Trilochana (“three-eyed”, a name of Shiva) yoga forms when the Sun, the Moon and Mars are in mutual trines — counting from the Sun, one of the Moon or Mars is in the 5th sign and the other in the 9th. All three then share one element. It is not the Sun, Mars and Jupiter. Texts link it with wealth, intelligence, courage, long life and victory over rivals.
How the yoga forms
Count from the Sun’s sign. The yoga forms when the Moon is in the 5th and Mars in the 9th from the Sun, or Mars in the 5th and the Moon in the 9th. Example: Sun in Aries, Moon in Leo, Mars in Sagittarius — all three in fire signs.
What makes it strong
- The Moon bright (waxing) and Mars not combust or debilitated.
- The trine falling in good houses from the lagna (1st, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th) gives more visible results.
- No close affliction from Saturn, Rahu or Ketu.
- Results show in the dashas of the Sun, Moon or Mars.
Typical results
The usual description: wealth, sharp intelligence, courage and decisiveness, a long life, and success over opponents — the combined strength of the Sun (authority), the Moon (mind) and Mars (drive). Often seen in people who lead, compete or build.
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 Trilochana yoga formed?
The Sun, Moon and Mars in mutual trines — the Moon and Mars in the 5th and 9th signs from the Sun (either way round).
Is Trilochana yoga formed by the Sun, Mars and Jupiter?
No. The three planets are the Sun, the Moon and Mars.
What does Trilochana mean?
Three-eyed — a name of Shiva, matching the three planets.
Is Trilochana yoga rare?
It is uncommon, because three specific planets must fall in one element in a fixed pattern.
When does Trilochana yoga give results?
In the dashas of the Sun, the Moon or Mars.
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