Lunar Yoga
Anapha Yoga for Karka (Cancer) Ascendant
अनफा
Anapha Yoga (अनफा) is a Lunar Yoga that forms when any planet (except sun, rahu, ketu) in the 12th house from moon. For Cancer lagna, this yoga brings positive results in the areas governed by the participating planets.
Last updated: 13 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Phaladeepika, Saravali
Formation
Any planet (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) in the 12th house from Moon.
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.
For Cancer Ascendant
For Karka (Cancer) lagna, Anapha Yoga manifests through the lens of Moon as lagna lord. The water element of Cancer and Moon's natural significations combine with the yoga's effects. The specific houses that Anapha lords influence for Cancer lagna determine which life areas benefit most.
Remedies
Inherently positive. Strengthen the planet in the 12th from Moon.
FAQ
Q.How does Anapha Yoga form in Cancer chart?
Any planet (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) in the 12th house from Moon. For Cancer lagna specifically, check whether the planets involved are functional benefics or malefics. A yoga formed by functional benefics for your lagna is stronger than one formed by functional malefics.
Q.Is Anapha Yoga good for Cancer?
Yes, this is a positive yoga. For Cancer lagna, the benefits manifest through the houses the participating planets own. The strength depends on planetary dignity and dasha timing.
Q.What are the remedies for Anapha Yoga?
Inherently positive. Strengthen the planet in the 12th from Moon.
Q.When does Anapha Yoga give results?
Yogas give their strongest results during the mahadasha or antardasha of the participating planets. For Anapha Yoga, watch for the dasha periods of the planets involved. Transit support (Jupiter or Saturn transiting over the yoga-forming planets) also activates results.