Arishta Yoga (lunar darkness)
Kuhu Yoga
कुहू
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
Moon born on the new-moon (Amavasya) tithi conjunct Sun within 5 degrees, with no benefic aspect to the Moon, especially when occupying 6th, 8th, or 12th from lagna.
General Effects
Kuhu Yoga indicates emotional volatility, mother-related karmic patterns, weak immunity in early years, and challenges with public visibility. Strong mental discipline and structured spiritual practice convert the yoga into a contemplative gift.
Activation Timing
Kuhu 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
Observe Amavasya fasts, recite Chandra beej mantra (Om Som Somaya Namah) 108 times on Mondays, donate white rice and silver to mothers in need, and perform pitru-tarpan annually.
FAQ
What is Kuhu Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Kuhu Yoga (Kuhu, कुहू) is a Arishta Yoga (lunar darkness). Moon born on the new-moon (Amavasya) tithi conjunct Sun within 5 degrees, with no benefic aspect to the Moon, especially when occupying 6th, 8th, or 12th from lagna. Kuhu Yoga indicates emotional volatility, mother-related karmic patterns, weak immunity in early years, and challenges with public visibility. Strong mental discipline and structured spiritual practice convert the yoga into a contemplative gift.
Which planets form Kuhu Yoga?
Kuhu 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 Kuhu Yoga?
Kuhu 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 Kuhu 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 Kuhu Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Kuhu Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Kuhu 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.