Paap Kartari Yoga –
is a significant and often challenging planetary combination. The name itself provides a clue to its nature: “Paap” means “sinful” or “malefic,” and “Kartari” means “scissors” or “cutting.”
Essentially, this yoga is formed when a house or a planet is “hemmed in” or “sandwiched” between two malefic planets. The malefic planets act like a pair of scissors, “cutting” or restricting the positive and auspicious results of the house or planet they are surrounding.
How it is Formed
A Papakartari Yoga is created when:
* A House: The house immediately preceding (12th house from it) and the house immediately succeeding (2nd house from it) the house in question are both occupied by malefic planets.
* A Planet: The house immediately preceding (12th house from it) and the house immediately succeeding (2nd house from it) the house where the planet is placed are both occupied by malefic planets.
The malefic planets traditionally considered for this yoga are:
* Saturn (Shani)
* Mars (Mangal)
* Rahu
* Ketu
* The Sun (Surya) is also often considered a malefic for this purpose.
Effects of Papakartari Yoga
The effects of this yoga are generally negative, as it obstructs the positive flow of energy and results associated with the affected house or planet. The specific impacts depend on which house or planet is afflicted:
* Financial Issues: If the second house (house of wealth and finances) is in Papakartari Yoga, it can lead to financial blockages, difficulties in saving money, and losses.
* Relationship Problems: If the seventh house (house of marriage and partnerships) is affected, it can cause delays in marriage, marital discord, or a lack of harmony in relationships.
* Career Obstacles: When the tenth house (house of career and profession) is under this yoga, it can lead to a stagnant profession, lack of recognition, and struggles in one’s career.
* Health and Mental Issues: An afflicted ascendant (Lagna) or the Moon can result in a restricted personality, lack of confidence, mental stress, anxiety, or health problems.
* Suppression of Positive Yogas: Papakartari Yoga can weaken or even nullify the positive effects of other beneficial yogas (like Raja Yogas) present in the horoscope.
Remedies and Mitigating Factors
While Papakartari Yoga is considered a challenging combination, its effects are not always absolute. The strength of the yoga depends on the strength of the malefic planets involved. There are several ways to mitigate its negative influence:
* Strength of Benefic Planets: If the affected house or planet is very strong (e.g., in its own sign, exalted, or with a strong aspect from a benefic planet like Jupiter), it can resist the “cutting” effect to some extent.

Likewise Subha Kartari Yoga also works.