Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga
Hamsa Yoga for Karka (Cancer) Ascendant
हंस
Hamsa Yoga (हंस) is a Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga that forms when jupiter in its own sign (sagittarius or pisces) or exalted (cancer) and placed in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house) from lagna. 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
Jupiter in its own sign (Sagittarius or Pisces) or exalted (Cancer) AND placed in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house) from lagna.
General Effects
Hamsa Yoga is one of the five Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas. It gives a virtuous character, spiritual inclination, wealth through righteous means, respect from scholars, and a long life. The native is often involved in education, law, or spiritual teaching.
For Cancer Ascendant
For Karka (Cancer) lagna, Hamsa 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 Hamsa lords influence for Cancer lagna determine which life areas benefit most.
Remedies
Hamsa Yoga is inherently positive. If Jupiter is aspected by malefics, strengthen Jupiter with Yellow Sapphire and Thursday fasting.
FAQ
Q.How does Hamsa Yoga form in Cancer chart?
Jupiter in its own sign (Sagittarius or Pisces) or exalted (Cancer) AND placed in a kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house) from lagna. 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 Hamsa 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 Hamsa Yoga?
Hamsa Yoga is inherently positive. If Jupiter is aspected by malefics, strengthen Jupiter with Yellow Sapphire and Thursday fasting.
Q.When does Hamsa Yoga give results?
Yogas give their strongest results during the mahadasha or antardasha of the participating planets. For Hamsa Yoga, watch for the dasha periods of the planets involved. Transit support (Jupiter or Saturn transiting over the yoga-forming planets) also activates results.