Donation: Green vegetables, moong dal on Wednesday
- Practice: Study, teach, write, help students, maintain truthfulness
- Fasting: Wednesday fast, worship Vishnu
Jupiter (Guru) Remedies
Weak when: In Capricorn, combust, with Rahu
Effects: Lack of luck, education issues, weight problems, financial struggles
Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah (108x daily)
- Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire in gold, index finger, Thursday
- Donation: Yellow items, chana dal, turmeric on Thursday
- Practice: Respect teachers, study scriptures, help education
- Fasting: Thursday fast, wear yellow, worship Vishnu/Brihaspati
Venus (Shukra) Remedies
Weak when: In Virgo, combust, with Ketu
Effects: Relationship issues, lack of luxury, reproductive problems
Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Draam Dreem Draum Sah Shukraya Namah (108x daily)
- Gemstone: Diamond in gold/platinum, little finger, Friday
- Donation: White items, rice, sugar, clothes to women on Friday
- Practice: Appreciate beauty, support arts, respect wife/women
- Fasting: Friday fast, worship Lakshmi
Saturn (Shani) Remedies
Weak when: In Aries, with Sun, heavily afflicted
Effects: Delays, chronic diseases, depression, career obstacles
Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaye Namah (108x daily)
- Gemstone: Blue Sapphire in gold/silver, middle finger, Saturday
- Donation: Black sesame, mustard oil, iron, blankets on Saturday
- Practice: Help laborers, serve elderly, maintain discipline
- Fasting: Saturday fast, Hanuman worship
Blue Sapphire is very powerful. Test for 5-7 days before permanent wear. Not suitable for everyone.
Rahu and Ketu Remedies
Rahu Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah
- Gemstone: Hessonite (Gomed)
- Donation: Blue clothes, urad dal on Saturday
- Practice: Feed dogs, avoid deception
Ketu Remedies:
- Mantra: Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah
- Gemstone: Cat's Eye (Lahsuniya)
- Donation: Multi-colored blankets, sesame on Tuesday
- Practice: Spiritual pursuits, help dogs, Ganesha worship
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. Prioritize: 1) Lagna lord, 2) Moon sign lord, 3) Current Dasha lord, 4) Planets causing specific problems. Don't strengthen malefic planets for your Ascendant - they're meant to be challenging. Consult an astrologer for personalized advice.
Yes, but space them out - different planets on different days. Don't wear conflicting gemstones together. Mantras for multiple planets can be done on their respective days. Focus on 1-2 most problematic planets for best results.
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