Shukraditya yoga is the popular name for the Sun (Aditya) and Venus (Shukra) in the same sign. It is a modern label rather than a classical Raja yoga, and it cannot form by mutual 7th — Venus never moves more than about 47° from the Sun. When Venus is far enough from the Sun not to be combust, it blends authority with refinement: success in arts, design, luxury trade, government-linked creative work.
How the yoga forms
The rule is simply the Sun and Venus in one sign. Because Venus always stays within about 47° of the Sun, the two are often together; an opposition (mutual 7th) is impossible.
The combustion catch
- Venus within about 10° of the Sun (8° when retrograde) is combust — its significations (relationships, comforts, art) weaken, and the “yoga” gives little.
- Better: Venus 10–25° away from the Sun in the same sign.
- Signs: Taurus or Libra (Venus’s own), Pisces (Venus exalted) and Leo or Aries (Sun strong) help; Virgo (Venus debilitated) and Libra (Sun debilitated) give a mixed result.
- Houses: kendras and trikonas from the lagna, and the 2nd or 11th for money.
Typical results
When Venus is strong and uncombust: attractive presence, taste and creativity used in a public or authoritative role; earnings through arts, design, fashion, hospitality, media or luxury goods; good standing with superiors. With combust Venus: the creative or relationship side is held back while the Sun dominates.
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 Shukraditya yoga?
The Sun and Venus in the same sign.
Can Shukraditya yoga form in mutual 7th houses?
No. Venus never moves more than about 47° from the Sun, so they cannot be opposite each other.
Is Shukraditya yoga a classical Raja yoga?
It is a modern popular label; classical texts discuss Sun–Venus conjunction results by sign and house.
Does combustion spoil Shukraditya yoga?
Largely yes. Venus within about 10° of the Sun is combust and gives weaker results.
When does Shukraditya yoga give results?
In the dashas of Venus or the Sun.
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