The Five Great Person Yogas
Sanskrit: Panch (Five) + Maha (Great) + Purusha (Person)
Ruchaka
Mars
Bhadra
Mercury
Hamsa
Jupiter
Malavya
Venus
Shasha
Saturn
Panch Mahapurusha Yoga is formed by the 5 non-luminary planets (excluding Sun, Moon, Rahu, Ketu) when they occupy specific positions of strength.
A planet must be in a Kendra house (1, 4, 7, or 10) AND in its own sign or exalted sign
| Yoga Name | Planet | Own Signs | Exalted Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruchaka | Mars | Aries, Scorpio | Capricorn |
| Bhadra | Mercury | Gemini, Virgo | Virgo |
| Hamsa | Jupiter | Sagittarius, Pisces | Cancer |
| Malavya | Venus | Taurus, Libra | Pisces |
| Shasha | Saturn | Capricorn, Aquarius | Libra |
Formation: Mars in Aries, Scorpio, or Capricorn in houses 1, 4, 7, or 10
Effects: Courageous, commanding, military/police success, athletic body, leadership in action-oriented fields.
Celebrity: Subhash Chandra Bose - Mars in Aries (1st house), fearless freedom fighter.
Learn more about Ruchaka YogaFormation: Mercury in Gemini or Virgo in houses 1, 4, 7, or 10
Effects: Exceptional intellect, business acumen, communication skills, success in writing, teaching, commerce.
Celebrity: Bill Gates - Mercury strong, business and communication genius.
Learn more about Bhadra YogaFormation: Jupiter in Cancer, Sagittarius, or Pisces in houses 1, 4, 7, or 10
Effects: Wisdom, spiritual inclination, teaching ability, honored by rulers, righteous conduct, good fortune.
Celebrity: Dalai Lama - Jupiter exalted, spiritual teacher revered worldwide.
Learn more about Hamsa YogaFormation: Venus in Taurus, Libra, or Pisces in houses 1, 4, 7, or 10
Effects: Beauty, luxury, artistic talents, happy marriage, vehicles, comfortable life, success in arts/entertainment.
Celebrity: Marilyn Monroe - Venus strong, iconic beauty and entertainment legend.
Learn more about Malavya YogaFormation: Saturn in Libra, Capricorn, or Aquarius in houses 1, 4, 7, or 10
Effects: Authority over others, discipline, longevity, success in law/politics, command over servants, systematic approach.
Celebrity: Abraham Lincoln - Saturn strong, overcame obstacles to become legendary president.
Explore more yogasCheck houses 1, 4, 7, 10 (Kendras)
See which planets occupy these angular houses
Check if Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, or Saturn are present
Only these 5 planets form Panch Mahapurusha Yoga
Verify the sign
Planet must be in own sign or exalted sign (see table above)
Multiple yogas possible
One chart can have multiple Mahapurusha Yogas if conditions are met
Discover which of the 5 great yogas are present in your chart