Samsaptak (sama-saptaka) yoga is formed when two planets are in the 7th sign from each other — directly opposite, 180° apart — so they fully aspect each other. It is not three planets in a triangle. Friendly or benefic pairs support each other; hostile or malefic pairs create tension between the two houses involved.
How the yoga forms
If planet A is in the 7th sign from planet B, they are in samsaptak relationship and each casts its full 7th-house aspect on the other. Example: the Sun in Aries and Saturn in Libra; Jupiter in Cancer and the Moon in Capricorn. Every Full Moon is a Sun–Moon samsaptak.
Which pairs help or hurt
- Helpful: Jupiter opposite the Moon (still a Gajakesari pattern), Jupiter–Venus, Moon–Mercury in friendly signs.
- Difficult: Sun–Saturn, Mars–Saturn, Mars–Rahu oppositions — friction between the two areas of life.
- Houses: the 1st–7th axis affects self and partner; 4th–10th home and career; 2nd–8th money and sudden events; 5th–11th children and gains.
Natal and transit use
In the birth chart, samsaptak shows two areas of life tied together, for better or worse, in the dashas of those planets. In transit, headlines about “Samsaptak yoga” refer to two slow planets opposite each other; the effect depends on the houses they occupy from your Moon sign or lagna.
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 Samsaptak yoga?
Two planets in the 7th sign from each other, fully aspecting one another.
Is Samsaptak yoga good or bad?
It depends on the pair: benefics and friends support each other; malefics or enemies create tension.
Is the Full Moon a Samsaptak yoga?
Yes — the Sun and Moon are opposite each other every Purnima.
Is Samsaptak yoga three planets in a triangle?
No. That describes a trine pattern; Samsaptak is an opposition of two planets.
When does Samsaptak yoga act?
In the dashas of the two planets, or while slow planets hold the opposition in transit.
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