There are various yogas in Indian Astrology. Some important yogas are based on the position of various
planets placed in a horoscope. Here are some special yogas which are formed by placement of Mars,
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn in a chart and these yogas generally produce good and positive
result.
Here Mars forms Ruchika Yoga, Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga, Jupiter forms Hansa Yoga, Venus forms
Malavya Yoga and Saturn forms Sasa Yoga. Collectively these are known as Panchmahapurusha Yoga.
RUCHAKA YOGA
When Mars is in exaltation (in Capricorn Sign) or own sign (Aries or Scorpio) and is in angle or kendra
from Ascendant or from Moon, Ruchika yoga is formed. Mars represents physical power. As such this
yoga indicates bravery, physical power and wit of a person. He will be famous for these traits and will be
successful in defeating his enemies. It has been observed that many warriors and sportspersons have
Ruchaka Yoga in their birth chart.
BHADRA YOGA
Bhadra means a gentleman in hindi language. Therefore, the Bhadra Yoga in Vedic Astrology points out
that a native of this yoga will be gentle by nature. As strong Mercury is involved in formation of this yoga,
it implies that the native having this yoga, will be learned, intelligent with sharp mind and strong
memory. Benefic qualities of Mercury will inherit in the native.
Bhadra Yoga in a chart is formed when Mercury is in its own sign (Gemini or Virgo) or in its exaltation
sign and at the same time it is in Kendra house from Ascendant or from Moon. Virgo is again exaltation
sign for Mercury. Such natives attain fame due to their perfection and skill of communication.
HANSA YOGA
As strong Jupiter is involved in formation of this yoga, it implies that the native having this yoga, will be
religious, educated, learned, knowledgeable and helpful. Benefic qualities of Jupiter will inherit in the
native. The native may lead long life with prosperity and happiness.
Hansa Yoga is said to be formed when Jupiter is in its own sign (Sagittarius or Pisces) or in exaltation
(Cancer) and occupies a Kendra house either from Ascendant or from Moon. Strong Jupiter well placed in
the chart will yield more strong and auspicious results.
MALAVYA YOGA
As strong Venus is involved in formation of this yoga, it implies that the native having this yoga will be
beautiful, cultured, enjoyable and prosperous. Benefic qualities of Venus will inherit in the native. The
native may lead long life with prosperity and happiness. Malvaya Yoga is formed when Venus is in its
own sign (Taurus or Libra) or in exaltation (Pisces) and occupies a Kendra house from the Ascendant or
from Moon. Strong Venus well placed in the chart will yield more strong and auspicious results.
The Malavya Yoga is a mark of beauty, grace, charm and artistic attitude of a native. He may be fond of
good music, beautiful women, costly jewelery and other luxurious items. He maintains himself with
attractive and fashionable garments and leads a comfortable life.
SASA YOGA
As strong Saturn is involved in formation of this yoga, it implies that the native having this yoga, will be
famous with abundance of land and will be blessed with authority. Benefic qualities of Saturn will inherit
in the native. The native may lead long life with prosperity and happiness.