In Vedic astrology, the Yogas symbolize planetary configurations or alignments that are thought to have decisive impacts on a person’s life. The different Yogas influence human behavior and destiny by merging the influence of planets over the life of the individual. Yogas determine life’s path, character, relationships, and the overall welfare of a person. An astrologer studies the natal chart and the divisional chart to assess the impact of the Yogas on the life of an individual. Presented here are some of the prominent Yogas and their impacts on the life of an individual.
- Dhan Yoga: This Yoga implies the accumulation of material wealth. The Yoga is formed when the Lords of the 1st (ascendant) and 2nd families are present in exchange positions. .
- Raja Yoga: : This Yoga indicates progress, capacity, and expertise. The Yoga is said to occur when the presiding deities of the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses form a conjunction and manifest by a common facet or the installation of specific attributes.
- Gaja Kesari Yoga : This Yoga stands for positions of power and leadership. This Yoga occurs when the planets orbiting the sun and the moon are present at a shared angle in the first chart. .
- Budha-Aditya Yoga : AThis occurrence is known as the Yoga of intelligence and ideas. It occurs when the major planet (Budha) and the Sun (Aditya) share concurrent positions in the first chart. The alignment leads to a free flow of ideas, skills, and intellect.
- Chandra-Mangal Yoga: This is a powerful Yoga, implying the concurrent position of the Moon (Chandra) and Mars (Mangal). As a result of this Yoga, the individual asserts boldness, leadership, and the ability to guide. .
- Viparita Raj Yoga: It is the opposite of Raj Yoga. The formation of this Yoga leads to doubtful situations, to a certain degree, when malefic effects of the Sun, Rahu, and Ketu occupy the 6th, 8th, or 12th houses. The presence of this Yoga can sometimes cause unexpected benefits and leads the individual to rise above the obstacles.
- Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga: This yoga is formed when a weak planet is in closeness to the Lord of the house, effectively canceling the debilitating effects. This Yoga can usher key triumphs despite challenges in the beginning.
- Kemadruma Yoga: This is formed when there are no definite influences on either side of the Moon. The Yoga can signify emotional and economic difficulties upon the conditions that have been weakened by the determinants.
- Chandra-Mangal Dosha: This Yoga formss when the planet Mars occupies specific houses of the natal chart (1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 12th) and the Moon occupies an opposite or adjacent house.
- Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga: This is one of the most powerful Yogas. It is formed when the definitive planets occupy their determined houses in the natal chart. The Yoga can conceive strong traits and lead to important accomplishments.
The understanding of Yogas in the Vedic horoscope can be inherently complex, and the study is done only by accomplished astrologers. The astrologer not only looks at the birth chart but also at the constellations (Nakshatra) and different determinants. Additionally, the birth chart may have other Yogas that have not been depicted here. The Vedic horoscope presents a highly elaborate picture of the state of the individual, and the Yogas represent an important aspect of the study.
