Yogas - Planetary Combinations
Special planetary combinations in Vedic astrology
Yogas (Sanskrit: योग) are special combinations of planets in the natal chart that create unique effects. There are hundreds of different yogas, from beneficial to malefic.
What are Yogas?
Yogas (Sanskrit: योग) are special combinations of planets in the natal chart that create unique effects. There are hundreds of different yogas, from beneficial to malefic.
Yogas are formed when planets are in certain relationships with each other - in the same house, in mutual aspect, in sign exchange, etc.
Main Types of Yogas
Raja Yoga
Royal yoga.
Dhana Yoga
Yoga of wealth.
Gaja Kesari Yoga
Jupiter
Budha-Aditya Yoga
Conjunction of Sun and Mercury.
Mahaparisha Yoga
5 yogas from Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn in kendras
Viparita Raja Yoga
Lords of dusthanas (6,8,12) in dusthanas. Success through difficulties and unexpected sources.
Neecha Bhanga Yoga
Cancellation of planet debilitation.
Kemadruma Yoga (malefic)
Moon alone without planets in adjacent houses. Poverty, difficulties, loneliness.
Kala Sarpa Yoga
All planets between Rahu and Ketu.
Key Concepts
Planetary Combinations
Yogas are formed through conjunctions, aspects, mutual exchange
Auspicious Yogas
Raja yogas, Dhana yogas, Mahaparisha yogas and others
Inauspicious Yogas
Papa yogas, Kemdrum, Dainyha yogas create obstacles
Conditions of Manifestation
Yoga manifests at full strength only under certain conditions: