Panchang - Calculation and importance of Nitya Yoga

Nithya means daily and yoga means a connection. 

The Panchanga yoga is different from the yogas formed by the planets. Thses Nithya Yoga (a special calculation for the separating distance of the Sun and Moon) are formed by the daily connection between of the Sun and Moon. 

The yoga is derived from the "longitudes of the Sun and Moon in motion. The obtained product that is in minutes is divided by 800" to obtain yoga. One yoga is equal to 60 ghatis (A ghati is equal to 24 minutes).

 These Yogas indicate some aspect of the personality. The yoga point falls in a particular Nakshtra , and this point and its ruling planet can be auspiciously activated during favourable transits. The avayogi planet which is calculated from the yogi Nakshtra tends to cause problems. These yogas are minor indications and only carry real weight if they are helping to compound the effect of major indications in the horoscope.

The calculation of Nithya Yoga is simple.

 Add the longitude of the Moon to the longitude of the Sun, divide it by 13° 20’’ and you get the Nithya Yoga.

• Nithya Yoga = Longitude of Sun + Longitude of Moon

              13° 20’’

OR

Longitude of Sun + Longitude of Moon

800’’

• Different sources number the 27 Yogas differently;

This is one numbering scheme

No.	Name of Yoga	Nature	KeyWord	Meaning/Nature
1.	Vishkumbha	Bad	Victorious	(Supported)— prevails overothers, victorious over enemies, obtains  property, wealthy.
2.	Priti	Good	Contented	(Fondness)—wellliked, attracted to the opposite sex, enjoys life with  contentment.
3.	Ayushman	Good	Well-Rooted	(Long-lived) — good health and longevity, energetic.
4.	Saubhagya	Good	Good Fortune	(Good Fortune) — enjoys a comfortable life full of opportunities, happy.
5.	Shobhana	Good	Gorgeous	(Splendor) — lustrous body and demeanor sensualist, obsessed with sex.
6.	Atiganda	Bad	Danger	(Danger or obstacles) — difficult life due to numerous obstacles and  accidents; revengeful and angry
7.	Sukarma	Good	Generous	(Virtuous) — performs noble deeds, magnanimous and charitable, wealthy.
8.	Dhriti	Good	Enjoyment	(Determination) — enjoys the wealth, goods and spouses of others; indulges in the hospitality of others.
9.	Shoola	Bad	Confrontational	(Spear, Pain) — angry confrontational and contrary, quarrelsome.
10.	Ganda	Bad	Troublesome	(Danger or obstacles) — flawed morals or ethics, troublesome personality.
11.	Vriddhi	Good	Discernment	(Growth) — intelligent, opportunistic and discerning; life constantly improves  with age.
12.	Dhruva	Good	Constant, Reliable	Constant) — wealthy ,steady character, able to concentrate and persist.
13.	Vyaghata	Bad	Fierce	Beating) — cruel, intent on harming others
14.	Harshana	Good	Excitement, Joyous	(Thrilling) — intelligent, delights in merriment and humor.
15.	Vajra	Bad	Power Burst	(Diamond, Thunderbolt) — well-off, lecherous, unpredictable, forceful.
16.	Siddhi	Good	Victory	(Success) — skillful and accomplished in several areas; protector and  supporter of others.
17.	Vyatipata	Bad	Adversity	(Calamity) — prone to sudden mishaps and reversals, fickle and unreliable.
18.	Variyan	Good	Luxurious Comfort	(Comfort) — loves ease and luxury, lazy, lascivious.
19.	Parigha	Bad	Obstruction	(Obstruction) — encounters many obstacles to progress in life; irritable and meddlesome.
20.	Shiva	Good	Benevolent	(Auspicious) — honored by superiors and government, placid, learned and  religious, wealthy.
21.	Siddha	Good	Accomplished	(Accomplished) — accommodating personality, pleasant nature, interest in ritual and spirituality.
22.	Sadhya	Good	Diplomacy	(Amenable) — well behaved, accomplished manners and etiquette.
23.	Shubha	Good	Auspicious	(Auspicious) — lustrous body and personality, but problems with health; wealthy, irritable
24.	Shukla	Good	Bright Focus	(Bright White) — garrulous and flighty, impatient and impulsive; unsteady and changeable mind.
25.	Brahma	Good	Trustworthy	(Priest, God) — trustworthy and confidential, ambitious, good discernment  and judgment.
26.	Indra	Good	Leadership	(Chief) — interest in education and knowledge; helpful, well-off.
27.	Vaidhriti	Bad	Divisive	(Poor Support) — critical, scheming nature; powerful and overwhelming  mentally or physically

Yoga is a subtle blending of solar and lunar energies that give special indications every day. There are 27 such yogas formed and each one is linked to a particular Nakshtra. Some are malefic in nature and others benefic. The yoga at the time of the birth influences the personality and gives the yogi and avayogi planets. The yogas are connected to the Nakshtras but are different from the planetary Nakshtras

Yogi planet and Yogi Point

Yogi planet is a planet for prosperity and avayogi give the opposite results. The exact degree of the yoga becomes the yogi point. The ruler of the Nakshtra where this point is yogi planet and the ruler of the Rashi the Nakshtra is in is known as the duplicate yogi. The 6^th Nakshtra from the yogi Nakshtra is the avayogi Nakshtra and its ruler is the avayogi planet.

Yogi point is an extremely positive degree in the natal chart, when benefics transit over this point, you can expect major material success. The house where the yogi planet is placed in the chart gets enhanced. Avayogi can cause trouble. The duplicate yogi is also a planet that helps. There is no duplicate avayogi. The dasha of yogi planets give good results and avayogi will give negative. In relationships compatibility, if your partner’s ascendant ruler is your yogi planet, it bring good fortune to your relationship whereas if it is your avayogi planet, it can bring debt, pain and incompatibility.

(The principle of yogi and avayogi planets is supplementary information that enhances the natal analysis. While they have the ability to alter the final judgement, they are not the only factor to consider.)

Vishkumbha (supported)	Wealth	Yoga Point - Pushya/saturn;        Avayogi-Moon
Priti (fondness)	Attract, Enjoyment	Yoga Point - Ashlesha/Mercury;     Avayogi - Mars
Ayushman (longlived)	Health/Longevity	Yoga Point - Magha/Ketu; Avayogi – Rahu
Shubhagya (good fortune)	Joy	Yoga Point –P.Phalguni/venus;        Avayogi - Jupiter
Sobhana (splendour)	Beauty, Sensual	Yoga Point –U.Phalguni/Sun;           Avayogi - Saturn
Atiganda (danger/obstacles)	Destructive, Struggle but clever	Yoga Point -Hasta/Moon; Avayogi - Mercury
Sukarma (virtuous)	Accomplish, Magnanimity	Yoga Point - Chitra/Mars; Avayogi - Ketu
Dhriti (determination)	Controlling, Determined, Enjoys benefits from others	Yoga Point- Swati/Rahu; Avayogi - Venus
Shula (spear, pain)	Pain, Argumentative	Yoga Point- Vishakha/Jupiter;      Avayogi -Sun
Ganda (danger or obstacles)	Addiction, Immoral	Yoga Point - Anurada/Saturn;       Avayogi- Moon
Vridditi (growth)	Wisdom/Speech	Yoga Point - Jyestha/Mercury;     Avayogi- Mars
Dhruva (constant)	Wealth/Power, Steady	Yoga Point - Mula/Ketu; Avayogi - Rahu
Vyaghata (beating)	Danger/Injury, Cruel	Yoga Point –P.Asada/Venus;       Avayogi- Jupiter
Harshana (thrilling)	Joy/Fame/Wisdom, Delight	Yoga Point UttaraAsada/sun;            Avayogi - Saturn
Vajra (diamond, thunderbolt)	Power, Forceful energy	Yoga Point- Shravana/Moon;       Avayogi - Mercury
Siddhi (success)	Success/Protection, skill	Yoga Point - Dhanishta/ Mars; Avayogi – ketu
Vyatipatha (calamity)	Deceptive, Calamitous	Yoga Point - Shatabhishak/ Rahu;    Avayogi - Venus
Variyan (comfort)	Greed,Iindulgent	Yoga Point - Purva Bhadrapada/Jupiter; Avayogi - Sun
Parigha (obstruction)	Inimical, Meddlesome but weatlhy	Yoga Point - Uttara Bhadrapada/Saturn;  Avayogi - Moon
Shiva (auspicious)	Auspicious Learned, Honoured	Yoga Point - revati/Mercury; Avayogi - Mars
Siddha (accomplished)	Success/Skill	Yoga Point - Aswini/Ketu; Avayogi - Rahu
Sadhya (amenable)	Virtuous/Good at relating	Yoga Point -Bharani/Venus; Avayogi - Jupiter
Shubha (auspicious)	Beauty/Wealth	Yoga Point - Krittika/Sun; Avayogi - Saturn
Shukla (bright white)	Power of Speech, Fickle	Yoga Point -Rohini/Moon; Avayogi - Mercury
Brahma (priest, god)	Wisdom,Honour	Yoga Point- Mrigasira/Mars; Avayogi -Ketu
Indra (chief)	Interest in others, Helpful ,Respected	Yoga Point - Ardra/Rahu; Avayogi - Venus
Vaidhriti (poor support)	Overwhelming, Calculative	Yoga Point-Punrvasu/jupiter Avayogi - Sun