Hamsa Yoga
Most of the astrological texts mentions Panchamahapurusha yoga as our rishis explored this yogas and understood the real power behind these yogas. We can see these yogas in Brihat Parasara Hora sastra, Phaladipika, Saravali and Brihat Jataka. These yogas has the special power to ward off any number of evils in a horoscope.
How is Hamsa Yoga formed?
Hamsa yoga is formed when Jupiter is in Kendra from Lagna, and it should be in its own sign, exalted. Remember, this yoga does not form when Jupiter is in Kendra from the Moon or Sun. The Sun and Moon have no connection in Panchamahapurusha yoga. There are additional conditions for strong Hamsa yoga. That is, Jupiter should not be retrograde, combust, or on the Rahu Ketu axis. If so, the yoga will not be powerful, and it can have negative results too.
The name of this yoga has a deep connection to the Vedas. In the Vedas, Hamsa indicates “Divine Swan,” which is the vehicle of Lord Brahma. The swan has a filter like structure (lamellae) in its mouth that can separate water and food (milk). In the spiritual sense, people with this yoga have a clear understanding of what is godly and ungodly, spiritual and unspiritual. This nature will make them choose the right path in life, which can make them divine personalities.
Hamsa yoga is formed by Jupiter, which , is known as the planet for Dharma, education, spirituality, life, righteousness, and law. Hamsa yoga has the potential to make the person travel through the righteous path of life, despiter temptations and failures. Saraswathi is the goddess of education, knowledge and creative talents including , music, art, wisdom, and learning. So, the person with Hamsa yoga will be good at knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning, and she travels in the Swan. Since Jupiter is the ultimate planet for wisdom, a person with Hamsa yoga will have a lot of wisdom.
How will this Yoga work?
If Hamsa yoga is pure, the native will be known for his pure lifestyle. He will be known for his pure character and deeds. Jupiter indicates the arts, and Hamsa yoga will spark a lot of interest in classical and traditional arts. When Jupiter gives Hamsa yoga, the native will be very inclined towards the traditional path of life, so he will be more interested in following traditional arts. This yoga will also make him interested in sastras, and this person does not need any basic education while learning sastras. He will be automatically directed to the in-depth meaning of all the ancient scriptures. If, in Hamsa yoga, Jupiter is exalted, he will be a very good guru, dear to his students. It’s because Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, and Cancer rules the 4th house in the Kala Purusha chakra, and the 4th house indicates mother, education, and home. Hence, this person will have motherly affection for his students, and he will be a great guru and a good counselor too.
If, in Hamsa yoga, Jupiter is in Sagittarius, it will make the native very good at writing and publishing too. He will have ample opportunities to go into the media-related field, as in the natural zodiac wheel, Sagittarius rules the 9th house of media and publishing. This sign also shows foreign collaborations, so this native will have a lot of students from different cultures and lands. The sign of Sagittarius is known as the sign of God as it indicates faith and belief systems. If the Hamsa yoga in this sign has no affliction, the native will be very spiritual and prayerful. The events in his life will be like God himself coming down to bless him. This Hamsa yoga will give the native foreign travels, great teachers in his life, and good contacts with people in government.
If the Hamsa yoga is given by Jupiter in Pisces, the person will be very lovable and compassionate. In the natural zodiac wheel, the sign of Pisces rules the 12th house of the subconscious mind, spirituality, moksha, foreign collaborations, intuition, and imagination. When Jupiter is in Pisces and thus Hamsa yoga is formed, the native will be a good counselor and healer, and he will be a good coach. He will have a lot of intuition about the future. He will be good at suggesting remedies, too.
What if Jupiter is Afflicted in the Hamsa Yoga?
Sages, through the meditative stage and yogic practices, found out various yogas for the well-being of the people. When we speak exclusively about yoga, any yoga should be formed by pure planets. Any kind of affliction can damage not only the horoscope but also bring negative results into the life of the native.
How can Jupiter be affected?
Ways Jupiter can get affected:
Conjunction with Malefic Planets:
- Saturn: When Jupiter is conjunct with Saturn, it can lead to restrictions and delays in the areas governed by Jupiter, such as education and finances.
- Mars: A conjunction with Mars can cause impulsiveness and conflicts in the areas ruled by Jupiter.
- Rahu (North Node): Jupiter conjunct with Rahu can lead to distorted values, confusion, and misguidance.
- Ketu (South Node): Jupiter conjunct with Ketu can cause detachment from material pursuits and a lack of direction.
Aspects from Malefic Planets:
- Saturn: An aspect of Saturn can create limitations and a pessimistic outlook.
- Mars: An aspect of Mars can result in aggression and hasty decisions.
- Rahu and Ketu: Aspects from these nodes can lead to confusion, unexpected challenges, and spiritual discontent.
Placement in Challenging Houses:
- 6th House: Represents enemies, debts, and health issues. Jupiter here can lead to struggles with education, finances, and overall luck.
- 8th House: Associated with transformation, obstacles, and sudden changes. Jupiter in the 8th house can cause difficulties in achieving stability and growth.
- 12th House: Represents losses, expenses, and isolation. Jupiter in the 12th house can lead to financial losses, isolation, and a lack of material success.
Debilitation:
- Capricorn: Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn, meaning it is in its weakest state. This can manifest as difficulties in achieving growth, wisdom, and success.
Papakartari Yoga:
- When Jupiter is hemmed between malefic planets (such as Saturn and Mars), it creates Papakartari Yoga, which weakens Jupiter's positive influences.
Combustion:
- When Jupiter is too close to the Sun, it becomes combust, losing its strength and positive qualities.
Conclusion
This is one yoga that can remove all the evils in the horoscope through the power of spirituality. In essence, Hamsa Yoga is a powerful indication of Jupiter's grace, ensuring that the native receives abundant blessings in various aspects of life. It emphasizes the importance of ethical living and continuous learning.
