What is yogini dasha and how to use yogini dasha

There are eight types of Yoginis: Mangala, Pingala, Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka, Siddha and Sankata. It is believed that the planets Moon, Sun, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus and Rahu have evolved respectively from the Yoginis Mangala, Pingala, etc. The sequence of these Yoginis, their lords and operative periods are given in Table 1.


Yogini
Duration (Years)
Nakshatras
Mangala
1
6, 14, 22
Pingala
2
7, 15, 23
Dhanya
3
8, 16, 24
Bhramari
4
1, 9, 17, 25
Bhadrika
5
2, 10, 18, 26
Ulka
6
3, 11, 19, 27
Siddha
7
4, 12, 20
Shankata
8
5, 13, 21

Please observe that the sequence of Yoginis is alternatively benefic and malefic and their periods are progressively increasing by one year.

Yogini
Dasa Lord
Dignity
Signification
Mangala
Moon
Benefic
Sucess, prosperity
Pingala
Sun
Malefic
Diseases, suffering. Troubles, worries.
Dhanya
Jupiter
Benefic
Prosperity, favours.
Bhramari
Mars
Malefic
Travels, displacement. Possiblity of success abroad.
Bhadrika
Mercury
Benefic
Good results. Career, social status.
Ulka
Saturn
Malefic
Obstacles, delays. Grief.
Siddha
Venus
Benefic
Wealth, company of opposite sex.
Shankata
Rahu
Malefic
Loss, death, diseases.
Main significations of Yogini influences


The Benefic-Malefic Rulership of Yoginis

The eight Yoginis Mangala, Pingala, Dhanya, Bhramari, Bhadrika, Ulka, Siddha and Sankata are governed respectively by the Moon, the Sun, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Venus and Rahu. Some have the opinion that the first half of Sankata is ruled by Rahu while the second half is ruled by Ketu.
We see an imbalance of benefic and malefic periods operating through Yogini dasha in the life of an individual. The rulership of these Yoginis is alternatively benefic and malefic. Out of a total period of 36 years of Yogini dasha, 16 years are ruled by benefic planets – Mangala (Moon 1 year), Dhanya (Jupiter 3 years), Bhadrika (Mercury 5 years) and Siddha (Venus 7 years). The remaining 20 years are ruled by malefic planets Pingala (2 years), Bhramari (Mars 4 years), Ulka (Saturn 6 years) and Sankata (Rahu 8 years).


Analysis of Individual Houses

The key to interpretation of a horoscopic chart lies in the assessment of the strength and weakness of different houses of a horoscope. The twelve houses of a horoscope encompass all the areas in the life of an individual. The strength or weakness of a house will influence the results attributed to that particular house. The quality, quantity and nature of results of individual houses are dependent upon the combined indications of the disposition of the three factors, namely: the house, the house lord, and the karaka or significator.
House: The house is influenced either by placement or by aspect of planets. Influence by the lords of malefic houses or by natural malefics will adversely influence the results ascribed to that house. Similarly placement or aspect of benefics or lords of benefic houses enhances the results of the house concerned. Placement of the house lord in its own house protects the house and it will always improve the results of the house.
House Lord: Disposition of the house lord in one of the trines or kendras gives positive results while placement in Trika (6th, 8th or 12th) houses is a negative factor for the house.
Significator: Ill disposed, weak or afflicted significator gives trouble in respect of the areas indicated by significator.
A deep analysis of these three factors – the house, the house lord and the significator – will indicate whether the results attributed to the house will be negative or positive and also the extent to which they will be adverse or favourable. Relevant divisional charts play a pivotal role in the final outcome of the results.