The horoscope analysis is based on several principles and fundamentals, in a horoscope, there may be several dictums applying to a set of planetary combinations, you just cannot explain a horoscope in the light of a single dictum, planet, or set of planets. The probabilities and possibilities change with exposure and influences. To date, most astrologers have not been able to evaluate Rahu And Ketu as to how they will behave during their periods. People are confused about how to analyze Yuti's ( Conjunctions -not as per western concept, but when planets are together). Let me try to explain what Yuti is like and then later give you the principle of analysis. Assume you have a glass of milk, and add sugar as the sugar dissolves in it you won't be able to see it in a real sense but you will still be able to taste the sweetness( This perhaps is like the Aspect influence, add a stronger visible influence like Roohafza syrup the taste and color both change but the milk is still drinkable and good to taste, this is because the Yuti forming ( here the two planets soak each other's energies and is called relation or Sambandh) planets have a common feature that they bring to fore. The principle is that when two or three planets combine they will bring out the feature that is common between them to the forefront, take the example of Yuti of 2,5,9,11 or two or three of them the common factor is the acquisition of wealth as they are wealth-producing houses. Take the Yuti of 6th,8th, and 12th the common factor here is adversity so in the Dasha Antardasha of one of these you can expect adversity. But when the Yuti forming planets are not on the same tangent for example Jupiter, Saturn, or Rahu, the result will depend on the placement and dignity of the planets concerned, Rahu and Saturn have common features but Jupiter is the odd one out here, Now if this Yuti is in Sagitarrius and the strength of Jupiter prevails over in Vargas as well, the suffering of Jupiter related bhavas is reduced a bit, however, Jupiter is soaking in the influence of two separatists planets here, therefore it will carry the malefic influence of associated planets, the Rahu, Saturn will also carry the essence of Jupiter on their sphere of influence. Lower or higher degrees do not matter here what matters is Grah Bal. Take the milk example again if we add salt in it will be saltish, if we heat it a bit then add a spoonful of curd it will end up as a curd but still, a milk-related product, Adding lemon juice in the same milk over heat will end up producing paneer or cottage cheese but the product again is milk-related, assume heat as the malefic separatist influence. hop[e I have not confused or addled up your brains
Note - The common feature being prominent in the periods of associated planets is a principle and fundamental to watch for.Placement and ownership are other factors.
Do not care about degrees the Vargas take care of that.