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Sankhya Yoga · Planetary Distribution
Sankhya Pasha Yoga
संख्या पाश योग
Planets spread across 5 Houses
Classical Reference01
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Chapter 36, Sloka 99-100 (paraphrased):
When all 7 planets are distributed over only 5 houses in the entire chart, with no planets in any other house, the native becomes having a large family, adept in work, skillful in earning wealth, crafty, impolite, fond of dwelling in forests, and having numerous drawbacks. This pattern is called Sankhya Pasha (Noose/Trap/Bond) Yoga.
Definition02
All 7 planets (Sun to Saturn traditional 7, excluding Rahu/Ketu for this count) are distributed over only 5 houses in the entire chart. No planet is placed in any other house (the remaining 7 houses are completely empty). The 7 planets are distributed among these 5 houses (e.g., 2+2+1+1+1, 3+1+1+1+1 all 5 houses must have at least 1 planet). Rahu and Ketu may be placed anywhere (not counted for the 7-planet condition).
Understanding the Pattern03
✦7 planets are spread across only 5 houses
✦The remaining 7 houses are completely empty
✦The five houses may be anywhere in the chart
✦This is a mixed yoga has both positive and negative qualities
✦The name "Pasha" (noose/trap) reflects the binding and complex nature
Understanding the Pattern04
✦All 7 traditional planets in only 5 houses (any houses 1-12)
✦No planet in the other 7 houses
✦Planets distributed among the 5 houses (each of the 5 houses has at least 1 planet)
✦Rahu and Ketu may be anywhere (not counted for the 7-planet condition)
Effects05
1Large family (many family members, children, relatives)
2Adept in work (skilled, efficient, expert in their profession)
3Skillful in earning wealth (clever at making money, good at financial matters)
4Crafty (cunning, sly, clever in a deceitful way)
5Impolite (rude, ill-mannered, lacking courtesy)
6Fond of dwelling in forests (loves wilderness, forests, or isolated natural places)
7Having numerous drawbacks (many flaws, defects, or shortcomings in personality)
Example Chart06
1st House (Lagna)AriesSun
2nd HouseTaurusMercury
4th HouseCancerMoon, Venus
7th HouseLibraMars, Jupiter
10th HouseCapricornSaturn
3rd HouseGeminiMercury
5th HouseLeoSun, Mars
6th HouseVirgoJupiter
9th HouseSagittariusMoon, Venus
11th HouseAquariusSaturn
All 7 planets are only in 5 houses hence Sankhya Pasha Yoga is fully formed.
Important Notes07
✦The name "Pasha" means noose / trap / bond symbolizing complexity, cleverness, and entanglements
✦This is the fifth in the Sankhya series between Kedara (4 houses, auspicious) and what comes next- 7 empty houses still many empty houses, but distribution across 5 houses creates mixed results- "Large family" strong 2nd (family), 4th (home), 5th (children), 7th (spouse's family) if among the 5 houses- "Adept in work" strong 3rd (effort), 6th (service), 10th (career) if among the 5 houses- "Skillful in earning wealth" strong 2nd (wealth), 11th (gains), 5th (past merits for wealth)- "Crafty" strong 3rd (cunning communication), 6th (deception with enemies), 8th (secrets)- "Impolite" lack of planets in 2nd (polite speech), 4th (good manners from home), 1st (self-courtesy)- "Fond of dwelling in forests" strong 4th (land/forests), 8th (isolated places), 12th (wilderness)- "Having numerous drawbacks" the scattered nature across 5 houses still leaves 7 houses empty, creating many weak areas
Comparison. Other Yogas08
| Parameter | Gola (1) | Yuga (2) | Shula (3) | Kedara (4) | Pasha (5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses occupied | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Empty houses | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Overall nature | ❌ Inauspicious | ❌ Inauspicious | ❌ Inauspicious | ✅ Auspicious | ⚖ ️ Mixed |
| Wealth | Destitute | Poor | Not specified | Wealthy | Skillful in earning wealth |
| Character | Wicked | Heretic, shameless | Cruel | Virtuous | Crafty, impolite |
| Social | | Socially rejected | Socially rejected | Does good to others | Large family |
| Physical | | | Injured, scarred | | |
| Livelihood | Ever wandering | | | Agriculture | |
| Special | | | | | Fond of forests, numerous drawbacks |
Comparison09
✦5 houses provide more distribution than 4 houses
✦However, 7 houses are still empty many life areas lack support
✦The native becomes skillful in areas where planets are placed
✦But empty houses create drawbacks impoliteness, craftiness, etc.
✦The name "Pasha" (noose) suggests the native is trapped by their own complexity
Modern Interpretation10
✦Large family comes from a big family, or has many children and relatives
✦Adept in work highly skilled professional, expert in their field
✦Skillful in earning wealth good with money, successful investor or businessman
✦Crafty cunning, manipulative, uses cleverness for selfish gain
✦Impolite rude, lacks social graces, may be blunt or offensive
✦Fond of dwelling in forests loves nature, camping, hiking, or lives in rural/forested areas
✦Having numerous drawbacks many personality flaws, difficult to get along with
Summary11
Sankhya Pasha Yoga makes the native have a large family, adept in work, skillful in earning wealth, crafty, impolite, fond of dwelling in forests, and having numerous drawbacks when all 7 planets are distributed over only 5 houses in the entire chart, with no planets in any other house.
Quick Reference12
Quick Reference13
| Yoga | Houses | Empty | Symbol | Key Results | Auspicious? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sankhya Gola | 1 | 11 | Circle/Cluster | Destitute, illiterate, wicked, ever wandering, miserable | ❌ No |
| Sankhya Yuga | 2 | 10 | Pair | Poor, heretic, shameless, socially rejected, illogical | ❌ No |
| Sankhya Shula | 3 | 9 | Trident/Thorn | Lazy, cruel, socially rejected, injured, scarred, fighter | ❌ No |
| Sankhya Kedara | 4 | 8 | Field | Truthful, wealthy, virtuous, doing good to others, agriculture | ✅ Yes |
| Sankhya Pasha | 5 | 7 | Noose/Trap | Large family, adept in work, skillful in wealth, crafty, impolite, fond of forests, numerous drawbacks | ⚖ ️ Mixed |
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