Special Yoga (Vallaki / lute configuration)
Veena Yoga
वीणा
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
All seven planets (Sun through Saturn) distributed across exactly seven houses in the chart, none doubled up. One of the seven Saptaka yogas described in classical texts, also called Vallaki.
General Effects
Veena Yoga produces artistic refinement, musical or performing-arts inclination, social charm, and broad-spectrum competence across multiple fields. The native often cultivates a public-facing creative career and holds influence through aesthetics rather than force.
Activation Timing
Veena 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 the artistic flow falters, worship Goddess Saraswati on Vasant Panchami, recite Saraswati Vandana before creative work, donate musical instruments to schools, and protect daily practice time for the chosen art.
FAQ
What is Veena Yoga in Vedic astrology?
Veena Yoga (Veena, वीणा) is a Special Yoga (Vallaki / lute configuration). All seven planets (Sun through Saturn) distributed across exactly seven houses in the chart, none doubled up. One of the seven Saptaka yogas described in classical texts, also called Vallaki. Veena Yoga produces artistic refinement, musical or performing-arts inclination, social charm, and broad-spectrum competence across multiple fields. The native often cultivates a public-facing creative career and holds influence through aesthetics rather than force.
Which planets form Veena Yoga?
Veena 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 Veena Yoga?
Veena 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 Veena 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 Veena Yoga?
Standard yoga bhanga conditions apply: combustion of any participating planet, debilitation, or affliction by malefic aspects can reduce the yoga's strength.
Veena Yoga for Each Ascendant
Effects of Veena 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.