Adhi Yoga in Vedic Astrology

Adhi Yoga requires benefics in the 6th, 7th, and 8th houses from Moon. The classical formation calls for Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury — one in each. Two benefics create partial Adhi Yoga with proportionally reduced effects. The strongest form has all three well-dignified, creating a protective barrier around the Moon. The Moon itself should be reasonably strong — a debilitated Moon reduces effectiveness because the planet being protected is weak. The 6th house benefic defeats enemies, the 7th supports partnerships, and the 8th protects against crises.

Adhi Yoga creates a person who rises to authority and influence. The triple protection gives tremendous confidence — the native can take risks and lead through uncertainty because their emotional foundation is secured. Career success comes through administrative ability and political acumen. Financial prosperity follows leadership. Health is generally protected, and the native recovers quickly from setbacks. In its strongest form, the yoga produces national-level leaders, senior executives, and institutional heads.

All three benefics well-dignified create the strongest version. If one is weak, that specific protective function is compromised. The Moon's own strength matters: waxing Moon or Moon aspected by Jupiter amplifies effectiveness. The Nakshatra of Moon determines emotional quality of leadership. Malefic aspects on any benefic weaken that protective function. The yoga from Lagna (benefics in 6th, 7th, 8th from Lagna) is also recognized by some authorities.

Find Moon and count to 6th, 7th, and 8th houses. Check if Jupiter, Venus, or Mercury occupy any of these. Two out of three creates partial Adhi Yoga; all three creates full yoga. Evaluate each benefic's dignity and check Moon's strength. The yoga activates during Dasha and Antardasha of the involved benefics, and when Jupiter transits the 6th, 7th, or 8th from natal Moon.