Vedic astrology · glossary
Kāla Sarpa Doṣa
A pattern where all seven planets fall between Rāhu and Ketu — read as intensity, not a verdict.
What it means
When the seven non-nodal grahas are all hemmed on one side of the Rāhu–Ketu axis, the chart is called Kāla Sarpa, with twelve named variants by which house Rāhu occupies. Modern usage treats it as heightened intensity or a strong theme rather than a curse, and even one planet outside the axis breaks it.
How it's computed
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Frequently asked
- Is Kāla Sarpa Doṣa dangerous?
- No — it is one advisory pattern, widely reframed as intensity or focus rather than misfortune. A single planet outside the nodal axis dissolves it.
- How many types are there?
- Twelve named variants (Anant, Kulik, Vāsuki … Śeṣanāg), distinguished by which house Rāhu occupies.