Dhana Yoga (lunar wealth)
Indu Yoga
इंदु लग्न
Last reviewed against Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika, Saravali on 30 April 2026. Reviewed by VedicBirth editorial team. Chart positions computed via Lahiri ayanamsha and Swiss Ephemeris.
Formation
Computed by adding specific Kala values to the Moon position: Sun=30, Moon=16, Mars=6, Mercury=8, Jupiter=10, Venus=12, Saturn=1. Sum the Kala for the 9th lord from lagna and 9th lord from Moon, divide by 12, count from Moon to find Indu Lagna. Wealth-related events read from Indu Lagna.
General Effects
Indu Yoga is a wealth-prediction technique rather than a placement yoga. Strong planets in or aspecting Indu Lagna indicate when major wealth events occur. The Dasha period of the lord of Indu Lagna is the prime wealth window of life. Particularly emphasized in classical Phaladeepika.
Activation Timing
Indu Yoga activates during the dasha periods of whichever planets satisfy the formation rule in the specific chart. Identify those planets first, then track their mahadasha and antardasha cycles.
Remedies
When Indu Lagna is afflicted, recite the Lakshmi Sahasranama every Friday and observe Mahalakshmi Vrat during the Indu Lagna lord mahadasha to amplify dormant wealth potential.
FAQ
What is Indu Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Indu Yoga (Indu Lagna, इंदु लग्न) is a Dhana Yoga (lunar wealth). Computed by adding specific Kala values to the Moon position: Sun=30, Moon=16, Mars=6, Mercury=8, Jupiter=10, Venus=12, Saturn=1. Sum the Kala for the 9th lord from lagna and 9th lord from Moon, divide by 12, count from Moon to find Indu Lagna. Wealth-related events read from Indu Lagna. Indu Yoga is a wealth-prediction technique rather than a placement yoga. Strong planets in or aspecting Indu Lagna indicate when major wealth events occur. The Dasha period of the lord of Indu Lagna is the prime wealth window of life. Particularly emphasized in classical Phaladeepika.
Which planets form Indu Yoga?
Indu Yoga is a structural-class yoga that depends on the planets satisfying its formation rule rather than a fixed planetary pair. Read the formation rule above to identify the participating planets in any given chart.
Which lagna benefits most from Indu Yoga?
Indu 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 Indu Yoga activate?
Activation depends on the dasha periods of whichever planets satisfy the yoga rule in the native's chart.
Are there cancellation conditions for Indu Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Indu Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Indu 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.