Benefic planets in Astrology is considered to have benefic influence on horoscope. Benefic planets produce positive results with reference to the position as well as aspect. Unlike On the contrary, malefic planets produce negative influences.

Jupiter is considered to be of the highest degree of Benefic Planets among the 9  planets. Benefic Planets to follow are Venus, Mercury devoid of any conjunction. The Moon behaves as benefic planet if its degree is less and if it is not waning or Asth and not in conjunction with other malefic.

Jupiter, the most Benefic Planets, if placed in the ascendant,  most of the negative factors of the chart are diminished. This planet is airy, hot, masculine and known as the “Greater fortune”. Jupiter rules the north east direction and the beneficial situation of Jupiter comes after 42. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer upto 15 degree. Horoscope strongly under the influence of Jupiter makes a native wise, happy and greathearted  in his deeds. The part of the body governed by Jupiter are liver, lungs and veins. The zodiac signs ruled by Jupiter are Sagittarius and Pisces.

Venus is the second among the most Benefic Planets. Venus is an aquatic planet. The direction ruled by Venus is  south west direction. In modern age, Venus indicates most of the material success. Venus is also recognized as the “Star of destiny”.  The zodiac signs Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus. Venus one of the most Benefic Planets exalted at birth indicates beauty with sparkling eyes, smooth face with dimples on the cheeks. Venus also rules the romance and love at every age of life.

Mercury under specific conditions is considered to be the third among the Benefic Planets. The condition for Mercury is that it should not be in combustion, or should not be aspected by malefics. Mercury is Earthly planet and rules the northern direction. The basic tendency of Mercury is that it takes the qualities of the planets in conjunction. Mercury is always near to sun. The zodiac sign ruled by Mercury are Gemini and Virgo. The native born under the influence of Mercury, one among the benefic planets have deep forehead, straight nose, thin lips and narrow face and strong memory.

The Moon is also considered benefic provided the moon is not of Amavasya. Also, the Moon is considered to be exalted in Taurus up to 3 degrees. The Moon rules the mind of a Kaal Purush. Moon is cold, moist, watery, phlegmatic and nocturnal. The Moon influenced person has fair stature, pale complexion, round face, bright eyes thick and short arms.

The Moon is the last among the Benefic Planets. Moon is an aquatic planet. It is believed that Moon is easily influenced by other planetary influences. Moon is considered to be the most sensitive planet. The daily Astrology planners are based on the transition of Moon from one quadrant to another in a zodiac sign.  This is the reason the birth time is very significant in preparing the horoscope.  Moon rules the Cancer sign.

Thus  Benefic Planets can be list from highest to lowest as Jupiter, Venus Mercury and Moon. The rest of the planets are considered to be Natural Malefic. But these Malefic planets also become Benefic on the basis of the lordship of the houses. To clarify more,the conclusion cannot be made that benefic planets are superior to malefic planets.