Maha Raja Yoga (Part2)

In the previous section itself I delineated what are Rajayogas with its effects. In the last section I was describing the vital planets responsible for forming Rajayogas for different signs. We grouped the 12 signs into two based on the number of planets becoming Yogakarakas for each of it. The signs which have a single planet as the Yogakaraka were lined up in the 1^st group about which we discussed in detail in the last section with description about which planet becomes Yogakaraka for each signs and how that planet along with other planets aligned to form Rajayoga. Now let us see which are the planets and how are they act in forming Rajayoga for the rest of six signs falling in the second group.

Group 2 (Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces)

We know that the signs falling in this group is having a peculiarity that they do not have a single planet owning both a Kendra (Angle) and Trikona (Triangle) thus a single planet doesn’t possess the dignity of being a Yogakaraka rather two or three planets becomes eligible for becoming Yogakara for all the signs falling under this group. Its the combined effect of these planets by the means of influences on each other and also due to their positional influences they derive the capability to form Rajayoga.

We will make a chart showing the list of planets whom we should be taken in to consideration for judging the Yogakaraka for each sign of this group. Here the planets mentioned in the chart are the ones who are either possessing a Kendra or a Trikona for each sign in consideration while who are the ones actually becoming eligible for becoming Yogakaraka for each sign will be discussed and filtered later at appropriate places.

Signs	Planets in consideration to become Yogakaraka
Aries	Mars, Sun, Moon, Saturn, Venus and Jupiter
Gemini	Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn
Virgo	Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn
Scorpio	Mars, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Sun and Moon
Sagittarius	Mercury, Jupiter, Sun and Mars
Pisces	Mercury, Jupiter, Mars and Moon

How to Determine?

How we will define which planets out of the ones mentioned in the above chart would actually be falling in place to act as Yogakarakas and what measuring technique shall we employ to filter from the above list for each sign? I think an important dictum from the ancient text “Jataka_Bharanam”, would be of great help for unraveling the irony of this complex situation.

Mesha Lagneshu Jadasya

Rajayogobhi Labhyade

Chathurtha Panchamadheesha Sambandhe

Na Samshaye

Meaning, those who are born under Mesha Lagna, Rajayaga will be conferred on the native for sure if the 4^th and 5^th lords are conjoined.

For Aries the planets in consideration are Mars, Moon, Sun, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter as these own either a Kendra or Trikona. Now why Moon and Sun? Why the other planets are omitted? Especially considering that Mars is the Lagna lord for Aries and Jupiter is the 9^th lord the most powerful Trikona!!! The dictum leaves space for deeper thinking and analysis helping in setting up eligibility criteria for planets to become Yogakarakas. Lets analyze why other planets except Sun and Moon are omitted, one by one.

As we know a Yogakaraka planet is the one which owns both a Kendra and a Trikona. When a sign is devoid of a planet who owns both a Kendra and a Trikona then a couple of planets who are respectively the Lords of a Kendra and Trikona should be fall in the place of Yogakaraka. But for a Lagna there are four Kendra signs and two Trikona Signs so which Kendra Lord which Trikona Lord has to be taken into consideration is the hardest nut to crack. Here the above dictum becomes handy.

If we check under the light of above dictum we could see that for those who are born with Aries as lagna, Mars becomes Lagna lord but will be owning the 8^th house too a most powerful Dusthana. Though the Mool Trikona sign of Mars falls in Lagna leaving Mars disposed more beneficially his Lordship over the 8^th house the most powerful Dusthana leaves him disqualified. Venus becomes the 7^th lord yet another Kendra but he happens to be the 2^nd lord too. The 2^nd and 7^th houses are Maraka Sthanas thus leaving Venus as the most powerful Maraka planet for Aries and making ineligible. Another Kendra Lord for Aries is Saturn as he is the 10^th Lord but his Lordship over the 11^th house disqualifies him from becoming a Yogakaraka for Aries as for Aries the 11^th house is Badhaka Sthana. On the whole Moon is the only Kendra lord owning the 4^th house left alone without any malefic traits in him thus he is been granted one of the Yogakaraka position for Aries Lagna.

Meanwhile in the context of fixing up the second Yogakaraka for Aries Lagna, Jupiter loses the contest to Sun, the twoTrikona Lords of Aries. Jupiter is the 9^th lord a Trikona lord the most powerful Trikona but being 12^th Lord too a Dusthana Lord he cannot be taken in to consideration while Sun acquires the position against Jupiter as he is solely a Trikona Lord devoid of any other maleficence eligible for becoming the second Yogakaraka for Aries.  

Summing up its been seen that Sun and Moon have become eligible to hold the posture of Yogakarakas for Aries though there are planets owning much powerful Kendra and Trikona houses since Sun and Moon are not possessing malefic tendencies. So we can conclude thus that while determining Yogakaraka planets for signs which doesn’t have a single planet owning both a Kendra and a Trikona, primary consideration should be given to those Kendra and Trikona Lords who are devoid of menace.

Aries

We have seen above that for Aries Lagna Moon and Sun are Yogakaraka planets. To confer Rajayoga on Aries Lagna born Sun and Moon are to be connected and influencing each other by the means of conjunction, mutual aspect or exchange of houses. If the conjunction of Sun and Moon are occurring in a Kendra or Trikona that would be the best to form Rajayoga. Either of the Trikona would be good for this conjunction as the two Trikona signs for Aries are Leo and Sagittarius respectively and owned by Sun and Jupiter respectively where both Sun and Moon gain residential strength. The conjunction of Sun and Moon if occurs in a Kendra it would be fine if it is at Lagna or in the 4^th house as for Aries these houses are owned by Mars and Moon respectively thus providing Sun and Moon with residential strength. Meanwhile in the 7^th and 10^th houses this conjunction could confer Rajayoga just for the name sake. The 7^th house falls in Libra which is the debilitation sign for sun while an enemy house for both Sun and Moon while the 10^th house falls in Capricorn a house owned by Saturn a bitter enemy to both Sun and Moon thus in these houses this conjunction won’t provide the desired effect. A Mutual aspect between the two too would confer Rajayoga provided either of them shouldn’t be posited in a Dusthana, especially Moon occupying the 8^th house is highly undesirable. Also if in Kendras in mutual aspect the undesirable position would be Moon in Lagna and Sun in the 7^th house. An exchange of houses between the two is highly beneficial. The conjunction of Mars or Jupiter or their aspect from good houses would add strength to the Yoga.

Gemini

For Gemini Lagna the planets Mercury and Venus will become Yogakarakas. Jupiter is being surpassed by Mercury due to Jupiters Lordship over the 7^th house which is both a Maraka and Bhadhaka house. While Venus surpasses Saturn in the battle to secure the position of Yogakaraka though both of them owns a Dusthana, Saturn owns the 8^th house which is the most powerful Dusthana. A conjunction, mutual aspect or exchange of houses between Venus and Mercuy could confer Rajayoga given the condition that neither of them are posited in a Dusthana. If the Rajayoga is conferred on the native by the means of a conjunction between Venus and Mercury then the conjunction anywhere outside the dusthana houses and the 3^rd house is desired. If it is a mutual aspect between the two then again it should be invariably outside the dusthana. Also the position of Venus in the 4^th house and Mercury in the 10^th also won’t give birth to the desired effects though the Rajayoga may exist theoretically since both of them would be in their house of debilitation respectively. In such a case position of Jupiter in Lagna, 4^th or the 10^th house would help to have salvation to a great extend. In case of mutual exchange the position of Venus in Lagna and Mercury in the 5^th is the best and the other exchange of houses with Venus in the 4^th and Mercury in the 12^th won’t give rise to Rajayoga. Saturn and Jupiter in conjunction either in the 9^th or in the 10^th house or exchange of houses between them with Jupiter in the 9^th and Saturn in the 10^th houses also would confer a Rajayoga of the first grade. But a conjunction in any other houses or a mutual aspect between them irrespective of the houses they are posited would confer a Rajayoga of second grade only though it falls in the category of Dharma Karmadhipa Yoga.

Virgo

Once again Venus and Mercury becomes the Yogakaraka planets. Since Venus and Mercury owns the best Trikona and Kendra houses while owning malefic houses with less intensity for Virgo thus they wins the race against Saturn and Jupiter indisputably. As usual the conjunction of Venus and Mercury anywhere except the Dushtans and the 3^rd house would be enough to form Rajayoga. In case of mutual aspect too the position of either of the planets shouldn’t be in a Dusthana and also the position of Mercury in the 7^th and Venus in the 1^st shouldn’t be present, if so Position of Jupiter in the Lagna, 7^th or the 10^th houses would help to have some salvation. Rest of the houses are approved. Meanwhile the mutual aspect of Saturn and Jupiter being posited in the 5^th and 11^th houses respectively would also confer a Rajayoga of second grade.

Scorpio

For Scorpio Lagna, Moon and Sun becomes the Yogakaraks. Moon though Bhadhaka Lord is much beneficial than Jupiter for Scorpio borns as Moon is more friendly to the Lagna lord Mars  and also due to the 2^nd house Lordship of Jupiter a Maraka house. Than Saturn or Venus, Sun becomes the best Kendra Lord for Scorpio Lagna as both Saturn and Venus are owning the 3^rd and 12^th houses respectively apart from the Kendra houses they own which results in Sun acquiring the Yogakaraka position for Scorpio. Sun and Moon are in conjunction in the 1^st or the 10^th houses are good as these two houses are owned by Mars and Sun respectively resulting in the residential strength of both Sun and Moon. In the 4^th and 7^th houses the conjunction may not provide the desired results as these are houses owned by Saturn and Venus respectively, bitter enemies for both Sun and Moon. In case of the conjunction taking place in the 7^th house though it would be the exaltation sign for Moon the weakness of Sun in Taurus would be a handicap. In case of Mutual aspect as always the position of these two should be outside the Dusthana sphere. Position of Moon in Lagna and Sun in the 7^th houses also is not acceptable. Mutual exchange of houses between Sun and Moon would be highly beneficial while influence of either Mars or Jupiter from good houses would boost the beneficial results.

Sagittarius

Sun and Jupiter are the planets becoming Yogakaraka for Sagittarius. Mercury though a Kendra lord he is the 7^th lord which happens to be both Bhadhaka and Maraka Sthana for Sagittarius Lagna while Mars though a Trikona lord is owning the 12^th house too which is a Dusthana. Due to these considerations Jupiter and Sun been awarded the Yogakaraka position for those born under Sagittarius Lagna. Sun and Jupiter conjoined in a Kendra or Trikona house would be the best. The conjunction in a Dusthana is not desirable and also in the 11^th and 3^rd houses too. Meanwhile if it is a mutual aspect between the two then again the position of either of the 2 in a dushana is not desirable with Jupiter in the 8^th house and Sun in the 2^nd house as an exception. An exchange of houses between the two is also highly acceptable while Sun in Lagna would be the best. Martian or Mercurial influence from good houses are good. Also Moon in a Kendra to Jupiter always would be an added power.

Pisces

For Pisces lagna people the planets Moon, Mars and Jupiter are the Yogakarakas with Pisces becoming a rare exception of having 3 planets as Yogakarakas. Mars though the 2^nd Lord a Maraka Sthana and also his Mool Trikona sign falls in the 2^nd house he plays a vital role along with Jupiter and Moon in conferring Rajayoga to a native which is been observed in many cases. Mercury though a Kendra Lord since he is owning the 7^th house a Bhadhaka and Maraka Sthana gets disqualified from the contest of becoming Yogakaraka. The conjunction of Mars and Jupiter is most vital in producing Rajayoga for Pisces Lagna while the position of Moon in a Kendra from there would be giving it a subtle perfection. The conjunction should be in a Kendra or Trikona house and 2^nd house too is well desired. The mutual aspect between the two is also confers Rajayoga provided neither of them are in a Dusthana. Position of Jupiter in the 11^th and Mars in the 5^th is not good while Moon posited in the 2^nd or 5^th house in such a case would revert the scenario. In case of exchange of houses between Mars and Jupiter Rajayoga is conferred provided Moon is not in a Dusthana from Jupiter.

A few points to be noted...

In any of the above mentioned situation where a combination mentioned for forming a Rajayoga make sure that the concerned planets are not in debilitation in Navamsa and also not conjoined with Maraka planets in Rashi chart.