Chandra Adhi yog is among the most powerful and benefic yogas of Jyotish shastra. We believe it strengthens the moon to be super powerful by definition and conditions it requires to be formed in any birth chart. Since there is no specific requirement for Lagna or Lagna lord to be involved, it is truly a Lunar yog.
It is a yog for both great status and wealth, if under right conditions and can make a person very prominent and a leader among their peers.
Description of Chandra Adhi yog from classical text Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira.
“Person born in this yoga are of high status such as the Commander in Chief of the Army, the minister of a country’s cabinet or even the head of state. Such people are very rich, lead a comfortable life and wield power, they overcome their enemies, and are devoid of disease and fear. They live a long life.”
Definition
When natural benefics, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury fall evenly in 6th, 7th and 8th houses from Moon, Chandra Adhi yog is formed.
Explanation
Why this combination (yog) adds so much power to moon is very clear from the definition.
- Moon is at it’s very best when near to complete fullness (Purnima - Phenomenon of full Moon) - this happens when Moon is opposite to sun, in 7th house from Sun.
- Since Mercury and Venus never gets too far from Sun (Mercury can at maximum get 1 sign away and Venus 2 signs away from the Sun) and this yog demands them to be either in 6th, 7th or 8th house from Moon, then by definition Moon must be near opposite to Sun and therefore very bright.
- And Since a natural benefic must also be in 7th house from Moon, it will receive its aspect, while the houses on either side of the Moon will also get the Benefit of the aspect of a natural benefic.