Sunapha Yoga
सुनफा योग
A planet (other than the Sun) sits in the 2nd house from the Moon. A wealth-and-reputation yoga whose character takes its colour from the planet involved.
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How Sunapha Yoga is formed
Any planet other than the Sun (and excluding Rahu/Ketu) occupies the 2nd house counted from the Moon.
Effects when Sunapha Yoga is present
Wealth tends to come through one's own effort rather than inheritance. The 2nd-from-Moon planet shapes the route: Jupiter → through wisdom / teaching / advisory, Venus → through arts / luxury, Mercury → through commerce / writing, Mars → through engineering / land / sports, Saturn → through long-form industry / labour-based work.
- Self-made wealth and reputation
- The forming planet defines the income route
- Pairs with Anapha (12th from Moon) to form Durdhura
Classical reference
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra and Phaladeepika — Sunapha, Anapha, Durdhura form the Chandra-Adhi-yoga trio.
Frequently asked questions about Sunapha Yoga
Does Kemadruma cancel if Sunapha exists?
Yes. If the 2nd from Moon has a planet (Sunapha), Kemadruma — which requires emptiness on both sides — cannot form.
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