Atiganda Nitya Yoga

January 21,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Meaning & Significance of Atiganda Yoga(अतीगंड योग)

“Atiganda Yoga” is the 6th Yoga out of the 27 yogas as per Vedic Astrology. “Atiganda” means in danger or obstacles. It signifies, that a difficult and conflict life. The native will not get happy always face obstacles, accidents and nature will be revengeful. A short temper personality, mostly people don’t like to keep friendship with these types of character.

Atiganda Yoga is not Auspicious

It's a highly negative or very bad yoga.Atiganda Yoga is an inauspicious yoga is ruled by the Moon. In this Yoga, especially its first 6 Ghatis are truly malefic in nature. Any auspicious works not performed in this yoga, because it will create hurdles and conflicts in the work. So, mostly astrologer advised to avoid this yoga for any auspicious work.

It is said that when a person's previous birth karma was not good then only, they may be born in such a yoga. If a person is under during the “Atiganda Yoga”, they will have miserable life though they are rich and wealthy, their life always goes in the conflict, obstacles surrounding. The native will feel mental and physical stress, anxiety issues, sleep disorder. Their situation makes them by angry nature. Sometimes they do severe crime or fraud with others which is unexpected.

Occupation for Atiganda Yoga

The native will have strong willpower and determination. They are good thinkers and have a unique perspective. They can achieve success in hard working and unconventional ways.The native would be excel in creative fields and innovation works. These individuals might face obstacles and struggles in their early life.The native may suffer from related to health issues, problem in the marital relationships, or may face ups and downs in financial stability. Though the native may face obstacles and struggles in life, so it may suffer from the presence of stress and anxiety or depression due to lack of sleep.

How Yoga is Calculated?

Atiganda Yoga is come in between 66°:40’ to 80°:00’ interval. This is not an auspicious yoga.

The yoga is calculated by dividing the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and the Moon by 13 degrees and 20 minutes, the span of one Nakshatra. However, with each division of 13°20' interval representing a specific yoga. The remainder will indicate the current yoga. There is 27 Yogas. Atiganda Yoga is 6th Nitya Yoga amongst 27 Yogas in Vedic Astrology.

Atiganda Yoga Remedies

If Moon is afflicted in the native’s kundli, then chant Chandra Beeja Mantra “ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं स: चन्द्रमसे नम:।” in front of Shiva Lingam in any ancient Shivalya to remove Chandra Dosha in the life.
Avoid any auspicious or “Shubh” rituals in this yoga.
Perform a Shanti Pooja in Shiva Temple for the Moon.
Keep Fast on Monday to minimize the malefic effects of the Moon.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, which are divided into 27 distinct segments. These represent the path of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, known as the Zodiac. Each Nakshatra possesses its own ruling planet, deity, nature, and energy, which influence an individual's personality and destiny based on the position of the Moon at the time of birth.

There is a total of 27 Nakshatras, along with one additional Nakshatra known as Abhijeet. However, the Abhijeet Nakshatra is not like the others Nakshatra; it rises for a brief period for each day and consider for good Muhurta and timing only. But it holds no significance in a birth chart.

In Vedic Astrology, there are a total of 27 Nakshatras, with each Nakshatra spanning 13.20 degrees. If we divide this 13.20-degree span into four parts known as Padas or Charanas then each individual part measures 3.20 degrees. Thus, every Nakshatra consists of four Charanas or Padas. If we perform the calculation:

Total Nakshatras × 13.20 degrees, or 27 × 13.20 = 360 degrees which signifies one complete circle, revolution, or transit.

There are total four padas/Charans consists of a Nakshatra.

Bharani Nakshatra is well known for business.

The Lagna Nakshatra (Ascendant Star) reflects an individual's physical body, outward personality, health, and the general direction of their life. One might consider it a mirror of one's karma. Conversely, the Chandra Nakshatra (Moon Star) signifies a native's mental strength, thought processes, emotions, and destiny. The 'Vimshottari Dasha' system is determined based on the Chandra Nakshatra. In essence, the Chandra Nakshatra holds greater significance.

Jeystha, Mula, Aslesha, Magha, and Ashwini. These nakshatras’ starting and ending points by degree wise are considered gandanta or dangerous.

Ashwini, Magha, Mula Nakshatras are ruled by Ketu.

Punarvashu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Jupiter.

Pushya, Rohini, Anuradha, Mrigashira, and Uttara Pahlguni are the most auspicious Nakshatras.

In our Hindu tradition, for centuries, a child's name has been chosen based on the Nakshatra (lunar mansion) under which they were born. It is at this juncture that the child's Kundali (birth chart) is also prepared. The primary objective behind this practice is to attract positive energy, good fortune, and success into the native's life. According to astrology, the specific Nakshatra phase occupied by the Moon at the moment of birth significantly influences the child's personality and destiny.

Pushya: is considered for most auspicious and nourishing,

Rohini: is for creativity and beauty, Ashwini: is for leadership and vitality,

Anuradha: is for balance and wisdom, Uttara Phalguni: is well known for leadership.

Rohini is called the queen of all Nakshatra.

Pushya Nakshatra is called the king of all Nakshatra.

Rohini, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati, Hasta, Pushya, Purva Phalguni, Purvashada Nakshatras are well known for wealth and prosperity giving.

Pushan is the deity of Revati Nakshatra and a pair of fish is the symbol of this Revati Nakshatra.

Jupiter is the lord of Punarvasu Nakshatra and mother Aditi is the deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra.

The lord of Krittika Nakshatra is Surya Dev and Agni Dev is the deity of Krittika Nakshatra. And such people are influenced by the fire element, which makes them courageous, confident, energetic, and determined. These people are natural leaders, articulate and hard-working, who often shine in fields such as the military, police or management. Such a person can be arrogant, stubborn, and even angry at times.

Pushya, Anuradha and Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatras are ruled by Saturn.

Top compatible Nakshatras are like following:

Magha + Jyeshtha= good compatible,

Revati + Purva Ashadha= good and well-suited,

Hasta + Mrigashira= good compatible,

Anuradha + Rohini= good companionable and creative,

Uttara Phalguni + Uttara Ashadha= well-matched.

Pushya Nakshatra is the 8th among 27 Nakshatras.

Poorvashada Nakshatra is the 20th among 27 Nakshatras.

Moon is the lord of Hasta Nakshatra.

Lotus flower is the symbol of Anuradha Nakshatra.

Shravana is the 22nd Nakshatra, falling within the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The symbol of this Nakshatra is the ear, and its presiding deity is Lord Vishnu. Individuals born under the Shravana Nakshatra are intelligent, possess a keen desire to learn, and are natural-born listeners. Influenced by Lord Vishnu and the Moon, they are compassionate, helpful, and calm by nature; however, due to the presence of Saturn in Capricorn, they can also be somewhat stubborn and disciplined. They typically attain stability in life after the age of 30. Natives born under the Shravana Nakshatra generally take a deep interest in religion and spirituality.

Ashwini is the first Nakshtra comes in Aries or Mesha Sign and Revati is the 27 and last Nakshtra comes in the Pisces or Meena Sign.