Chapa yoga — chapa means a bow — is a Nabhasa (shape) yoga. It forms when all seven planets, Sun to Saturn, occupy the seven consecutive houses running from the 10th house through the 11th, 12th, 1st, 2nd and 3rd to the 4th, with the 10th and 4th both occupied. Rahu and Ketu are not counted. It is not planets in the 6th, 8th or 12th houses.
How the yoga forms
All seven planets lie within the arc from the 10th house to the 4th house (10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4), and the end houses — the 10th and the 4th — each hold at least one planet. It is one of four “half-chart” yogas that start from a kendra:
| Yoga | Seven planets in houses | Classical result in brief |
|---|---|---|
| Nauka (boat) | 1st to 7th | Earns through water or travel, well known, careful with money |
| Kuta (peak) | 4th to 10th | Uneven fortunes; work in confined or guarded places |
| Chatra (umbrella) | 7th to 1st | Helpful to others, happy early and late in life |
| Chapa (bow) | 10th to 4th | Guarded and secretive, fond of wandering, fortunate in middle age |
How to check it
- Ignore Rahu and Ketu.
- Check that every one of the seven planets is in houses 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 or 4.
- Check that both the 10th and the 4th house hold a planet.
If the seven planets fill a different seven-house arc not starting from a kendra, it is Ardha-chandra (half-moon) yoga instead.
Typical results
The classical description of Chapa is mixed: a person who keeps secrets, may be a guardian of others’ property, likes travel and open country, and enjoys the best fortune in the middle part of life. As a pattern yoga it is a background influence; the strength and lordship of the planets give the main results.
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
What is Chapa yoga?
A Nabhasa yoga in which all seven planets occupy the seven houses from the 10th to the 4th, with both end houses occupied.
What does Chapa mean?
A bow — the shape the planets make across the chart.
Is Chapa yoga planets in the 6th, 8th or 12th?
No. That is a common error; it is a half-chart pattern from the 10th house to the 4th.
What are Nauka, Kuta and Chatra yogas?
The same half-chart pattern starting from the 1st, 4th and 7th houses respectively.
Do Rahu and Ketu count for Chapa yoga?
No. Only the seven visible planets count.
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