What is Kala Sarpa Dosha?
Kala Sarpa Dosha is an astrological affliction that has many adverse effects on a person’s life if it is present in their horoscope. ‘Sarpa’ means ‘snake’. In astrology, it refers to Rahu and Ketu, the shadow planets and lunar nodes, which are snake forms. Rahu and Ketu are depicted as the head and tail of a serpent, respectively. They are malefic in nature.
In Kala Sarpa Yoga, the seven major planets – Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn – are found between Rahu and Ketu in the horoscope. Thus, these planets are ‘trapped’ between the head and tail of a snake, so to speak. The result is that the native will not receive the results of even the favorable planets.
How Is Kala Sarpa Dosha Formed?
- ∙ All 7 planets are inside the orbit of Rahu and Ketu.
∙ Rahu is at the upper end, while Ketu is at the lower end.
∙ No planet is outside the arch.
∙ No planet conjuncts with Rahu or Ketu.
∙ All 7 planets face Rahu, which is always retrograde.
Effects of Kala Sarpa Dosha
This is an affliction that harms people in more ways than one. Misfortune may follow the native like a shadow, obstructing all their endeavors. Even their best efforts may not bear fruit for reasons beyond their control or comprehension.
Let us see some of the possible effects of the Dosha:
Rahu in 1st House and Ketu in 7th House:
Loss of position, job, and reputation, downfall, mishaps, marital discord, loss of wife and children.
Rahu in the 2nd House and Ketu in the 8th House:
Loss of wealth and health, poverty, defects in body, worries, constant traveling.
Rahu in the 3rd House and Ketu in the 9th House:
Involvement in criminal activities, lack of popularity, selfishness, waste of energy and wealth, accidents, and paralysis.
Rahu in the 4th House and Ketu in the 10th House:
Loss of job, business, and property, disappointments, misery, unhappy and unsettled life.
Rahu in the 5th and Ketu in the 11th house:
Love failure, heavy losses in litigation, loss of children, and betrayal by friends.
Rahu in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house:
Secret foes, imprisonment, ill health, fatal diseases, and problems in married life.
The impact of the Dosha becomes very severe if Rahu is supported by the Sun and Saturn through conjunctions or aspects.
Symptoms of Kala Sarpa Dosha
This Dosha can be identified even if you lack a horoscope. Its symptoms will manifest in your life, and they will help you realize the presence of the Dosha.
People who have Kala Sarpa Dosha may suffer from sleep-related problems. They will find it hard to fall asleep easily. Even if they fall asleep, their sleep will be disturbed, and they may wake up many times during the night. They are also likely to have bad dreams or nightmares. In such nightmares, they may see deadly snakes in aggressive forms. They may feel that someone who is hostile to them is hovering nearby. Such feelings may cause fear, anxiety, stress, restlessness, and negative thoughts.
Disharmony in families and close relationships is a common symptom. Severe disagreements and disputes are likely. This will rob them of peace and tranquility in life. They may have many hidden enemies who will plot their downfall and try to harm them. Their sincere efforts and hard work may come to naught, and they may not get due recognition. All this will make them distraught and frustrated with life.
Duration of Kala Sarpa Yoga :
- ∙ Rahu in 1st house: up to 27 years of age.
∙ Rahu in 2nd house: up to 33 years of age.
∙ Rahu in 3rd house: up to 36 years of age.
∙ Rahu in 4th house: up to 42 years of age.
∙ Rahu in 5th house: up to 48 years of age.
∙ Rahu in 6th house: up to 54 years of age.
Major Effects of Kalasarpa Dosha Based on Other Planetary Influences:
- ∙ Malefic impact on Houses that Rahu and Ketu occupy.
∙ Negatively impacts the benefic planets that join with Rahu and Ketu.
∙ Causes great hardship when related to the Sun and Saturn or the Lords of the Houses that Sun, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu occupy.
∙ The impact will be very obvious during Dasha and Bhukti of Rahu and Ketu.
∙ The impact is more severe when Rahu/Ketu are in 1, 5, or 9th position from themselves or planets like Sun, Mars, and Saturn.
∙ It can push a man to great heights at times, but the effect does not last.
∙ When Rahu/Ketu are aspected by benefic planets (like Jupiter or Venus), it gives positive effects.
∙ If Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto lie beyond the arch of Rahu and Ketu, the effects could be minimal.
∙ Ketu’s aspect is less negative than Rahu’s.
∙ The presence of strong Raja Yogas in the chart can be more effective than Kala Sarpa Yoga.
∙ The Yoga can cause immense harm to the family and society.
∙ If Rahu joins Mars in the 9th House, it leads to criminal behavior, suicide, fatal accident, or murder.
∙ If Rahu and Saturn join in any House, it will destroy the House opposite to them.
∙ If Rahu in transit creates relations with Jupiter or Venus, it gives good results.
∙ Ketu moving over any planet has evil portents for the significations of the House in question.
∙ If the Ascendant lies outside the arch of Kala Sarpa Yoga, the Dosha’s malefic impact will be less.
∙ The dispositors of Rahu and Ketu have a key role in determining the benefic or malefic impact.
∙ Rahu in the 3rd or 6th House in Taurus, Aries, or Cancer signs is benefic and gives benefic results.
∙ Rahu in the 10th House or aspecting the 10th House and its Lord, along with the Sun and Saturn, can ruin one’s career. If it is the 7th House, separation and divorce are likely.
∙ Rahu and Mars in 3rd house cause accidents and harm to life.
∙ If Rahu, Mars, and Saturn occupy the Ascendant, the native will have a dangerous personality.
A Note of Hope
Some astrologers feel that the Dosha is not completely bad. The strength of your horoscope can provide some respite from the Dosha. When a horoscope has Raja Yoga or 4 planets in Digbalam, the positions of strength, or when 2/3 planets remain escalated, the effects of the Dosha will be much less severe. Also, after a certain age, the effects can taper off, ushering in some peace and happiness.
