Kaal Sarp Yoga - Type 5 of 12
Padma Kaal Sarp Dosha
Rahu in 5th house, Ketu in 11th. Affects children and gains.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Phaladeepika
Effects
Padma Kaal Sarp has Rahu in the 5th (children, intelligence, romance, past-life merit) and Ketu in the 11th (income, social network, elder siblings). The 5-11 axis governs creativity versus material gains.
Rahu in the 5th can create concerns about children - delayed childbirth, complications, or a child with unusual qualities. In romance, the native attracts unconventional partners. On the positive side, Rahu here gives sharp speculative intelligence.
Ketu in the 11th reduces attachment to social circles and large financial gains. Friendships may be few but deep. Income can be irregular. The native may earn through spiritual or research-oriented work rather than mainstream careers.
Remedies
- 1.Perform Kaal Sarp Puja and Santana Gopala Puja for children-related concerns.
- 2.Recite Santana Gopala Mantra for progeny: "Om Devaki Sudha Govinda Vasudeva Jagatpate, Dehimey Tanayam Krishna Tvam Aham Sharanagatah".
- 3.Donate to children's education charities on Thursdays.
- 4.Worship Lord Ganesha on Chaturthi tithis - Ganesha removes obstacles in the 5th house domain.
- 5.Avoid speculative investments during Rahu antardasha periods.
Padma Kaal Sarp Dosha by Ascendant
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Does Padma Kaal Sarp prevent having children?
It does not prevent it but can delay or complicate the process. Many people with this yoga have children after remedies or during favourable dasha periods (Jupiter or Venus). Medical treatment combined with astrological remedies is the recommended approach.
Q.Is Rahu in 5th good for stock market?
Rahu in the 5th gives strong speculative instinct but also risk-taking tendencies. The native may make large gains and large losses. Disciplined trading with stop-losses works better than instinct-driven speculation for this placement.