Arishta Yoga (challenging)
Kemadruma Yoga for Karka (Cancer) Ascendant
केमद्रुम
Kemadruma Yoga (केमद्रुम) is a Arishta Yoga (challenging) that forms when moon has no planet in the 2nd or 12th from it (no planet adjacent to moon in either direction). 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
Moon has no planet in the 2nd or 12th from it (no planet adjacent to Moon in either direction). Moon is isolated without support.
General Effects
Kemadruma Yoga indicates emotional isolation, financial instability, and difficulty in maintaining relationships. The native may feel lonely despite having people around them. However, many cancellation conditions exist, and a strong lagna lord or Jupiter aspect on Moon can nullify this yoga.
For Cancer Ascendant
For Karka (Cancer) lagna, Kemadruma 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 Kemadruma lords influence for Cancer lagna determine which life areas benefit most.
Remedies
Wear Pearl on Monday to strengthen Moon. Recite Chandra mantra. Serve the mother. Keep water in a silver vessel by the bed.
FAQ
Q.How does Kemadruma Yoga form in Cancer chart?
Moon has no planet in the 2nd or 12th from it (no planet adjacent to Moon in either direction). Moon is isolated without support. 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 Kemadruma 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 Kemadruma Yoga?
Wear Pearl on Monday to strengthen Moon. Recite Chandra mantra. Serve the mother. Keep water in a silver vessel by the bed.
Q.When does Kemadruma Yoga give results?
Yogas give their strongest results during the mahadasha or antardasha of the participating planets. For Kemadruma Yoga, watch for the dasha periods of the planets involved. Transit support (Jupiter or Saturn transiting over the yoga-forming planets) also activates results.