Arishta Yoga (rough character)
Khala Yoga
खल
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
The 5th lord and the lagna lord placed in mutual 6/8 or 2/12 axis, with Mars or Saturn aspecting the combination. BPHS classifies this under negative-character yogas.
General Effects
Khala Yoga produces an inconsistent temperament, sharp speech, and difficulty trusting others. The native may show talent in strategy, debate, or competitive fields but struggles to retain long-term partnerships. Wealth flows in cycles of gain and sudden depletion.
Activation Timing
Khala 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
Recite Hanuman Chalisa daily, observe silence (mauna) for 2 hours each Tuesday, and donate red lentils to balance the Mars-Saturn friction underlying Khala Yoga.
FAQ
What is Khala Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Khala Yoga (Khala, खल) is a Arishta Yoga (rough character). The 5th lord and the lagna lord placed in mutual 6/8 or 2/12 axis, with Mars or Saturn aspecting the combination. BPHS classifies this under negative-character yogas. Khala Yoga produces an inconsistent temperament, sharp speech, and difficulty trusting others. The native may show talent in strategy, debate, or competitive fields but struggles to retain long-term partnerships. Wealth flows in cycles of gain and sudden depletion.
Which planets form Khala Yoga?
Khala 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 Khala Yoga?
Khala 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 Khala 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 Khala Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Khala Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Khala 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.