Vasi yoga forms when any planet other than the Moon — Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn — occupies the 12th house counted from the Sun, the sign just behind the Sun. Rahu and Ketu are not counted. Classical texts link it with skill, generosity, happiness and good standing; benefics give the best version.
How the yoga forms
Count the Sun’s sign as 1; the sign just before it is the 12th from the Sun. If Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn is there, Vasi yoga is formed. The Moon, Rahu and Ketu are excluded. It is not the Moon or Mercury “associated with a benefic”.
Vesi, Vasi and Ubhayachari are the three classical Sun yogas, counted the way Sunapha, Anapha and Durudhara are counted from the Moon.
| Yoga | Condition (planets other than the Moon, Rahu and Ketu) |
|---|---|
| Vesi (Veshi) | A planet in the 2nd house from the Sun |
| Vasi | A planet in the 12th house from the Sun |
| Ubhayachari | Planets in both the 2nd and the 12th from the Sun |
Mercury and Venus never move far from the Sun, so they form these yogas often; Mars, Jupiter or Saturn forming them is less common.
What makes it strong
- Benefics in the 12th from the Sun give the classic result; malefics a harder-won version.
- Mercury or Venus very close to the Sun (combust) gives a weaker yoga.
- A strong Sun supports it.
- Results come in the dasha of the planet forming it.
Typical results
Classical texts describe the Vasi native as skilful, generous, happy, liked by those in authority and of good repute. By planet: Mercury — skill with words and numbers; Venus — charm and comfort; Jupiter — patience, wisdom, wealth; Mars — help to others, courage; Saturn — hard work, an older-looking manner, gains in trade.
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 Vasi yoga formed?
When Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn is in the 12th house from the Sun.
What is the difference between Vasi and Vesi yoga?
Vesi is a planet in the 2nd from the Sun; Vasi is a planet in the 12th from the Sun.
Does the Moon form Vasi yoga?
No. The Moon, Rahu and Ketu are excluded.
Is Vasi yoga common?
Yes, mainly through Mercury and Venus. Strength and combustion decide its effect.
When does Vasi yoga give results?
In the dasha of the planet forming it, and in Sun periods.
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