Anapha yoga forms when any planet other than the Sun — Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn — occupies the 12th house counted from the Moon. Rahu and Ketu are not counted. Classical texts link it with good health, a well-formed body, good manners, fame and comfort later in life; its flavour depends on the planet that forms it.
How the yoga forms
Count the Moon’s sign as 1; the sign just before it is the 12th from the Moon. If Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn is there, Anapha yoga is formed. The Sun, Rahu and Ketu are excluded. It has nothing to do with the 15th nakshatra or the lagna.
Sunapha, Anapha and Durudhara are the three classical Moon yogas; when neither side of the Moon has a planet, the result is Kemadruma yoga.
What makes it strong
- Benefics in the 12th from the Moon give the gentlest result; malefics give it with more effort.
- The planet should be strong and not combust.
- A bright, waxing Moon strengthens all Moon yogas.
- Results come in the dasha of the planet forming the yoga.
Typical results
Classical texts describe the Anapha native as healthy, well-built, of good conduct and speech, famous, and happy in later life, with a tendency toward renunciation in old age. By planet: Mars — leadership and boldness; Mercury — skill in arts and speech; Jupiter — wisdom and royal favour; Venus — charm and comforts; Saturn — wealth through land, cattle or labour, and endurance.
Check it in your own chart
Yogas are read together with planetary strength, the houses ruled for your lagna and the running dasha. A free kundli shows these placements; the yoga finder lists common yogas. For a full reading, book a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How is Anapha yoga formed?
When Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn is in the 12th house from the Moon.
Does the Sun, Rahu or Ketu form Anapha yoga?
No. Only Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn count.
Is Anapha yoga good?
It is a mildly good yoga for health, character and reputation. Its strength depends on the planet and the Moon.
What if planets are in both the 2nd and 12th from the Moon?
That is Durudhara yoga, which combines Sunapha and Anapha.
When does Anapha yoga give results?
In the dasha of the planet forming it, and in Moon periods.
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