Special Yogas In Horoscope
There are various yogas in Indian Astrology. Some important yogas are based on the position of various planets placed in a horoscope. Here are some special yogas which are formed by placement of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn in a chart and these yogas generally produce good and positive result.

Here Mars forms Ruchika Yoga, Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga, Jupiter forms Hansa Yoga, Venus forms Malavya Yoga and Saturn forms Sasa Yoga. Collectively these are known as Panchmahapurusha Yoga.

RUCHAKA YOGA

When Mars is in exaltation (in Capricorn Sign) or own sign (Aries or Scorpio) and is in angle or kendra from Ascendant or from Moon, Ruchika yoga is formed. Mars represents physical power. As such this yoga indicates bravery, physical power and wit of a person. He will be famous for these traits and will be successful in defeating his enemies. It has been observed that many warriors and sportspersons have Ruchaka Yoga in their birth chart.

BHADRA YOGA

Bhadra means a gentleman in hindi language. Therefore, the Bhadra Yoga in Vedic Astrology points out that a native of this yoga will be gentle by nature. As strong Mercury is involved in formation of this yoga, it implies that the native having this yoga, will be learned, intelligent with sharp mind and strong memory. Benefic qualities of Mercury will inherit in the native.

Bhadra Yoga in a chart is formed when Mercury is in its own sign (Gemini or Virgo) or in its exaltation sign and at the same time it is in Kendra house from Ascendant or from Moon. Virgo is again exaltation sign for Mercury. Such natives attain fame due to their perfection and skill of communication.

HANSA YOGA

As strong Jupiter is involved in formation of this yoga, it implies that the native having this yoga, will be religious, educated, learned, knowledgeable and helpful. Benefic qualities of Jupiter will inherit in the native. The native may lead long life with prosperity and happiness.

Hansa Yoga is said to be formed when Jupiter is in its own sign (Sagittarius or Pisces) or in exaltation (Cancer) and occupies a Kendra house either from Ascendant or from Moon. Strong Jupiter well placed in the chart will yield more strong and auspicious results.

MALAVYA YOGA

As strong Venus is involved in formation of this yoga, it implies that the native having this yoga will be beautiful, cultured, enjoyable and prosperous. Benefic qualities of Venus will inherit in the native. The native may lead long life with prosperity and happiness. Malvaya Yoga is formed when Venus is in its own sign (Taurus or Libra) or in exaltation (Pisces) and occupies a Kendra house from the Ascendant or from Moon. Strong Venus well placed in the chart will yield more strong and auspicious results.

The Malavya Yoga is a mark of beauty, grace, charm and artistic attitude of a native. He may be fond of good music, beautiful women, costly jewelery and other luxurious items. He maintains himself with attractive and fashionable garments and leads a comfortable life.

SASA YOGA

As strong Saturn is involved in formation of this yoga, it implies that the native having this yoga, will be famous with abundance of land and will be blessed with authority. Benefic qualities of Saturn will inherit in the native. The native may lead long life with prosperity and happiness.

Sasa Yog is formed when Saturn is in its own sign (Capricorn or Aquarius) or in its exaltation sign (Libra) and occupies Kendra house either from Ascendant or from Moon. Strong Saturn well placed in the chart will yield more strong and auspicious results.

It has been observed that famous politicians have this yoga in their chart. Native with this yoga may be the leader of his family or head of a village. The person will love his native place.

Though he may be shrewd and fickle minded, he will have many servants with good wealth, health and longevity.