Out of the many Raj Yogas one of the most powerful Raj Yoga is Adhi Yoga. Adhi Yoga is formed when Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are in the sixth, seventh and eighth house from the moon (order of planets not important). On the other hand, Lagna Adhi Yoga is formed when Mercury, Venus and Jupiter are in the sixth, seventh and eighth house from the ascendant (order of planets not important).

Mere placement of benefic planets viz. Mercury, Venus and Jupiter in the sixth, seventh and eighth house from the moon or ascendant (Lagna) is not sufficient. These should not be under any malefic influence. These benefic planets should not be conjunct with enemy planets, should not get aspect of malefic planets and should not be in enemy planet’s nakshatras. If one or two of the three is under malefic influence then the result of Adhi Yoga gets diluted.

Adhi Yoga formed in a kundali makes the native powerful and courageous. He attains powerful posts such as king, minister, commander -in-chief etc. He is blessed with immense wealth and fortune. The native becomes the master of fortune if all the planets in this yoga are strong. If all the three planets are medium strong then the native may attain a post of minister or other authoritative position.  The person has a long, life and is intelligent, spiritual, courageous and energetic. Let us analyze few birth charts to understand this yoga.

Above birth chart is of Bill Gates, as we can observe Jupiter, Mercury and Venus occupy sixth, seventh and eighth house from Moon. Although, Mercury is conjunct with Mars it is placed in its exalted sign of Virgo hence the affliction by Mars is over powered. Venus although conjunct with Sun it’s bitter enemy again the affliction is over powered due to placement of Venus in its Mool Trikon sign of Libra. The impact of this Raj Yoga needs no explanation. We all know the power of this yoga enjoyed by Bill Gates in his life.

Above birth chart is of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, as we can observe Jupiter, Mercury and Venus occupy sixth, seventh and eighth house from Moon. None of the planets are afflicted. Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai was an Indian physicist and astronomer who initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India. He was honoured with Padma Bhushan in 1966 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1972. He is internationally regarded as the Father of the Indian Space Program.