Astro Yogas

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The classics typically explain the effects of general principles by simple stating the exaggerated effect of th

principle in isolation. This is done to make the point clear, and in the dense format of the Sanskrit Shlokas

there is no space for flowery language to emphasize on the relative importance of each principle. As a

result, when a Westener reads such bold statements, it often leaves an impression of crudeness. Instead,

the often extreme interpretations should be read as small contributions to the overall picture of the chart.

is only when several elements indicate and support the same tendencies that a specific and more certain

result can be predicted.The classics do have one body of knowledge that takes a step into a more holistic consideration of facto

and that is the planetary yogas. Yogas describe some small combination of factors and give

interpretation accordingly. While the considerations that form the basis of the yoga are mostly comm

sense rules, the results of yogas are never explained explicitly.There are different groups of yogas, name

after some commonality amongst them. The commonality may be the astrological requirements for the yo

to form, or it may be the interpretation itself they share. For example in Parashara, there are chapte

on Nabhasa yogas, Lunar yogas, Solar yogas, Raja yogas, Yogas for royal association , Yogas f

wealth, yogas for penury, and a chapter on miscellanous other yogas.Even though a typical yo

combines several factors that work together to form the indicated results, it is nowhere a magic formula f

making absolute predictions. The number of influences that may alter the results are too many to

explicitly stated in each yoga. Therefore, yogas should only be applied with due consideration for t

strength, auspiciousness and association of the planets involved.Here are some general guidelines

When the grahas involved are weak (in Shadbala) the positive or negative results will not manifest strong

This is actually good in case ofnegative yogas. - When the grahas involved are afflicted (according to t

balance of the various factors that should be considered) the results of the yoga will come out mo

negative than stated by the yoga. When the grahas are particularly well disposed and free of affliction, th

results will be more positive. - Associations with other grahas not mentioned in the yoga, may color or alt

the results of the yoga. In short, a yoga is not a magic bullet that can be applied blindly if only the specifi

conditions are met. One must always try to get a true picture of how the yoga works out in the context

the chart.

Here is a summary of the yogas that apply on your chart, grouped according to positive or negative effect

and sorted by theme.

Positive yogas

Buddhmaturya yoga The 5th house lord, as a benefic, is aspected by a benefic or is placed in a bene

sign (Sarvartha Chintamani 5/32). Result : The person is a person of great intelligence an

character. Ubhayachari Yoga Any planets, other than Moon, occupy the 2nd and the 12th house from Su

Result : The person has a strong physique, equal to a king, capable of shouldering great responsibility, gre

learning, balanced outlook, wealthy, handsome and blessed with numerous objects of pleasure. This

particularly the results if benefics form this Yoga. Kahala Yoga Lords of the 4th and the 9th in mutu

Kendras, and the lord of Lagna is strong. Result : The person is aggressive, courageous, ignoran

commander of an army, owner or ruler of several villages. The person has material possessions, a

ownership of land, houses and vehicles. Mangal-Budha Yoga Mars and Mercury are conjunct in the sam

house. Result : The person is adept in making medicines, eloquent, not very rich, looks after a widow or

base woman, versed in metalcraft or fine arts, a wrestler or boxer. Mangal-Guru Yoga Mars and Jupit


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are conjunct in the same house. Result : The person is learned, revered, wealthy, very intelligent, skillf

lecturer, a sculptor, skilled in the use of weapons, memorizes by mere listening, a leader. Budha-Guru Yo

Mercury and Jupiter are conjunct in the same house. Result : The person is eloquent, learned, amiab

handsome, wealthy, well-versed in dance, song and music, very virtuous, and fond of perfumes. Manga

Budha-Guru Yoga Mars, Mercury and Jupiter are conjunct in the same house. Result : The person is honor

by his own family, given to poetry, music and drama, attached to young women, husband of a fine woma

engaged in doing good to others.Karmajiva Yoga The lord of the Navamsha occupying the 10th lord

Mars (Brihat Jataka 10/2). Result : Wealth and livelihood will come to the person through minerals, f

(fireworks, kitchen, engine driving or any work connected to heat or fire), weapons, adventures and physi

strength. The person might acquire income through an enemy (Mars). Karmajiva Yoga Mars rules the 10

house from Lagna, Moon or Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva Yoga

This combination could support other combinations indicating a profession of Mars, connected to minera

fire (fireworks, kitchen, engine driving or any work connected to heat or fire), weapons, adventures a

physical strength. Karmajiva Yoga Mercury aspects or conjuncts the lord of the 10th from Lagna, Moon Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva Yogas) This combination cou

support other combinations indicating a profession connected to Mercury, like a mechanic, painter, sculpto

engraver, architect or scent-maker. Karmajiva Yoga Jupiter aspects or conjuncts the lord of the 10th fro

Lagna, Moon or Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva Yogas) Th

combination could support other combinations indicating a profession connected Jupiter, like involveme

with educated classes, knowledge, law, religion, temples, charities, discipleship, pilgrimage and spiritu

pursuits. Karmajiva Yoga Venus rules the 10th house from Lagna, Moon or Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (T

a lesser degree than other Karmajiva Yogas) This combination could support other combinations indicating

profession of Venus, connected to gems, silver, cows, buffaloes, or anything of great value or senso

pleasure or relates to beauty. Karmajiva Yoga Saturn aspects or conjuncts the lord of the 10th from Lagn

Moon or Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva Yogas) This combinati

could support other combinations indicating a profession connected to Saturn, like labor, such as carryi

loads, and low trades that go against family tradition. Dattaputra Yoga The lord of the 5th house is we

and in no way connected with the lords of the Lagna and the 7th (Phala Deepika 12/8). Result : A child w

be adopted by the person. Matrudirgayur Yoga The lord of the Navamsha sign holding the 4th house lo

is strong and is located in a Kendra from Lagna or Moon (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/132). Result : The moth

of the person will have a long life. Sarira Sukhya Yoga The Lagna lord, Jupiter or Venus are placed in

Kendra (Sarvartha Chintamani 2/98). Result : Longevity, wealth from and alignment with political powe

are bestowed upon the person. Purnayu Yoga The 6th or the 12th lord are placed in the 6th house or in t

12th house or the 8th house or the Lagna. Result : This combination is an indication of a long life span up

100 years. Dhana Yoga (dasha) The 9th house lord is conjunct the 5th house lord (Brihat Parashara Ho

Shastra 43/2). Result : The person will enjoy great wealth in the Dasha periods of the planets making th

Yoga. Dhana Yoga There is a relationship between the 2nd house lord on the one hand and the 5th, or 9

or 11th lord on the other hand. Result : The person will be wealthy. Dhana Yoga There is a relationsh

between the 5th house lord on the one hand and the 9th or 11th lord on the other hand. Result : The pers

will be wealthy. Dhana Yoga There is a relationship between the 9th house lord on the one hand and t

11th lord on the other hand. Result : The person will be wealthy. Svaveeryaddhana Yoga The 2nd lo

occupies a Kendra or Trikona from the Lagna lord, or a naturally benefic 2nd lord is exalted or conjunct


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exalted planet (Sarvartha Chintamani 3). Result : The person will accumulate his wealth through his ow

effort. Akhanda Samrajya Yoga One of the lords of the 11th, 9th or the 2nd houses are in a Kendra fro

Moon, while Jupiter is the lord of 2nd, 5th or the 11th house (Jyotisharnava Navanitam 5/30). Result : T

person will have a wide kingdom. Vahana Yoga The lord of the 4th house is exalted and the lord of t

exaltation sign is in a Kendra or a Trikona (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/152). Result : The person will come

own vehicles and other material comforts. Uttamadi (Dhana) Yoga Moon is in a Apoklima (3,6,9,12) fro

Sun. Result : The person's wealth, learning, efficiency and fame will be (uttama) plenteous. Raja Yoga

mutual relationship exists between the Lagna lord on the one side and the lord of the 4th or 5th or 7th

9th or 10th on the other. Result : This elevates the status of the individual in terms of success, recogniti

and status. Raja Yoga A mutual relationship exists between the lord of the 4th house on the one side a

the lord of the 5th or 9th on the other. Result : This elevates the status of the individual in terms of succes

recognition and status. Raja Yoga A conjunction or mutual aspect between the lord of the 5th house a

the lord of the 9th house (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 41/33-34). Result : This yoga leads to kingship

royal status (In modern context this means a high governmental status). Raja Yoga Lords of the 4th or t10th are in conjunction with the lords of the 5th and the 9th (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 41/37). Resul

The person will share a kingdom. This leads to kingship or royal status (In modern context this means

high governmental status). Raja Yoga The lord of or the planet that would be exalted in a sign holding

debilitated planet is in a Kendra from Moon or Lagna (Sarvartha Chintamani 9/13). Result : The person w

become a ruler or equal to a ruler of high rank. Raja Yoga The lord of the Navamsha sign which the Moo

occupies, resides in a Kendra or Trikona from Lagna or Mercury (Sarvartha Chintamani 9.28). Result : T

person is or becomes a commander or equal to a ruler. Raja Yoga One of the lords of the 11th, the 9th a

the 2nd houses, is in a Kendra from Moon, while Jupiter is the lord of either 2nd, 5th or 11th house (origin

source unknown). Result : The individual becomes a great man or a respected ruler. Viparita Sarala Ra

Yoga The 8th lord is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/65). Result : This confers learnin

longevity and prosperity. The person will be successful in all ventures, conquerer of foes and a gre

celebrity. Bandhu Pujya Yoga The 4th house or it's lord are associated with or aspected by Jupit

(Sarvartha Chintamani 4/65). Result : The person has the respect of his family and friends. Satkirti Yo

The lord of the 10th house is a benefic and is located in it's sign of exaltation, friends sign or in it's own si

and divisions or in a benefic Shastiamsha (Sarvartha Chintamani 8/22). Result : The person will get fame

life. Maha-Parivartana Yoga The Lagna lord exchanges houses with the 2nd lord, or the 4th lord, or the 5

lord, or the 7th lord, or the 9th lord, or the 10th lord, or the 11th lord. Result : This combination promis

wealth, status and physical enjoyments, plus beneficial influences from the houses involved. Gaja-Kes

Yoga Jupiter in a Kendra from Moon. Look out for another texts dealing with the particular version of t

Yoga. Result : The person is illustrious, overpowering, virtuous, wealthy, intelligent, scholarly, of roy

bearing and enjoys lasting fame. Kalpadruma-Bhanga Yoga While conditions of Kemadruma are existe

there are planets in a Kendra from Lagna. Result : This Yoga cancels the evil of Kemadruma Yoga an

bestows all comforts on the person. Kemadruma-Bhanga Yoga While conditions of Kemadruma are existe

there are planets in a Kendra from Moon. Result : This Yoga cancels the evil of Kemadruma Yog

Kemadruma-Bhanga Yoga While conditions of Kemadruma are existent, Moon is associated with a benefic

aspected by Jupiter. Result : This Yoga cancels the evil of Kemadruma Yoga. Nicha-Bhanga Raja Yoga T

debilitated planet is conjunct an exalted planet. Result : This Yoga indicates cancellation of the state

debilitation of a planet and yielding benefic results instead, being elevated to a Raja Yoga status. Arisht


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Bhanga Yoga Rahu is placed in the 3rd, or the 6th, or the 11th from Lagna. Result : This combinati

cancels or neutralizes Balarishta Yoga which threatens death to the newborn child.

Negative yogas

Jada Yoga The lord of the 2nd house is placed in the 10th along with malefics or the 2nd house is occupi

with Sun and Mandi or Lord of the 2nd house conjunct Sun or Mandi (Sarvartha Chintamani 3/34). Result

The person becomes nervous and loses the balance of his mind when speaking in front of a group of peop

Kemadruma Yoga Absence of any planet, except Sun, in the 2nd and 12th house from Moon. Result : Th

person is bereft of health, wealth, learning, wisdom, spouse, progeny and mental peace. The person suffe

misery, failures, physical illness and humiliation. This is said to reduce a prince to a pauper (look f

Kalpadruma Yoga or Kemadruma-Bhanga Yoga for cancellation). Nissva Yoga The lord of the 2nd house is

the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/59). Result : The person will be harsh in speech, remain in b

company and will have ill formed teeth and eyes, bereft of intelligence, children, learning and power, wea

being taken away by foes. Mriti Yoga The lord of the 3rd house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Pha

Deepika 6/60). Result : The person will be annihilated by his/her enemies, devoid of (younger) sibling

shame, strength and wealth. The person will be tired by indulging in unseemly activity and will be

excitable temperment. Kuhu Yoga The lord of the 4th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepi

6/61). Result : The person will be bereft of mother, conveyances, friends, happiness, ornaments, relation

The person will be unemployed and without a place of living having lost the one owned by him/h

associating with low people of the opposite sex. Pamara Yoga The lord of the 5th house is in the 6th, 8th

12th house (Phala Deepika 6/62). Result : The person will be indiscriminate and have a miserable life, a li

a cheat, childless or suffering from the loss of children, associating with mean and wicked people, lacki

the faith in God and will be a glutton. Nirbhagya Yoga The lord of the 9th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12

house (Phala Deepika 6/66). Result : The person will lose all parental property, such as lands, house e

the person will have no regard from good people and elders and will be irreligious, dressed in old and wo

out clothes, poor and miserable. Duryoga The lord of the 10th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Pha

Deepika 6/67). Result : The person will be of no importance, a traitor and very selfish, only earning

satisfy own hunger, constantly away from home and lives abroad. Dainya Parivartana Yoga The 6th hou

lord exchanges houses with the Lagna lord, or the 2nd lord, or the 3rd lord, or the 4th lord, or the 5th lo

or the 7th lord, or the 8th lord, or the 9th lord, or the 10th lord, or the 11th lord, or the 12th lord. Resul

This combination leads to a wicked nature, persistent trouble from opponents, and ill healt

Bandhubhisthyaktha Yoga The lord of the 4th house is connected to malefics or holds bad Shasthiamshas

is placed in enemy or debilitation signs (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/68). Result : The person will have troub

with his close relatives, due to misunderstanding or be deserted by them. Matrunasa Yoga Moon is hemm

between malefics, or conjunct or aspected by malefics (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/133). Result : The moth

of the person dies early. Vishaprayoga Yoga The 2nd house holds or is aspected by malefics and the 2

house lord is in a cruel Navamsha aspected by a malefic (Sarvartha Chintamani 3/143). Result : The pers

is vulnerable to be poisoned by others. Arishta Yoga The Lagna lord is in conjunction or mutual aspect w

the 6th, or the 8th, or the 12th house lords (If the lords of the 2nd and 7th houses are involved the effec

are more severe). Result : The person will suffer from bad health (the planets that constitute this Yoga w

give more specific information). Arishta Vrana Yoga The lord of the 6th house is a malefic and is placed


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the Lagna, the 8th house or the 10th house (Sarvartha Chintamani 5/2/2). Result : The person might suff

from ulcer, tumor or cancer. Arishta Matibhramana Yoga The lord of the 6th house is conjunct or aspecte

by a malefic, the 6th house itself holds or is aspected by malefics, Mercury and Moon are in Trik houses

aspected by malefics (Major S.G. Khout). Result : The person is vulnerable to the development of a men

disorder. Arishta Matibhramana Yoga Mercury is weak and conjunct a malefic in the 3rd, 6th, 8th or 12

house (Major S.G. Khout). Result : The person is vulnerable to the development of a mental disorde

Arishta Khalvata Yoga The Lagna is identical to Saggitarius or Taurus or be a malefic sign, aspected

malefic planets (Major S.G. Khout). Result : The person is vulnerable to the loss of hair and becoming ba

Alpayu Yoga No benefics in Kendras, and a benefic placed in the 8th house. Result : This combinati

indicates a short life span for the person or upto the age of 32. Alpayu Yoga The 3rd lord and Mars a

combust or afflicted by malefics. Result : This combination indicates a short life span for the person or up

the age of 32. Alpayu Yoga The 8th lord and Saturn, are combust or afflicted by malefics. Result : T

combination indicates a short life span for the person or upto the age of 32. Daridra Yoga The lord of t

11th house is in a Dusthana (the 6th, 8th or 12th houses). Result : The person will attain huge debts, suffpoverty, will have hearing troubles, have a mean temperament, and indulge in sinful and unlawful activit

Daridra Yoga The lord of the 11th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/68). Resul

Incoming debts will constantly be the way of life for the person, suffering from diseases of the ear, depriv

of good siblings, engaged in cruelity and sins, indecent in speech and work like a menial. Daridra Yog

Lagna lord and 6th lord exchange houses and Marakas influence either or both of them. Result : The pers

might suffer from poverty, misery and ill-health. Daridra Yoga Lord of Lagna associated with a Dustha

lord or with Saturn, unaspected by benefics. Result : The person might suffer from poverty, misery and

health. Daridra Yoga The lords of the houses occupied by the Dusthana lords, are in the Dusthan

themselves and conjunct or aspected by Malefics. Result : The person might suffer from poverty, misery a

ill-health. Daridra Yoga Benefic planets are located in malefic houses, and malefic planets in benefic house

Result : The person might suffer from poverty, misery and ill-health. Bandhana Yoga Malefics in Canc

Lagna, Leo Lagna or Pisces Lagna (Sambu Hora Prakasha 14/57). Result : This configuration makes t

person vulnerable to confinement or imprisonment ''in a fort''. Mleccha Yoga Saturn is in Lagna and Sun

the 7th house (Sambu Hora Prakasha 14/33). Result : The person, although possibly well placed in th

beginning of life, will become somewhat of an outcast. Dasi-prabhava Yoga Sun and Moon are debilitated,

they are both in opposition with Saturn (Sambu Hora Prakasha 14/65). Result : The person might be t

child of a female slave or a maid.

Mixed yogas

Musala Yoga If Lagna is in a Sthira sign and several planets also in Sthira signs then the effects of Musa

yoga can be felt. Result : One born in this Yoga is proud, learned, wealthy, liked by ruler, famous, of stab

nature, and blessed with several sons. He/she is trustworthy, has stability and durability, is fixed a

determined. However, the person might be obstinant, inable to take quick decisions and might ha

difficulty adapting to change. Sankhya Pasha Yoga All planets distributed over 5 houses in the chart. Resu

: The person has a large family, is adept in work, skillful in earning wealth, crafty, impolite, fond of dwelli

in forests, having numerous drawbacks. Bahu Stri Yoga The Lagna lord and the lord of the 7th house a

conjunct or in mutual aspect with each other (original source unknown). Result : The person will have


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number of spouses. Gaja-Kesari Yoga Jupiter 4th house from Moon. Result : This combination should

very favorable for domestic comforts and the mother of the person. But according to Mansagari this Yo

deprives one of comforts at home, leads to troubles in respect of the mother, and confers an attitude

work for others. Sodaranasa Yoga Mars and the lord of the 3rd house are in the Trik houses (6, 8 and 12

houses), conjunct or aspected by malefics (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/11). Result : The person will have

younger siblings, and few or no siblings at all. Madhyayu Yoga Lagna lord and the 8th house lord, bo

occupy a Dvisvabhava sign, or one in a Chara sign and the other in Sthira sign. Result : This combination

an indication of a medium life span up to 70 years. Madhyayu Yoga The Lagna and the Moon, both occupy

Dvisvabhava sign, or one in a Chara sign and the other in Sthira sign. Result : This combination is

indication of a medium life span up to 70 years. Madhyayu Yoga The Lagna and the Hora Lagna, bo

occupy a Dvisvabhava sign, or one in a Chara sign and the other in Sthira sign. Result : This combination

an indication of a medium life span up to 70 years. Mukabadhiramdha Yoga Malefics in the 7th hou

without a benefic aspect (Sambu Hora Prakasha 14). Result : The person might have damaged face.

Planetary combinations leading to servitude formed

(1) when Sun is in the 10th house, Moon is in the 7th, Saturn in the 4th, Mars in the 3rd and the Ascendan

is in a cardinal sign while Jupiter is placed in the 2nd house. Persons born under this combination during

night will be a servant of another person (2) If Venus occupies the 9th house, Moon the 7th house, Mars th

8th, and Jupiter owns the 2nd house or the Ascendant while the Ascendant is in a fixed sign. The person

born in this combination lives always in servitude (3) When a person is born during nighttime and has the

lord of the movable rising sign in Sandhi and a malefic planet occupies a cardinal house (4) Jupiter attains

Iravathamsa and occupies a Sandhi, and Moon is not situated in a cardinal house but possesses Uttam-

varga and Venus is in the rising sign and birth is in the night time during the dark half of a lunar month. T

person is born as a menial (5) if at the time of birth of a person, Mars, Jupiter, and Sun occupy,

respectively, the Sandhis of 6th, 4th, and 10th Bhavas, or (6) If Moon while occupying the Amsa (q.v.) of

malefic planet is in a Benefic sign, or (7) When Jupiter is in Capricorn occupying the 6th, 8th, or the 12th

bhava, and Moon is in the 4th bhava from the rising sign, -the individ

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