Inauspicious yogas are real but often overstated. Kemadruma, Sakata, Daridra, Guru Chandal, Grahan, Vish, Kaal Sarp and Kartari each have classical or practical cancellations, and many charts that show them meet at least one. Before fearing a yoga, check its exact rule, its cancellations, the strength of the lagna and lagna lord, and whether its dasha is running. Neechabhanga Raja yoga is a good yoga, not an inauspicious one.
How the yoga forms
For the full list of how each yoga forms, see inauspicious yogas in kundli and remedies. This page focuses on what cancels or softens them.
| Yoga | Usual cancellation or softening |
|---|---|
| Kemadruma | A planet in a kendra from the lagna or Moon; the Moon in a kendra; Jupiter’s aspect on the Moon |
| Sakata | The Moon in a kendra from the lagna; strong Jupiter or Moon |
| Daridra | Strong lagna lord; Jupiter aspecting the 2nd or 11th; Dhana yogas elsewhere |
| Guru Chandal | Jupiter in its own or exaltation sign; Jupiter far ahead of Rahu in degrees |
| Grahan (Sun/Moon with Rahu/Ketu) | Wide orb; Jupiter’s aspect; luminary in a strong sign |
| Vish (Saturn–Moon) | Jupiter’s aspect; bright Moon; Saturn a yogakaraka for the lagna |
| Kaal Sarp | A planet outside the axis (partial); strong lagna lord and yogas |
| Kartari (Paap) | Benefic aspect on the hemmed house; strong hemmed planet |
A four-step check
- Exact rule: is the yoga really formed, by its classical definition?
- Cancellation: does any cancelling condition apply?
- Overall strength: are the lagna, lagna lord and Moon strong?
- Timing: is the dasha of the planets involved running now or soon?
What to do
If a yoga is formed, uncancelled and its dasha is near, use the planet’s mantra and charity, Shiva worship, and practical care in the area it affects. If it is cancelled or its dasha is far away, there is little to fear. Remedies sold on fear — expensive rituals or gemstones without a chart check — are not needed.
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
Are inauspicious yogas always active?
No. Many are cancelled, and their effects are tied to dashas.
What cancels Kemadruma yoga?
A planet in a kendra from the lagna or Moon, the Moon in a kendra, or Jupiter’s aspect on the Moon.
Is Neechabhanga Raja yoga inauspicious?
No. It is the cancellation of a planet’s debilitation and is generally good.
How do I check if a yoga is cancelled?
Check its exact rule and cancelling conditions in your chart, or ask for a reading.
Should I buy a gemstone for an inauspicious yoga?
Only after a chart check; a stone can strengthen the wrong planet.
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