In Vedic astrology, Anandadi Yoga is one of the most significant types of planetary yogas that can shape a person’s life path. This yoga doesn’t come from planetary conjunctions or placements directly, but instead, it is calculated based on the position of the Moon and the rising Nakshatra (constellation) in the birth chart.
Let’s explore everything about Anandadi Yoga — what it means, its types, and how it affects life.
What is Anandadi Yoga?
Anandadi Yoga is a group of 27 yogas that are formed based on the Nakshatra occupied by the Moon at the time of birth, and the Ascendant (Lagna). Each yoga is named after a human emotion or situation, like Ananda (happiness), Siddhi (success), Durdhura (difficulty), Kantaka (thorns), and so on.
These yogas represent the emotional tone and experiences of a person’s life — whether it will be joyful, difficult, successful, or challenging.
Origin of Anandadi Yoga
The term "Anandadi" comes from the first yoga in the list — Ananda, which means happiness or bliss. The word “adi” means "starting from." So, Anandadi Yoga simply means a group of yogas starting from Ananda.
This yoga is mentioned in many classical texts of astrology like Phaladeepika and Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, though it is not as widely discussed as other yogas like Raj Yoga or Gajakesari Yoga.
How is Anandadi Yoga Calculated?
Anandadi Yoga is calculated using the Moon's Nakshatra and the Ascendant (Lagna Nakshatra). Here's the basic process:
Take the Nakshatra in which Moon is placed in the birth chart.
Count the number from that Nakshatra to the Nakshatra of the Ascendant (Lagna).
The number you get is used to find the specific Anandadi Yoga.
There are 27 yogas, and they follow a fixed order starting from Ananda. After counting, the result is matched to the yoga list.
List of 27 Anandadi Yogas
Below is the full list of all 27 Anandadi Yogas and their meanings:
1. Ananda (आनंद योग) – Happiness, Joy
This is the most auspicious yoga.
People born with this yoga are joyful, positive, lucky, and lead a happy life.
Brings peace, comfort, and prosperity.
2. Kaladanda (कालदंड योग) – Punishment of Time
This is a difficult yoga.
Natives may face punishment, karmic debts, or delays in life.
Life feels like a constant struggle or penalty for past karma.
3. Mrityu (मृत्यु योग) – Death, Endings
This yoga can bring emotional pain, fear, and unexpected losses.
Doesn’t always mean physical death, but can show endings or transformations in life.
4. Kana (काना योग) – Lameness or Disability
People may suffer from physical limitations, handicaps, or emotional scars.
Life can feel restricted or incomplete at times.
5. Siddhi (सिद्धि योग) – Spiritual/Mundane Success
A highly auspicious yoga.
Brings success in spiritual as well as worldly affairs.
Natives are wise, powerful, and spiritually evolved.
6. Sankata (संकट योग) – Trouble, Crisis
Life is full of challenges, hardships, and emotional turmoil.
The person may be stuck in repeating problems.
7. Santana (संतान योग) – Continuity, Progeny
Indicates growth, children, and blessings in the family.
The person gets good support from family and leaves a legacy.
8. Ghatotkacha (घटोत्कच योग) – Aggressive but Noble Warrior
Gives courage, but also emotional intensity.
The person may face many battles in life but survives with inner strength.
9. Sukha (सुख योग) – Comfort, Ease
The native enjoys luxury, emotional peace, and stability.
Life is usually smooth with less struggle.
10. Harsha (हर्ष योग) – Laughter, Delight
This yoga makes the person cheerful, light-hearted, and lovable.
They spread joy wherever they go and have a magnetic personality.
11. Vajra (वज्र योग) – Thunderbolt, Power
Gives a powerful and forceful personality.
The person is bold but may also hurt others unintentionally.
Emotionally intense and dominating.
12. Siddhi (Again – सिद्धि योग) – Achievement
Another positive version of Siddhi yoga.
Indicates success in goals, wisdom, and a clear purpose in life.
13. Vyasa (व्यास योग) – Knowledge, Wisdom
This yoga gives intellectual abilities, communication skills, and knowledge.
The native may be a writer, teacher, or researcher.
14. Sthira (स्थिर योग) – Stability, Firmness
Life is stable and dependable.
The person may take time to rise, but once successful, they stay strong and unshaken.
15. Kantaka (कंटक योग) – Thorns, Obstacles
Life may seem painful or full of minor but constant irritations.
The person may face betrayals or struggle to trust others.
16. Nanda (नंद योग) – Joyous, Prosperity
Brings cheerfulness, wealth, and happiness.
Natives live a blessed life and enjoy good fortune and support.
17. Bhaya (भय योग) – Fear, Anxiety
The person may suffer from constant fears, insecurities, or mental pressure.
Difficult to trust life or feel safe emotionally.
18. Durdhura (दुर्धर योग) – Cruelty, Harshness
Indicates a harsh environment or upbringing.
The person may become emotionally tough or ruthless to survive.
19. Soma (सोम योग) – Moon-like Coolness
Very auspicious yoga.
Brings peace, kindness, artistic abilities, and spiritual growth.
The person is calm, charming, and loved by others.
20. Durmukhi (दुर्मुखी योग) – Bad Reputation
Natives may face blame, gossip, or misunderstandings.
Reputation is often challenged even if the person is good-hearted.
21. Dhwanksha (ध्वंशक योग) – Destruction, Violence
The person may face losses, aggression, or chaotic situations.
It can also indicate self-destructive tendencies if not managed well.
22. Vardhamana (वर्धमान योग) – Growth, Expansion
Life shows a gradual upward graph.
The person may grow slowly but steadily in all areas—wealth, wisdom, and respect.
23. Madhya (मध्य योग) – Middle Path
Life is average, with a mix of good and bad.
Natives are moderate in their approach, neither too aggressive nor too passive.
24. Kulanaasha (कुलनाश योग) – Destruction of Lineage
Very inauspicious.
May indicate family issues, lineage destruction, or bad karmic baggage.
Can be improved through spiritual remedies and good karma.
25. Vriddhi (वृद्धि योग) – Growth, Prosperity
Brings financial success, career growth, and good results in efforts.
The person is practical and business-minded.
26. Dhata (धाता योग) – Sustainer, Supporter
The native is like a pillar of strength for others.
They help people, support family, and earn respect in society.
27. Purna (पूर्ण योग) – Complete, Fulfilled
The most complete yoga.
The person lives a rich, balanced life with blessings in all areas—health, wealth, love, and spirituality.
Good vs Bad Anandadi Yogas
Here’s a general idea of which yogas are favorable and which bring struggles:
Auspicious Yogas:
Ananda
Siddhi
Harsha
Soma
Sukha
Vriddhi
Vardhamana
Purna
Santana
These yogas usually bless the native with success, happiness, fame, health, and prosperity.
Inauspicious Yogas:
Kaladanda
Mrityu
Kana
Sankata
Bhaya
Durdhura
Durmukhi
Dhwanksha
Kulanaasha
These yogas can create struggles, instability, reputation issues, or delays in life.
Effects of Anandadi Yoga in Life
The Anandadi Yoga you have in your birth chart will show:
Your general temperament
Your approach to life
How life treats you emotionally and psychologically
The kind of karmic experiences you’re likely to go through
For example:
If someone has Ananda Yoga, they may enjoy a joyful life with success and good reputation.
Someone with Durmukhi Yoga might face defamation, misunderstandings, or reputation problems.
Siddhi Yoga natives often achieve spiritual and material goals with ease.
Kana Yoga may indicate physical disability, emotional scars, or life limitations.
Importance in Kundli Analysis
While analyzing a Kundli (birth chart), Anandadi Yoga should be considered along with other yogas, especially Chandra (Moon) yogas, Lagna strength, Dasha periods, and transits.
It gives insight into the general pattern of emotional and life events, not the complete prediction. It is like an additional layer that supports the primary reading.
Remedies for Bad Anandadi Yogas
If your Kundli shows a negative Anandadi Yoga, don’t worry — astrology always gives ways to reduce bad effects:
Mantra chanting (especially for the Moon and Lagna lords)
Strengthening the Lagna through gemstones or yantras
Poojas and donation based on afflicted planets
Meditation and Pranayama to reduce mental stress
Avoiding wrong karma (as the yoga shows karmic patterns)
Consulting a good Vedic astrologer can guide you with the correct remedy based on your full chart.
Conclusion
Anandadi Yoga is a powerful but lesser-known yoga that silently influences your inner life — how happy or troubled you feel, your ability to grow, and how life events emotionally unfold for you.
It is not the only deciding factor, but it adds depth and clarity to your astrological profile. Knowing your Anandadi Yoga helps you understand your emotional journey and how you can better navigate it.
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