Sunapha yoga forms when any planet other than the Sun — Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn — occupies the 2nd house counted from the Moon. Rahu and Ketu are not counted. It is a common, mildly good yoga for self-earned wealth, intelligence and reputation; its flavour depends on which planet forms it.
How the yoga forms
Count the Moon’s sign as 1; the next sign is the 2nd from the Moon. If Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn is there, Sunapha yoga is formed. The Sun is excluded (its 2nd and 12th form Vesi and Vasi yogas instead), and so are Rahu and Ketu.
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
- Natural benefics (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury) in the 2nd from the Moon give the best results; malefics give the result with more struggle.
- The planet should be strong — own or exaltation sign, not combust.
- A strong, waxing Moon makes all Moon yogas work better.
- Results show in the dasha of the planet forming the yoga.
Typical results
Classical texts link Sunapha with wealth earned by one’s own effort, a good name and intelligence. By planet: Mars — courage and enterprise; Mercury — learning, speech and trade; Jupiter — knowledge and respect; Venus — comforts, property and a good spouse; Saturn — gains through steady hard work and land.
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 Sunapha yoga formed?
When Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn is in the 2nd house from the Moon.
Does the Sun count for Sunapha yoga?
No. The Sun, Rahu and Ketu are excluded; planets around the Sun form Vesi and Vasi yogas instead.
Is Sunapha yoga rare?
No, it is common. What matters is the strength of the planet forming it and the Moon.
What is the difference between Sunapha and Anapha yoga?
Sunapha is a planet in the 2nd from the Moon; Anapha is a planet in the 12th from the Moon.
When does Sunapha yoga give results?
In the dasha or antardasha of the planet forming it, and in Moon periods.
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