Yogas (Planetary Combinations)
An introduction to Yogas, the special planetary combinations that create specific results and shape the overall potential of a chart.
What is a Yoga?
In Vedic astrology, a "Yoga" is formed by the specific placement, association, or aspect of planets in a chart. The word "Yoga" means "union" or "combination."
While a single planet or house placement gives a specific indication, a Yoga is a combination of factors that produces a more complex and defined result. There are hundreds of Yogas, ranging from those that promise immense wealth and power to those that indicate great struggle.
Simple Explanation of Common Yoga Types
It's not necessary to know all the Yogas. The key is to understand the principles behind them. They are generally formed by the relationship between house lords and planets.
- Dhana Yogas (Wealth Combinations): Typically formed by a connection between the lords of wealth-giving houses (like the 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 11th). For example, if the lord of the 2nd house (assets) is placed in the 11th house (gains), it creates a powerful Dhana Yoga.
- Raja Yogas (Power & Success Combinations): Formed by the association of lords of Kendra houses (1, 4, 7, 10 - pillars of the chart) and Trikona houses (1, 5, 9 - fortune). These Yogas bestow success, status, and authority.
- Daridra Yogas (Struggle & Hardship Combinations): Formed by connections between the lords of the challenging "Dusthana" houses (6, 8, 12) and other important houses, indicating periods of loss, conflict, or hardship.
Why Yogas Support, But Don’t Override Transits
A natal chart may contain a powerful Raja Yoga, promising great success. However, this promise will only manifest when the Dasha (planetary period) and the transits (Gochar) are favorable.
Think of a Yoga as the "talent" an entity is born with. Transits and Dashas are the "opportunities" that come along. An entity with great talent but no opportunities may not achieve its full potential. Conversely, great opportunities (good transits) given to an entity with no talent (no strong yogas) may be wasted. The best results happen when good transits activate powerful, positive Yogas during a favorable Dasha period.
How this is used in our app:
The current version of the Ajna Score algorithm focuses primarily on the dynamic factors of transits and planetary strengths. While the presence of major Yogas (like a planet being a 'Yogakaraka' for a specific ascendant) is noted in the data, it is treated as a secondary or tertiary factor.
The AI Vedic Insights engine, however, is designed to recognize these patterns. When it sees a powerful Yoga being activated by a current transit, it may mention this in the qualitative analysis, effectively giving a "confidence boost" to its forecast. For instance, if a transit is activating a Dhana Yoga, the AI might state with higher confidence that financial opportunities are likely. This approach ensures the scores remain objective and transit-based, while the insights can provide a richer, more holistic interpretation.