If a planet is hemmed between two planets in the horoscope then the Karthari yoga is said to be present in that horoscope. The Karthari yoga is present in the horoscope, if
1) Three planets are located in successive sign in serial order
2) Three planets are located in successive star padas in serial order
3) Three planets are located in the same sign but in successive degrees in serial order
4) Three planets are located in the same direction, either in successive star pada (or) in successive degree in serial order.
| Guru | Surya | Budh | |
Chart (1)
| Surya Budh guru | |||
Chart (2)
In chart ‘A’, the planets Guru, Surya and Budha are located in successive signs Mesha, Vrishaba and Mithuna. Here, Surya is hemmed in between Guru and Budha.
In chart ‘B’, the planets Surya, Guru and Budha are located in successive star padas Aswini 2nd pada, Bharani 1st pada and Krittika 1st pada. Here, Guru is hemmed between Surya and Budha.
