Astrology Glossary
What is Yoga in Panchang?
योग - Yoga (Panchang Element)
The Fourth Element of Hindu Calendar
Yoga (Panchang) Definition
Yoga in Panchang (not to be confused with planetary Yoga) is calculated from the combined longitude of Sun and Moon. There are 27 Yogas, each spanning 13°20' of this combined longitude. Yogas are used in Muhurta selection - some are highly auspicious (like Siddha), while others should be avoided (like Vyatipata).
The 27 Yogas
1. Vishkumbha
2. Preeti
3. Ayushman
4. Saubhagya
5. Shobhana
6. Atiganda
7. Sukarma
8. Dhriti
9. Shoola
10. Ganda
11. Vriddhi
12. Dhruva
13. Vyaghata
14. Harshana
15. Vajra
16. Siddhi
17. Vyatipata
18. Variyan
19. Parigha
20. Shiva
21. Siddha
22. Sadhya
23. Shubha
24. Shukla
25. Brahma
26. Indra
27. Vaidhriti
Green = auspicious, Amber = highly auspicious, Red = inauspicious