Vedic Astrology Yogas Explained, Rule by Rule

Classical yogas explained from the rule set: what combination forms each one and what it signifies in a kundli.

Adhi Yoga: benefics in the 6th, 7th and 8th houses from the Moon, with no malefic among them.

Amala Yoga: the 10th house from lagna or Moon holds a benefic and no malefic.

A planet placed just before the Moon's own sign, classically linked to composure, good health and natural likability.

Chatussagara Yoga: all four kendra houses (1, 4, 7, 10) each hold at least one true planet.

Eligible planets occupying both signs next to the Moon at once, classically linked to steadier, more resourced prosperity.

Gauri Yoga: Moon in Cancer or Taurus, in a kendra or trikona, aspected by Jupiter.

Kahala Yoga: the 4th lord in mutual kendra with Jupiter and a strong lagna lord, or the 4th lord dignified and conjunct the 10th lord.

Lakshmi Yoga: dignified 9th lord in a kendra, with a strong lagna lord.

Sun, Moon and lagna all in odd signs by day, or all in even signs by night, classically linked to exceptional, lasting fortune.

All seven planets strung across seven consecutive houses like a garland, named differently depending on where the run begins.

Parvata Yoga: a benefic in a kendra, with houses 6 and 8 empty or benefic-only.

Pushkala Yoga: the Moon's dispositor conjunct the lagna lord in a kendra, with a benefic on or aspecting the lagna.

Sakata Yoga: Moon in the 6th, 8th or 12th from Jupiter, cancelled by a kendra Moon from lagna.

Sreenatha Yoga: Venus, Mercury and the 9th lord each dignified and each in a kendra or trikona house.

A planet placed right after the Moon's own sign, linked classically to wealth built through personal effort.

Eligible planets occupying both signs next to the Sun at once, classically linked to balance and resourcefulness.

A planet placed just before the Sun's own sign, classically linked to quiet capability and a reputation earned through skill.

Vasumathi Yoga: all three benefics each in some upachaya house (3, 6, 10 or 11) from the lagna.

A planet placed right after the Sun's own sign, classically linked to steady, plainspoken effort and modest means.