Dur Yoga

(“The Unfortunate Combination”)

Dur Yoga forms when the lord of the 10th house (the house of karma and career) is placed in one of the three most challenging houses – the 6th, 8th, or 12th (called Dushtanas).

This placement suggests that the results of a person’s efforts are enjoyed by others rather than by the individual themselves. Among these, the 8th house is considered the harshest, making the yoga even more adverse when the 10th lord is located there.

Shakata Yoga

(“The Wheel”)

This yoga arises when the Moon is positioned in the 6th, 8th, or 12th house from Jupiter.

It signifies a rollercoaster life: periods of great prosperity may be followed by deep misfortune, and vice versa. The life of the individual may be marked by dramatic ups and downs in fortune.

Lakshmi Yoga

(“Yoga of Wealth and Grace”)

Lakshmi Yoga occurs when there is a connection (by aspect or conjunction) between the lords of the:

1st house (self), 2nd house (wealth), 5th house (intelligence, past-life merit), 9th house (fortune, dharma).

This yoga is an indicator of prosperity, wealth, and a fortunate destiny, especially when the involved planets are strong and well-placed.

In Albert Einstein’s chart, several Lakshmi Yogas are present — a striking one being:

The Moon (lord of the 2nd) and Saturn (lord of the 9th) both influence the 12th house (house of loss and charitable giving). Despite the 12th house typically representing expenditure or withdrawal, this combination manifested as profound generosity: Einstein donated the entire Nobel Prize money to charity.

Asura Yoga

(“The Demon Yoga”)

This yoga occurs when either Jupiter or Venus is placed in the 8th house.

It indicates a skeptical or atheistic outlook, or a disregard for traditional religion. Such individuals tend to be self-reliant, confident, independent, and at times, overly proud of their abilities. They are often bold and unconventional, relying on personal effort rather than divine guidance.