Lunar Yoga
Sunapha Yoga
सुनफा
Last reviewed against Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Phaladeepika, Saravali on 13 June 2026. Reviewed by VedicBirth editorial team. Chart positions computed via Lahiri ayanamsha and Swiss Ephemeris.
Formation
Any planet (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) in the 2nd house from Moon.
Participating Planets
Moon 10-year mahadasha
mind, mother, emotions, public, fluids
General Effects
Sunapha Yoga gives self-earned wealth, intelligence, and fame. The native succeeds through personal effort rather than inheritance. The specific planet in the 2nd from Moon determines the field of success.
Activation Timing
Sunapha Yoga produces visible results during the Moon mahadasha (10 years), and during the antardashas of these planets within other mahadashas. Transit support arrives when Jupiter or Saturn passes over the natal position of Moon, or over the moolatrikona sign of those planets.
Remedies
Inherently positive. Strengthen the planet in the 2nd from Moon.
FAQ
What is Sunapha Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Sunapha Yoga (Sunapha, सुनफा) is a Lunar Yoga. Any planet (except Sun, Rahu, Ketu) in the 2nd house from Moon. Sunapha Yoga gives self-earned wealth, intelligence, and fame. The native succeeds through personal effort rather than inheritance. The specific planet in the 2nd from Moon determines the field of success.
Which planets form Sunapha Yoga?
Sunapha Yoga is formed by Moon. Moon (mind, mother, emotions, public, fluids).
Which lagna benefits most from Sunapha Yoga?
Sunapha 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 Sunapha Yoga activate?
Sunapha Yoga activates during the mahadasha and antardasha periods of Moon (10y), and during transits of Jupiter or Saturn over the natal positions of those planets.
Are there cancellation conditions for Sunapha Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Sunapha Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Sunapha 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.