Functional Nature of Planet - Taurus
Functional Benefics and Malefics for Taurus Ascendant: Note that Venus is the only planet that becomes a functional malefic being the Lagna Lord. Refer table below. Venus is a functional Malefic for Taurus. Refer table below for explanation. Factor Explanation Point s Kendra Lord As a natural benefic owning a Kendra, it loses its benefic quality due to its Kendra Lordship. Although per definition it does not become malefic just by owning a Kendra, it is still an unwritten rule that a benefic owning a Kendra in a chart leans towards maleficence unless it owns a trinal 5 th or the 9 th house. For Taurus, the other lordship is neither 5 nor 9 to call it a Yoga Karaka. Hence Venus owning a Kendra losing its natural nature. Considering this factor, Venus gets a 0 0 Trikona Lord As a Trinal lord, she becomes auspicious but only slightly positive. Rem