Kaal Sarp Dosha Calculator
Are all your planets hemmed between Rahu and Ketu? Find out — with the nuance most sites skip.
Birth time and place sharpen the house placement of Rahu.
Hemmed Between the Nodes
Kaal Sarp Dosha is a geometry: every planet caught on one side of the Rahu-Ketu axis. It is real, but it is also the dosha most likely to be exaggerated to sell remedies. Many people with it live full, successful lives. This tool tells you plainly whether the yoga is present in your chart, its type by Rahu's house, and whether it is only partial — then leaves the fear-mongering out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaal Sarp Dosha?
Kaal Sarp Dosha forms when all seven classical planets (Sun through Saturn) fall on one side of the Rahu-Ketu axis, so the whole chart is 'hemmed' between the two nodes. It is associated with intensity, delays and a sense of unseen obstacles, though its effects vary enormously with the rest of the chart.
How many types of Kaal Sarp are there?
Traditionally twelve, named by which house Rahu occupies — Anant, Kulik, Vasuki, Shankhpal, Padma, Mahapadma, Takshak, Karkotak, Shankhchud, Ghatak, Vishdhar and Sheshnag. Each colours the dosha's focus differently, from career to relationships to health.
Is partial Kaal Sarp real?
Yes — when almost all planets are on one side but one sits just outside the axis, many astrologers read it as a partial or weakened Kaal Sarp. It is far milder than the full yoga and often barely registers in a strong chart.
Is Kaal Sarp Dosha as bad as people say?
Usually not. It is one of the most over-hyped and over-sold doshas. Plenty of highly accomplished people have it. What matters is the strength and placement of Rahu, Ketu and the hemmed planets — which a full reading weighs before recommending anything.