Lunar Yoga
Anapha Yoga
अनफा
Last reviewed against Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika, Saravali on 13 June 2026. Reviewed by VedicBirth editorial team. Chart positions computed via Lahiri ayanamsha and Swiss Ephemeris.
Formation
Any planet (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) in the 12th house from Moon.
Participating Planets
Moon 10-year mahadasha
mind, mother, emotions, public, fluids
General Effects
Anapha Yoga gives good health, pleasant personality, and comfort. The native is well-dressed, respected, and enjoys a good reputation. The specific planet behind Moon determines the nature of the comfort.
Activation Timing
Anapha Yoga produces visible results during the Moon mahadasha (10 years), and during the antardashas of these planets within other mahadashas. Transit support arrives when Jupiter or Saturn passes over the natal position of Moon, or over the moolatrikona sign of those planets.
Remedies
Inherently positive. Strengthen the planet in the 12th from Moon.
FAQ
What is Anapha Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Anapha Yoga (Anapha, अनफा) is a Lunar Yoga. Any planet (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) in the 12th house from Moon. Anapha Yoga gives good health, pleasant personality, and comfort. The native is well-dressed, respected, and enjoys a good reputation. The specific planet behind Moon determines the nature of the comfort.
Which planets form Anapha Yoga?
Anapha Yoga is formed by Moon. Moon (mind, mother, emotions, public, fluids).
Which lagna benefits most from Anapha Yoga?
Anapha Yoga produces the strongest results for lagnas where the participating planets rule kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) or trikona (5, 9) houses. See the per-lagna grid below for individual analysis.
When does Anapha Yoga activate?
Anapha Yoga activates during the mahadasha and antardasha periods of Moon (10y), and during transits of Jupiter or Saturn over the natal positions of those planets.
Are there cancellation conditions for Anapha Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Anapha Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Anapha Yoga differ materially across the 12 lagnas because the participating planets rule different houses for each ascendant. Click any lagna for the full lagna-specific analysis.