Rahu is said to be strong, when posited in Mesh, Vrishabh, Kark, Vrischik, or Kumbh, or, when yuti with Surya, or Candr, during Parivesh and at the end of a Rasi i. e., when he starts his journey in a Rasi).

Notes: Rahu is strong in Mesh, Kanya, Vrishabh, Vrischik and Kumbh. He is also strong in Karm Bhava. (Jataka Parijata Ch. II)

Ketu has strength in the second portion of Dhanu. He is also strong in Meen, Kanya and Vrishabh and in night, or, when a rainbow, or a meteor is noticed.

Notes: Ketu is strong in Kanya, Meen, Vrishabh and Dhanu and, when a rainbow, or a meteor is noticed (Jatak Parijata).

The Rasis Mesh, Simh, Dhanu and Meen give strength to Surya, if they happen to rise, or be on the meridian simultaneously. In other Bhavas, he is weak.

Notes: Should Surya be in the said Bhavas, which happen to be Lagn, or Karm Bhava, he is strong. In other Bhavas, as Lagn, or Karm Bhava, he is not so good.

Slokas 20 to 29 deal with the strength of the Grahas ih the various Rasis, which should simultaneously be that particular Bhava in the Kundali.