Kaal Sarp Dosh (or Kaal Sarp Yoga) is a very popular and much-discussed concept in Vedic Astrology, though it is not mentioned in classical texts like Parashara Hora Shastra but has been analyzed in modern astrology.
What is Kaal Sarp Dosh?
Kaal Sarp Dosh occurs when all the planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) in a person’s natal chart (D1 chart) are positioned between Rahu and Ketu — the North and South Nodes of the Moon.
It is believed to block positive energies and cause struggles, delays, emotional issues, and karmic obstacles in the person’s life.
Types of Kaal Sarp Dosh
There are 12 major types based on where Rahu & Ketu are placed:
| Name | Rahu Position | Ketu Position | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anant Kaal Sarp | 1st House | 7th House | Personal struggles, identity crisis, relationship issues. |
| Kulik Kaal Sarp | 2nd House | 8th House | Financial problems, family tensions. |
| Vasuki Kaal Sarp | 3rd House | 9th House | Sibling issues, struggle in efforts. |
| Shankhpal Kaal Sarp | 4th House | 10th House | Problems in home, mother, career instability. |
| Padma Kaal Sarp | 5th House | 11th House | Obstruction in education, love, children. |
| Mahapadma Kaal Sarp | 6th House | 12th House | Health, legal, debt-related issues. |
| Takshak Kaal Sarp | 7th House | 1st House | Marital troubles, public image issues. |
| Karkotak Kaal Sarp | 8th House | 2nd House | Sudden events, accidents, family tensions. |
| Shankhachur Kaal Sarp | 9th House | 3rd House | Fortune blockage, issues in higher studies. |
| Ghatak Kaal Sarp | 10th House | 4th House | Career struggles, home life challenges. |
| Vishdhar Kaal Sarp | 11th House | 5th House | Delayed gains, social circle troubles. |
| Sheshnag Kaal Sarp | 12th House | 6th House | Secret enemies, isolation, financial losses. |
Common Effects of Kaal Sarp Dosh
- Delays in marriage, career, or childbirth
- Mental stress, anxiety, fear, insecurity
- Sudden ups and downs in life
- Struggles despite hard work
- Karmic baggage from past lives
However, it is important to understand that Kaal Sarp Dosh is not always catastrophic.
The impact largely depends on:
- The strength of other benefic planets (like Jupiter, Venus)
- Yoga cancellation factors (like Raj Yogas, Panch Mahapurush Yogas, Neech Bhanga, etc.)
- The positioning in divisional charts (especially D9 and D10)
Myth vs. Reality
Many astrologers exaggerate the fear of Kaal Sarp Dosh. It’s a karmic yoga, meaning it’s more about your psychological pattern and the delays and detours life may bring—not necessarily total misfortune.
Many successful people have Kaal Sarp Dosh but overcome it because of their other planetary strengths and good karmas.
Remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosh
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra chanting (108 times daily)
- Nag Panchami Puja & feeding snakes
- Rudra Abhishek & Rahu-Ketu Shanti Puja
- Worship Lord Shiva & Lord Hanuman regularly
- Wearing Gomed (Hessonite) & Cat’s Eye (only after proper astrological consultation)
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