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Astrological Yogas

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 YogaAny 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 YogaMars 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

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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 YogaA 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
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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
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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.

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