Amala Yoga in Vedic Astrology

Amala Yoga requires a natural benefic (Jupiter, Venus, full Moon, or unafflicted Mercury) in the 10th house from Lagna or Moon. Jupiter in the 10th creates the strongest Amala Yoga — career marked by ethical leadership and wisdom. Venus gives a career in beauty, art, or diplomacy with a charming public persona. Mercury gives a career in communication or education with a reputation for intelligence and fairness. The benefic should ideally not be conjunct or closely aspected by malefics — malefic influence creates ethical challenges that test the Amala quality. Waning Moon does not form Amala Yoga because it behaves as a malefic.

Amala Yoga gives the native a reputation that precedes them. Career unfolds through merit: promotions come from competence, clients through trust, and partnerships because the native is reliable and fair. There is a natural ethical compass steering away from compromising situations. Even in cutthroat industries, the native maintains integrity and finds it becomes their competitive advantage. Public image is consistently positive — the native avoids scandal and their legacy is contribution rather than exploitation. Financial success follows ethical conduct — 'clean money' earned through legitimate, socially beneficial work. The yoga also protects against false accusations.

Jupiter in the 10th is the strongest Amala Yoga — natural qualities of wisdom and dharma align perfectly with ethical achievement. Venus is strong for creative and diplomatic careers. Mercury is strong for intellectual careers but requires being uncombust. An exalted benefic gives exceptional results; debilitated gives desire for good reputation without strength to sustain it. Malefic aspects weaken the yoga: Saturn creates obstacles despite ethical conduct; Rahu brings reputation threats through false associations. Navamsa confirmation is important — the 10th house benefic maintaining strength in D9 ensures lasting reputation.

Count 10 houses from Lagna — is there a natural benefic? Count 10 from Moon as well. Both existing simultaneously is stronger. Check for malefic influence on the benefic. Check dignity: is the benefic in a friendly or own sign? During the 10th house benefic's Dasha, reputation and career typically peak. When Jupiter transits your 10th house (every 12 years), it activates or strengthens Amala Yoga temporarily, creating windows of enhanced reputation.