The classics
typically explain the effects of general principles by simple stating the
exaggerated effect of the 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. It 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 factors, and that is the planetary yogas. Yogas describe some small
combination of factors and give an interpretation accordingly. While the
considerations that form the basis of the yoga are mostly common sense rules,
the results of yogas are never explained explicitly.There are different groups
of yogas, named after some commonality amongst them. The commonality may be the
astrological requirements for the yoga to form, or it may be the interpretation
itself they share. For example in Parashara, there are chapters on Nabhasa
yogas, Lunar yogas, Solar yogas, Raja yogas, Yogas for royal
association , Yogas for wealth, yogas for penury, and a chapter on
miscellanous other yogas.Even though a typical yoga combines several factors
that work together to form the indicated results, it is nowhere a magic formula
for making absolute predictions. The number of influences that may alter the
results are too many to be explicitly stated in each yoga. Therefore, yogas
should only be applied with due consideration for the 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 strongly. This is actually good in case of negative
yogas. - When the grahas involved are afflicted (according to the balance of
the various factors that should be considered) the results of the yoga will
come out more negative than stated by the yoga. When the grahas are
particularly well disposed and free of affliction, the results will be more
positive. - Associations with other grahas not mentioned in the yoga, may color
or alter the results of the yoga. In short, a yoga is not a magic bullet that
can be applied blindly if only the specified conditions are met. One must
always try to get a true picture of how the yoga works out in the context of
the chart.
Here is a
summary of the yogas that apply on your chart, grouped according to positive or
negative effects, 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 benefic sign (Sarvartha Chintamani 5/32). Result : The person is a
person of great intelligence and character. Ubhayachari Yoga Any
planets, other than Moon, occupy the 2nd and the 12th house from Sun. Result :
The person has a strong physique, equal to a king, capable of shouldering great
responsibility, great learning, balanced outlook, wealthy, handsome and blessed
with numerous objects of pleasure. This is particularly the results if benefics
form this Yoga. Kahala Yoga Lords of the 4th and the 9th in mutual
Kendras, and the lord of Lagna is strong. Result : The person is aggressive,
courageous, ignorant, commander of an army, owner or ruler of several villages.
The person has material possessions, and ownership of land, houses and
vehicles. Mangal-Budha Yoga Mars and Mercury are conjunct in the same
house. Result : The person is adept in making medicines, eloquent, not very
rich, looks after a widow or a base woman, versed in metalcraft or fine arts, a
wrestler or boxer. Mangal-Guru Yoga Mars and Jupiter are conjunct in
the same house. Result : The person is learned, revered, wealthy, very
intelligent, skillful lecturer, a sculptor, skilled in the use of weapons,
memorizes by mere listening, a leader. Budha-Guru Yoga Mercury and Jupiter are
conjunct in the same house. Result : The person is eloquent, learned, amiable,
handsome, wealthy, well-versed in dance, song and music, very virtuous, and
fond of perfumes. Mangal-Budha-Guru Yoga Mars, Mercury and Jupiter are conjunct
in the same house. Result : The person is honored by his own family, given to
poetry, music and drama, attached to young women, husband of a fine woman,
engaged in doing good to others. Karmajiva Yoga The lord of the
Navamsha occupying the 10th lord is Mars (Brihat Jataka 10/2). Result : Wealth
and livelihood will come to the person through minerals, fire (fireworks,
kitchen, engine driving or any work connected to heat or fire), weapons,
adventures and physical strength. The person might acquire income through an
enemy (Mars). Karmajiva Yoga Mars rules the 10th house from Lagna, Moon or Sun
(Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva Yogas) This
combination could support other combinations indicating a profession of Mars,
connected to minerals, fire (fireworks, kitchen, engine driving or any work
connected to heat or fire), weapons, adventures and physical strength.
Karmajiva Yoga Mercury aspects or conjuncts the lord of the 10th from Lagna,
Moon or Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva
Yogas) This combination could support other combinations indicating a profession
connected to Mercury, like a mechanic, painter, sculptor, engraver, architect
or scent-maker. Karmajiva Yoga Jupiter aspects or conjuncts the lord of the
10th from Lagna, Moon or Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than
other Karmajiva Yogas) This combination could support other combinations
indicating a profession connected Jupiter, like involvement with educated
classes, knowledge, law, religion, temples, charities, discipleship, pilgrimage
and spiritual pursuits. Karmajiva Yoga Venus rules the 10th house from Lagna,
Moon or Sun (Brihat Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva
Yogas) This combination could support other combinations indicating a
profession of Venus, connected to gems, silver, cows, buffaloes, or anything of
great value or sensory pleasure or relates to beauty. Karmajiva Yoga Saturn
aspects or conjuncts the lord of the 10th from Lagna, Moon or Sun (Brihat
Jataka). Result : (To a lesser degree than other Karmajiva Yogas) This
combination could support other combinations indicating a profession connected
to Saturn, like labor, such as carrying loads, and low trades that go against
family tradition. Dattaputra Yoga The lord of the 5th house is weak and in no
way connected with the lords of the Lagna and the 7th (Phala Deepika 12/8).
Result : A child will be adopted by the person. Matrudirgayur Yoga The
lord of the Navamsha sign holding the 4th house lord is strong and is located
in a Kendra from Lagna or Moon (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/132). Result : The mother
of the person will have a long life. Sarira Sukhya Yoga The Lagna lord, Jupiter
or Venus are placed in a Kendra (Sarvartha Chintamani 2/98). Result :
Longevity, wealth from and alignment with political powers are bestowed upon
the person. Purnayu Yoga The 6th or the 12th lord are placed in the 6th house
or in the 12th house or the 8th house or the Lagna. Result : This combination
is an indication of a long life span up to 100 years. Dhana Yoga (dasha) The
9th house lord is conjunct the 5th house lord (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
43/2). Result : The person will enjoy great wealth in the Dasha periods of the
planets making this Yoga. Dhana Yoga There is a relationship between
the 2nd house lord on the one hand and the 5th, or 9th or 11th lord on the
other hand. Result : The person will be wealthy. Dhana Yoga There is a
relationship between the 5th house lord on the one hand and the 9th or 11th
lord on the other hand. Result : The person will be wealthy. Dhana Yoga There
is a relationship between the 9th house lord on the one hand and the 11th lord
on the other hand. Result : The person will be wealthy. Svaveeryaddhana
Yoga The 2nd lord occupies a Kendra or Trikona from the Lagna lord, or a
naturally benefic 2nd lord is exalted or conjunct an exalted planet (Sarvartha
Chintamani 3). Result : The person will accumulate his wealth through his own
effort. Akhanda Samrajya Yoga One of the lords of the 11th, 9th or
the 2nd houses are in a Kendra from Moon, while Jupiter is the lord of 2nd, 5th
or the 11th house (Jyotisharnava Navanitam 5/30). Result : The person will have
a wide kingdom. Vahana Yoga The lord of the 4th house is exalted and the lord
of the exaltation sign is in a Kendra or a Trikona (Sarvartha Chintamani
4/152). Result : The person will come to own vehicles and other material
comforts. Uttamadi (Dhana) Yoga Moon is in a Apoklima (3,6,9,12) from
Sun. Result : The person's wealth, learning, efficiency and fame will be
(uttama) plenteous. Raja Yoga A mutual relationship exists between
the Lagna lord on the one side and the lord of the 4th or 5th or 7th or 9th or
10th on the other. Result : This elevates the status of the individual in terms
of success, recognition and status. Raja Yoga A mutual relationship
exists between the lord of the 4th house on the one side and the lord of the
5th or 9th on the other. Result : This elevates the status of the individual in
terms of success, recognition and status. Raja Yoga A conjunction or
mutual aspect between the lord of the 5th house and the lord of the 9th house
(Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 41/33-34). Result : This yoga leads to kingship
or royal status (In modern context this means a high governmental
status). Raja Yoga Lords of the 4th or the 10th are in conjunction
with the lords of the 5th and the 9th (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 41/37).
Result : The person will share a kingdom. This leads to kingship or royal
status (In modern context this means a high governmental status). Raja Yoga The
lord of or the planet that would be exalted in a sign holding a debilitated
planet is in a Kendra from Moon or Lagna (Sarvartha Chintamani 9/13). Result :
The person will become a ruler or equal to a ruler of high rank. Raja Yoga The
lord of the Navamsha sign which the Moon occupies, resides in a Kendra or
Trikona from Lagna or Mercury (Sarvartha Chintamani 9.28). Result : The person
is or becomes a commander or equal to a ruler. Raja Yoga One of the lords of
the 11th, the 9th and the 2nd houses, is in a Kendra from Moon, while Jupiter
is the lord of either 2nd, 5th or 11th house (original source unknown). Result
: The individual becomes a great man or a respected ruler. Viparita Sarala Raja
Yoga The 8th lord is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/65). Result
: This confers learning, longevity and prosperity. The person will be
successful in all ventures, conquerer of foes and a great celebrity. Bandhu
Pujya Yoga The 4th house or it's lord are associated with or aspected by
Jupiter (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/65). Result : The person has the respect of his
family and friends. Satkirti Yoga 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 sign and
divisions or in a benefic Shastiamsha (Sarvartha Chintamani 8/22). Result : The
person will get fame in life. Maha-Parivartana Yoga The Lagna lord exchanges
houses with the 2nd lord, or the 4th lord, or the 5th lord, or the 7th lord, or
the 9th lord, or the 10th lord, or the 11th lord. Result : This combination
promises wealth, status and physical enjoyments, plus beneficial influences
from the houses involved. Gaja-Kesari Yoga Jupiter in a Kendra from Moon. Look
out for another texts dealing with the particular version of this Yoga. Result
: The person is illustrious, overpowering, virtuous, wealthy, intelligent, scholarly,
of royal bearing and enjoys lasting fame. Kalpadruma-Bhanga Yoga While
conditions of Kemadruma are existent, there are planets in a Kendra from Lagna.
Result : This Yoga cancels the evil of Kemadruma Yoga and bestows all comforts
on the person. Kemadruma-Bhanga Yoga While conditions of Kemadruma are
existent, there are planets in a Kendra from Moon. Result : This Yoga cancels
the evil of Kemadruma Yoga. Kemadruma-Bhanga Yoga While conditions of Kemadruma
are existent, Moon is associated with a benefic or aspected by Jupiter. Result
: This Yoga cancels the evil of Kemadruma Yoga. Nicha-Bhanga Raja Yoga The
debilitated planet is conjunct an exalted planet. Result : This Yoga indicates
cancellation of the state of debilitation of a planet and yielding benefic
results instead, being elevated to a Raja Yoga status. Arishta-Bhanga Yoga Rahu
is placed in the 3rd, or the 6th, or the 11th from Lagna. Result : This
combination 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 occupied 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 people. Kemadruma
Yoga Absence of any planet, except Sun, in the 2nd and 12th house from Moon.
Result : The person is bereft of health, wealth, learning, wisdom, spouse,
progeny and mental peace. The person suffers misery, failures, physical illness
and humiliation. This is said to reduce a prince to a pauper (look for
Kalpadruma Yoga or Kemadruma-Bhanga Yoga for cancellation). Nissva Yoga The
lord of the 2nd house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/59).
Result : The person will be harsh in speech, remain in bad company and will
have ill formed teeth and eyes, bereft of intelligence, children, learning and
power, wealth being taken away by foes. Mriti Yoga The lord of the 3rd house is
in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/60). Result : The person will be
annihilated by his/her enemies, devoid of (younger) siblings, shame, strength
and wealth. The person will be tired by indulging in unseemly activity and will
be of excitable temperment. Kuhu Yoga The lord of the 4th house is in the 6th,
8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/61). Result : The person will be bereft of
mother, conveyances, friends, happiness, ornaments, relations. The person will
be unemployed and without a place of living having lost the one owned by
him/her associating with low people of the opposite sex. Pamara Yoga The lord
of the 5th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/62). Result
: The person will be indiscriminate and have a miserable life, a liar, a cheat,
childless or suffering from the loss of children, associating with mean and
wicked people, lacking the faith in God and will be a glutton. Nirbhagya Yoga
The lord of the 9th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika 6/66).
Result : The person will lose all parental property, such as lands, house etc.
the person will have no regard from good people and elders and will be
irreligious, dressed in old and worn out clothes, poor and miserable. Duryoga
The lord of the 10th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th house (Phala Deepika
6/67). Result : The person will be of no importance, a traitor and very
selfish, only earning to satisfy own hunger, constantly away from home and
lives abroad. Dainya Parivartana Yoga The 6th house lord exchanges houses with
the Lagna lord, or the 2nd lord, or the 3rd lord, or the 4th lord, or the 5th
lord, or the 7th lord, or the 8th lord, or the 9th lord, or the 10th lord, or
the 11th lord, or the 12th lord. Result : This combination leads to a wicked
nature, persistent trouble from opponents, and ill health. Bandhubhisthyaktha
Yoga The lord of the 4th house is connected to malefics or holds bad
Shasthiamshas or is placed in enemy or debilitation signs (Sarvartha Chintamani
4/68). Result : The person will have trouble with his close relatives, due to
misunderstanding or be deserted by them. Matrunasa Yoga Moon is hemmed between
malefics, or conjunct or aspected by malefics (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/133).
Result : The mother of the person dies early. Vishaprayoga Yoga The 2nd house
holds or is aspected by malefics and the 2nd house lord is in a cruel Navamsha
aspected by a malefic (Sarvartha Chintamani 3/143). Result : The person is
vulnerable to be poisoned by others. Arishta Yoga The Lagna lord is in conjunction
or mutual aspect with the 6th, or the 8th, or the 12th house lords (If the
lords of the 2nd and 7th houses are involved the effects are more severe).
Result : The person will suffer from bad health (the planets that constitute
this Yoga will give more specific information). Arishta Vrana Yoga The lord of
the 6th house is a malefic and is placed in the Lagna, the 8th house or the
10th house (Sarvartha Chintamani 5/2/2). Result : The person might suffer from
ulcer, tumor or cancer. Arishta Matibhramana Yoga The lord of the 6th house is
conjunct or aspected by a malefic, the 6th house itself holds or is aspected by
malefics, Mercury and Moon are in Trik houses or aspected by malefics (Major
S.G. Khout). Result : The person is vulnerable to the development of a mental
disorder. Arishta Matibhramana Yoga Mercury is weak and conjunct a malefic in
the 3rd, 6th, 8th or 12th house (Major S.G. Khout). Result : The person is
vulnerable to the development of a mental disorder. Arishta Khalvata Yoga The
Lagna is identical to Saggitarius or Taurus or be a malefic sign, aspected by
malefic planets (Major S.G. Khout). Result : The person is vulnerable to the
loss of hair and becoming bald. Alpayu Yoga No benefics in Kendras, and a
benefic placed in the 8th house. Result : This combination indicates a short
life span for the person or upto the age of 32. Alpayu Yoga The 3rd lord and
Mars are combust or afflicted by malefics. Result : This combination indicates
a short life span for the person or upto the age of 32. Alpayu Yoga The 8th
lord and Saturn, are combust or afflicted by malefics. Result : This
combination indicates a short life span for the person or upto the age of 32.
Daridra Yoga The lord of the 11th house is in a Dusthana (the 6th, 8th or 12th
houses). Result : The person will attain huge debts, suffer poverty, will have
hearing troubles, have a mean temperament, and indulge in sinful and unlawful
activity. Daridra Yoga The lord of the 11th house is in the 6th, 8th or 12th
house (Phala Deepika 6/68). Result : Incoming debts will constantly be the way
of life for the person, suffering from diseases of the ear, deprived of good
siblings, engaged in cruelity and sins, indecent in speech and work like a
menial. Daridra Yoga Lagna lord and 6th lord exchange houses and Marakas
influence either or both of them. Result : The person might suffer from
poverty, misery and ill-health. Daridra Yoga Lord of Lagna associated with a
Dusthana lord or with Saturn, unaspected by benefics. Result : The person might
suffer from poverty, misery and ill-health. Daridra Yoga The lords of the
houses occupied by the Dusthana lords, are in the Dusthanas themselves and
conjunct or aspected by Malefics. Result : The person might suffer from
poverty, misery and ill-health. Daridra Yoga Benefic planets are located in
malefic houses, and malefic planets in benefic houses. Result : The person
might suffer from poverty, misery and ill-health. Bandhana Yoga Malefics in
Cancer Lagna, Leo Lagna or Pisces Lagna (Sambu Hora Prakasha 14/57). Result :
This configuration makes the person vulnerable to confinement or imprisonment
''in a fort''. Mleccha Yoga Saturn is in Lagna and Sun in the 7th house (Sambu
Hora Prakasha 14/33). Result : The person, although possibly well placed in the
beginning of life, will become somewhat of an outcast. Dasi-prabhava Yoga Sun
and Moon are debilitated, or they are both in opposition with Saturn (Sambu
Hora Prakasha 14/65). Result : The person might be the 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 Musala yoga can be felt. Result : One born in this Yoga is proud,
learned, wealthy, liked by ruler, famous, of stable nature, and blessed with
several sons. He/she is trustworthy, has stability and durability, is fixed and
determined. However, the person might be obstinant, inable to take quick
decisions and might have difficulty adapting to change. Sankhya Pasha Yoga All
planets distributed over 5 houses in the chart. Result : The person has a large
family, is adept in work, skillful in earning wealth, crafty, impolite, fond of
dwelling in forests, having numerous drawbacks. Bahu Stri Yoga The Lagna lord
and the lord of the 7th house are conjunct or in mutual aspect with each other (original
source unknown). Result : The person will have a number of spouses. Gaja-Kesari
Yoga Jupiter 4th house from Moon. Result : This combination should be very
favorable for domestic comforts and the mother of the person. But according to
Mansagari this Yoga deprives one of comforts at home, leads to troubles in
respect of the mother, and confers an attitude to work for others. Sodaranasa
Yoga Mars and the lord of the 3rd house are in the Trik houses (6, 8 and 12th
houses), conjunct or aspected by malefics (Sarvartha Chintamani 4/11). Result :
The person will have no younger siblings, and few or no siblings at all.
Madhyayu Yoga Lagna lord and the 8th house lord, both occupy a Dvisvabhava
sign, or one in a Chara sign and the other in Sthira sign. Result : This
combination is an indication of a medium life span up to 70 years. Madhyayu
Yoga The Lagna and the Moon, both occupy a Dvisvabhava sign, or one in a Chara
sign and the other in Sthira sign. Result : This combination is an indication
of a medium life span up to 70 years. Madhyayu Yoga The Lagna and the Hora
Lagna, both occupy a Dvisvabhava sign, or one in a Chara sign and the other in
Sthira sign. Result : This combination is an indication of a medium life span
up to 70 years. Mukabadhiramdha Yoga Malefics in the 7th house without a
benefic aspect (Sambu Hora Prakasha 14). Result : The person might have damaged
teeth.