Naabhasa Yogas
Naabhasa Yogas (नाभस योग) are classified celestial combinations based on the arrangement of planets in a birth chart. "Naabhasa" refers to the celestial sphere, and these yogas are determined by how the seven planets (excluding Rahu and Ketu in most interpretations) are distributed among the twelve signs.
Unlike other yogas whose results may be felt primarily during the dasas of the planets involved, the results of Naabhasa Yogas are felt throughout life in all dasas. These yogas are divided into four main categories: Aasraya (3), Dala (2), Aakriti (20), and Sankhya (7).
Aasraya Yogas
Aasraya means "dwelling" or "asylum." These yogas are based on the signs occupied by planets. They are formed when all planets are exclusively in one type of sign: movable, fixed, or dual.
| Yoga Name | Formation | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Rajju Yoga | All planets exclusively in movable signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) | Likes to travel, has good looks, flourishes in foreign countries, may be cruel |
| Musala Yoga | All planets exclusively in fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) | Has honor, wisdom, and wealth; kings like them; famous; many children; firm spirit |
| Nala Yoga | All planets exclusively in dual signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) | Poor physique, accumulates money, good looks, helps relatives, skillful |
Dala Yogas
Dala Yogas are based on the occupation of quadrants (kendras) by benefic or malefic planets.
| Yoga Name | Formation | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Maalaa Yoga | Three quadrants occupied by natural benefics | Always happy; has nice clothes, vehicles, luxuries; friendship with many women |
| Sarpa Yoga | Three quadrants occupied by natural malefics | Miserable, unhappy, cruel, poor, dependent on others for food |
Note: If a benefic occupies one of the quadrants in Sarpa Yoga, or if a malefic occupies one of the quadrants in Maalaa Yoga, the yoga may not operate with full strength.
Aakriti Yogas
Aakriti means "shape," and these yogas are based on the shape of the arrangement of planets in a chart. There are 20 such yogas, including Gadaa, Sakata, Vihangama, Sringaataka, Hala, Vajra, Yava, Kamala, and others.
Kamala Yoga (Lotus)
Formed when all planets are in quadrants from lagna. The native becomes a leader with strong character, fame, longevity, purity, and performs many good deeds.
Vajra Yoga (Diamond)
Formed when lagna and 7th house are occupied by natural benefics, and 4th and 10th houses are occupied by natural malefics. The native is happy in early and late parts of life, has valor but may not be fortunate.
Yava Yoga (Grain)
Formed when lagna and 7th house are occupied by natural malefics, and 4th and 10th houses are occupied by natural benefics. The native observes religious rules, is happy in middle life, has wealth and good children.
Chakra Yoga (Wheel)
Formed when all planets occupy 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th houses. The native becomes a great leader respected by many.
Sankhya Yogas
Sankhya means "number." These yogas are based on the number of distinct signs occupied by the seven planets combined. These are the least important of all Naabhasa Yogas and apply only if no other Naabhasa Yogas are applicable in a chart.
| Yoga Name | Formation | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Veenaa Yoga | Seven planets occupy exactly 7 distinct signs | Likes music, dance, and songs; many servants; wealthy; skillful; leader of men |
| Daama Yoga | Seven planets occupy exactly 6 distinct signs | Very rich and famous; many children; many gems; helps others |
| Paasa Yoga | Seven planets occupy exactly 5 distinct signs | Risk of imprisonment; capable in work; talkative; many servants; lacks character |
| Kedaara Yoga | Seven planets occupy exactly 4 distinct signs | Agriculturist; happy; wealthy; helpful to others |
| Soola Yoga | Seven planets occupy exactly 3 distinct signs | Sharp; lazy; violent; poor; prohibited; valiant; wins accolades in wars |
| Yuga Yoga | Seven planets occupy exactly 2 distinct signs | Heretic; poor; discarded in the world; irreligious; no happiness from children and mother |
| Gola Yoga | Seven planets are in one sign | Strong; poor; dirty; uneducated; always sad |
When analyzing Naabhasa Yogas in a chart, it's important to remember that:
- Only one Naabhasa Yoga can be present in a chart
- The order of precedence is: Aasraya, Dala, Aakriti, and then Sankhya
- The results of these yogas are felt throughout life, not just during specific planetary periods
- In modern interpretations, the results should be adapted to contemporary life circumstances
These yogas provide valuable insights into the overall pattern of a native's life and can help astrologers understand the general direction and quality of life experiences that a person may encounter.