Not exactly. Imagine it this way: when you place yourself in a position in life where you have a healthy lifestyle where you are meditating, getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and having an active sex life, you will inevitably increase your overall productivity and be happier. This, in turn, will translate into better performance in all aspects of your life.
On the other hand, if you are not getting enough sleep, eat junk food, and don't exercise, you will be fat, lazy, useless and depressed.
You have the potential to be both productive and useless, depending on the circumstances.
Similarly, when planets are situated in unhealthy placements, they may have a negative impact on your life. However, just as in the previous analogy, there is still potential for positive outcomes, and you should strive to cultivate them.
In this particular case, that means directing your efforts toward the afflicted areas using magickal workings.