Gajakesari Yoga - The Lion-Elephant Combination
Gajakesari Yoga forms when Jupiter is in a Kendra (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house) from the Moon. "Gaja" means elephant (representing wisdom and strength) and "Kesari" means lion (representing royalty and power). This yoga grants fame, wisdom, and leadership.
Formation of Gajakesari Yoga
Condition: Jupiter must be in 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house from Moon
Jupiter in 1st from Moon
Strong personality, wisdom, respected
Jupiter in 4th from Moon
Domestic happiness, property, emotional stability
Jupiter in 7th from Moon
Good spouse, partnerships, public success
Jupiter in 10th from Moon
Career success, authority, professional fame
Effects of Gajakesari Yoga
*Fame and recognition in society
*Respected by authorities and common people alike
*Natural leadership qualities
*Success in chosen endeavors
*Wise and learned personality
*Good moral character
*Long-lasting reputation
*Support from influential people
Yoga Strength Analysis
Strongest
- * Jupiter in own sign (Sagittarius, Pisces) or exalted (Cancer)
- * Moon in own sign (Cancer) or exalted (Taurus)
- * Both Jupiter and Moon unafflicted
- * Jupiter not combust
Medium
- * Either Jupiter or Moon slightly afflicted
- * Jupiter in friendly signs
- * Moon waxing (Shukla Paksha)
Weak
- * Both planets afflicted by malefics
- * Jupiter combust or debilitated
- * Moon waning and weak
- * Rahu/Ketu conjunct either planet
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