Yogas (Planetary Combinations)

A yoga is a specific planetary combination that produces a defined result. Hundreds are described in the classics; a few well-known families account for much of practical analysis. A yoga’s strength depends on the dignity and placement of the planets forming it — and its results unfold during the dashas of those planets.

Major yoga families

Raja yogas

Links between kendra (1/4/7/10) and trikona (1/5/9) lords — power, status and success.

Dhana yogas

Connections among the 2nd, 5th, 9th and 11th lords — wealth and gains.

Pancha Mahapurusha

Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn strong in own/exalted sign in a kendra — a “great person” yoga (Ruchaka, Bhadra, Hamsa, Malavya, Sasa).

Gaja-Kesari

Jupiter in a kendra from the Moon — wisdom, reputation and respect.

Budha-Aditya

Sun and Mercury together — intelligence and communication skill.

Neecha-bhanga

Cancellation of debilitation — a weak placement redeemed, often giving rise after struggle.