Guide

The 12 Types of Kaal Sarp Yoga: Which One Do You Actually Have?

Which of the 12 traditional types of Kaal Sarp Yoga a chart has depends entirely on which house Rahu occupies at the time of birth. Two charts can both technically "have" the yoga while pointing to almost opposite life areas, which is why a single yes/no verdict misses most of the useful detail.

Anant (Rahu in the 1st house)

Traditionally read as affecting self-image, health and personal identity most directly. The 1st house governs the self, so this placement is linked with an ongoing sense of internal restlessness or self-doubt that eases with age.

Kulik (2nd) and Vasuki (3rd)

Kulik, Rahu in the 2nd house, is traditionally linked with family relationships, speech and finances. Vasuki, Rahu in the 3rd, is linked with siblings, courage and communication, often read as bringing unconventional communication skills alongside sibling friction.

Shankhpal (4th) and Padma (5th)

Shankhpal, Rahu in the 4th, touches home, mother and emotional foundation, traditionally linked with an unsettled domestic life earlier on. Padma, Rahu in the 5th, touches children, creativity and intelligence, and is one of the types sometimes read more favourably, linked with unconventional creative talent.

Mahapadma (6th) and Takshak (7th)

Mahapadma, Rahu in the 6th (health, enemies, daily work), is linked with resilience against obstacles once past initial struggles. Takshak, Rahu in the 7th (marriage, partnerships), is one of the more discussed types, traditionally linked with delay or complexity in marriage and business partnerships specifically.

Karkotak (8th) and Shankhchud (9th)

Karkotak, Rahu in the 8th (transformation, longevity, sudden events), is traditionally considered one of the more intense placements, linked with sudden life changes. Shankhchud, Rahu in the 9th (luck, father, higher learning), is linked with an unconventional relationship to belief, higher education or the father figure.

Ghatak (10th), Vishdhar (11th) and Sheshnag (12th)

Ghatak, Rahu in the 10th (career, public standing), is linked with an unconventional or delayed but eventually prominent career path. Vishdhar, Rahu in the 11th (gains, networks), is often read as one of the more favourable types, linked with unexpected gains and large social networks. Sheshnag, Rahu in the 12th (losses, spirituality, foreign connections), is linked with a pull toward introspection, foreign travel or spiritual practice.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find out which type of Kaal Sarp Yoga I have?

It depends on which house Rahu occupies in your chart, which needs your accurate birth date, time and place. Use the free checker below.

Which type of Kaal Sarp Yoga is considered the most difficult?

Takshak (7th house, marriage/partnerships) and Karkotak (8th house, sudden transformation) are among the types most commonly discussed as demanding, though all twelve carry both challenges and traditional strengths.

Is any type of Kaal Sarp Yoga considered favourable?

Vishdhar (11th house, gains and networks) and Padma (5th house, creativity) are often described in more favourable terms than the others, though interpretation varies by tradition and astrologer.

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