Yogas (Planetary Combinations)

The 27 Yogas of Vedic Panchang

Yoga in the Panchang context refers to the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 equal parts. Each Yoga carries distinct energy that influences the quality of time for various activities.

1. Vishkambha

Inauspicious

Vishkambha — Obstruction, Obstacle

DeityYama
QualityObstructive, challenging, testing patience
DescriptionCreates barriers and obstructions in the path of success

Favorable Activities

Overcoming obstacles through effortBuilding patience and perseveranceTesting strength of resolveDelay tactics in competition

Unfavorable Activities

Starting new venturesQuick success expectationsTime-sensitive projectsMarriage ceremoniesEasy beginnings

Spiritual Lesson

Tests spiritual resolve. Obstacles are lessons in disguise. Success through perseverance is most rewarding.

Gemstone & Remedies

Patience and persistenceYama worship for obstacle removalAccept delays as divine timingFocus on process, not quick results

Classical Reference

Brihat Samhita: 'Vishkambha creates hurdles that test character.' Success comes through perseverance.

Modern Application

Avoid time-sensitive launches. Good for building long-term foundations where delays are acceptable.

2. Priti

Auspicious

Priti — Love, Affection, Pleasure

DeityVishnu
QualityLoving, harmonious, pleasing, sweet
DescriptionBrings love, pleasure, and harmonious relationships

Favorable Activities

Marriage ceremoniesRomance and love mattersMaking friends and alliancesPleasant gatheringsArt and entertainmentCustomer relationship buildingPeaceful negotiations

Unfavorable Activities

Harsh actions or confrontationsBreaking relationshipsCompetitive warfareBitter truths that hurt feelings

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine love. Vishnu's grace brings harmony. Relationships formed now have divine blessing.

Classical Reference

Jyotish texts: 'Priti Yoga makes everything pleasant.' One of the best Yogas for marriage.

Modern Application

Perfect for weddings, client meetings, networking events, romantic dates, art performances, friendly negotiations.

3. Ayushmana

Highly Auspicious

Ayushmana — Long Life, Health, Prosperity

DeityChandra (Moon)
QualityLife-giving, health-promoting, wealth-creating, prosperous
DescriptionGrants longevity, health, wealth and all-around prosperity

Favorable Activities

All health-related activitiesStarting health regimensMedical treatmentsLongevity ritualsWealth creation activitiesBuying property or assetsInsurance and protectionChildren's activities (promotes longevity)

Unfavorable Activities

Ending or destroying (goes against life-giving nature)Risky health experimentsNeglecting safety

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine life force. Chandra nourishes all living beings. Activities begun now have longevity.

Classical Reference

Hora Shastra: 'Ayushmana Yoga grants long life to all endeavors.' Highly recommended for health matters.

Modern Application

Ideal for health insurance, medical procedures, fitness program starts, buying life assets, children's education enrollment.

4. Saubhagya

Auspicious

सौभाग्य — Good Fortune, Prosperity, Marital Bliss

DeityLakshmi
QualityFortunate, blessed, prosperity-bringing, partnership-enhancing
DescriptionBrings good fortune, especially in marriage and partnerships

Favorable Activities

Marriage ceremonies (excellent)Partnership formationsWealth and prosperity ritualsLakshmi worshipBusiness partnershipsJoint venturesWearing jewelry or auspicious items

Unfavorable Activities

Divorces or separationsBreaking partnershipsPoverty-consciousness activitiesConflicts in relationships

Spiritual Lesson

Day of Lakshmi's blessings. Fortune smiles on partnerships. Married life blessed with prosperity.

Classical Reference

Muhurta texts: 'Saubhagya Yoga blesses marriages with eternal fortune.' Lakshmi graces this day.

Modern Application

Perfect for weddings, business partnerships, wealth planning, joint investments, prosperity rituals.

5. Shobhana

Highly Auspicious

शोभन — Splendor, Beauty, Brilliance

DeitySurya (Sun)
QualityBrilliant, splendid, beautiful, fame-bringing
DescriptionBrings beauty, splendor, fame and brilliant success

Favorable Activities

Public events and launchesSeeking fame and recognitionBeauty treatments and enhancementsArt and creative worksPerformances and exhibitionsBrand buildingSplendid ceremoniesPhotography and videography

Unfavorable Activities

Hiding or being secretiveUnderground activitiesAvoiding public eye when visibility is needed

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine brilliance. Surya illuminates all endeavors with splendor. Fame achieved now is lasting.

Classical Reference

Jyotish classics: 'Shobhana Yoga brings splendor to all actions.' Highly favorable for public recognition.

Modern Application

Perfect for product launches, performances, beauty events, fashion shows, public speeches, brand reveals.

6. Atiganda

Inauspicious

अतिगण्ड — Great Knot, Extreme Difficulty

DeityRahu
QualityComplicated, knotted, extremely challenging, entangling
DescriptionCreates severe obstacles and complications, like a tightly tied knot

Favorable Activities

Deliberately creating complexity for competitorsTying up loose ends (ironically)Very few positive applications

Unfavorable Activities

Any new beginningsMarriage (creates complicated relationships)Business startsTravel (gets complicated)Simple or straightforward venturesLegal matters (gets tangled)Clear communications

Spiritual Lesson

Day of karmic knots. Rahu creates entanglements that need patience to untie. Avoid creating new karma.

Gemstone & Remedies

Avoid all major activitiesFocus on untangling existing problemsRahu remedies and mantrasPatience and simplification practicesGanesh worship for obstacle removal

Classical Reference

Brihat Samhita: 'Atiganda is the great knot that tangles all efforts.' One of the most challenging Yogas.

Modern Application

Best to avoid major decisions, launches, or starts. Good day for rest, planning, or simplifying existing complexities.

7. Sukarma

Auspicious

सुकर्म — Good Action, Virtuous Deeds

DeityDharma
QualityVirtuous, righteous, karma-enhancing, meritorious
DescriptionPromotes virtuous actions and good karma creation

Favorable Activities

Charitable activitiesVirtuous deedsEthical business practicesHelping othersSpiritual practicesCreating good karmaRighteous pursuitsDharmic actions

Unfavorable Activities

Unethical activitiesSelfish actionsKarma-destroying behaviorsAdharmic pursuits

Spiritual Lesson

Day of dharma and virtue. Actions performed with righteousness bring lasting merit. Good karma multiplies.

Classical Reference

Dharma Shastras: 'Sukarma Yoga multiplies merit of good deeds.' Charity given now brings tenfold return.

Modern Application

Perfect for charitable donations, ethical business launches, CSR activities, volunteer work, righteous causes.

8. Dhriti

Auspicious

धृति — Steadiness, Patience, Firmness

DeityPrithvi (Earth)
QualitySteady, patient, firm, enduring, stable
DescriptionPromotes stability, patience and unwavering determination

Favorable Activities

Long-term projectsBuilding foundationsReal estate mattersPatience-requiring activitiesStable commitmentsEndurance activitiesConstruction workCreating lasting structures

Unfavorable Activities

Quick changesImpulsive decisionsShort-term tradingFlexibility-requiring situations

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine stability. Earth element grounds all activities. Patience brings lasting results.

Classical Reference

Jyotish texts: 'Dhriti Yoga creates lasting foundations.' Best for long-term ventures.

Modern Application

Excellent for real estate purchases, construction starts, long-term investments, stable job starts, foundation ceremonies.

9. Shula

Inauspicious

Shula — Pointed, Sharp, Painful

DeityTrishul (Shiva's Trident)
QualityPainful, sharp, conflict-creating, piercing
DescriptionBrings sharp pain, conflicts, and piercing difficulties

Favorable Activities

Surgical operations (literal piercing for healing)Cutting through problems sharplyPainful but necessary truthsBreaking through with force

Unfavorable Activities

Marriage ceremoniesPleasant gatheringsStarting harmonious venturesGentle activitiesAvoiding conflicts

Spiritual Lesson

Day of piercing truth. Shiva's trident cuts through illusions painfully but necessarily. Transformation through pain.

Gemstone & Remedies

Shiva worship for easing painAcceptance of necessary sufferingFocus on transformation through difficultyAvoid gentle activities

Classical Reference

Muhurta texts: 'Shula Yoga pierces like a thorn.' Avoid for pleasant activities.

Modern Application

Good only for surgeries, tough negotiations, cutting through problems. Avoid for marriages, celebrations.

10. Ganda

Inauspicious

गण्ड — Knot, Obstacle, Complication

DeitySaturn
QualityObstructive, complicating, challenging
DescriptionCreates obstacles and complications, though milder than Atiganda

Favorable Activities

Very limited positive applicationsDelay tactics if needed

Unfavorable Activities

New beginningsTime-sensitive projectsQuick success needsMarriage ceremoniesTravelImportant communications

Spiritual Lesson

Day of karmic obstacles. Saturn tests patience. Delays are for a reason.

Gemstone & Remedies

Saturn worship and remediesPatience practicesAccept delays gracefullyPostpone major activities

Classical Reference

Brihat Samhita: 'Ganda creates knots in the path.' Second only to Atiganda in difficulty.

Modern Application

Avoid major launches, important meetings, travel. Good day for rest or routine tasks.

11. Vriddhi

Highly Auspicious

वृद्धि — Growth, Increase, Prosperity

DeityKuber
QualityGrowing, expanding, increasing, prosperous
DescriptionPromotes growth, expansion and increasing prosperity in all areas

Favorable Activities

Business expansionWealth accumulationGrowth-oriented venturesIncreasing profitsExpanding territory or reachMultiplication of assetsPopulation or customer growthEducational advancement

Unfavorable Activities

Reducing or downsizingMinimalism practices (goes against growth)Debt collection (want growth, not reduction)

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine abundance. Kuber opens his treasure vaults. Growth is divinely supported.

Classical Reference

Hora texts: 'Vriddhi Yoga multiplies all efforts.' One of the best for business expansion.

Modern Application

Perfect for business expansion, investment growth, scaling operations, marketing campaigns, increasing market share.

12. Dhruva

Highly Auspicious

ध्रुव — Fixed, Permanent, Stable

DeityVishnu
QualityFixed, permanent, stable, unchanging, reliable
DescriptionCreates permanence, stability and unwavering foundations

Favorable Activities

Marriage ceremonies (creates permanent bonds)Permanent employmentBuying permanent assets (land, buildings)Long-term commitmentsVows and oathsFoundation layingCreating lasting structuresStable investments

Unfavorable Activities

Temporary arrangementsQuick trades or flipsShort-term projectsFlexible or changing situations

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine permanence. Vishnu preserves what is created. Bonds formed now last eternally.

Classical Reference

Muhurta Chintamani: 'Dhruva Yoga makes everything permanent.' Ideal for marriage and land purchase.

Modern Application

Perfect for marriages, buying real estate, permanent employment contracts, long-term investments, foundation ceremonies.

13. Vyaghata

Inauspicious

व्याघात — Calamity, Disaster, Violent Obstacle

DeityRudra (Fierce Shiva)
QualityDisruptive, violent, sudden, calamitous
DescriptionBrings sudden obstacles, conflicts and potentially violent disruptions

Favorable Activities

Very limited - possibly emergency surgeriesCompetitive destructionBreaking through with force

Unfavorable Activities

All gentle activitiesMarriage ceremoniesNew beginningsTravelPleasant gatheringsPeace-makingHarmonious ventures

Spiritual Lesson

Day of sudden storms. Rudra's fierce aspect brings disruption. Avoid creating new karma on this day.

Gemstone & Remedies

Rudra worship and mantrasStay calm and centeredAvoid risky activitiesProtective practicesWait for calmer Yoga

Classical Reference

Brihat Samhita: 'Vyaghata brings sudden calamity.' One of the most dangerous Yogas.

Modern Application

Postpone all important activities. Good day for staying home, protective practices, avoiding risks.

14. Harshana

Auspicious

हर्षण — Joy, Happiness, Cheerfulness

DeityIndra
QualityJoyful, happy, cheerful, delightful
DescriptionBrings joy, happiness and cheerful success to all endeavors

Favorable Activities

Celebrations and festivitiesHappy gatheringsEntertainment and artsJoyful occasionsMaking people happyCustomer delight activitiesHappy announcementsCheerful communications

Unfavorable Activities

Serious or somber occasionsSad dutiesCreating sadnessOverly serious business

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine joy. Indra's celebration energy makes everything delightful. Joy is contagious.

Classical Reference

Jyotish texts: 'Harshana Yoga brings joy to all.' Perfect for celebrations.

Modern Application

Perfect for parties, festivals, happy announcements, entertainment events, customer appreciation, joyful marketing.

15. Vajra

highly_inauspicious

वज्र — Thunderbolt, Destructive Power

DeityIndra (Warrior aspect)
QualityDestructive, thunderous, shattering, devastating
DescriptionBrings destructive force like Indra's thunderbolt - sudden and devastating

Favorable Activities

Destroying enemies or obstacles with forceCompetitive warfareDemolition workVery limited positive applications

Unfavorable Activities

All gentle activitiesMarriage ceremonies (creates destructive relationships)New beginningsBuilding or creatingHarmonious venturesPeace-makingLasting commitments

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine destruction. Indra's vajra shatters all that is created. Avoid creation, embrace ending.

Gemstone & Remedies

Indra worship for protectionAvoid all major activitiesProtective mantrasStay safe and shelteredFocus on ending, not beginning

Classical Reference

Muhurta texts: 'Vajra Yoga shatters like thunderbolt.' One of the most dangerous Yogas for new ventures.

Modern Application

Postpone all important activities. Good only for demolition, ending bad situations, competitive destruction.

16. Siddhi

Highly Auspicious

सिद्धि — Perfection, Accomplishment, Spiritual Success

DeityGanesha
QualityPerfect, accomplished, successful, siddhi-granting
DescriptionBrings perfection and success, especially in spiritual and material accomplishments

Favorable Activities

All important beginningsSpiritual practices for siddhiPerfecting skillsAccomplishment-oriented activitiesMantra siddhi attemptsSuccess ritualsAchieving goalsCompleting with perfection

Unfavorable Activities

Half-hearted effortsImperfect or sloppy workAvoiding excellence

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine perfection. Ganesha grants siddhis. Spiritual practices bear fruit. Excellence is achievable.

Classical Reference

Tantric texts: 'Siddhi Yoga grants spiritual and material perfection.' Best for mantra completion.

Modern Application

Perfect for important launches, spiritual practices, skill mastery, excellence-driven projects, goal achievement.

17. Vyatipata

highly_inauspicious

व्यतीपात — Calamity, Great Obstacle, Eclipse-like

DeityRahu (Eclipse Demon)
QualityEclipse-like, calamitous, fortune-darkening, severely obstructive
DescriptionCreates severe obstacles similar to an eclipse - darkening of fortune

Favorable Activities

Extremely limited applicationsRahu worship and remedies only

Unfavorable Activities

All major activitiesMarriage ceremonies (creates eclipse in relationships)New venturesImportant decisionsTravelCelebrationsAny auspicious work

Spiritual Lesson

Day of karmic eclipse. Rahu darkens fortune temporarily. Past karma manifests as obstacles. Best to wait.

Gemstone & Remedies

Rahu mantras and worshipEclipse remediesAvoid all major activitiesSpiritual practices for protectionWait for better Yoga

Classical Reference

Brihat Samhita: 'Vyatipata eclipses fortune like Rahu.' Compared to actual eclipse effects.

Modern Application

Postpone everything important. Day for spiritual practices, Rahu remedies, or complete rest.

18. Variyana

Auspicious

Variyana — Excellent, Best, Superior

DeityVishnu
QualityExcellent, superior, best, top-quality
DescriptionPromotes excellence and superiority in all undertakings

Favorable Activities

Excellence-driven projectsQuality-focused venturesPremium product launchesSuperior service deliveryAchieving top rank or positionBest-in-class activitiesExcellence competitions

Unfavorable Activities

Mediocre effortsLow-quality workSettling for lessAverage performance

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine excellence. Vishnu's supreme nature promotes superiority. Aim for the best.

Classical Reference

Jyotish texts: 'Variyana Yoga creates excellence.' Best for superior quality ventures.

Modern Application

Perfect for premium launches, excellence certifications, top-tier events, quality standards, superiority claims.

19. Parigha

Inauspicious

परिघ — Iron Bar, Obstruction, Imprisonment

DeityYama
QualityRestrictive, confining, imprisoning, barrier-creating
DescriptionCreates barriers like iron bars - restrictive and confining

Favorable Activities

Creating boundaries or restrictions (if needed)Prison or security systemsVery limited applications

Unfavorable Activities

Freedom-seeking venturesTravel (creates restrictions)Expansion activitiesOpen or free activitiesMarriage (creates confining relationships)Liberation-seeking

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine restriction. Yama's boundaries confine. Accept limitations gracefully.

Gemstone & Remedies

Yama worship for easing restrictionsAcceptance practicesWait for freer YogaWork within boundaries

Classical Reference

Muhurta texts: 'Parigha creates iron-like obstacles.' Avoid for free-flowing ventures.

Modern Application

Avoid expansion, travel, freedom-seeking activities. Good only for security, boundary-setting.

20. Shiva

Highly Auspicious

शिव — Auspicious, Blessed, Benevolent

DeityShiva (Benevolent form)
QualitySupremely auspicious, blessed, benevolent, divine
DescriptionBrings supreme auspiciousness and blessings - one of the best Yogas

Favorable Activities

All auspicious activitiesMarriage ceremonies (excellent)Important beginningsSpiritual practicesShiva worshipBlessings and benedictionsDivine connectionSacred ceremonies

Unfavorable Activities

Inauspicious or harmful activitiesEvil intentionsDestructive purposes

Spiritual Lesson

Day of supreme divine blessing. Shiva in benevolent form blesses all. One of the most auspicious Yogas.

Classical Reference

All texts: 'Shiva Yoga is supremely auspicious.' Named after the Auspicious One himself.

Modern Application

Perfect for all important activities - marriages, major launches, sacred ceremonies, spiritual practices, blessings.

21. Siddha

Highly Auspicious

सिद्ध — Perfect, Accomplished, Realized

DeityKartikeya
QualityPerfect, accomplished, realized, successful
DescriptionBrings perfection and accomplishment - similar to Siddhi Yoga

Favorable Activities

All accomplishment-oriented activitiesPerfection-seeking venturesSpiritual realization practicesSuccess ritualsAchieving masteryCompletion with excellenceYogic practices

Unfavorable Activities

Imperfect or incomplete workFailure-accepting attitudesMediocre efforts

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine accomplishment. Kartikeya grants perfection. Realization is accessible.

Classical Reference

Yogic texts: 'Siddha Yoga grants realization.' Perfect for spiritual and material perfection.

Modern Application

Perfect for mastery attempts, completion of excellence, spiritual practices, achievement goals, perfect execution.

22. Sadhya

Auspicious

साध्य — Achievable, Accomplishable, Feasible

DeitySadhyas (Divine Beings)
QualityAchievable, feasible, accomplishable, within reach
DescriptionMakes difficult things achievable - brings feasibility to goals

Favorable Activities

Attempting difficult goalsSeemingly impossible tasksBreakthrough projectsInnovation and creativityOvercoming limitationsMaking dreams feasibleAmbitious ventures

Unfavorable Activities

Giving up easilyAccepting impossibilityLimited thinking

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine possibility. Sadhyas make impossible achievable. Miracles become feasible.

Classical Reference

Jyotish texts: 'Sadhya Yoga makes impossible possible.' Named after gods of accomplishment.

Modern Application

Perfect for ambitious launches, breakthrough innovations, seemingly impossible goals, creative solutions.

23. Shubha

Highly Auspicious

शुभ — Pure, Good, Blessed

DeityLakshmi-Vishnu
QualityPure, good, blessed, wholesome
DescriptionBrings pure goodness and blessings to all activities

Favorable Activities

All pure and good activitiesWholesome venturesPure intentionsGood deedsBlessings and benedictionsClean and pure beginningsVirtuous activities

Unfavorable Activities

Impure intentionsUnwholesome activitiesEvil or harmful acts

Spiritual Lesson

Day of pure divine blessing. Lakshmi-Vishnu bless with goodness. Purity attracts grace.

Classical Reference

All texts: 'Shubha Yoga brings pure blessings.' One of the purest Yogas.

Modern Application

Perfect for pure ventures, wholesome businesses, good causes, charitable activities, blessed beginnings.

24. Shukla

Highly Auspicious

शुक्ल — Bright, White, Pure, Radiant

DeitySurya (Bright Sun)
QualityBright, pure, radiant, illuminating, clean
DescriptionBrings brightness, purity and radiant success like white light

Favorable Activities

All bright and clean activitiesPurity-related venturesIllumination and clarityWhite or light colored itemsClean energy projectsRadiant beginningsClarity-seeking activities

Unfavorable Activities

Dark or hidden activitiesImpure venturesCloudy or unclear situations

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine radiance. Surya illuminates with pure white light. Clarity and purity reign.

Classical Reference

Jyotish texts: 'Shukla Yoga brings radiant purity.' Like Shukla Paksha itself.

Modern Application

Perfect for clean energy, purity products, clarity services, illumination, bright launches, white goods.

25. Brahma

Highly Auspicious

ब्रह्म — Creator, Divine, Supreme

DeityBrahma
QualityCreative, divine, supreme, creator-like
DescriptionBrings creative divine energy - one of the most powerful Yogas

Favorable Activities

All creative activitiesDivine endeavorsSacred creationsArt and creativityBirth and new lifeOriginal innovationsGod-like creationsUniverse-building ventures

Unfavorable Activities

Destruction or endingCopying or imitationUncreative activities

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine creation. Brahma's creative force at peak. Create with divine inspiration.

Classical Reference

All texts: 'Brahma Yoga brings divine creative power.' Named after Creator himself.

Modern Application

Perfect for creative ventures, divine projects, original innovations, artistic creations, birth ceremonies, sacred art.

26. Indra

Highly Auspicious

इन्द्र — Kingly, Royal, Victorious

DeityIndra
QualityRoyal, kingly, victorious, powerful, commanding
DescriptionBrings royal success, victory and kingly power

Favorable Activities

Leadership positionsRoyal or government activitiesVictory celebrationsPower and authorityCommanding positionsWinning and triumphsKingly venturesAuthority establishment

Unfavorable Activities

Subservient positionsDefeat acceptancePowerless situations

Spiritual Lesson

Day of divine kingship. Indra grants victory and power. Leadership is blessed.

Classical Reference

Jyotish texts: 'Indra Yoga brings royal victory.' Named after King of Gods.

Modern Application

Perfect for leadership roles, authority positions, victory celebrations, power plays, commanding launches, royal events.

27. Vaidhriti

highly_inauspicious

वैधृति — Non-support, Lack of Foundation

DeityKetu
QualityUnsupported, foundationless, weak-based, challenging
DescriptionCreates lack of support and foundational weakness - very challenging

Favorable Activities

Spiritual detachment practicesLetting go of supportsVery limited applications

Unfavorable Activities

All major activities requiring supportMarriage (lacks foundational support)Business startsBuilding or constructionSeeking backing or supportFoundation layingSupport-dependent ventures

Spiritual Lesson

Day of lost support. Ketu removes all foundations. Spiritual detachment from worldly supports.

Gemstone & Remedies

Ketu mantras and worshipAcceptance of lack of supportSpiritual practicesWait for supportive YogaFocus on inner strength

Classical Reference

Brihat Samhita: 'Vaidhriti removes all support.' One of the most challenging Yogas.

Modern Application

Postpone all important activities. Good only for spiritual detachment, letting go, ending dependencies.