Amala Yoga is formed when the natural benefic planet is placed in the 10th house from Lagna (ascendant) or from the Moon. “Amala” is the Sanskrit name which means clean, pure, spotless. The name is related to Goddess Lakshmi. 10th house in astrology deals with profession, karma, fame, prosperity, authority among others. When a natural benefic occupies the 10th house in a horoscope, the native will do good karma and enhance the qualities of this house. Benefic planets in astrology are Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Waxing Moon.

According to Phaldeepika, the person with Amala yoga will be virtuous, will have faith in religion, will be happy, fortunate, will be honored by the king, have a pleasant nature, and will always have a smile on his face.

According to Parashara Hora, the native with Amala yoga will be honored by the king, will enjoy comforts and pleasures, will be helpful to others, interested in giving charities, fond of relatives, will be pious and virtuous.

You are truly blessed if you have Amala Yoga in your horoscope. It can shape your character and redefine your destiny. Some of the lasting effects of Amala Yoga are:

1. It will take your career to greater heights and enhance your business prospects.
2. It will hone your leadership skills and make you a great orator with the power to change the lives of those around you.
3. It will bring you all the riches in the world and help you reach the pinnacle of success.
4. On the flip side. Amala Yoga may make you a miserly person, preoccupied with materialistic things. In the process, you may become oblivious to the other truths of life. You must take care not to slip into such a mental state.

Some famous personalities with Amala Yoga in their horoscope:

• Warren Buffet (American Entrepreneur, Investor & Philanthropist)
• Mahatma Gandhi
• Amitabh Bachchan (Successful Indian Actor)

And yes, do not feel disheartened if you do not have this Yoga in your birth chart. Check this space for more Raj Yogas.