Arishta Yoga (malefic scissors)
Papa Kartari Yoga
पाप कर्तरी योग
Formation
Natural malefic planets (Saturn, Mars, Sun, Rahu, or Ketu) occupy both the house immediately before and the house immediately after a given house, hemming it in with difficult energy.
Effects
Papa Kartari Yoga afflicts the sandwiched house and suppresses its natural significations. Planets placed there struggle to express their positive qualities, and the life areas that house governs face chronic obstacles, delays, or deprivation. The more malefics involved and the closer their degrees, the stronger the affliction.
Remedies
Perform Navagraha Shanti puja focusing on the malefics causing the kartari. Recite Hanuman Chalisa on Saturdays (for Saturn) and Mangal Stotram on Tuesdays (for Mars). Donating red lentils and sesame oil on respective days also helps.