Dosha (serpent affliction)
Kaal Sarp Yoga for Karka (Cancer) Ascendant
काल सर्प
Kaal Sarp Yoga (काल सर्प) is a Dosha (serpent affliction) that forms when all seven planets (sun through saturn) hemmed between rahu and ketu. For Cancer lagna, this yoga requires attention and remedial measures in the areas governed by the participating planets.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Phaladeepika, Saravali
Formation
All seven planets (Sun through Saturn) hemmed between Rahu and Ketu. No planet should be outside the Rahu-Ketu axis.
General Effects
Kaal Sarp Yoga creates a life of ups and downs, sudden gains and losses, and karmic debts manifesting. The native faces obstacles that seem disproportionate to their effort. However, perseverance through the challenges eventually leads to significant achievements. Many successful people have partial Kaal Sarp.
For Cancer Ascendant
For Karka (Cancer) lagna, Kaal Sarp 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 Kaal lords influence for Cancer lagna determine which life areas benefit most.
Remedies
Kaal Sarp Dosha Nivaran Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik. Recite Rahu-Ketu mantras. Keep a silver snake idol in the puja room.
FAQ
Q.How does Kaal Sarp Yoga form in Cancer chart?
All seven planets (Sun through Saturn) hemmed between Rahu and Ketu. No planet should be outside the Rahu-Ketu axis. 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 Kaal Sarp Yoga good for Cancer?
This is a challenging yoga. For Cancer lagna, the specific effects depend on which houses the participating planets lord. Remedies can reduce negative effects.
Q.What are the remedies for Kaal Sarp Yoga?
Kaal Sarp Dosha Nivaran Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik. Recite Rahu-Ketu mantras. Keep a silver snake idol in the puja room.
Q.When does Kaal Sarp Yoga give results?
Yogas give their strongest results during the mahadasha or antardasha of the participating planets. For Kaal Sarp Yoga, watch for the dasha periods of the planets involved. Transit support (Jupiter or Saturn transiting over the yoga-forming planets) also activates results.