Astro-study : Kala Sarpa Dosha or Yoga

Kala Sarpa Yoga in Jyotish is known to give negative impact to the natives, in whose horoscopes, the nodes Rahu & Ketu encircle all the planets on either side.  If the Rahu is preceded by all the planets, it is worse than those on the other side of the zodiac.  It is opined that Rahu devours the planets on its path which is always moving in retrograde motion (backward) and Ketu is always 180 degrees away from Rahu. 

I may stress the point that in the present modern day context, these so called adverse yogas may be converted to give desired results, in particular, to promote one going abroad for one reason or the other or even to settle down there. Perseverance and consistency in approach with the right attitude can make all the difference, though under guidance.

There are twelve types of Kala Sarpa Yoga, based upon the position of Rahu-Ketu axis in the horoscope. 

1.       Ananta Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the Ascendent i.e. Lagna. This yoga causes at ill effect on physical and mental plane with the resultant effect on education as well. The personality is erratic in disposition.

2.       Kulika Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in 2^nd house. This indicates economic and financial dependence and hardship.  Enemies and diseases are active for the native.

3.       Vasuki Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 3^rd house. The native lacks friends and faces setbacks in education and career.

4.       Shanka Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 4^th house. Poverty, diseases and setbacks hound the native.

5.       Padma Kalasarpa is posited when Rahu is posited in the 5^th house: Difficulties in gaining wealth and begetting children is experienced.  He may succeed in media, however.

6.       Maha Padma Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 6^th hosue. Diseases & accidents will frequent the native and force early withdrawal from active life.

7.       Takshaka  Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 7^th house.  If at all, the marriage takes place at a very late age.  Despondency in career and business may be experienced.

8.       Karkotaka Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 8^th house. Marital discord and corruption cases may hound the native. 

9.       Shankachura Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 9^th house. Out-of-caste marriage is likely. Prosperity may be experienced only on separation from siblings.

10.   Pataka Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 10^th house. Invites enmity due to lashing tongue and extreme language. Leads to financial and property losses.

11.   Vishadhar Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in the 11^th house.  Native suffers due to his own vices causing ruin.  Bears no children.

12.   Sesha Naga Kalasarpa is formed when Rahu is posited in 12^th hosue.  Expenditures balances income.  Not too bad, however.

Remedial measures may be applied under advice of an able astrologer.  Prayer or puja, reciting right mantra, wearing of related gem, installing appropriate yantra or pradosha fasting or abhishek can not only alleviate the sufferings of the native, but raise the native to unimaginable heights of achievement in life.