Rashi - Shubas and Papas Graha

Rashi - Shubas and Papas Graha

• Shubas (Auspicious House Lords)These are considered beneficial planets that bring positive influences to the houses they rule. When strong and well-placed, they can enhance the positive qualities of the house and bring good fortune in the areas of life they represent.
• Papas (Inauspicious House Lords)These are considered malefic planets that bring challenges or obstacles to the houses they rule. When strong and poorly placed, they can create difficulties and hinder progress in the areas of life they represent.
• Neutral House LordsSome house lords are neither inherently auspicious nor inauspicious. Their influence depends on their association with other planets and their placement in the chart. They can act as either Shubas or Papas depending on the circumstances.
• Mixed Influence House LordsCertain house lords can have a mixed influence, acting as both Shubas and Papas simultaneously. This means they can bring both positive and negative effects to the areas of life they govern.

3rd, 6th, and 11th house lords: Generally considered inauspicious (Papas).

2nd, 8th, and 12th house lords: Considered neutral and take on the nature of the planets they are associated with.

1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th house lords: Generally considered indifferent, meaning they neither particularly support nor hinder the course of life.

• The associations of the house lord with other planetsThe planets that a house lord is conjunct with or aspected by can modify its influence.
• The strength and placement of the house lord in the birth chartA strong and well-placed house lord will have a more significant influence, whether positive or negative.
• The specific ascendant (Lagna) of the individualEach Lagna has its unique set of auspicious and inauspicious house lords.