Debilitation Degrees of All Planets in Vedic Astrology (Neecha Table)

Published September 14, 2026

Debilitation degrees (neecha) mark the exact points in the zodiac where each planet reaches its minimum strength. In Vedic astrology, these paramotcha degrees are the counterpart to exaltation degrees and are critical for assessing planetary dignity.

Just as exaltation shows peak power, debilitation shows the lowest point of a planet’s ability to deliver its natural results.

The Neecha Table for All Planets

These degrees are where the planet’s uccha bala (exaltation strength) is at its absolute minimum.

Why Planets Become Debilitated

Each planet has a natural affinity for certain signs based on its qualities, elements, and rulerships. When placed in the opposite sign, its energy is said to be “defeated” or minimized.

• The Sun (fiery, authoritative) is weakened in airy, balancing Libra.
• The Moon (watery, receptive) struggles in intense, transformative Scorpio.
• Mars (fiery, assertive) loses its drive in watery, emotional Cancer.
• Mercury (airy, analytical) is confused in watery, dissolving Pisces.
• Jupiter (expansive, wise) is restricted in earthy, limiting Capricorn.
• Venus (harmonious, luxurious) faces criticism and detail in earthy Virgo.
• Saturn (structured, disciplined) is forced into impulsive action in fiery Aries.

This conflict between the planet’s natural nature and the sign’s qualities creates the debilitation.

The Neecha Degree (Paramotcha)

The exact degree listed above is where the planet’s weakness peaks. In shadbala calculations, this is the point of lowest uccha bala.

A planet exactly at its neecha degree is considered most challenged. Even a few degrees away, the debilitation is strong but begins to ease as it moves toward its moolatrikona or own sign.

Neecha Bhanga: Cancellation of Debilitation

Debilitation is not always final. Classical texts describe conditions under which neecha is cancelled (neecha bhanga), allowing the planet to deliver surprisingly strong results:

1. The lord of the debilitation sign is exalted in the chart.
2. The planet that is exalted in the debilitation sign is placed in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house) from the Lagna or the Moon.
3. The debilitated planet itself is placed in a kendra from the Lagna or the Moon.
4. The lord of the debilitation sign aspects the debilitated planet.

When neecha bhanga occurs, the native often overcomes the planet’s area of struggle and achieves notable results, sometimes greater than if the planet had simply been strong.

In the Natal Chart

A planet in debilitation (especially near the exact degree) shows:

• Challenges or delays in the areas the planet rules and signifies.
• The need for extra effort, remedies, or maturity before results manifest.
• Potential for deep learning through struggle in that domain.
• If neecha bhanga applies, the struggle becomes a source of eventual strength.

The house placement of the debilitated planet shows where these challenges appear in life.

In Transit

When a planet transits its debilitation sign:

• Its natural significations are temporarily weakened for the duration of the transit.
• Slow planets (especially Saturn, Jupiter) create noticeable periods of restriction or challenge in the houses they affect.
• The transit may activate natal debilitated planets or bring temporary tests in the areas ruled by the transiting planet.

For fast planets like the Moon, the effect is brief (a few days). For Saturn, it can last 2.5 years in one sign.

Comparison Table — Dignity Levels

This table shows the full spectrum of dignity for quick reference.

Internal Links

See the matching exaltation posts for each planet and the main dignity overview: Exaltation, Debilitation and Moolatrikona of Planets.

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