There are five Panch Mahapurush yogas, one for each of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. Each forms when that planet is in its own or exaltation sign and in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house) from the lagna: Ruchaka (Mars), Bhadra (Mercury), Hamsa (Jupiter), Malavya (Venus) and Sasa (Saturn). The Sun, Moon, Rahu and Ketu do not form these yogas.
How the yoga forms
The rule is the same for all five: the planet in its own sign or exaltation sign, placed in a kendra from the lagna (many astrologers also count from the Moon).
| Yoga | Planet | Own signs | Exaltation | Lagnas that can have it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchaka | Mars | Aries, Scorpio | Capricorn | Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius |
| Bhadra | Mercury | Gemini, Virgo | Virgo | Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces |
| Hamsa | Jupiter | Sagittarius, Pisces | Cancer | Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces |
| Malavya | Venus | Taurus, Libra | Pisces | All twelve |
| Sasa | Saturn | Capricorn, Aquarius | Libra | Aries, Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Aquarius |
Moolatrikona signs (Aries for Mars, Virgo for Mercury, Sagittarius for Jupiter, Libra for Venus, Aquarius for Saturn) are part of the own signs above.
What makes it strong
- The planet should not be combust or closely afflicted by Rahu, Ketu or a malefic.
- It should be reasonably placed in the navamsa (D9).
- Its dasha should run during an active part of life — the yoga gives most in that planet’s mahadasha or antardasha.
- Several Mahapurush yogas in one chart are uncommon and point to a notable life.
Typical results
- Ruchaka: courage, command, success in defence, sport, engineering, property.
- Bhadra: intelligence, speech, trade, writing, accounts.
- Hamsa: wisdom, good conduct, teaching, law, advisory roles.
- Malavya: comfort, beauty, arts, vehicles, happy marriage.
- Sasa: authority over people, organisation, slow but lasting rise.
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 are the five Panch Mahapurush yogas?
Ruchaka (Mars), Bhadra (Mercury), Hamsa (Jupiter), Malavya (Venus) and Sasa (Saturn).
How is a Panch Mahapurush yoga formed?
The planet must be in its own or exaltation sign and in the 1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house from the lagna.
Why are the Sun and Moon not included?
The classical scheme uses only the five “star planets” — Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. The luminaries have their own separate yogas.
Is the yoga cancelled if the planet is combust?
It is weakened; a combust or heavily afflicted planet gives a smaller result.
When do these yogas give results?
Mainly during the mahadasha or antardasha of the planet that forms the yoga.
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