Guruchandal Dosh

January 23,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Understanding of Guruchandal Dosh

In astrology, Jupiter is considered the largest and most auspicious planet. But if Rahu is situated with Jupiter, then the positive results of Jupiter get destroyed and negative things arise as well as problems, worries may see in the life of the person.

There are many auspicious and inauspicious yogas in the horoscope. One of them is Guru Chandal Yoga(गुरु चांडाल योग). This yoga is not considered a good yoga.

According to astrology, when Jupiter and Rahu are present together in a person's horoscope in any house this yoga formed. People who have Guru Chandal Yoga in their horoscope have to face many difficulties and problems in life. Let us know what Guru Chandal Yoga is and what are its effects.

What is Guru Chandal Yoga?

Guru Chandal Yoga is formed when there is a conjunction of Jupiter and Rahu in the horoscope. Because of this, even happiness turns into sorrow and difficulty. Those who have Jupiter in the center in their horoscope and Rahu is with Jupiter, the malefic effects of Rahu will be something reduced.

If there is Guru Chandal Yoga in the horoscope then the native has to face worries and problems in life.

Guru’s all positive effects will be reduced. The respect and honor of the person also decreases.

What effect does Chandal Yoga have on your life?

Due to formation of Chandal Yoga, you may have character or conduct defects.
If you are married and Guru Chandal Yoga is being formed in your horoscope then you are likely to see a happy life in your married life.
This yoga also affects the job or profession, a person will change his job again and again, because the native will not get satisfaction in his job anywhere. Sometimes the native may be terminated from the job. Ups and downs may see in the business.
Without meaning there will be more expenditure than income, means money will be spent like water. Obstacles may arise from time to time in a person's study and career in case of student having this yoga in horoscope.
People also become stubborn and obstinate. For this reason, these people are unable to cooperate with everyone. So, that’s why people not happy with them.
But in some other cases Guru Chandal Dosh is also good. Suppose Rahu is sitting in the 9th house with Guru. The native will be knowledgeable, respect own religion.
People will listen to him and pay attention towards him. The native could be a good “Dharma Guru”, preaching religion in the country and abroad. Because Rahu does not have any house of its own, Rahu will give the result as per the conjunction of planet, planet’s nature of that house.
9th house is the house of fortune, here Jupiter is placed. So, Rahu will enhance the luck of the native, because Rahu will amplify the results whether it is placed with Karak or lord of that house.
The native will be 10x brainy and very knowledgeable due to Rahu, appears to be an expert in many languages, will be famous in the country and abroad. The name is taken as seen in the horoscope of some religion preachers like Murari Bapu, Rajnish Osho. Though they are called saint or sadhu. But still, they will take interest by achieving material happiness, such as big car, big house, expensive food etc.

Ways to Avoid Chandal Yoga

To have Guru Chandal Yoga, they should donate yellow clothes, yellow sweets, yellow fruits, yellow flowers, yellow rice etc. in the temple of Devguru Brihaspati on Thursday.
Must wear yellow clothes on Thursday.
They should also do puja for the sake of Rahu, the sorrows and troubles in life go away. You should not do anything wrong advice to others. By doing this Jupiter gets spoiled.
Jupiter becomes stronger by reciting “Vishnu Sahastranaam(विष्णु सहस्त्रनाम)” on Thursday.
Touch the feet of vedic brahmins, pandits or priests, teachers, elders and seek their blessings.
Never disrespect any old man, or teacher.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

According to astrology, a Karana constitutes half of a Tithi (lunar day). Fundamentally, a Karana signifies the angular difference between the Sun and the Moon. There are two Karanas within a single Tithi (or lunar day): one occupies the first half of the Tithi, and the other occupies the second half. In total, there are 11 Karanas, which influence an individual's temperament, destiny, and actions at the time of their birth. Of these 11 Karanas, some are considered auspicious, while others are deemed inauspicious. Consequently, any auspicious undertaking is performed during an auspicious Karana.

Karanas play a significant role in the science of astrology; they also assist in the calculation of Muhurtas (auspicious timings). A Karana corresponds to half the duration of a Tithi (lunar day).

Karanas play a major role in the creation of a Janma Kundali (birth chart). They determine an individual's temperament, fortune, and the success of their daily endeavors. There is a total of 11 types of Karanas; among them, some are classified as Chara (movable) Karanas, while others are known as Sthira (fixed) Karanas. Since two Karanas occur in a day daily, they appear a total of 2 x 30 = 60 times throughout the entire month.

There are a total of 11 Karanas; of these 11, some are Chara (movable) Karanas, and others are Sthira (fixed) Karanas.

Chara means movable; the Chara Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti (Bhadra) Karanas.

The names of the Karanas are as follows: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, Vishti, Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are movable (Chara); their names are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti. The 4 karanas are like Sthira (fixed) Karanas are Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

The Vishti Karana is also referred to as the Bhadra Karana. It is the 7th Karana in the sequence. It is not considered an auspicious Karana because the nature of the Vishti Karana is Ugra (fierce or aggressive). The planetary lord of this Karana is Saturn, and its presiding deity is Yamraj.

Bhadra is the daughter of the Sun and the sister of Saturn. According to astrological belief, any task undertaken during the Bhadra Karana inevitably results in obstacles, delays, and struggles. Consequently, no auspicious activities or ceremonies are performed during the Bhadra Karana.

Yes, when a birth chart or Kundali is prepared, it is important to know the Karana under which the person was born.

There are seven Karanas which are very auspicious for any auspicious work. Those auspicious Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Kimstughna.

Karana is seen above the longitudes of the Sun and Moon. This is a very important part for finding any auspicious Muhurta. In Vedic Panchang, nothing is complete without Muhurta. That is why in the ancient times, there were great astrologers in the royal court. After preparing all this, they would present it before the king. The main role of Karana is to choose the right auspicious time for auspicious work and to determine the nature, efficiency and mental attitude of the person. Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are variable and 4 are fixed Karanas. Some of these are auspicious and some are inauspicious.

Vanija Karana is best for business and trade activities.

Any auspicious work done is done in Sthira Lagna, Sthira Karana. Sthira means fixed. Because Vedic astrology says that doing any auspicious work in Sthira Lagna and Karana gives long and good results. Taitila Karana is considered to be an auspicious and stable Karana of the calendar.

Taitila Karana is best for starting auspicious works, buying new property, taking charge and creative works. People born in this Karana are generally lucky, wealthy and intelligent. Every Karana has some merits and demerits. The nature of this Tatila Karana Jataka can be gentle as well as stubborn. Sometimes it becomes difficult to handle them.

Vishti Karana called Bhadra Karana. This is a malefic Karana which is totally avoid for any auspicious works like griha pravesh, marriage, new business opening, opening ceremony and so on.