Shakata Yoga Calculator
What is Shakata Yoga?
Shakata Yoga (also spelt Sakata) forms when the Moon is placed in the 6th, 8th or 12th sign from Jupiter. "Shakata" means a cart or wheel — so the yoga is named for the way fortune tends to rise and fall like a turning cart-wheel, bringing spells of gain followed by dips, and a need to rebuild more than once.
It is a caution pattern, not a curse, and it has an important let-off: if the Moon is in a Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house) from the Lagna, Shakata Yoga is considered cancelled and its effect largely dissolves. Even when active, its intensity depends on the strength of the Moon and Jupiter, the houses involved and the running Dasha.
Saving habits, patience during low phases, and Moon/Jupiter remedies (such as honouring Guru and steadying the mind) noticeably ease the swings. Enter exact birth details so the Moon–Jupiter count and any Kendra cancellation are accurate, and read Shakata within the whole chart. Always check cancellation first before treating the wheel of fortune as active. If the Moon sits in a Kendra from the Lagna, classical texts cancel Shakata and the cart-wheel swings largely dissolve. When active, save in high phases and stay patient in low ones rather than panicking at every dip.
Frequently asked questions about Shakata Yoga
What does Shakata Yoga indicate?
It is a caution pattern, not a curse, and it has an important let-off: if the Moon is in a Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house) from the Lagna, Shakata Yoga is considered cancelled and its effect largely dissolves. Even when active, its intensity depends on the strength of the Moon and Jupiter, the houses involved and the running Dasha.
Its results depend on the strength and dignity of the planets that form Shakata Yoga and on the running Dasha.
How is Shakata Yoga calculated?
Shakata Yoga is read from your sidereal (Lahiri) birth chart. Enter your exact date, time and place of birth and the calculator computes the planetary positions and house placements, checks the classical conditions for Shakata Yoga, and shows whether it is present and how strong it is.
When does Shakata Yoga give results?
Saving habits, patience during low phases, and Moon/Jupiter remedies (such as honouring Guru and steadying the mind) noticeably ease the swings. Enter exact birth details so the Moon–Jupiter count and any Kendra cancellation are accurate, and read Shakata within the whole chart. Always check cancellation first before treating the wheel of fortune as active. If the Moon sits in a Kendra from the Lagna, classical texts cancel Shakata and the cart-wheel swings largely dissolve. When active, save in high phases and stay patient in low ones rather than panicking at every dip.
Do I need my exact birth time to check Shakata Yoga?
Yes. Shakata Yoga depends on the ascendant and house positions, which shift with the birth time — so enter the exact time with the correct AM/PM and pick your city from the suggestions for an accurate result.
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