Parvata (“mountain”) yoga forms when benefics occupy the kendras — the 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th houses — and the 6th and 8th houses are either empty or hold only benefics. A second classical version: the lagna lord and the 12th lord are in mutual kendras and aspected by benefics. It is not Jupiter and Mercury 10th from each other.
How the yoga forms
Two versions are given in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra:
- Benefics in kendras (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th), with the 6th and 8th houses empty or occupied only by benefics.
- The lagna lord and the 12th lord in mutual kendras (4th, 7th or 10th from each other), aspected by benefics.
What makes it strong
- The more kendras holding strong benefics, the stronger the yoga.
- Benefics should not be combust, debilitated or with malefics.
- An afflicted 6th or 8th house (malefics there) prevents the first version.
- Results show in the dashas of the benefics or lords involved.
Typical results
Classical texts describe the Parvata native as prosperous, eloquent, generous, learned, of good humour, famous and a leader of their town or group. In practice: steady prosperity, good reputation and a respected place in community or profession.
Check it in your own chart
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Frequently asked questions
How is Parvata yoga formed?
Benefics in the kendras with the 6th and 8th houses empty or holding only benefics; or the lagna and 12th lords in mutual kendras aspected by benefics.
Is Parvata yoga Jupiter and Mercury 10th from each other?
No. That is a common error.
Do malefics in the 6th or 8th cancel Parvata yoga?
They prevent the first version, which needs those houses empty or with benefics only.
Is Parvata yoga common?
Fully formed, it is uncommon; partial versions with one or two benefics in kendras are frequent and weaker.
When does Parvata yoga give results?
In the dashas of the benefics or lords that form it.
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