The Grahas cast full Drishti on the 7^th from their position. The Drishti is 3/4^th on the 4^th and the 8^th Bhavas. It is only half on the 5^th and the 9^th Bhavas. A quarter glance is made on the 3^rd and the 10^th Bhavas. From Surya onwards, the Grahas have rays thus: 20, 8, 10, 10, 12, 14 and 16. The 12 Rasi possess the same rays, as their lords do.

Notes: Mangal has special full Drishti on the 4^th and the 8^th, Guru can effectively lend full Drishti on the 5^th and the 9^th, while Sani can give a full Drishti to the 3^rd and the 10^th Bhavas. These are additional Drishtis allotted to these three Grahas. For more information, refer to Ch. II of Jataka Parijata and S. 14 of Ch. II Brihat Jataka.

Surya, Guru and Mangal are masculine Grahas, while Rahu, Sukr and Candr belong to female group. Sani and Budh are eunuchs.

Notes: Ketu is also a eunuch, as per Phala Deepika, Ch. 2, Sloka 27.

Brahmins are presided by Guru and Sukr. The royal lot is ruled by Mangal. Candr is Vaisya. Budh is of mixed breed. Sani is considered to be a Sudra (4^th caste), while Rahu is an outcaste (5^th caste). Rahu, Sani, Ketu, Surya, Mangal and the dark fortnight Candr are malefics. Budh, Guru, Sukr and waxing Candr are said to be benefics. Budh and Sukr have Rajo Gun, while Guru, Surya and Candr are Sattvic Grahas. Mangal, Sani and Rahu possess Tamo Gun. These qualities are reflected in their actions. The following humours are peculiar to the respective Grahas: Bile Surya and Mangal, Wind Candr and Sani, Wind PhlegmSukr and Candr, Budh has a mixture of the three humours.