What Graha Drishti Means
Graha Drishti (ग्रह दृष्टि) is the planetary aspect — the direct influence a planet exerts on specific houses and planets across the chart. Every planet's Graha Drishti is based on its position: count from the planet's sign to find which houses it aspects. The 7th-house aspect (full) is universal. Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn have additional special Drishtis. Graha Drishti directly modifies the results of any house it touches.
Graha Drishti vs. Rashi Drishti
| Feature | Graha Drishti | Rashi Drishti |
|---|---|---|
| Source | The planet itself | The sign (Rashi) |
| Varies by planet | Yes | No — by sign type |
| Used in | Parashara system | Jaimini system |
| Strength | Full / Partial | Always full |
Applying Graha Drishti
To check a planet's Graha Drishti, find its sign. Then count 7 signs forward for its primary aspect. For Mars, also count 4 and 8 signs forward. For Jupiter, 5 and 9. For Saturn, 3 and 10. Wherever these numbers land are the aspected houses. A malefic's Graha Drishti on a house weakens its significations; a benefic's Drishti strengthens. Jupiter aspecting the 5th or 9th lord is one of the best yogas for spiritual and worldly fortune.