Tajaka Yogas

What they are

In the Tajaka (Indo-Persian) tradition, planetary inter-relationships are classified into 16 named yogas. Each describes a specific pattern of degree, aspect, motion, and condition between two planets. These are most relevant in Tajaka Prashna (question astrology) and Varshaphal (the annual solar-return chart).

How to find it

Hamburger → VARSHAPHAL → Tajaka Yogas.

The 16 yogas (and what KarmaWheel detects)

KarmaWheel auto-detects 6 of the 16 yogas with refined detection. The remaining 10 are documented here for reference but require subtler motion / orb / retrograde checks that aren't yet automated.

Auto-detected

1. Ithasala (the applying aspect)

The fast planet has fewer degrees in its sign than the slow planet, and they're within Tajaka orb (≤7°) of an aspect (0/60/90/120/180). The fast is applying — building toward perfect aspect.

Ithasala is the foundational positive yoga of Tajaka. It indicates the matter under question will come to fruition.

2. Eesarpha (the separating aspect)

The fast planet has more degrees than the slow, in the same orb. The fast is separating — moving away from perfect aspect. Indicates the matter has already passed its peak — ratification of something already unfolding, or an opportunity slipping away.

3. Manaou (identical degree)

The fast and slow planet are at the same degree-in-sign within the orb. Rare and strong — it's "exact aspect" in Tajaka terms.

4. Nakta (slow planets need a transmitter)

Two slow planets are not in mutual aspect, but a fast planet is in aspect with both. The fast planet "transmits" between them. Indicates the matter requires a mediator to come about — a helping third party, an opportunity that links two otherwise disconnected factors.

5. Yamaya (slow-on-slow hard aspect)

Two slow planets in mutual hard aspect (90° or 180°). Indicates deep structural tension — the matter is opposed by a slow, weighty force.

6. Kambool (Moon's link)

The Moon is in aspect with both of two planets being studied. This is one of the most-cited Tajaka yogas — the Moon mediates between the questioner and the matter. Almost always favourable.

Documented but not auto-detected

7. Khallasara

Like Eesarpha, but the fast planet additionally aspects a 3rd malefic that "spoils" the separation — the matter slips away worse than expected.

8. Radda

Eesarpha modified by a malefic 3rd party that intervenes during the separation — turns a clean separation into a complicated one.

9. Tirhasala

Ithasala modified by retrograde fast planet — the applying motion is reversed, sometimes leading to a different outcome than expected.

10. Tambeera

A specific reduction of strength when one planet is combust by the Sun. Used to weight the perfect-aspect outcome.

11. Mutasila

In some texts, a synonym for Ithasala. In others, a third-party modifier. Schools disagree.

12. Manyat

Mutual exchange of nakshatra-lordship between two planets. Rare and powerful when present.

13. Gairi-Kuttha

A fast planet in aspect with two slows that block the question — a question that simply cannot succeed in this configuration.

14. Khalla-Sara

Variant spelling of Khallasara in some texts.

15. Duhpha (or Duhpatya / Duhpha-Kuttha)

When the slow planet is retrograde at the perfection point — the expected outcome reverses.

16. Ithasala-Kuttha

Refinement of Ithasala when the fast planet is in dignity (own / exalted) at the moment of perfection — extra-strong yes.

How to use in practice

For Tajaka Prashna:

Identify the question's significator (e.g. 7th cusp + lord for marriage, 10th for career)
Identify the querent's significator (Lagna, Moon, or Lagna lord)
Look at the yoga between them in this panel
Ithasala or Kambool = yes; Eesarpha or Yamaya = no/delay

For Varshaphal:

Yogas formed at the moment of solar return colour the year
Ithasala between the natal Lagna lord and a benefic = year of forward motion
Yamaya between two slow malefics = a year of structural friction

Limitations

Detection is at standard Tajaka orb (~7°). Some texts use 5° or 10°.
Speed-rank uses simplified order (Mo > Me > Ve > Su > Ma > Ju > Sa). Real-time motion can flip this for retrograde planets.
The 10 non-auto-detected yogas are described but not flagged. A future enhancement may add full motion-based detection.