Significance of Malefic
According to Jyotisha, malefic refers to planets that have unfavorable influences, bringing negative outcomes such as illness, misfortune, and general adversity. Their conjunction or aspect with the first house or other planets can lead to harmful results, including suffering. However, the influence of malefics can be alleviated by strong benefic planets. The term is used in astrological contexts to assess harmful results and is associated with negative implications, contrasting the positive influence of benefic planets.
Synonyms: Malevolent, Wicked, Evil, Sinister, Malignant
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Malefic'
In Hinduism, "Malefic" describes unfavorable planets that bring suffering, misfortune, and negative influences, particularly when they aspect or join specific astrological points, highlighting their detrimental effects while suggesting mitigations through benefic influences.
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) This term represents planets considered to have a negative influence, and is mentioned in the context of the sixth house, and they influence the severity of illness.[1] (2) This term is used to describe planets considered unfavorable or challenging, whose influence can affect the strength of other planets, as discussed in the text.[2] (3) Malefics, when positioned between the hunter's sign and the moon, signify the presence of useless animals in the hunt.[3] (4) Malefics, when in unfavorable positions, can cause misfortune, but their influence can be mitigated by the presence of strong benefics, which is a key principle in the text's astrological framework.[4] (5) This word refers to planets that are considered unfavorable and bring negative influences. The aspect or conjunction of malefics with the first house or its ruler is often associated with negative outcomes.[5]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Denotes negative or harmful implications suggested by certain animal sounds or sightings.[6]