Yoga Karakas by Lagna

A yoga-karaka is a graha that simultaneously owns a kendra and a trikona for a given lagna, making it highly auspicious when strong and activated.

LagnaYoga KarakaInterpretive Note
AriesNone (strict single)Use raja sambandha patterns instead.
TaurusSaturnDiscipline + dharma support career rise.
GeminiNone (strict single)Combination yogas become more important.
CancerMarsAction aligns with dharma when well-placed.
LeoMarsAuthority and initiative reinforce each other.
VirgoVenusRefinement and practical fortune combine.
LibraSaturnLong-term gains through structure and service.
ScorpioMoonPublic support and dharmic flow can align.
SagittariusNone (strict single)Judge Jupiter and kendra links carefully.
CapricornVenusFortune, creativity, and status improve together.
AquariusVenusSocial gains and dharmic support become strong.
PiscesNone (strict single)Use multi-planet raja yoga logic.

See Raja Yogas for relationship-based combinations.

Source: BPHS Ch. 34.