Vedic astrology glossary
Yogas
Powerful planetary combinations.
Raja YogaA Raja Yoga is a combination that confers success, status and power — most classically formed when the lords of a Kendra (angular) and a Trikona (trine) house connect.Gaja Kesari YogaGaja Kesari Yoga forms when Jupiter is in a Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th) from the Moon. It is a well-known yoga associated with intelligence, respect and prosperity.Pancha Mahapurusha YogaThe five Mahapurusha ('great person') yogas form when Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn sits in its own or exaltation sign in a Kendra — Ruchaka, Bhadra, Hamsa, Malavya and Sasa respectively.Neecha Bhanga Raja YogaNeecha Bhanga is the cancellation of a planet's debilitation under specific conditions; when it also produces success it is called Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga — a debilitated planet turning into a source of great results.