August 20th, 2006
Gaja Kesari Yoga
This article is first in the list of many articles that I would be writing on Yogas - Planetary Combinations. I would basically be publishing online the notes I have made during the ongoing process of learning astrology.
Gaja Kesari Yoga
Gaja Kesari Yoga is caused by Moon and Jupiter coming together in a chart by being in Kendras (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th) from each other.
Why is it called Gaja Kesari yoga?
I do not have a good answer to this question. Jupiter can be compared to a Gaja - big, slow moving, intelligent and looks over all other animals. However, Moon cannot be called as Kesari - it is represented by color white. It is a saumya graha - cannot really be compared to a lion or a tiger.
However, this yoga does give the person qualities of a both animals - magnanimous and intelligent as an elephant and majestic as a lion. Such people would earn a lot of name and fame in life. A quality of generosity would also be associated with them.
Some of the coolest politicians of the world have this yoga in their charts… Mahatma Gandhi, Kennedy. Both the candidates in US presidential election in 2003 have this yoga.
When would this yoga work?
Mathematically, this yoga can appear in charts of a lot of people. However, like all other planetary combinations, this yoga also depends on the strength, position and house lordship of the two planets involved - Moon and Jupiter. It also depends on positions of other planets in the chart which may be stronger than these planets. The yoga would also be best shown in life if both these planets are in their exaltation sign and are at an angle not just from each other but from Lagna as well. Neechabhanga Chandra and Guru would be considered good. The two planets would need to be benefic in the charts and suitably disposed to the lord of Lagna as well. They themselves should be free from any negative aspect, particularly Rahu and Saturn should not be associated with Moon.
When would this yoga not work?
This yoga would not work if Jupiter is in regression - as benefic planets become considerably weaker when they are retrograde. Moon and Jupiter should not be in neech awastha or in combust state. If that is the case, the effects of this yoga are nullified and the person would lead a fairly ordinary life.
There is no exception to this rule that applies to all planetary combinations. The Lagna and Lagna lord would need to be strong for any yoga to work. Lagna and lagna lord are foundation stones of a horoscope. If the foundation is not strong enough, a building cannot be built on top of it.
When would the results show up?
The results would show up in dasha/bhukti periods of Jupiter and Moon and during mahadasha periods of other planets as well if the main dasha lord is favourable to both these planets, otherwise, this yoga would not show up. In short, there is nothing special about this yoga. The above statements are true about other yogas as well.
Points to ponder
Would this yoga work for people with Libra lagna? Prima Facie, Jupiter is not a good planet for a Libra lagna chart. It presides over affairs or 3rd and 6th house. It is not a natural friend of Venus, which is the lagna lord. There seems to be a problem with this logic, and I keep coming back to the chart of Gandhiji, he has a Libra lagna and his success is attributed in a large part to this yoga.
How would this work for people with Gemini and Virgo Lagna? For these lagnas, Jupiter is lord of Houses 7th and 10th and Houses 4th and 7th respectively. This would give Kendradhipati dosha to Jupiter.
The problem is that I do not have a lot of example charts to discuss this yoga. Searching on the internet for prominent persons from India with GKY in the chart resulted in only one name - Mahatma Gandhi. It is my request to people reading this blog that they educate me if they have any more examples to share.
Tags: Gaja Kesari Yoga, Moon, Jupiter, Yoga
Hi,
This is a very interesting discussion. I would like to point you out to some interesting links I found while browsing on the internet.
Link 1
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I found the horoscope of Charles Mason who is serving life sentence in prison for murders committed in 1969. Mason also has the Moon with Rahu in the 10th house, and Jupiter in the 7th along with benefics Mercury and Venus which is similar to Gandhi’s horoscope. Following is the link:
http://lightonvedicastrology.com/dailyjyotish-013106.htm
Link 2
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There is a book “Enigmas of Astrology” by KN Rao, in which one of the articles discussed is on Gajakesari Yoga- Glory or disaster. He says that this is a very commonly found yoga that is wrongly applied many a time. Following is the link:
http://www.journalofastrology.com/vedic_books/Enigmas%20in%20Astrology.htm
Thank you,
Krishna
Hi,
The Book “Nadi System of Prediction” by Rattan Lal, Ranjan Publications, has information on Gaja Kesari Yoga discussed taking into consideration the nakshatras that the planets are located in as well.
For example, if Jupiter and Moon are in Gemini and Jupiter is in Aridra (Rahu’s asterism) and Moon is in Punarvasu(Jupiter’s asterism) then it is a case of weak Gaja Kesari because (a)Jupiter is in a malefic’s star and (b) Moon is in Jupiter’ star but in turn Jupiter is in a malefic’s star.
So if the dispositions of Moon and Jupiter are also considered, we may see Gajakesari of varying degrees of effectiveness. You can consider Rasi disposition, Navamsa disposition as well as nakshatra disposition - this last one being suggested in the book referred to above.
Thanks,
Krishna
Hi,
In the book, “300 Important Combinations” by Dr. B.V.Raman, a method of arriving at the strength or potency of yogas is given. As per this, in situations where the yoga causing planets are unfavourable, we have to give negative points. In the case of Gajakesari, whichever of the two, Jupiter or Moon has more positive points, that planet will give better result during its Dasha/ Antardasha.
Thanks,
Krishna
I heard that combination of sun and jupiter in a house is also called gajakesari yoga,is it true?Is gajakesari yoga in navamsa considerd good?Is there any diffrence between kesari yoga and gajakesari yoga?.A person has jupiter and moon in saggitarius where jupiter is in own house according to vedic or Indian astrology whereas the same person according to western astrology has Jupiter is in capricon where he is supposed to be delibated.Which is more accurate,Indian or western?
plz leave all this rubbish aside… believe in GOD…
we are nothing, just a human being… he knew everthing…he created us…he rules us… he is omnipresent… from him we bound to be…. just leave aside egos and surrender to him totally…
u will see the changes…amin
in my experiences whatever prediction made… will come to surface probaly 20%-30% only… the lagna plays the most important parts of all…
keep fate in SADGURUS…GOD…. that’s it…
namasthe…
i have a lot of interest in astrology and have seen many birthcharts and after studying them i have come to the conclusion that the major or sub-period of a planet is the most important factor. if you are passing through a bad major or sub-period of a planet no yoga even if it is gajakesari yoga will help you out in any way.
My birthdate is 18th may 1980. Do i have gaja kesari yoga. I have Jupiter in 4h house
My birthdate is 18th may 1980 6.40 a,m. karad maharastra. Do i have gaja kesari yoga. I have Jupiter in 4h house
My birthdate is 2 oct 1963 8:45 pm jabalpur mp . Do i have gaja kesari yoga. I have moon & Jupiter in 11 house
Charts with Gaja Kesari Yoga.
Hi
It was very learning experience to read through the article on Gaja Kesari Yoga. My husband and I have gaja kesari yoga, as astrologers say.You may take our charts as examples:
Gender:Male
DOB:28th Sept 1978
TOB:2.30am
Place:Cochin, India(9n58, 76e14)
His chart has one more yoga, which I am not fully aware of.
Gender:Female
DOB:25th Nov 1981
TOB:15.37 hrs
Place:Palghat, India(10n47, 76e39)
You are right in saying that this yoga gets activated during the dasha periods of the planets/friendly planets. During Jupiter Mahadasha, I had experienced the grandeur in life.Whatever I did received commendments.AFter that, Shani Dasha for past 17 years has tested my patience.
Dont be impatient with the Shani MahaaDasha. Lord Shanideva will teach you wonderful things and when you enter the Budha Dasha afterwards, that learning will do you wonders. Om Shanaischaraaya Namaha!
Dyayenneela shilochaya dyutinibham neelaaravindaasanam
Devam deeptha vishaala lochanayutam nityakshudham kopinam
Nirmamsodara shushka deergha vapusham daityaakrtim bheeshanam
Deergha shmashru jataayutam graha patim sauram sadaaham bhaje.
Please sing this hymn every saturday, respect the elderly, do your duty, fast on Saturdays, and practice daanam to old people, dogs, and crows.
May Lord Shanaischara bless you and lighten your burdens.
this article was really enlightening,i have been told that i have kesari and hamsa yogas in my horoscope
can u pls check if its true
name -nazish
gender- female
date of birth-26 july 1984
place of birth-gaya,india(lat-24.48 N;lon-85E)
time of birth-9:26 am
Hi!
I thought this information will be helpful with you. You have asked for people who have libra ascendants and gaja kesari yoga in them. The prominent personalities are N.T.Rama Rao. He was a wonderful actor and also the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Secondly, Hrithik Roshan has Gaja Kesari yoga with Libra ascendant.
For NT Rama Rao, jupiter and moon are conjunct in ascendant itself and for Hrithik, Jupiter is in 4th house and moon is in 10th house (own house). Jupiter is debilitated. But there is Neecha banga raja yoga as jupiter is associated with moon who is the lord of jupiter`s exaltation house. You can check for these two personalities astro charts in google.
Hope this information is helpful to you.
– Chaitanya
Dear Astro Pandits,
I have Jupiter and moon in my 10th House and my janma rasi is Mithuna, My lagna is kanya. Here are my Dob detials
DOb : 31-7-1978 Time of Birth : 11.10 am , place of birth : Secunderabad.
Do i have gaja kesari yoga, My sade sath is going to be completed by july 15th during that period i have been tested and have gone though pain. How does it look further. Need u expert opinion.
i have jupiter ,moon saturn and mercury in 9th house do i have this yoga my dob i 11 feb 1986 at 16:07 i fear the yoga is nt nullified as jupiter is the lord of kendra
i’m having gaja kesari yog in the 12th house of my horoscope but i have heard that planents in the 12th house does not give good result. tell me is it true in my case.
DOB- 30-MAY-1979
TIME- 11:13AM
PLACE- sagar m.p
My date of birth is 25/10/1970,born at 2.40p.m.in a place called Anekal, Bangalore district, Karnataka, India.
I had a sudden loss of my beloved father due to massive heart attack on 10/10/2007 at 1.00 a.m.It has plunged me into deep grief and sorrow.
My wife is pregnant(7 months in progress).
I came to know that I am under the influence of 2nd round of Sade Sath. I wish to know since when it has started and how would my future days be.
Hi,
This is very informative indeed. But I am rather confused. I have gajakesari yog, moon sign Simha, ravi raas, and my Guruji told me that I have very nice time in near future. But for last 2 years, since my Saade sati started, though I havent faced any major problems there is not a grain of development in my personal affaires, which was told contrary by Guruji. This happened first time with me, I mean previous predictions were accurate.
For anyone kind/curious enough to dig into this further:
BirthDate: 23rd aug 79
time : 7:14am
Place: Mumbai
I am planning for child this year.. Dont know what to expect!
Hi! My son has exalted Jupiter conjunct Moon in 12th house (Leo Ascendant). Can anyone enlighten me on the effects of this? The boy had been brilliant, hard working and successful. 3 yrs ago his school headmistress started picking on him systematically and keeps trying to humiliate him. He still did extremely well for his O-levels (Nov 2006) but am now worried as he’s due to take A levels next year (Nov 2008) and his results this year (2007) were not very good. I want to help him and am extremely worried.
Can anyone please see the horoscope of the following native and give a general prediction based on Gajakesari yoga?
Rasi: Kataka
Lagna: Tula
Saturn in 2nd house, Jupiter in 7th and Ashlesha nakshatra - same as Mahatma Gandhi’s.
DOB: 23-08-1987
Time: 11:45 AM
Place: Chennai, India
Dear Geeta,
Please do not worry about your son. Gajakesari or not, he has an exalted Jupiter and good moon in 12th. So he will be protected from negative significations of this house and even stands to gain from losses. You may wish to pray to Guru and Chandra
hi my name is karthik. i have seen gajakesari yoga in my chart in lagna with moon and jupiter. i would like to know wheather mine is strong or week and also.
if strong will i enjoy it in my life.
i am sorry, forgot to post my time and date.
1 april 1983
place guntur
time 10.32.40 pm
andhra pradesh
Hi my d.o.b is 22,may.1973in patna (Bihar) and time of birth is 19.20 P.M i have gaja kesari yoga in my horoscop
In my kundali the gajakesari yoga comes so what will i do? for my marriage.
My birth details are as follows:
August 7 1975 at Amritsar(Punjab), India at 6:18 P.M. I have Gaja Kesari Yoga in my Kundli? Can u please tell me how powerful is it? and what will be its results?
sorry i forget to post my birth details. date:-2nd jan.1983 and time 11.35 pm
plz. suggest me some. and how powerful is it?
Dear astrologer,
My twin boys were born on 13.6.1973 at 3.55 and 4.05 am. The first one Aries lagna in Bharani 3 and the second same lagna but in Karthika 1 Both have Kesari yoga in 11th,aquarious
CHART AS FOLLOWS. (1)venus (2)sun kethu gulika (3)mercury sat.(4)mars (5-6-7) none (8)R
(9-10)none (11) Jup moon (12) none.
Navamsa lagna of the first is scorpio and
the second is Dhanus.
Both are well educated and reasonably well employed. However the differences are glaring.The first one had a tough time after studies. Now he is happy and travel a lot to foregin countries.His wife is casual looking and stout.and no children so far.
The second got job soon after studies.His wife is beautiful and have two children. He seldom travel abroad.
How the kesari yoga affect them,Why they differ so much.Can anybody explain.THANKS.
di
F.Bivera,Gandhinagar,Kochi,682020
Dear astrologist
Excuise for a correction.The date of birth of my twins is 13.6.1974 not typed in my letter as 1973.
F.Bivera,Gandinagar,Kochi,
I have gaja kesari yoga and I am currently running jupiter mahadasha ….Jupiter-retro infourth house in aquarius and Moon in seventh house-taurus rashi along with retro kethu…Lagna is vrischika and rashi is vrishabha.
I have had stupendous unbelievable moments in favourable major sub periods ….In order to know more i have read more about the yoga…It is interesting to note a good and powerful gajakesari yoga annihilates a lot inauspicious elements in the natives birth chart
Sir I was born on 22nd december 1979 10:20PM Anugul district of Orissa.In my kundli leo Lagna is there. In my 1st house jupiter, rahu, mars is there. I n my second house satrun is there. Third house is vacant. In fourth house venus is there. In my fifth house rabi is there. In 6th house moon and venus are there. In my seventh house ketu is there. So Sir Please give me any suggestion how my life will go? Please sir give me any solution Please please write to my mail Please.
Hi All, i was born on 04-07-1985 at 5:16 p.m. I have my moon and jupiter together in 2nd place from lagna. My lagna is saggitarius(dhanur lagna) but my lagnadhipathi is neecha (jupiter is neecha). So whether will this yoga favour me. Since my lagnathipathi is also in regression, many says that my horoscope is weak. Please give me your valuable comments on this.
this is a very siple yoga.
the moon is not the one benefiting from this yoga, but the kendras of the moon make jupiter strong.
jupiter gains power from the moon thru his exaltation sign. and jupiter has the epithet of an elefant and a lion. so if jupiter is strong good things can happen to people. the moon is a lagna, just like the sun, or the lord of the lagna, or the arudha of the lagna.
jupiter gains by being in all the kendras.
but he is exalted in cancer only, so this is why from all similar yogas this one is special.
DOB: 22/12/1984
TOB: 20.10(8.10)p.m
POB: ahemedabad(gujarat,india)
sign : sagiterius
plz tell me something about my kundli and yoga.