Kaal Sarp Yoga - Type 4 of 12
Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosha
Rahu in 4th house, Ketu in 10th. Affects home life and career.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Phaladeepika
Effects
Shankhpal Kaal Sarp has Rahu in the 4th house (home, mother, property, mental peace) and Ketu in the 10th (career, public reputation, father). This creates a tug-of-war between domestic and professional life.
Rahu in the 4th disrupts mental peace and domestic harmony. Property matters may involve disputes. Relationship with the mother can be complex - either she is dominating or there is emotional distance.
Ketu in the 10th gives unconventional career paths. The native may change careers multiple times or work in fields others find unusual. Public reputation fluctuates. On the positive side, this placement can give spiritual authority and recognition in non-traditional fields.
Remedies
- 1.Perform Kaal Sarp Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple.
- 2.Place a Shri Yantra in the home puja room to stabilise 4th house energy.
- 3.Serve the mother and elderly women - this directly pacifies Rahu in the 4th.
- 4.Recite Chandra (Moon) mantra "Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Chandraya Namah" 108 times on Mondays for mental peace.
- 5.Avoid purchasing property during Rahu-Ketu transit over the 4th-10th axis.
Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosha by Ascendant
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Does Shankhpal prevent buying a house?
It does not prevent it but can complicate the process. Property purchases during Rahu or Ketu dasha periods may face delays, legal issues, or unexpected costs. Buying during Jupiter or Venus dasha is recommended instead.
Q.Can Ketu in 10th give career success?
Yes, especially in spiritual, research, or unconventional fields. Ketu in the 10th gives detachment from conventional ambition, which paradoxically can lead to genuine expertise and recognition. Many successful astrologers, researchers, and monks have this placement.