Yogakaraka Planet by Lagna: All 12 Signs

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Yogakaraka Planet by Lagna: Quick Answer

A yogakaraka is the one planet that owns both a kendra house and a trikona house for your ascendant, so it can give raja yoga all by itself. The Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra lists the helpful, harmful and yoga giving planets for all twelve lagnas. Your rising sign decides your yogakaraka, not your sun sign. Start with our houses in astrology guide and the planets in astrology guide, then jump to your own lagna below.

What Yogakaraka Means

The word yogakaraka means the maker of yoga. In the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra the rule is simple. When one planet owns a trikona and also a kendra, or sits in one while owning the other, it becomes a special giver of results.^[1] Kendra houses are the first, fourth, seventh and tenth. Trikona houses are the first, fifth and ninth. The lord of such a combination joins effort with fortune, which is why classical writers call it a raja yoga maker. Read our guide on how to see raj yog in a kundali and the basics of ascendant and lagna for the groundwork. A yogakaraka is a strength, not a guarantee, so its dignity and its dasha still matter.

Why Your Lagna Decides Your Yogakaraka

House lordship changes with the rising sign. Saturn owns the tenth and eleventh houses for Aries lagna, but for Taurus lagna it owns the ninth and tenth, a very different story. That is why one planet can be a friend for one person and a strain for another born on the same day. First confirm your ascendant with our free lagna calculator or the guide on how to find your lagna. A small error in birth time can shift the lagna, so check the time with your family before you trust any table. If your lagna sits close to a sign boundary, ask for a manual check.

Kendra and Trikona in Plain Words

Think of the kendra houses as the four pillars of a tent and the trikona houses as the three blessings of fortune. The first house is both. The fourth, seventh and tenth carry home, partnership and career. The fifth and ninth carry merit, children, learning and luck. When one planet touches both groups it joins effort and luck. Our twelve houses guide explains each bhava in detail. Many teachers also note that a planet owning only kendras can lose some of its natural goodness. The calm answer is not fear but a careful look at the dasha in which that planet runs.

Functional Benefic and Malefic: The Basic Idea

A planet is not good or bad in itself. For each lagna the verses of chapter 34 sort the planets into helpful and harmful ones by the houses they own. A natural benefic like Jupiter can still be a strain, and a natural malefic like Saturn can be the best planet of a chart. Read about planetary dignity and the nine planets guide for background. Use this lens before you wear a stone or start a remedy, because the wrong planet strengthened can feed the wrong houses. The simple cure is a short chart check, which is free in our kundali strength calculator.

How to Read This Guide

Each lagna section below gives the house lordship, what the verse in our library says, and one practical note. Where the verse names a yogakaraka we say so. Where it does not, we say that too instead of filling the gap. Our text of the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra comes from a digitised library with some damaged words, so we use only what reads clearly. For timing, pair this page with mahadasha explained and the free dasha calculator.

Aries (Mesha) Lagna: Which Planet Gives Raja Yoga?

For Aries lagna Mars owns the first and eighth houses, Venus the second and seventh, Mercury the third and sixth, the Moon the fourth, the Sun the fifth, Jupiter the ninth and twelfth, and Saturn the tenth and eleventh. The verse calls Saturn, Mercury and Venus harmful and Jupiter and the Sun helpful, and it adds that Saturn and Jupiter together do not make a good yoga.^[2] The next verse also marks Venus as a maraka, a planet of testing periods. In the text we read, no single yogakaraka is named for Aries, so the Sun and Jupiter carry the fortune. If Saturn pressure worries you, keep routine and service steady and read best gemstones for Aries lagna before you buy any stone.

Taurus (Vrishabha) Lagna: Saturn as Raja Yoga Maker

For Taurus lagna Venus owns the first and sixth, Mercury the second and fifth, the Moon the third, the Sun the fourth, Mars the seventh and twelfth, Jupiter the eighth and eleventh, and Saturn the ninth and tenth. The verse calls Jupiter, Venus and the Moon harmful, Saturn and the Sun helpful, and says plainly that Saturn is the maker of raja yoga while Mercury gives only a little good.^[3] It surprises many readers that Venus is listed among the harmful ones, so read it together with your own chart. Saturn gives slowly, which can feel heavy, but steady work and fair dealings bring its reward. See best gemstones for Taurus lagna and the Saturn mahadasha guide.

Gemini (Mithuna) Lagna: Venus as the Lone Helper

For Gemini lagna Mercury owns the first and fourth, the Moon the second, the Sun the third, Venus the fifth and twelfth, Mars the sixth and eleventh, Jupiter the seventh and tenth, and Saturn the eighth and ninth. The verse calls Mars, Jupiter and the Sun harmful and names Venus as the only helpful planet.^[4] The next verse marks the Moon as a maraka that still gives results through company. The text we read names no yogakaraka for Gemini, so the support rests on Venus. Jupiter holds two kendras, which classical teachers treat with care, so do not start any heavy remedy for it without a chart check. A calm daily routine is enough. See best gemstones for Gemini lagna.

Cancer (Karka) Lagna: Mars Is the Full Yogakaraka

For Cancer lagna the Moon owns the first, the Sun the second, Mercury the third and twelfth, Venus the fourth and eleventh, Mars the fifth and tenth, Jupiter the sixth and ninth, and Saturn the seventh and eighth. The verse calls Venus and Mercury harmful, Mars, Jupiter and the Moon helpful, and says Mars gives the full yoga directly and is a giver of good.^[5] The next verse marks Saturn as the killer, while the Sun gives results through company. Mars owning the fifth and tenth is the textbook yogakaraka case. Mars is also fiery, so channel it with discipline and fair speech. Read our Cancer raj yog guide and best gemstones for Cancer lagna.

Leo (Simha) Lagna: Mars, Jupiter and the Sun

For Leo lagna the Sun owns the first, the Moon the twelfth, Mars the fourth and ninth, Mercury the second and eleventh, Jupiter the fifth and eighth, Venus the third and tenth, and Saturn the sixth and seventh. The verse calls Mercury, Venus and Saturn harmful and Mars, Jupiter and the Sun helpful, and it says Jupiter and Venus together do not bring good.^[6] The text we read does not use the word yogakaraka here, but by lordship Mars owns a kendra and a trikona, the fourth and ninth. The next verse marks Saturn as a maraka, while the Moon gives results through company. Keep Saturn related matters patient and honest. See best gemstones for Leo lagna.

Virgo (Kanya) Lagna: Mercury and Venus Together

For Virgo lagna Mercury owns the first and tenth, the Sun the twelfth, the Moon the eleventh, Mars the third and eighth, Venus the second and ninth, Jupiter the fourth and seventh, and Saturn the fifth and sixth. The verse calls Mars, Jupiter and the Moon harmful, Mercury and Venus helpful, and says Venus and Mercury are the two makers of yoga.^[7] The next verse marks Venus as a maraka as well, so its results come with balance and not with excess. Mercury gives skill and speech, Venus gives support and comfort. Use both with moderation and avoid risky shortcuts in money matters. See best gemstones for Virgo lagna and the Mercury mahadasha guide.

Libra (Tula) Lagna: Saturn, the Moon and Mercury

For Libra lagna Venus owns the first and eighth, Mars the second and seventh, Mercury the ninth and twelfth, Jupiter the third and sixth, Saturn the fourth and fifth, the Moon the tenth, and the Sun the eleventh. The verse in our library calls Jupiter, the Sun and Mars harmful, Saturn and Mercury helpful, and names the Moon and her son Mercury as the makers of raja yoga.^[8] Many modern lists name Saturn here, and by lordship Saturn does own a kendra and a trikona, so check both in your chart. The next verse marks Mars as a maraka. Stay patient with Mars driven haste. See best gemstones for Libra lagna.

Scorpio (Vrischika) Lagna: Sun and Moon as Yogakarakas

For Scorpio lagna Mars owns the first and sixth, Jupiter the second and fifth, Venus the seventh and twelfth, Mercury the eighth and eleventh, the Moon the ninth, the Sun the tenth, and Saturn the third and fourth. The verse calls Venus, Mercury and Saturn harmful, Jupiter and the Moon helpful, and says the Sun and the Moon are the makers of yoga.^[9] The Moon is a trikona lord and the Sun a kendra lord, which matches the kendra and trikona logic of chapter 34. The next verse gives Mars a middling result. Because the Moon is emotional, keep sleep and a calm routine in order. Read the Moon mahadasha guide and best gemstones for Scorpio lagna.

Sagittarius (Dhanu) Lagna: Sun and Mercury Yoga

For Sagittarius lagna Jupiter owns the first and fourth, Saturn the second and third, Mars the fifth and twelfth, the Sun the ninth, Mercury the seventh and tenth, Venus the sixth and eleventh, and the Moon the eighth. The verse calls Venus the only harmful planet, Mars and the Sun helpful, and says yoga comes through the Sun and Mercury, while Saturn is the one who spoils results.^[10] The next verse gives Jupiter a middling result and marks Venus as a maraka. Saturn pressure is real here, but steady habits and honest service soften it. See best gemstones for Sagittarius lagna and the Jupiter mahadasha guide.

Capricorn (Makara) Lagna: Venus Alone

For Capricorn lagna Saturn owns the first and second, Jupiter the third and twelfth, Mars the fourth and eleventh, Venus the fifth and tenth, Mercury the sixth and ninth, the Moon the seventh, and the Sun the eighth. The verse calls Mars, Jupiter and the Moon harmful and Venus and Mercury helpful, and says Saturn does not harm by himself.^[11] The next verse gives the Sun a middling result and says Venus alone is the good maker of yoga. Venus owning the fifth and tenth is a clean kendra plus trikona case. Keep Venus strong with fair dealings and avoid overspending on luxury. See best gemstones for Capricorn lagna and Venus antardasha and marriage.

Aquarius (Kumbha) Lagna: Venus as Raja Yoga Giver

For Aquarius lagna Saturn owns the first and twelfth, Jupiter the second and eleventh, Mars the third and tenth, Venus the fourth and ninth, Mercury the fifth and eighth, the Moon the sixth, and the Sun the seventh. The verse calls Jupiter, the Moon and Mars harmful, Venus and Saturn helpful, and names Venus as the giver of raja yoga.^[12] The next verse marks the Sun and Mars as harmful and Mercury as middling. Venus owning the fourth and ninth is the classic yogakaraka pattern. Keep Mars driven anger in check, and let Venus show up as steady comfort. See best gemstones for Aquarius lagna.

Pisces (Meena) Lagna: Mars and Jupiter

For Pisces lagna Jupiter owns the first and tenth, Saturn the eleventh and twelfth, Mars the second and ninth, Venus the third and eighth, Mercury the fourth and seventh, the Moon the fifth, and the Sun the sixth. The verse calls Saturn, Venus, the Sun and Mercury harmful, Mars and the Moon helpful, and says Mars and Jupiter make yoga, with Mars the chief one.^[13] The next verse marks Saturn and Mercury as maraka planets. Mars owns the ninth and the wealth house, which is why it leads here. Use its energy in exercise and honest effort. See best gemstones for Pisces lagna and the Mars mahadasha guide.

Yogakaraka Planet for Each Lagna at a Glance

From the verses read above, Taurus names Saturn, Cancer names Mars, Virgo names Mercury and Venus, Scorpio names the Sun and the Moon, Sagittarius names the Sun and Mercury, Capricorn names Venus, Aquarius names Venus, and Pisces names Mars and Jupiter. Libra names the Moon and Mercury in our text, with Saturn also qualifying by lordship. Aries, Gemini and Leo have no yogakaraka named in the text we read, though Mars owns the fourth and ninth for Leo. Confirm your lagna with the free lagna calculator and then open your full chart in the free janam kundali calculator.

Common Mistakes When Reading a Yogakaraka

The first mistake is using the sun sign instead of the lagna, which gives the wrong planet. The second is treating a harmful planet in the verse as a curse. A planet listed as harmful for your lagna is not your enemy, it simply needs careful handling, and the bhang is a calm review of its house and dasha, not fear. The third mistake is copying a list from the internet without checking the verse, since lists differ for Libra and Leo. The fourth is wearing a stone straight away. See our guide on raj yog in a kundali and the weak planet finder before any purchase.

Dasha Timing: When the Yogakaraka Gives Results

A yogakaraka usually speaks loudest in its own mahadasha and antardasha, so timing matters more than the label. If your yogakaraka runs in youth, early gains may arrive, and if it runs late, the fruit comes later. Learn how the periods work in mahadasha explained and how to calculate Vimshottari dasha. For finer timing read the pratyantar dasha guide. A heavy dasha of a harmful planet can feel slow, yet the answer is steady work, rest and a review at each change of period, not worry. Our free dasha calculator shows your dates.

Does a Yogakaraka Always Give Raja Yoga?

No. A yogakaraka gives its best when it sits in a good house, keeps dignity and is not weakened by combustion or a harsh association. A debilitated or combust yogakaraka may deliver less, and a strong one in a hard dasha may still ask for patience. Read about planetary dignity and combustion to judge strength. The weakness is a signal to support the planet through habits, not a verdict on your life. Also compare with other combinations such as Gaja Kesari yoga and Vipreet Raja yoga before you draw a conclusion.

Gemstone Caution for Your Yogakaraka

Many people rush to wear the stone of their yogakaraka. A stone strengthens a planet, and that is good only when the planet is well placed and the dasha supports it. A weak or afflicted yogakaraka may need other support first, and a wrong stone can raise the wrong house results. Use the gemstone calculator and the gemstone suitability calculator for a first guide, and have a human reader confirm. You can start with free habits such as service and discipline, which carry no risk and cost nothing.

Fear-Free Upay for Your Yogakaraka

A yogakaraka does not need heavy remedies. A simple routine keeps it clean.

What to do: Find your yogakaraka in this guide and do one small act of service linked to it, such as feeding the hungry or helping a teacher, without buying any stone.

When: On the weekday ruled by that planet, in the morning after bath.

How much it costs: Free, or up to about 100 rupees for food or flowers.

For how many days: Once a week for 9 weeks, then review your chart and dasha.

Why for you: Your yogakaraka already supports you, so steady service keeps its results clean without fear. For a personal plan use our free upay calculator.

How to Check Your Own Yogakaraka in Three Steps

Step one is to find your lagna from exact birth date, time and place with the lagna calculator. Step two is to look up your sign in this guide and note the planets that own a kendra and a trikona. Step three is to see where that planet sits in your chart and which dasha is running now, using the janam kundali calculator and the kundali strength calculator. If the planet is weak or the dasha is heavy, do not decide alone. Ask a human reader to review the chart, since small birth time errors change the answer.

A Note on Damaged Verse Text

Our digital copy of chapter 34 is not perfect. In the Aquarius verse a word near the end is damaged, so we rely only on the readable words that name Venus. In the Gemini and Leo verses the text does not state a yogakaraka in so many words, so we say that plainly. If you want the full classical reading, a human reader should compare the verse with a printed edition. See also house lords and their results and the twelve houses guide.

Get Your Yogakaraka Read Properly

A table can tell you the planet, but only your chart can tell you its strength, its house and its dasha. Start with the free janam kundali calculator, then check timing in the free dasha calculator. Book early if your dasha is changing soon. Rohiit Gupta reviews charts using the Swiss Ephemeris and classical sources, and shares practical, fear-free guidance.

Conclusion: Use the Yogakaraka With Patience

Your yogakaraka is the planet the classical text marks as a natural helper for your lagna, and it is best used with patience, honest work and a clear view of your dasha. It does not remove effort, and a harmful planet does not remove hope. Confirm your lagna, read your sign above, check strength and timing, and keep remedies simple and free. For more, read raj yog in a kundali and mahadasha explained.