Raja Yoga (power)
Raja Yoga for Karka (Cancer) Ascendant
राज
Raja Yoga (राज) is a Raja Yoga (power) that forms when lords of a kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) and a trikona (1, 5, 9) conjunct, aspect each other, or exchange signs. For Cancer lagna, this yoga brings positive results in the areas governed by the participating planets.
Last verified: 14 June 2026 · Sources: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika, Saravali · Reviewed by VedicBirth editorial against classical texts.
Geometry for Cancer Ascendant
Raja Yoga is a structural-class yoga that does not depend on a fixed planetary pair. For Cancer ascendant, evaluate the yoga by checking whether the planets currently described in the formation rule are functional benefics for Cancer (i.e. they own a kendra or trikona house from the Cancer ascendant). The formation rule is: Lords of a kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) and a trikona (1, 5, 9) conjunct, aspect each other, or exchange signs. The 1st lord participates as both kendra and trikona lord.
House Lordship in Cancer Chart
Because Raja Yoga is structural rather than planet-specific, the house-lordship analysis depends on which planets satisfy the rule in your particular birth chart. Calculate the houses ruled by those planets from the Cancer ascendant and assess functional benefic status accordingly.
Cancer-Specific Verdict
Raja Yoga is favorable in principle, but its strength for Cancer ascendant depends on the specific planets that satisfy the formation rule in the native's chart. Evaluate planet-by-planet.
For the yoga's overall description, formation rule, and general effects across all charts, see Raja Yoga overview. This page focuses exclusively on Cancer-ascendant outcomes.
Activation Timing for Cancer
Raja Yoga activates during the dasha periods of whichever planets satisfy the formation rule in the native's chart. For Cancer ascendant, prioritize the dashas of planets ruling kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) or trikona (5, 9) houses.
Cancellation Conditions
Cancellation conditions for Raja Yoga are detailed in BPHS and Saravali. For Cancer ascendant specifically, check whether the planets satisfying the formation rule are debilitated, combust, or in dusthana houses (6, 8, 12) before concluding the yoga is active.
Real-Chart Reference
Real example (chart with both Raja Yoga and Cancer ascendant): Rohit Sharma, born 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Exalted Sun in Aries in the 10th house, Sun in its highest dignity (uccha in Mesha) in the house of career and public authority: the chart's supreme Rajayoga; the three ODI double centuries, the 2024 T20 World Cup victory, and the Test captaincy that produced multiple ICC semi-finals are all 10th-house exalted Sun operating at full amplitude See full chart analysis for details on how Raja Yoga manifested in this Cancer native's life.
Remedies for Cancer Natives
Strengthen both participating planets. Worship during favourable dasha periods.
FAQ
Q.Is Raja Yoga stronger or weaker for Cancer ascendant?
Comparable to the average across lagnas. The yoga is neither yogakaraka-amplified nor dusthana-diluted for Cancer ascendant; standard rules apply.
Q.Which dasha activates Raja Yoga for Cancer natives?
The dasha periods of whichever planets satisfy Raja Yoga's formation rule in your chart. Identify those planets first, then check Cancer-specific house lordship.
Q.What career fits Raja Yoga for Cancer ascendant?
Career indicators come from the 10th-house lord and the planets satisfying the yoga rule for Cancer.
Q.What if Raja Yoga forms but is debilitated for Cancer?
Debilitation reduces the yoga's strength but does not always cancel it. Check for Neecha Bhanga (debilitation cancellation) conditions: if the dispositor of the debilitated planet is strong, or if exalted planets aspect, the yoga can still produce results, sometimes with a delay. For Cancer specifically, the dispositor's house lordship matters.
Q.Does Raja Yoga guarantee results for Cancer natives?
No yoga is unconditional. Raja Yoga for Cancer requires participating planets to be dignified, unafflicted, and supported by chart factors. Many natives have Raja Yoga in name only, the planets are present but weak. Classical texts (BPHS, Saravali, Phaladeepika) explicitly warn against assuming yoga = results.
Q.How does Raja Yoga form in Cancer chart?
Lords of a kendra (1, 4, 7, 10) and a trikona (1, 5, 9) conjunct, aspect each other, or exchange signs. The 1st lord participates as both kendra and trikona lord. 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 Raja Yoga good for Cancer?
Yes, this is a positive yoga. For Cancer 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 Raja Yoga?
Strengthen both participating planets. Worship during favourable dasha periods.
Q.When does Raja Yoga give results?
Yogas give their strongest results during the mahadasha or antardasha of the participating planets. For 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.