Jathagam Guide - Part 5: Yogas - Beneficial Combinations for Prosperity & Success

Jan 18, 2026
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Jathagam Guide - Part 5: Yogas - Beneficial Combinations

ஜாதகம் வழிகாட்டி - பாகம் 5: யோகங்கள் - நன்மை அமைப்புகள்

Welcome to Part 5 - the most uplifting section of our series! After learning about doshas (challenges), now we explore Yogas (யோகங்கள்) - the blessed combinations that bring prosperity, power, and success!


Understanding Yogas - யோகங்களை புரிந்துகொள்ளல்

What is a Yoga?

Yoga (योग/யோகம்) in Vedic Astrology means a special planetary combination that produces specific results.

Types of Results:

  • Beneficial Yogas: Wealth, power, fame, wisdom, spirituality
  • Malefic Yogas: Poverty, obstacles (covered in doshas)

Simple Explanation: Think of yogas as bonus features in your birth chart:

  • Some people are born with “wealth app” installed
  • Some with “fame app”
  • Some with “spiritual enlightenment app”
  • Many have multiple apps!

Key Principle: Yogas are formed by:

  1. Planetary positions (which houses they occupy)
  2. Planetary relationships (aspects, conjunctions)
  3. Lordship combinations (house lords together)

Categories of Yogas

Major Categories:

1. Raj Yogas (ராஜ யோகம்) - Royal/Power Yogas

  • Bring authority, status, success, recognition
  • “King-like” life quality

2. Dhana Yogas (தன யோகம்) - Wealth Yogas

  • Financial prosperity, assets, riches

3. Mahapurusha Yogas (மஹாபுருஷ யோகம்) - Great Personality Yogas

  • 5 special yogas from Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn

4. Chandra Yogas (சந்திர யோகம்) - Moon-based Yogas

  • Gajakesari, Sunapha, Anapha, etc.

5. Nabhasa Yogas (நபஸ யோகம்) - Planetary distribution patterns

  • Based on how planets are distributed across houses

6. Spiritual Yogas - Liberation/Moksha Yogas

  • For enlightenment, sanyasa, spiritual gifts

7. Special Yogas - Fame, Education, Marriage, etc.


Important Principles for Yogas

Yoga Formation Rules:

Yoga must be STRONG to give results:

  • Planets forming yoga should be well-placed (not debilitated, combust, or afflicted)
  • Yoga lords should be in favorable houses
  • Strength matters more than mere presence

Dasha Activation:

  • Yogas give full results during the Dasha/Antardasha of the planets involved
  • Example: Gajakesari Yoga gives best results in Jupiter or Moon Dasha

Multiple Yogas:

  • More yogas = stronger chart
  • But quality > quantity
  • One strong yoga better than 10 weak yogas

Cancellations:

  • Yogas can be cancelled or weakened by malefic aspects or planetary positions
  • Check for Yoga Bhanga (yoga cancellation)

RAJ YOGAS - ராஜ யோகங்கள் (Royal Yogas)

What is Raj Yoga?

Raj Yoga (राज योग/ராஜ யோகம்) = Royal Yoga or Kingly Combination

Definition: Planetary combinations that bestow power, authority, status, success, and prosperity - qualities of a king or leader.

Classical Definition: Raj Yoga is formed when Kendra lords (1,4,7,10) and Trikona lords (1,5,9) combine in favorable ways.

Why this combination?

  • Kendras (1,4,7,10): Houses of action and manifestation (Vishnu sthanas)
  • Trikonas (1,5,9): Houses of fortune and dharma (Lakshmi sthanas)
  • When Vishnu + Lakshmi combine → Raj Yoga (prosperity + power)

Main Raj Yoga Formations

Type 1: Kendra-Trikona Raj Yoga (கேந்திர-திரிகோண ராஜயோகம்)

Formation: When lords of Kendras (1,4,7,10) and Trikonas (1,5,9) are:

  • In conjunction (same house)
  • In mutual aspect (7th aspect)
  • In Parivartana Yoga (exchange houses)

Examples:

Example 1: For Aries Lagna (மேஷ லக்னம்)

  • 5th lord is Sun (Leo)
  • 10th lord is Saturn (Capricorn)
  • If Sun and Saturn are together in any house → Raj Yoga
  • Best if in Kendra or Trikona houses

Example 2: For Cancer Lagna (கடக லக்னம்)

  • 1st lord is Moon (Lagna lord itself)
  • 5th lord is Mars
  • 9th lord is Jupiter
  • 10th lord is Mars (same as 5th)
  • Mars-Jupiter combination → Powerful Raj Yoga
  • Mars-Moon combination → Raj Yoga

Strength Levels:

CombinationStrengthResults
1st + 9th lordsMaximumFortune + self → Peak success
1st + 5th lordsVery HighIntelligence + self → Leadership
5th + 9th lordsVery HighDharma Karmadhipati Yoga → Virtue + fortune
4th + 5th lordsHighComfort + intelligence → Prosperity
4th + 10th lordsHighHome + career → Professional success
7th + 9th lordsHighPartnership + fortune → Business success
10th + 9th lordsHighCareer + fortune → Fame

Type 2: Dharma Karmadhipati Yoga (தர்ம கர்மாதிபதி யோகம்)

Definition: When 9th lord (Dharma) and 10th lord (Karma) combine.

Why Powerful?

  • 9th = Bhagya (Fortune), Dharma (Righteousness)
  • 10th = Karma (Action), Profession
  • Dharma + Karma = Righteous actions bringing fortune

Results:

  • High professional success
  • Fame and recognition
  • Righteous wealth
  • Leadership positions
  • Government honors

Example: Taurus Lagna (ரிஷப லக்னம்)

  • 9th lord: Saturn (Capricorn)
  • 10th lord: Saturn (Aquarius - also ruled by Saturn)
  • Saturn is both 9th and 10th lord
  • When Saturn is strong → Automatic Dharma Karmadhipati Yoga
  • Results peak in Saturn Dasha

Type 3: Viparita Raja Yoga (விபரீத ராஜ யோகம்) - Reversal Yoga

Definition: “Good from bad” - When lords of Dusthanas (6,8,12) combine in specific ways, they create Viparita Raj Yoga.

Formation: Lords of 6th, 8th, 12th houses (normally bad) should:

  • Be in each other’s houses (exchange)
  • Be conjunct with each other
  • Be in 6th, 8th, or 12th from Lagna

Why it works? Two negatives make a positive! Bad house lords afflicting each other neutralize their malefic effects and create unexpected success.

Three Types:

1. Harsha Yoga (ஹர்ஷ யோகம்):

  • 6th lord in 6th, 8th, or 12th house
  • Victory over enemies, diseases, debts

2. Sarala Yoga (சரல யோகம்):

  • 8th lord in 6th, 8th, or 12th house
  • Protection from sudden troubles, longevity

3. Vimala Yoga (விமல யோகம்):

  • 12th lord in 6th, 8th, or 12th house
  • Control over expenses, spiritual gains, foreign success

Results:

  • Sudden rise from adversity
  • Success through struggles
  • “Rags to riches” stories
  • Victory after near-defeat

Example: Gemini Lagna (மிதுன லக்னம்)

  • 8th lord: Saturn
  • 12th lord: Venus
  • If Saturn is in 12th house (Taurus) → Sarala Yoga
  • Person overcomes life-threatening situations, gains longevity

Type 4: Neecha Bhanga Raj Yoga (நீச பங்க ராஜயோகம்)

Definition: “Cancellation of Debilitation” - When a debilitated planet’s weakness is cancelled, creating a powerful Raj Yoga.

Formation Conditions (any one):

  1. Debilitation lord aspects or conjuncts the debilitated planet
  2. Exaltation lord of that sign aspects or conjuncts debilitated planet
  3. Debilitated planet is aspected by its own lord
  4. Debilitated planet in Kendra from Lagna or Moon
  5. Debilitated planet is exalted in Navamsa (D9)

Example 1: Saturn debilitated in Aries

  • Saturn weak in Aries (ruled by Mars)
  • If Mars aspects Saturn → Neecha Bhanga
  • Or if Saturn is in Kendra house (1,4,7,10) → Neecha Bhanga Raj Yoga

Example 2: Jupiter debilitated in Capricorn

  • Jupiter weak in Capricorn (ruled by Saturn)
  • If Saturn aspects Jupiter → Neecha Bhanga
  • Or if Jupiter exalted in Navamsa (in Cancer in D9) → Neecha Bhanga Raj Yoga

Results:

  • Initial struggles → Massive success
  • “From worst to first”
  • Often creates self-made success stories
  • Greater success than natural exaltation!

Famous Example: Many billionaires and world leaders have Neecha Bhanga Raj Yoga - they rise from humble beginnings to great heights!


Raj Yoga Results by Lagna

Best Raj Yogas for Each Lagna:

LagnaBest Raj Yoga CombinationWhy Powerful
Aries (மேஷம்)Sun-Jupiter (5-9 lords)Dharma lords together
Taurus (ரிஷபம்)Saturn alone (9-10 lord)Dharma Karmadhipati
Gemini (மிதுனம்)Venus-Saturn (5-9 lords)Trikona lords
Cancer (கடகம்)Mars-Jupiter (5,10-9 lords)Multiple Raj Yogas
Leo (சிம்மம்)Sun-Mars (1-9 lord)Lagna lord with fortune
Virgo (கன்னி)Mercury-Venus (1,10-9 lord)Lagna lord with trikona
Libra (துலாம்)Saturn-Venus (4,5-1 lord)Kendra-trikona
Scorpio (விருச்சிகம்)Jupiter-Moon (5-9 lords)Trikona lords
Sagittarius (தனுசு)Jupiter-Sun (1,9-9 lord)Lagna lord strong
Capricorn (மகரம்)Venus-Saturn (5,10-1 lord)Multiple yogas
Aquarius (கும்பம்)Saturn-Venus (1-9 lord)Lagna lord with fortune
Pisces (மீனம்)Jupiter-Mars (1,10-9 lord)Lagna lord strong

DHANA YOGAS - தன யோகங்கள் (Wealth Yogas)

What is Dhana Yoga?

Dhana Yoga (धन योग/தன யோகம்) = Wealth Yoga or Money Combination

Definition: Planetary combinations specifically for financial prosperity and asset accumulation.

Key Houses for Wealth:

  • 2nd house: Dhana bhava - Family wealth, savings, liquid money
  • 11th house: Labha bhava - Gains, income, profits
  • 9th house: Bhagya bhava - Fortune, windfall gains
  • 5th house: Poorva Punya - Past merit, speculation gains

Main Dhana Yoga Formations

Type 1: Classic Dhana Yoga (பாரம்பரிய தன யோகம்)

Formation: When lords of 2nd and 11th houses are:

  • In conjunction
  • In mutual aspect
  • In exchange (Parivartana)
  • Placed in Kendra or Trikona

Why powerful?

  • 2nd = Wealth storage
  • 11th = Gains and income
  • Together = Money flows in AND stays!

Example: Leo Lagna (சிம்ம லக்னம்)

  • 2nd lord: Mercury (Virgo)
  • 11th lord: Mercury (Gemini - same planet!)
  • Mercury is both 2nd and 11th lord
  • When Mercury is strong → Automatic powerful Dhana Yoga
  • Especially in Mercury Dasha

Type 2: Lakshmi Yoga (லக்ஷ்மி யோகம்)

Formation: When 9th lord (fortune) is strong and placed in:

  • Own sign
  • Kendra (1,4,7,10)
  • With benefics (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon)

Special Lakshmi Yoga:

  • Venus (natural Lakshmi karaka) with Jupiter (wealth karaka)
  • Especially in 2nd, 9th, or 11th house
  • Lakshmi-Narayana Yoga (wealth + preservation)

Results:

  • Wealth from righteous means
  • Family prosperity
  • Luxuries and comforts
  • Beautiful home
  • Artistic wealth

Type 3: 2-5-9-11 Combination

Formation: Any combination of lords of 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th houses.

Why these houses?

  • 2nd: Wealth storage
  • 5th: Speculation, intelligence, past merit
  • 9th: Fortune, windfall
  • 11th: Gains, profits

Strongest Combinations:

CombinationType of WealthExamples
2nd + 11thSteady income growthSalary increases, business profits
5th + 9thLucky gains, speculationLottery, stocks, inheritance
9th + 11thFortune + gainsSudden wealth, foreign income
2nd + 9thAncestral + fortuneFamily wealth, property
5th + 11thCreative incomeArts, entertainment, children’s gains

Type 4: Jupiter-Venus Dhana Yoga

Formation: When Jupiter (Dhana Karaka) and Venus (Sukha Karaka) are:

  • Together in 2nd, 5th, 9th, or 11th house
  • Aspecting 2nd or 11th house
  • In good dignity (own sign, exalted, friendly)

Results:

  • Multiple income sources
  • Wealth through wisdom (Jupiter) and arts (Venus)
  • Luxurious lifestyle
  • Gold, jewelry, assets
  • Financial abundance

Best for: Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces Lagna


Type 5: Amala Yoga (அமல யோகம்) - Pure Wealth

Formation: When benefic planets (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, well-placed Moon) are in 10th house from Lagna or Moon.

Results:

  • Wealth through profession
  • Clean, ethical income
  • Lasting prosperity
  • Good reputation
  • Fame + wealth together

Special Wealth Combinations

1. Chandra-Mangala Yoga (சந்திர-மங்கள யோகம்):

  • Moon + Mars together
  • Creates wealth through real estate, property
  • Courage + mind = business success

2. All Planets in Wealth Houses:

  • If most planets are in 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th
  • Wealth-focused life
  • Multiple income streams

3. Benefics in 2nd + 11th:

  • Jupiter, Venus, Mercury in 2nd and 11th houses
  • Strong wealth accumulation

PANCH MAHAPURUSHA YOGAS - பஞ்ச மஹாபுருஷ யோகங்கள்

The Five Great Personality Yogas

Panch Mahapurusha Yoga (पञ्च महापुरुष योग/பஞ்ச மஹாபுருஷ யோகம்) = Five Great Persons Yogas

Definition: Five special yogas formed when Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, or Saturn are in Kendra (1,4,7,10) and in their:

  • Own sign, or
  • Exaltation sign

Why only these 5 planets?

  • Sun & Moon: Luminaries, not counted
  • Rahu & Ketu: Shadow planets, don’t form Mahapurusha yogas

General Results:

  • Outstanding personality traits
  • Success in specific areas
  • Fame and recognition
  • Leadership qualities
  • Exceptional abilities

The 5 Mahapurusha Yogas in Detail

1. RUCHAKA YOGA (ருசக யோகம்) - Mars Yoga

Formation: Mars in Kendra (1,4,7,10) in:

  • Aries (own sign), or
  • Scorpio (own sign), or
  • Capricorn (exalted)

Personality Traits:

  • Warrior-like courage and valor
  • Muscular, athletic body
  • Reddish complexion
  • Aggressive, dominant nature
  • Competitive spirit
  • Fearless in adversity

Career Success:

  • Military, police, army
  • Sports, athletics
  • Surgery, medical
  • Engineering, mechanics
  • Real estate, property
  • Leadership roles

Example:

  • Aries Lagna with Mars in 1st house (Aries) → Ruchaka Yoga
  • Results: Born leader, athletic, commands respect, victory over enemies

Best for: Aries, Scorpio, Cancer, Leo, Capricorn, Aquarius Lagna


2. BHADRA YOGA (பத்ர யோகம்) - Mercury Yoga

Formation: Mercury in Kendra (1,4,7,10) in:

  • Gemini (own sign), or
  • Virgo (own sign + exalted)

Personality Traits:

  • Highly intelligent, sharp mind
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Youthful appearance even in old age
  • Pleasant speech
  • Witty, humorous
  • Business acumen

Career Success:

  • Business, commerce, trade
  • Writing, journalism, media
  • Teaching, education
  • Accounting, mathematics
  • Communication, PR
  • Technology, computers

Example:

  • Gemini Lagna with Mercury in 1st house (Gemini) → Bhadra Yoga
  • Results: Brilliant communicator, successful businessman, versatile talents

Best for: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces Lagna


3. HAMSA YOGA (ஹம்ஸ யோகம்) - Jupiter Yoga

Formation: Jupiter in Kendra (1,4,7,10) in:

  • Sagittarius (own sign), or
  • Pisces (own sign), or
  • Cancer (exalted)

Personality Traits:

  • Wise and learned, guru-like
  • Righteous, ethical behavior
  • Golden/fair complexion
  • Well-respected by all
  • Spiritual inclination
  • Charitable nature

Career Success:

  • Teaching, professorship
  • Religious/spiritual leadership
  • Law, judiciary
  • Finance, banking (ethical)
  • Philosophy, counseling
  • Advisory roles

Example:

  • Sagittarius Lagna with Jupiter in 1st house (Sagittarius) → Hamsa Yoga
  • Results: Renowned teacher, ethical leader, wealthy through wisdom, respected elder

Best for: Sagittarius, Pisces, Cancer, Aries, Leo, Scorpio Lagna

Note: HAMSA YOGA is considered the BEST of all 5 Mahapurusha Yogas!


4. MALAVYA YOGA (மாளவ்ய யோகம்) - Venus Yoga

Formation: Venus in Kendra (1,4,7,10) in:

  • Taurus (own sign), or
  • Libra (own sign), or
  • Pisces (exalted)

Personality Traits:

  • Beautiful, attractive appearance
  • Luxurious lifestyle
  • Artistic talents
  • Charming personality
  • Love for comforts
  • Pleasant voice

Career Success:

  • Arts, music, dance, acting
  • Fashion, beauty, cosmetics
  • Luxury goods, jewelry
  • Hospitality, hotels
  • Interior design
  • Relationship counseling

Example:

  • Taurus Lagna with Venus in 1st house (Taurus) → Malavya Yoga
  • Results: Artistic genius, wealthy lifestyle, beautiful spouse, multiple vehicles

Best for: Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Capricorn, Aquarius Lagna


5. SASA YOGA (சாஸ யோகம்) - Saturn Yoga

Formation: Saturn in Kendra (1,4,7,10) in:

  • Capricorn (own sign), or
  • Aquarius (own sign), or
  • Libra (exalted)

Personality Traits:

  • Disciplined, hardworking
  • Serious, mature beyond age
  • Tall, lean body
  • Patient, persevering
  • Authority through service
  • Just and fair

Career Success:

  • Government, bureaucracy
  • Mining, oil, iron industries
  • Labor-intensive work leadership
  • Social service, NGOs
  • Real estate (long-term)
  • Positions requiring patience

Example:

  • Capricorn Lagna with Saturn in 1st house (Capricorn) → Sasa Yoga
  • Results: Self-made success through discipline, commands workers, longevity, property

Best for: Capricorn, Aquarius, Libra, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo Lagna


Mahapurusha Yoga Strength

Full Results Require:

  • Planet in exact Kendra (not just angular)
  • Planet should be strong (good shadbala)
  • Not combust by Sun
  • Not in Rahu-Ketu axis
  • Best results in own Dasha

Partial Results:

  • If planet in own/exalted sign but not in Kendra → 50% results
  • If in Kendra but weak → moderate results

CHANDRA YOGAS - சந்திர யோகங்கள் (Moon-Based Yogas)

Gajakesari Yoga (கஜகேசரி யோகம்) - Elephant-Lion Yoga

Most Famous Yoga in Vedic Astrology!

Formation: Jupiter in Kendra (1,4,7,10) from Moon

Name Meaning:

  • Gaja (गज/கஜ) = Elephant (Jupiter - wisdom, strength)
  • Kesari (केसरी/கேசரி) = Lion (Moon - mind, courage)
  • Combination = Elephant + Lion power

Results:

  • Intelligence and wisdom
  • Fame and recognition
  • Wealth and prosperity
  • Excellent communication
  • Respected in society
  • Helpful, charitable nature
  • Success in politics/administration

Strength Variations:

ConditionStrengthResults
Jupiter in 1st from Moon (conjunct)MaximumGenius level intelligence
Jupiter in 4th/7th/10th from MoonVery HighStrong success
Jupiter exalted/own signEnhancedPeak results
Jupiter debilitated/combustWeakMinimal results
Jupiter with maleficsReducedModerate results

Example:

  • Moon in Aries, Jupiter in Cancer (4th from Moon)
  • Gajakesari Yoga formed
  • Jupiter exalted → Very powerful
  • Results: Renowned scholar, political success, wealth

Statistics: Approximately 30-40% of people have Gajakesari Yoga in some form! But only strong ones give remarkable results.

Best Results in: Jupiter Mahadasha or Moon Mahadasha


Other Important Chandra Yogas

1. Sunapha Yoga (சுனப யோகம்)

Formation: Planet(s) in 2nd house from Moon (not Sun)

Results:

  • Wealth and prosperity
  • Self-made success
  • Vehicles and comforts
  • Good earning capacity

Best: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter in 2nd from Moon


2. Anapha Yoga (அனப யோகம்)

Formation: Planet(s) in 12th house from Moon (not Sun)

Results:

  • Spiritual wealth
  • Foreign gains
  • Charitable nature
  • Health and longevity

3. Dhurdhura Yoga (துர்துர யோகம்)

Formation: Planets on BOTH sides of Moon (2nd AND 12th from Moon)

Results:

  • Combination of Sunapha + Anapha
  • Wealth from all directions
  • Balanced material and spiritual life
  • Vehicles, property, comforts
  • Respected in society

Note: Very powerful yoga!


4. Kemadruma Dosha Cancellation

Remember Kemadruma Dosha (Part 4B)? It gets cancelled if:

  • Any of above yogas (Sunapha, Anapha, Dhurdhura) present
  • Planets in Kendra from Moon
  • Moon in Kendra from Lagna

Then it becomes Chandra-Adhi Yoga (blessed Moon)


FAME & SUCCESS YOGAS - புகழ் யோகங்கள்

Parivartana Yoga (பரிவர்த்தன யோகம்) - Exchange Yoga

Definition: When two planets exchange houses (each in the other’s sign).

Example:

  • Mars in Gemini (Mercury’s sign)
  • Mercury in Aries (Mars’s sign)
  • They’ve exchanged houses → Parivartana Yoga

Types:

1. Maha Parivartana (மஹா பரிவர்த்தன) - Great Exchange:

  • Between Kendra or Trikona lords
  • Creates powerful Raj Yoga
  • Example: 1st and 9th lords exchange

2. Kahala Parivartana (கஹல பரிவர்த்தன) - Moderate Exchange:

  • One planet is Dusthana lord (6,8,12)
  • Mixed results

3. Dainya Parivartana (தைன்ய பரிவர்த்தன) - Weak Exchange:

  • Both are Dusthana lords (6,8,12)
  • Creates problems

Results of Maha Parivartana:

  • Sudden rise in fortune
  • Success in both houses’ matters
  • Unique combinations of skills
  • Fame and recognition

Adhi Yoga (ஆதி யோகம்)

Formation: Benefics (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter) in 6th, 7th, and 8th houses from Moon.

Results:

  • Political success
  • Leadership from young age
  • Wealth and comforts
  • Long life
  • Victory over enemies

Best: All three benefics in these houses


Budha-Aditya Yoga (புத-ஆதித்ய யோகம்)

Formation: Sun + Mercury together (natural conjunction as Mercury never goes far from Sun)

Results:

  • High intelligence
  • Excellent communication
  • Government success
  • Administrative skills
  • Success in education

Best:

  • In 1st, 2nd, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th houses
  • Mercury not combust (more than 14° from Sun)

SPIRITUAL YOGAS - ஆன்மீக யோகங்கள்

Moksha Yogas - Liberation Combinations

1. Sanyasa Yoga (சந்யாஸ யோகம்) - Renunciation

Formation:

  • Four or more planets in one house
  • Saturn, Moon, Jupiter aspects 10th house or lord
  • Ketu with Moon
  • 12th lord very strong

Results:

  • Renunciation of worldly life
  • Spiritual pursuits
  • Monastic life (sanyasi, monk)
  • Detachment from materialism

Modern Manifestation:

  • May not become actual monk
  • But spiritual counselor, yoga teacher
  • Minimalist lifestyle
  • Social service

2. Pravrajya Yoga (பிரவ்ரஜ்ய யோகம்)

Formation:

  • Moon in Navamsa of Mars or Saturn
  • Saturn aspects Moon
  • Strong connection between Saturn-Ketu-Moon

Results:

  • Similar to Sanyasa Yoga
  • Wandering sage
  • Spiritual teacher
  • Ascetic life

Kemadruma Bhanga - Wisdom Through Isolation

When Kemadruma (Part 4B) is partially present but not fully cancelled:

  • Creates deep thinkers
  • Philosophers
  • Spiritual seekers
  • Success through solitude

EDUCATION & LEARNING YOGAS - கல்வி யோகங்கள்

Saraswati Yoga (சரஸ்வதி யோகம்)

Formation:

  • Mercury, Jupiter, Venus in Kendra (1,4,7,10) or Trikona (5,9) or 2nd house
  • Jupiter in own/exaltation

Results:

  • Exceptional learning abilities
  • Poetic, artistic talents
  • Musical genius
  • Academic excellence
  • Mastery of languages
  • Research abilities

Example:

  • Mercury in 1st, Venus in 5th, Jupiter in 9th
  • Strong Saraswati Yoga
  • Results: PhD scholar, polyglot, acclaimed author

Budha-Guru Yoga - Mercury-Jupiter Combo

Formation: Mercury + Jupiter together or in mutual aspect

Results:

  • Brilliant intellect
  • Wisdom + intelligence combo
  • Teaching abilities
  • Success in education
  • Legal, financial expertise

SPECIAL YOGAS - விசேஷ யோகங்கள்

Parvata Yoga (பர்வத யோகம்) - Mountain Yoga

Formation:

  • Benefics in Kendras
  • No malefics in Kendras
  • Lagna lord and 12th lord in mutual Kendras

Results:

  • Wealthy, prosperous
  • Charitable, famous
  • Long life
  • Leadership position

Kahala Yoga (கஹல யோகம்)

Formation:

  • 4th and 9th lords in mutual Kendras
  • Jupiter strong

Results:

  • Authority, leadership
  • Courageous
  • Victorious over enemies
  • Commanding personality

Vasumati Yoga (வசுமதி யோகம்) - Earth Wealth

Formation:

  • Benefics in Upachayas (3,6,10,11) from Lagna or Moon

Results:

  • Wealth from earth (real estate, land)
  • Growing prosperity
  • Material comforts
  • Vehicles

How to Check Your Yogas - யோகங்களை சரிபார்த்தல்

Step-by-Step Yoga Analysis

Step 1: Get Your Accurate Birth Chart

  • Need exact birth time (±5 minutes accuracy)
  • Birth date and place
  • Generate from reliable software/astrologer

Step 2: Identify Your Lagna (Ascendant)

  • This determines all house lordships

Step 3: Check Kendra-Trikona Combinations

  • Note which planets are lords of 1,4,5,7,9,10
  • See if they’re together, aspecting, or exchanging

Step 4: Check for Mahapurusha Yogas

  • Is Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, or Saturn in Kendra in own/exalted sign?

Step 5: Check Moon-Based Yogas

  • Where is Jupiter from Moon? (Gajakesari?)
  • Planets in 2nd/12th from Moon? (Sunapha/Anapha?)

Step 6: Check Dhana Yogas

  • 2nd and 11th lord relationship?
  • Jupiter-Venus placement?

Step 7: Verify Yoga Strength

  • Are yoga planets strong or weak?
  • Any cancellations?
  • Current Dasha supporting the yoga?

When Yogas Give Results

Timing is Everything:

During Dasha/Antardasha of yoga-forming planets

  • Gajakesari gives results in Jupiter or Moon Dasha
  • Raj Yoga gives results in Kendra-Trikona lords’ Dashas

After Yoga Planet Maturity:

  • Mars: 28 years
  • Mercury: 32 years
  • Jupiter: 16 years
  • Venus: 25 years
  • Saturn: 36 years

During Transits:

  • When yoga planets transit favorable houses
  • Double results if Dasha + Transit both support

Weak/No Results:

  • During opposing planets’ Dashas
  • If yoga planets are debilitated/combust
  • If chart has strong doshas overriding yogas

Summary & Key Takeaways

Yogas Covered - Quick Reference

Yoga CategoryMain YogasPrimary Benefit
Raj YogasKendra-Trikona, Dharma-Karma, Viparita, Neecha BhangaPower, status, success
Dhana Yogas2-11 lords, Lakshmi Yoga, Jupiter-VenusWealth, prosperity
MahapurushaRuchaka, Bhadra, Hamsa, Malavya, SasaGreat personality
Chandra YogasGajakesari, Sunapha, Anapha, DhurdhuraIntelligence, fame
Fame YogasParivartana, Adhi Yoga, Budha-AdityaRecognition, success
SpiritualSanyasa, PravrajyaEnlightenment, moksha
EducationSaraswati, Budha-GuruLearning, wisdom
SpecialParvata, Kahala, VasumatiVarious blessings

Critical Points to Remember

🔑 Yogas are POTENTIAL, not guarantee - They need activation through Dasha

🔑 Strength matters more than presence - Weak yoga gives minimal results

🔑 One strong yoga better than ten weak ones

🔑 Doshas can block yogas - But strong yogas can override doshas!

🔑 Gajakesari is most common - But only strong ones stand out

🔑 Mahapurusha Yogas are rare and powerful - Especially Hamsa Yoga

🔑 Raj Yogas need Kendra-Trikona - This is the golden rule

🔑 Dasha timing is everything - Best results in yoga planet’s Dasha


Balancing Yogas and Doshas

Real Life Truth:

Most charts have BOTH yogas and doshas!

Scenarios:

1. Strong Yogas + Strong Doshas:

  • Roller coaster life
  • Great success with great struggles
  • Example: Celebrity with broken marriages

2. Strong Yogas + Weak/No Doshas:

  • Blessed life
  • Relatively smooth success
  • Rare combination

3. Weak Yogas + Strong Doshas:

  • Challenging life
  • Success through extreme hard work
  • Remedies essential

4. Weak Yogas + Weak Doshas:

  • Average, ordinary life
  • Steady, predictable path

Key: Work on strengthening yogas through:

  • Right career choices
  • Gemstones (if suitable)
  • Timing actions during yoga planets’ Dashas
  • Worshipping yoga planets

நன்றி! (Thank you!) May all auspicious yogas manifest in your life!

அனைத்து சுப யோகங்களும் உங்கள் வாழ்வில் நிறைவேறட்டும்!

Thanks for Reading!
Article title Jathagam Guide - Part 5: Yogas - Beneficial Combinations for Prosperity & Success
Article author Anand Raja
Release time Jan 18, 2026

Disclaimer

This guide is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified Vedic astrologer for personal predictions and important life decisions.

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