Raj Yoga Calculator

Raj Yoga — literally 'royal combination' — is the most celebrated yoga in Vedic astrology, formed when a Kendra lord (ruler of the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house) connects with a Trikona lord (ruler of the 1st, 5th, or 9th house) through conjunction, mutual aspect, or sign exchange. The presence of Raj Yoga in a birth chart indicates potential for status, authority, recognition, and elevation beyond one's birth circumstances. Kaala's Raj Yoga Calculator scans your entire birth chart for all possible Kendra-Trikona lord connections, evaluating each found combination for strength based on planetary dignity, house placement, aspects, degree of closeness, and combustion status. The calculator also identifies the specific type of Raj Yoga (Dharma-Karma Adhipati, Lakshmi Yoga, etc.) and shows when each yoga's participating planets' Dasha periods will activate. Critically, Raj Yoga presence alone does not guarantee results. The yoga must be activated by the Dasha periods of the participating planets. A powerful Raj Yoga whose planets' Mahadashas fall entirely in childhood or extreme old age may never fully manifest in practical terms. Kaala shows the Dasha timeline alongside the yoga analysis, so you can see both the potential and the timing of its activation.

Raj Yoga Calculator

Yoga Type
Benefic (power + merit)
Formation
Kendra lord + Trikona lord connection
Strongest Form
Dharma-Karma Adhipati (9th + 10th lords)
Connection Types
Conjunction, mutual aspect, sign exchange
Activation
During participating planets' Dasha periods
Frequency
Most charts have at least one combination
Cost
1 credit

Types of Raj Yoga Detected

Kaala detects multiple Raj Yoga varieties. Dharma-Karma Adhipati Yoga (the strongest form) is the conjunction or connection of the 9th lord (dharma) and 10th lord (karma). Lakshmi Yoga forms when the 9th lord is strong and in a Kendra from the Lagna. Viparita Raj Yoga occurs when the lords of Dusthana houses (6th, 8th, 12th) occupy other Dusthana houses, creating strength through adversity.

Additionally, the calculator identifies general Kendra-Trikona Raj Yogas for your specific Lagna, noting which houses each participating planet rules. For example, in a Cancer Lagna chart, Moon (1st lord) connecting with Mars (5th and 10th lord) forms a potent Raj Yoga because Mars simultaneously rules both a Kendra and a Trikona. The calculator also checks for Neech Bhanga Raj Yoga, where a debilitated planet's cancellation creates unexpected strength.

Strength Assessment Criteria

Not all Raj Yogas are equal. Kaala evaluates each detected yoga using six strength criteria. First, planetary dignity: participating planets in own sign, exaltation, or friendly signs produce much stronger results than those in debilitation or enemy signs. Second, house placement: yoga planets in Kendras or Trikonas amplify the combination, while placement in Dusthanas weakens it.

Third, aspect support: benefic aspects (especially Jupiter's) on the yoga planets strengthen results, while malefic affliction dilutes the yoga. Fourth, degree closeness: planets within 5 degrees form a tighter, more potent yoga than planets separated by 20 degrees in the same sign. Fifth, combustion: if a Raj Yoga planet is combust (too close to the Sun), results are delayed or diminished. Sixth, retrograde status adds complexity — results may come through unconventional paths. Each yoga receives an overall strength rating based on these combined factors.

Dasha Activation Timeline

Raj Yoga manifests most powerfully during the Mahadasha or Antardasha of the participating planets. A Raj Yoga formed by the 9th and 10th lords will produce its peak results when either planet's Mahadasha or Antardasha is running. If both planets' periods are running simultaneously (e.g., 9th lord Mahadasha with 10th lord Antardasha), the yoga's manifestation is at its maximum.

Kaala shows when each Raj Yoga planet's Dasha periods occur across your lifetime. This allows you to identify the windows of maximum opportunity — the years when your Raj Yoga is most likely to elevate your career, bring recognition, or advance your social position. Conversely, if the yoga planets' Dasha periods have already passed, the yoga's main activation window has closed, though residual effects persist through favorable Antardashas in subsequent Mahadashas.

Common Raj Yogas by Lagna

Different Lagnas produce different Raj Yoga combinations because different planets rule the Kendra and Trikona houses. For Aries Lagna, the strongest Raj Yoga forms between Saturn (10th and 11th lord) and Jupiter (9th and 12th lord) — though both carry Dusthana lordship that dilutes the yoga. For Taurus Lagna, Saturn (9th and 10th lord) is a single-planet Raj Yoga Karaka.

For Cancer Lagna, Mars (5th and 10th lord) connecting with Jupiter (9th lord) or Moon (1st lord) forms excellent yogas. For Leo Lagna, Mars (4th and 9th lord) is the Yogakaraka. For Capricorn Lagna, Venus (5th and 10th lord) is the most powerful Yogakaraka in the zodiac. Kaala automatically detects which Raj Yogas are possible for your specific Lagna and checks whether the required planetary connections exist in your chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most charts have at least one Kendra-Trikona lord connection, so technically most people have some form of Raj Yoga. However, a strong, well-dignified Raj Yoga activated during productive Dasha periods is much rarer. The strength and timing matter far more than mere presence. A weak Raj Yoga may manifest as modest career advancement, while a strong one can bring significant authority and recognition.

If the Mahadasha of both Raj Yoga planets has already completed, the main activation window has passed. However, their Antardashas within future Mahadashas will still produce echoes of the yoga's effects. Additionally, favorable transits over the Raj Yoga planets can temporarily reactivate the combination. The yoga remains part of your chart's potential throughout life.

No single yoga guarantees outcomes. Raj Yoga creates potential for status and authority, but manifestation depends on Dasha timing, planetary strength, the overall chart condition, and personal effort. A Raj Yoga in a chart with predominantly weak or afflicted planets will produce modest elevation, not kingship. The full chart context always matters more than any individual yoga.

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