Birth Yogas

Nitya (नित्य) yogas occur every day. Nitya means continual , perpetual , eternal as the angle-distance between the sun ( surya ) and moon ( Chandra) happen continually.

Some like to call this nitya 'daily' , as it continues day-in and day-out. And we know yoga is union. So it is the continual union of the sun + moon that forms a yoga day-in and day-out.

In Astrology, We measure 27 of these unions throughout the month. It is based upon the angle ° distance between the sun and the moon. If we take 360° and divide by 27 = 13°20' of an arc ( some write 13.33°). So for each 13.33° a yoga is formed.

When you are born, your birth took place in one of these yogas… It is the combination of the Sun+Moon that is at the core of your birth ( Atman or jiva + Mind) and what is added to this Atman+mind? The Lagna or the body. So this yoga is one data point that gives just a clue on the quality of the individual coming into this creation and the work of the Universe.

These yogas are not to be confused with other yogas that are formed such as Ravi yogas, Chandra yogas, Dhanaya, yogas and the like.

The method of calculating the nitya yoga is the following:
(Sun's Longitude + Moon's Longitude) divided by 13°20'
The resulting quotent tells you which of the 27 yogas are active. Some people like to convert the Longitudes all in to minutes then divide by 800 minutes ( also = to 13°20' )


Examples
Lets say you do a calculation and your answer is less then one… this indicates that the 1st yoga is active. Said another way the sun and moon are both within 13°20' of each other. Lets show this with the following example:
Sun is 5° and moon is 1° . (5° + 1°)/ 13°20' = .45 and therefore Vishkumbha Yoga.

Another: Sun is 92° and moon is 46°33' = (92° + 46°33')/13°20' =10.39 or Vriddhi Yoga. Why did 10.39 yield Vriddhi Yoga, the 11th listed yoga? Because Ganda , the 10th yoga is completed, and then the 11th yoga period begins with any fraction calculated above 10 ( 10.1 or 10.2 , 10.3… ) i.e. after the 10th yoga.


The combined longitudes of the Sun and the Moon is  called a Nithya Yoga. There are 27 Nithya Yogas  based on the 27 constellations which tenant the Ecliptic. The calculation of Nithya Yoga is simple. Add the longitude of the Moon to the longitude of the Sun, divide it by 13 degrees 20 minutes and you get the Nithya Yoga.

Nithya Yoga =   Longitude of Sun + Longitude of Moon / 13 degrees 20 minutes

These are the effects of being born in different Nithya Yogas -:

The First NITHYA YOGA : VISHKAMBA
Those born under VISHKAMBA NITHYAYOGA  have  predictive or prognosticating ability.They are spiritual minded and not materialstic. They are  interested in  the  divine and the occult side of life. They love all that moves.  It is quite possible that they have a small bend of the body when they walk.

The Second NITHYA YOGA : PREETHI
They are workaholics  as they are born in  PREETHI NITHYAYOGA. Their  public relations are excellent  because of their sincerity and altruistic nature. They have a sacrificing  mentality and they come up in life always. Their love for all that lives is their best forte.

The Third NITHYA YOGA : AYUSHMATH
Those born under AYUSHMATH NITHYAYOGA   have leadership qualities which paves the  way for success. The  Nithya Yoga in which they are born is self-explanatory as it  confers  longevity. Their decisions  are always  accepted  in  society  without  objections. Their life is made happy by these factors.

The Fourth NITHYA YOGA : SOUBHAGYA
Special  signs in their hands &  feet are indicated by  SOUBHAGYA NITHYA YOGA.  The  distribution, preparation  and  the  quality of food  stuffs  interest  them and  they may  take  this up as their  profession .  Their income  may  come  from  associated  sources .It  is  possible  that  they may stay away in far away places.

The Fifth NITHYA YOGA : SOBHANA
Visual art and display  interest them as they are born in SOBHANA NITHYAYOGA .  Their work is always  characterised  by  an artistic  element  and  they are  always  lucky  in their profession.  Their public  relations are good. They have  taste for  good food and  they possess
happiness & possessions.

The Sixth NITHYA YOGA : ATHIGANDHA
Those born under ATHIGANDHA NITHYAYOGA   appreciate the fine arts, movies & music. They enjoy  fighting  and quarrelling even as they are detached. They are difficult  to be  influenced and they are strong-minded & courageous. They have high integrity.

The Seventh NITHYA YOGA : SUKARMA
As they are born in  SUKARMA NITHYAYOGA  they are noble in their outlook  and dignified in their manners. Dutiful  they are and they can easily impress their colleagues with   excellent  performance. Their words  and actions are good and they are charitable by nature.

The Eighth NITHYA YOGA : DRITHI
As they are born in  DRITHI NITHYAYOGA  they will enjoy  scientific knowledge and they are interested in inventions. They are astounded and impressed by space travel. They have  expertise and ability for effective communications. They are strong minded &  unassailable.

The Ninth NITHYA YOGA : SOOLA
As they are born in  SOOLA NITHYAYOGA  they have gymnastic bodies.They are  sharp on the  thinking level  &  the  active level. They are  proud of their abilities & possessions both material and intellectual. They are shorttempered & quarrelsome. 

The Tenth NITHYA YOGA : GANDHA
As they are  born in  GANDHA NITHYAYOGA  they are likely to be tall.They may  have  to  deal  with bad  elements  in  society which may cause  unpopularity & discontent in the beginning. But their will power determination  & workaholism will save them finally.

The Eleventh NITHYA YOGA : VRIDDHI
Their analytical ability & intellectuality are  all part and parcel of VRIDDHI  NITHYAYOGA. They love  their family and children so much &  this is  their wealth. The  opportunities  they get  and their childhood environment always determine their progress.

The Twelfth NITHYA YOGA : DHRUVA
As they are born in  DHRUVA  NITHYAYOGA  they are physically robust having wellbuilt bodies. They will  be  known as men of patience due to the peace of mind they enjoy. Their health will be allright.They earn respect for their reliability. 

The Thirteenth NITHYA YOGA : VYAGHATHA
Those born under VYAGHATHA NITHYAYOGA   are prone to anger. As  they are short  tempered  their associates may not always freely communicate with them . Their eyes will be peculiar and they are acceptable to others. They may seem eccentric to many.

The Fourteenth NITHYA YOGA : HARSHANA
As they are born in  HARSHANA NITHYAYOGA they become leaders whereever they are placed  due to  inherent  leadership qualities. These qualities will  manifest depending on the challenges &  opportunities they get. They stand  by Truth and fight for it.

The Fifteenth NITHYA YOGA : VAJRA
As  they are born in  VAJRA NITHYAYOGA  they have analytical minds. They will be considered  as trouble  makers  right from childhood.They are  good  at  faultfinding  which  is  good in inspection or superintending jobs. They should see the positive side of people.

The Sixteenth NITHYA YOGA : SIDDHI
As they are born in  SIDDHI  NITHYAYOGA they are  blessed by intelligence and prosperity. They have strong  minds in  strong bodies.They enjoy the joys of this  world as if  they  are heavenly gifts. They will have the prosperity of children.

The Seventeenth NITHYA YOGA : VYATHIPATHA
As they are  born in  VYATHIPATHA NITHYAYOGA  they will have to face abundant problems and failures, even from the start. But their determination & sangfroid in the  face of adversity will surely bring home the bacon. They may become hard & cruel because of the hard bludgeonings received in early life.


The Eighteenth NITHYA YOGA : VARIYAN
As they are born in  VARIYAN NITHYAYOGA  they tend to follow  Philosophy & Religion.  Even  their enemies are flabbergasted  by their courage, selfconfidence  &  pride. Their partners will be proud of them in a  secret  way  which  may not be  expressed in public. They enjoy wealth.

The Ninteenth NITHYA YOGA : PARIKHA
PARIKHA NITHYAYOGA  makes them fighters. Even  though this is the secret of their success this  tendency  should be  controlled  lest it brings trouble to others.  They have an  innate interest in arms & ammunition  related toys. They are small in size.

The Twentieth NITHYA YOGA : SIVA
As they are born  in  SIVA NITHYAYOGA  they are cool, calm & collected. They earn  the  respect of good people &  they do not get excited easily. Their wealth is  never  exhibited  by  them but seen by others. They are aware of something more  powerful & superior to them.

The Twenty First NITHYA YOGA : SIDDHA
Since they are  born in  SIDDHA NITHYAYOGA  they have a sincerity of purpose and a pure heart.  They will  acquire  fame  for their good deeds. Acquisition of knowledge - scientific, philosophic and literary will be theirs . Fame will accrue to them automatically.

The Twenty Second NITHYA YOGA : SADHYA
As they are  born in  SADHYA NITHYAYOGA they have good knowledge and and devotion to duty. This may not be  appreciated by many people. This begets enmity. They love music  &   fine arts.They normally get what they want in life.

The Twenty Third NITHYA YOGA : SUBHA
As they are born in SUBHA NITHYAYOGA  they have pleasing personalities and they are respected in society. Society  will  say that they are lucky  and  pure  at  heart. They become  eligible  due to their merit for employment in governmental & institutional offices. 

The Twenty Fourth NITHYA YOGA : SUBHRA
As they are born in SUBHRA NITHYAYOGA they have  knowledge and good wealth ( wealth acquired thorugh legal means). They command respect in the circle they belong to  which gives them strength of mind.They incur the  enmity of those who are jealous of them .

The Twenty Fifth NITHYA YOGA : BRAHMA
As they are born in BRAHMA NITHYAYOGA  they are naturally interested in Philosophy and the Law Divine. They are ready for hard sacrifice by which alone high heaven is earned.As a result they will be loved and respected. This Nithyayoga denotes Wisdom & the life divine. 

The Twenty Sixth NITHYA YOGA : MAHENDRA
They are likely  to be altruists  as  they are born in MAHENDRA NITHYA YOGA. They will  have  professional  brilliance, knowledge and expertise. They are  normally  gentle  but  short tempered when provoked. Their body may be afflicted and they are advised to check up regularly.

The Twenty Seventh NITHYA YOGA : VYADHRITHI
VYDHRITHI NITHYA YOGA is  conducive to enjoyment  of water games & physical pleasures. They have the grace  of  Beauty and love modern outlook and fashion. They will have  wealth  acquired through legal means. They have a totally different vision from the normal.
 
OM TAT SAT