Yogas in Jyotish
Grahan Dosha: meaning, formation and effects
Grahan yoga forms when the Sun or the Moon is joined with Rahu or Ketu in the same sign.
| How it forms | Surya or Chandra in the same sign as Rahu or Ketu |
|---|---|
| Type | Challenging yoga |
What is Grahan Dosha?
Grahan yoga forms when the Sun or the Moon is joined with Rahu or Ketu in the same sign. The luminary is 'eclipsed' by the shadow planet.
Effects
With the Sun it can affect confidence, the father and reputation; with the Moon it can bring anxiety, confusion and mood swings.
When it is strong or weak
It is milder when the luminary is far in degrees from the node or strong by sign. Remedies are chanting the Surya or Chandra mantra and worship on eclipse days.
A single placement is never read alone: sign, aspects, conjunctions, dasha and the whole chart change the outcome.
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How is Grahan Dosha formed?
Surya or Chandra in the same sign as Rahu or Ketu
What are the effects of Grahan Dosha?
With the Sun it can affect confidence, the father and reputation; with the Moon it can bring anxiety, confusion and mood swings.
When does Grahan Dosha give full results?
It is milder when the luminary is far in degrees from the node or strong by sign. Remedies are chanting the Surya or Chandra mantra and worship on eclipse days.