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Yoga Karakas in Vedic Astrology
Yoga Karakas in Vedic Astrology
Yogakaraka planets are those planets which own a kendra (angle) and a trikona (trine) in a
particular nativity. These yogakarakas are first rate functional benefics and, when strong,
produce excellent results by their close association/aspects with any particular
planet/house.The following planets become yogakarakas for the ascendant (lagnas)
mentioned against each :-
MARS - CANCER & LEO
VENUS - CAPRICORN & AQUARIUS
SATURN - TAURUS & LIBRA
SIGNIFICATORS
In addition to ruling houses containing their signs, the planets also act as significators for
various houses. The various planets act as significators for the houses indicated against
each :-
SUN 1st, 9th &10th houses
MOON 4th house
MARS 3rd &10th houses
MERCURY 6th & 10th houses
JUPITER 2nd, 5th, 9th & 11th houses
VENUS 4th, 7th & 12th houses
SATURN
Ayushkaraka (longevity) i.e. for the 8th
house.