In Vedic astrology, Kaal Sarpa yoga (or dosha) is supposed to be formed when all the planets are in the perimeter of Rahu and Ketu. In the horoscope, Rahu and Ketu are always placed opposite each other. If even a planet is outside its perimeter, there is no Kaal Sarpa yoga.
Consider the following two examples:
1. Positive Dosha as all the planets are in the perimeter of Rahu and Ketu:
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2. Negative Dosha as a planet is outside the perimeter of Rahu and Ketu:
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However, it is very important to correctly identify Kaal Sarpa yoga in the horoscope before making any prediction. It is a surprise that the ancient classics of astrology have not even talked about this concept. Therefore, many misconceptions are going around the concept and it is being falsely propagated. Half of the astrologers are using this propaganda to run their business and make money by cheating people. People are also afraid because they are not well informed.
It is also very closely related to the manglik dosha in the horoscope. There are supposed to be 12 types of Kaal Sarp dosh, these 12 are named after famous snakes from Indian mythology: Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhapal, Padm, Mahapadma, Takshak, Karkat, Shankh Naad, Patak, Vishakata and Shesh Naag. .
However, Kaal Sarpa is not always bad or responsible for the miseries of our life. He will not give bad results until Rahu or Ketu are well connected with other functional malefic planets. Kaal Sarpa analysis is always done according to the locations of other planets in the horoscope and their relationship to each other according to their strengths and weaknesses.
According to Vedic astrology Kaal is time and Sarpa means snake, Kaal Sarpa dosh is all about moving like a snake with many ups and downs in your life. It helps to understand the possibilities of setbacks and obstructions in one’s life. Kaal Sarpa yoga indicates that the native has to suffer the consequences of his past Karma in his present life. He is a karmic representation and has to fight throughout life to achieve his goal. According to Indian scriptures, a person affected with this dosha has come into this world to fulfill a specific job that can remove evils from his horoscope and can give a better incarnation in the next life.
Finally, there is nothing to worry about as there is a long list of world famous people who had Kaal Sarpa yoga on their list.