Raja Yoga (sacred conch)
Sankha Yoga
शंख
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 lord of the 5th and the lord of the 6th house both have strength and the lagna lord is also strong. Variant: 5th lord in a kendra and 6th lord in a trikona.
General Effects
Sankha Yoga produces longevity, ethical wealth, scholarly reputation, and harmonious family life. Native is dharmic, well-spoken, and gains through right means. Named after the conch shell that signals dharmic presence in Vedic ritual.
Activation Timing
Sankha 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
When weak, recite the Vishnu Sahasranama daily and sound a conch (sankha) at dawn for 40 consecutive days during Shukla Paksha to activate dormant Sankha potential.
FAQ
What is Sankha Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Sankha Yoga (Sankha, शंख) is a Raja Yoga (sacred conch). The lord of the 5th and the lord of the 6th house both have strength and the lagna lord is also strong. Variant: 5th lord in a kendra and 6th lord in a trikona. Sankha Yoga produces longevity, ethical wealth, scholarly reputation, and harmonious family life. Native is dharmic, well-spoken, and gains through right means. Named after the conch shell that signals dharmic presence in Vedic ritual.
Which planets form Sankha Yoga?
Sankha 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 Sankha Yoga?
Sankha 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 Sankha 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 Sankha Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Sankha Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Sankha 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.