The Effects of Debilitated Planets

Debilitated Planets

• In astrology, debilitated planets are in a "state of weakness." Each planet has a unique role in protecting or maintaining a person's characteristics. If a planet is debilitated, it is not performing its function properly, affecting people in the process. Although debilitated planets are associated with negative effects, they can carry benefits under certain circumstances. A debilitated planet alone is harmful, but if another planet's state happens to interact with the debilitated planet, it can reverse the effect.

Psychological Effects

• Different planets apply to different people, but the general effects are the same. When a planet is in a state of debilitation, in can cause a wide array of destructive mental states, such as poor emotional control, confusion, recklessness, excessive ambition, arrogance or argumentativeness. According to astrology, this can lead to problems such as impaired judgment or bad decisions. Happiness can also be affected by debilitated planets, causing feelings of depression or dissatisfaction.

Social Effects

• Since debilitated planets are supposed to influence your emotions, these negative feelings can have social effects as well. For example, a debilitated planet that makes someone overly ambitious can cause him to believe that the ends justify the means when achieving his goals. This can cause him to harm others through manipulation or selfishness. If someone feels dissatisfied, she may turn to indulgence, which can be destructive.

Astrology and Science

• When it comes to astrology's scientific merit, astrologer Rob Tillett says that is a mixture of science and art. He reveals that astrologers do not simply make guesses. They have their own system of techniques and calculations. The only way to truly measure the veracity of astrology is to look at its statements and predictions. An astrologer's prophecies and claims are not always accurate, according to Tillett, "As in music, some combinations of techniques work, and some do not." Belief in astrology is a matter of personal opinion.