Special Cancellation Yoga
Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga for Makara (Capricorn) Ascendant
नीच भंग राज
Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga (नीच भंग राज) is a Special Cancellation Yoga that forms when a debilitated planet whose debilitation is cancelled by one of several rules: (a) the lord of the sign where the planet is debilitated is in a kendra from moon or lagna, (b) the planet that is exalted in the debilitated sign is in a kendra, (c) the debilitated planet is aspected by the sign lord. For Capricorn lagna, this yoga brings positive results in the areas governed by the participating planets.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Phaladeepika, Saravali
Formation
A debilitated planet whose debilitation is cancelled by one of several rules: (a) the lord of the sign where the planet is debilitated is in a kendra from Moon or lagna, (b) the planet that is exalted in the debilitated sign is in a kendra, (c) the debilitated planet is aspected by the sign lord.
General Effects
Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga transforms weakness into strength. The native faces early life challenges in the debilitated planet's domain but eventually achieves exceptional success in that very area. Many self-made successful people have this yoga. The initial struggle becomes the source of later strength.
For Capricorn Ascendant
For Makara (Capricorn) lagna, Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga manifests through the lens of Saturn as lagna lord. The earth element of Capricorn and Saturn's natural significations combine with the yoga's effects. The specific houses that Neecha lords influence for Capricorn lagna determine which life areas benefit most.
Remedies
Strengthen the debilitated planet with its gemstone and mantra to speed up the cancellation effects.
FAQ
Q.How does Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga form in Capricorn chart?
A debilitated planet whose debilitation is cancelled by one of several rules: (a) the lord of the sign where the planet is debilitated is in a kendra from Moon or lagna, (b) the planet that is exalted in the debilitated sign is in a kendra, (c) the debilitated planet is aspected by the sign lord. For Capricorn 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 Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga good for Capricorn?
Yes, this is a positive yoga. For Capricorn lagna, the benefits manifest through the houses the participating planets own. The strength depends on planetary dignity and dasha timing.
Q.What are the remedies for Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga?
Strengthen the debilitated planet with its gemstone and mantra to speed up the cancellation effects.
Q.When does Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga give results?
Yogas give their strongest results during the mahadasha or antardasha of the participating planets. For Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga, watch for the dasha periods of the planets involved. Transit support (Jupiter or Saturn transiting over the yoga-forming planets) also activates results.