52 combinations
A yoga is a specific combination of planets that the classical texts link to a particular result — think of them as recipes. Most charts contain several. Below are all 52 that JyotishVed detects, each with what it means for a life, how it forms, and what cancels it.
| Yoga | Category | What it indicates | Forms when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhana | Dhana | Money accumulates. Not necessarily a windfall — more that wealth builds steadily across your life and tends to stay. | 2nd lord and 11th lord in conjunction, exchange, or mutual kendra |
| Kalanidhi | Dhana | Cultivated taste and knowledge. Associated with learning in the arts, being widely respected, and the comfort that tends to come with it. | Jupiter in 2nd or 5th house, conjunct or aspected by both Mercury and Venus |
| Saraswati | Dhana | A gift with words and ideas. Associated with scholarship, writing or teaching, and with earning both respect and a living from your mind. | Jupiter in Sagittarius, Pisces, or Cancer; Venus and Mercury in kendra or trikona |
| Vasumati | Dhana | Financial self-sufficiency. Associated with not having to depend on anyone, and with resources you have built yourself. | Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and Moon all in houses 3, 6, 10, or 11 |
| Manglik Dosha | Dosha | Mars sitting where the tradition says it strains marriage — associated with delays, friction with a partner, or separation. Very commonly cancelled by other placements, and traditionally neutralised when both partners have it. | Mars occupies houses 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, or 12 from lagna or from Moon or Venus |
| Anapha | Lunar | Health and a good name. Associated with physical wellbeing, a pleasant presence, and contentment. | Any planet except Sun occupies the 12th house from Moon |
| Durudhara | Lunar | Comfort and generosity together. Associated with enjoying what you earn, sharing it, and being well thought of. | Planets (not Sun) in both 2nd and 12th from Moon |
| Gajakesari | Lunar | One of the best-known combinations in Jyotish. Associated with intelligence, a good reputation, and a sense that things work out — the texts say it dispels poverty and confusion. | Jupiter in 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house from Moon's position |
| Kemadruma | Lunar | The Moon standing alone, with no planets beside it. The tradition links this to spells of isolation and financial strain, and to a restless mind. It is very often cancelled by other placements — worth checking whether yours is. | No planet (except Rahu/Ketu/Sun) in 2nd or 12th from Moon; Moon not with or aspected by benefics |
| Shakata | Lunar | Fortune that turns like a wheel. Associated with a life of ups and downs rather than a steady climb — good stretches and lean ones, in turn. | Moon is in 6th, 8th, or 12th house from Jupiter's position |
| Sunapha | Lunar | Wealth you make yourself. Associated with self-earned prosperity and rising well beyond where you started. | Any planet except Sun occupies the 2nd house from Moon |
| Ubhayachari | Lunar | Presence. Associated with carrying yourself well and being widely spoken of. | Planets (not Moon) in both 2nd and 12th from Sun |
| Vesi | Lunar | Steadiness of character. The precise effect depends on which planet sits with the Sun, but broadly this is associated with honesty and a sound constitution. | Any planet except Moon in 2nd from Sun |
| Vosi | Lunar | Learning and giving. The precise effect depends on the planet involved; broadly associated with knowledge, charity and a public name. | Any planet except Moon in 12th from Sun |
| Gola | Nabhasa | Every planet crowded into a single house. The classical texts read this harshly; in practice it points to a narrow concentration of energy and a struggle to spread yourself across the different areas of life. | All planets occupy exactly 1 zodiac sign |
| Graha Malika | Nabhasa | Planets forming an unbroken chain around the chart. Associated with fame, authority, and influence that builds on itself. | Planets occupy 7 consecutive houses with no gap |
| Kedara | Nabhasa | Practical usefulness. Associated with work that feeds people, literally or otherwise, and with being of help to many. | All planets occupy exactly 4 zodiac signs |
| Mala | Nabhasa | Ease and enjoyment. Associated with comfort, happiness, and being well thought of. | Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon all in houses 1, 4, 7, 10 |
| Musala | Nabhasa | Firmness. Associated with determination, honesty, and wealth built largely by refusing to budge. | All occupied signs are fixed (Sthira): Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius |
| Nala | Nabhasa | Craft and skill. Associated with real ability in arts or handwork, with the tradition also noting a persuasive streak that can shade into manipulation. | All occupied signs are dual (Dwiswabhava): Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces |
| Paasha | Nabhasa | Bound by obligations. Associated with genuine skill, but also with a life crowded by duties and a difficulty saying no. | All planets occupy exactly 5 consecutive zodiac signs |
| Rajju | Nabhasa | Restlessness in a productive form. Associated with travel, movement, and work that does not keep you in one place. | All occupied signs are movable (Chara): Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn |
| Sarpa | Nabhasa | A pattern the tradition associates with dependency and hardship. Read it as a caution about relying too heavily on others rather than as a verdict — remedies and the rest of the chart matter a great deal here. | Sun, Mars, Saturn (and/or Rahu, Ketu) all in houses 1, 4, 7, 10 |
| Shula | Nabhasa | A fighting spirit. Associated with boldness and courage, with the caution that it can spill into conflict you did not need. | All planets occupy exactly 3 zodiac signs |
| Yuga | Nabhasa | Going against the grain. Associated with unconventional views and some distance from the mainstream — uncomfortable at times, original at others. | All planets occupy exactly 2 zodiac signs |
| Amala | Other | A clean reputation. Associated with conduct that stands up to scrutiny, a lasting good name, and the prosperity that tends to follow it. | 10th house from lagna and from Moon occupied only by benefics |
| Dainya Parivartana | Other | Two areas of life exchanging difficulty, each complicating the other. Associated with mixed results, health strain and friction — a pattern to manage rather than a fixed outcome. | Exchange between dusthana (6,8,12) lord and another house lord |
| Kala Sarpa | Other | Every planet held between Rahu and Ketu. Associated with delays and obstacles, and with a strongly karmic feel to life — frequently alongside real spiritual depth. | All 7 planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) occupy only the signs between Rahu and Ketu in one direction |
| Papa Kartari | Other | Squeezed on both sides, with difficult planets pressing an area of life. Associated with pressure there, often on health, and usually more so earlier in life. | Houses 2nd and 12th from lagna occupied by malefics (Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu) |
| Shubha Kartari | Other | Protected on both sides, with benefic planets shielding an area of your life. Associated with prosperity and an easier passage through it. | Houses 2nd and 12th from lagna occupied by benefics (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon) |
| Vanchana Kapata | Other | The classical texts name this one bluntly. Read it as a caution rather than a character verdict: a pull toward concealment or shortcuts when under pressure, worth being honest with yourself about. | Lagna lord and Moon in 12th house, aspected by Saturn |
| Bhadra | Panch Mahapurusha | A quick mind and a way with words. Learning comes easily and you explain things well, which tends to show up as success in writing, teaching, analysis or business. | Mercury in Gemini, Virgo (own/exalt) and in house 1, 4, 7, or 10 |
| Hamsa | Panch Mahapurusha | People trust you. Associated with a principled nature, a comfortable life and real happiness in family — the sort of person others come to for advice. | Jupiter in Sagittarius, Pisces (own) or Cancer (exalt) and in house 1, 4, 7, or 10 |
| Malavya | Panch Mahapurusha | An eye for beauty and a life with comfort in it. Associated with charm, artistic taste, a happy marriage and a strong constitution. | Venus in Taurus, Libra (own) or Pisces (exalt) and in house 1, 4, 7, or 10 |
| Ruchaka | Panch Mahapurusha | Physical courage and a competitive streak. You tend to lead from the front and do well at anything demanding stamina or nerve, with things typically coming together from your twenties onward. | Mars in Aries, Scorpio (own) or Capricorn (exalt) and in house 1, 4, 7, or 10 |
| Shasha | Panch Mahapurusha | Authority earned through discipline. You can direct people and endure what others will not, though the tradition notes this same power can be used ruthlessly — how you wield it matters. | Saturn in Capricorn, Aquarius (own) or Libra (exalt) and in house 1, 4, 7, or 10 |
| Adhi | Raja | Quiet, durable success. Associated with a long life, a good name, and reaching a position where people defer to you without your having to demand it. | No planet in the 1st house, all other houses have at least one planet |
| Chamara | Raja | Learning that earns favour. Associated with scholarship, articulate speech, a long life, and support from people in positions of power. | Lagna lord in exaltation in kendra (1,4,7,10) aspected by Jupiter |
| Chandra-Mangal | Raja | A head for money paired with nerve. Associated with earning through enterprise, trading or calculated risk, and often with strong support from your mother. | Moon and Mars conjunct or in 7th from each other |
| Dharma Karmadhipati | Raja | One of the strongest combinations in Vedic astrology. Your sense of duty and your career pull in the same direction, which tends to produce genuine standing in your field. | 9th lord and 10th lord conjunct, in mutual aspect, or in each other's houses |
| Guru-Mangal | Raja | Wisdom with drive behind it. Associated with courage guided by principle, physical capability, and a real impulse to give something back. | Jupiter and Mars conjunct or in 7th from each other |
| Kahala | Raja | Stubborn courage. You do not frighten easily and can drive a group forward, though the same obstinacy can make you difficult to argue with. | 4th lord and 9th lord in mutual kendra AND lagna lord strong |
| Lakshmi | Raja | Prosperity that shows. Money and comfort tend to arrive through good fortune, family, or work connected with beauty and quality, rather than through grinding for it. | 9th lord in own sign or exaltation AND Venus in kendra or trikona |
| Maha Parivartana | Raja | Two areas of your life trading strength with each other, each making the other work. One of the most powerful patterns in a chart. | Lord of kendra/trikona in another kendra/trikona sign while its lord returns the favour |
| Neechabhanga Raja | Raja | A difficult start that turns. A weakness in the chart is cancelled by another placement, so early struggle tends to convert into later success — often the more solid for having been earned. | A planet is debilitated AND one of: (a) dispositor in kendra, (b) lord of exaltation sign in kendra, (c) debilitated planet in mutual aspect with exaltation lord, (d) debilitated planet in kendra from Moon or lagna |
| Parvata | Raja | Generosity and standing in your community. Associated with wealth used well, persuasive speech, and becoming someone locally known and respected. | Benefics in kendras; 6th, 8th, 12th empty OR occupied by benefics |
| Pushkala | Raja | Command of a room. Associated with wealth, persuasive speech, and being treated with the deference usually reserved for leaders. | Moon's dispositor conjunct lagna lord in a kendra, Moon in own sign or exaltation |
| Shankha | Raja | Long life and a giving nature. Associated with learning, devotion, and using what you have for other people's benefit. | 5th lord and 6th lord in mutual kendra AND lagna lord strong |
| Budhaditya | Solar | Sun and Mercury together, giving a sharp and articulate mind. Associated with intelligence, skill, standing within your family, and favour from institutions or government. | Sun and Mercury conjunct in the same sign (Mercury not combust — within 1°) |
| Harsha | Viparita Raja | Strength that comes from difficulty. Associated with good health, and with rivals and obstacles falling away rather than defeating you. | Lord of 6th house in 6th, 8th, or 12th |
| Sarala | Viparita Raja | Fearlessness born of hard experience. Associated with long life, learning, and coming through crises better off than you went in. | Lord of 8th house in 6th, 8th, or 12th |
| Vimala | Viparita Raja | Independence and low overheads. Associated with living within your means, keeping your own counsel, and a contented later life. | Lord of 12th house in 6th, 8th, or 12th |
“Raja” means king. These combinations are tied to status, authority and recognition — read today as rising in whatever world you work in.
Quiet, durable success. Associated with a long life, a good name, and reaching a position where people defer to you without your having to demand it.
Learning that earns favour. Associated with scholarship, articulate speech, a long life, and support from people in positions of power.
A head for money paired with nerve. Associated with earning through enterprise, trading or calculated risk, and often with strong support from your mother.
One of the strongest combinations in Vedic astrology. Your sense of duty and your career pull in the same direction, which tends to produce genuine standing in your field.
Wisdom with drive behind it. Associated with courage guided by principle, physical capability, and a real impulse to give something back.
Stubborn courage. You do not frighten easily and can drive a group forward, though the same obstinacy can make you difficult to argue with.
Prosperity that shows. Money and comfort tend to arrive through good fortune, family, or work connected with beauty and quality, rather than through grinding for it.
Two areas of your life trading strength with each other, each making the other work. One of the most powerful patterns in a chart.
A difficult start that turns. A weakness in the chart is cancelled by another placement, so early struggle tends to convert into later success — often the more solid for having been earned.
Generosity and standing in your community. Associated with wealth used well, persuasive speech, and becoming someone locally known and respected.
Command of a room. Associated with wealth, persuasive speech, and being treated with the deference usually reserved for leaders.
Long life and a giving nature. Associated with learning, devotion, and using what you have for other people's benefit.
“Viparita” means reversed. These form when the rulers of the difficult houses afflict each other, and the tradition reads that as trouble cancelling trouble — gain arriving through the very area that looked like a problem.
Strength that comes from difficulty. Associated with good health, and with rivals and obstacles falling away rather than defeating you.
Fearlessness born of hard experience. Associated with long life, learning, and coming through crises better off than you went in.
Independence and low overheads. Associated with living within your means, keeping your own counsel, and a contented later life.
“Dhana” means wealth. These point to money arriving: through earnings, savings, property, or gains that come via other people.
Money accumulates. Not necessarily a windfall — more that wealth builds steadily across your life and tends to stay.
Cultivated taste and knowledge. Associated with learning in the arts, being widely respected, and the comfort that tends to come with it.
A gift with words and ideas. Associated with scholarship, writing or teaching, and with earning both respect and a living from your mind.
Financial self-sufficiency. Associated with not having to depend on anyone, and with resources you have built yourself.
The five “great person” yogas, each formed when one of the five visible planets sits strong in an angular house. They shape character more than circumstance.
A quick mind and a way with words. Learning comes easily and you explain things well, which tends to show up as success in writing, teaching, analysis or business.
People trust you. Associated with a principled nature, a comfortable life and real happiness in family — the sort of person others come to for advice.
An eye for beauty and a life with comfort in it. Associated with charm, artistic taste, a happy marriage and a strong constitution.
Physical courage and a competitive streak. You tend to lead from the front and do well at anything demanding stamina or nerve, with things typically coming together from your twenties onward.
Authority earned through discipline. You can direct people and endure what others will not, though the tradition notes this same power can be used ruthlessly — how you wield it matters.
Formed by what surrounds the Moon. Because the Moon governs the mind in Jyotish, these describe temperament and inner weather.
Health and a good name. Associated with physical wellbeing, a pleasant presence, and contentment.
Comfort and generosity together. Associated with enjoying what you earn, sharing it, and being well thought of.
One of the best-known combinations in Jyotish. Associated with intelligence, a good reputation, and a sense that things work out — the texts say it dispels poverty and confusion.
The Moon standing alone, with no planets beside it. The tradition links this to spells of isolation and financial strain, and to a restless mind. It is very often cancelled by other placements — worth checking whether yours is.
Fortune that turns like a wheel. Associated with a life of ups and downs rather than a steady climb — good stretches and lean ones, in turn.
Wealth you make yourself. Associated with self-earned prosperity and rising well beyond where you started.
Presence. Associated with carrying yourself well and being widely spoken of.
Steadiness of character. The precise effect depends on which planet sits with the Sun, but broadly this is associated with honesty and a sound constitution.
Learning and giving. The precise effect depends on the planet involved; broadly associated with knowledge, charity and a public name.
Formed by what surrounds the Sun, which stands for the self, vitality and the father in Jyotish.
Sun and Mercury together, giving a sharp and articulate mind. Associated with intelligence, skill, standing within your family, and favour from institutions or government.
Named for the overall shape the planets make across the whole chart. They describe the general character of a life rather than any single event.
Every planet crowded into a single house. The classical texts read this harshly; in practice it points to a narrow concentration of energy and a struggle to spread yourself across the different areas of life.
Planets forming an unbroken chain around the chart. Associated with fame, authority, and influence that builds on itself.
Practical usefulness. Associated with work that feeds people, literally or otherwise, and with being of help to many.
Ease and enjoyment. Associated with comfort, happiness, and being well thought of.
Firmness. Associated with determination, honesty, and wealth built largely by refusing to budge.
Craft and skill. Associated with real ability in arts or handwork, with the tradition also noting a persuasive streak that can shade into manipulation.
Bound by obligations. Associated with genuine skill, but also with a life crowded by duties and a difficulty saying no.
Restlessness in a productive form. Associated with travel, movement, and work that does not keep you in one place.
A pattern the tradition associates with dependency and hardship. Read it as a caution about relying too heavily on others rather than as a verdict — remedies and the rest of the chart matter a great deal here.
A fighting spirit. Associated with boldness and courage, with the caution that it can spill into conflict you did not need.
Going against the grain. Associated with unconventional views and some distance from the mainstream — uncomfortable at times, original at others.
Not a yoga in the fortunate sense: a named affliction. Listed here because it is what most people arrive searching for, and because most have documented cancellations.
Mars sitting where the tradition says it strains marriage — associated with delays, friction with a partner, or separation. Very commonly cancelled by other placements, and traditionally neutralised when both partners have it.
Combinations that sit outside the main families, including the cancellations that undo a difficulty.
A clean reputation. Associated with conduct that stands up to scrutiny, a lasting good name, and the prosperity that tends to follow it.
Two areas of life exchanging difficulty, each complicating the other. Associated with mixed results, health strain and friction — a pattern to manage rather than a fixed outcome.
Every planet held between Rahu and Ketu. Associated with delays and obstacles, and with a strongly karmic feel to life — frequently alongside real spiritual depth.
Squeezed on both sides, with difficult planets pressing an area of life. Associated with pressure there, often on health, and usually more so earlier in life.
Protected on both sides, with benefic planets shielding an area of your life. Associated with prosperity and an easier passage through it.
The classical texts name this one bluntly. Read it as a caution rather than a character verdict: a pull toward concealment or shortcuts when under pressure, worth being honest with yourself about.
A yoga being present is not the whole story: strength matters, and many are cancelled outright by other placements in the same chart. JyotishVed scores each one against your own chart rather than simply listing it.