Bandhana Yoga in Astrology – Part 1: 5 Formation and Types of Powerful Confinement
April 9, 2025 Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Bandhana Yoga is a planetary combination in Vedic astrology that makes a person vulnerable to confinement, imprisonment, or restriction. The term Bandhana means bondage, restriction, or imprisonment, and this yoga can indicate actual imprisonment, house arrest, forced confinement, or any situation where freedom is taken away.
This yoga is mentioned in Sambu Hora Prakasha (14/56-57) and Sarvartha Chintamani (9/2/32), where different planetary placements determine the type of confinement a person may face. Not everyone with Bandhana Yoga goes to jail, but they may experience legal troubles, restrictive situations, forced isolation, or house arrest.
In this blog, we will cover:
✔ How Bandhana Yoga is formed
✔ Different types of Bandhana Yoga based on planetary placements
✔ Examples of how Bandhana Yoga appears in real charts
2. Formation
Bandhana Yoga is formed when malefic planets (Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu, or Sun) occupy specific houses in the birth chart. The severity of confinement depends on:
✔ The number of malefics involved (More malefics = Stronger Bandhana Yoga).
✔ The presence of benefic aspects (Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury can reduce severity).
✔ The strength of the Lagna Lord (If strong, the person may escape imprisonment).
Let’s explore different planetary combinations that create Bandhana Yoga.
A. General Bandhana Yoga: Malefics in the 12th, 5th, 9th, and 2nd Houses
📖 Source: Sambu Hora Prakasha (14/56)
- If malefics (Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu, or Sun) are placed in the 12th, 5th, 9th, and 2nd houses, the person may face confinement or imprisonment.
- The 12th house represents loss and isolation.
- The 5th house represents intelligence and karma—when afflicted, it can cause bad decision-making leading to legal trouble.
- The 9th house governs law, dharma, and legal systems—malefics here indicate punishment for wrongdoing.
- The 2nd house rules speech and wealth—malefics here can cause financial fraud, defamation, or legal disputes leading to imprisonment.
Example 1: Bandhana Yoga Due to Legal Troubles
- Lagna: Virgo
- Saturn in the 12th house (Leo), Mars in the 5th house (Capricorn), Rahu in the 9th house (Taurus), and Sun in the 2nd house (Libra, debilitated)
Effect:
- High chance of imprisonment due to financial fraud or illegal activities.
- Saturn in the 12th house causes isolation and suffering.
- Mars in the 5th house creates impulsive decision-making, leading to legal trouble.
- Sun in the 2nd house causes defamation or problems due to false accusations.
B. Bandhana Yoga with Sagittarius, Aries, or Taurus Lagna (Confinement by Rope)
📖 Source: Sambu Hora Prakasha (14/56)
- If malefics are in the 12th, 5th, 9th, and 2nd houses, AND the Lagna is Sagittarius, Aries, or Taurus, the person is vulnerable to physical confinement by rope or force.
- These Lagna signs are fixed or fiery, making them stubborn and aggressive, which increases conflicts with authority.
Example 2: Bandhana Yoga Due to Physical Restraint
- Lagna: Aries
- Saturn in the 12th house (Pisces), Mars in the 5th house (Leo), Rahu in the 9th house (Sagittarius), and Ketu in the 2nd house (Taurus)
Effect:
- High possibility of being physically restrained (arrested, handcuffed, or tied up in captivity).
- Mars in the 5th house makes the person hot-tempered, leading to conflicts.
- Rahu in the 9th house indicates imprisonment due to political or religious reasons.
- Ketu in the 2nd house suggests problems due to false accusations.
C. Bandhana Yoga in Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius Lagna (Imprisonment in Jail)
📖 Source: Sambu Hora Prakasha (14/57)
- If malefics occupy Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius Lagna, the person may be imprisoned in an actual jail.
- These signs are air signs, which represent communication and legal matters—malefics here cause legal entanglements leading to imprisonment.
Example 3: Bandhana Yoga Leading to Jail Time
- Lagna: Libra
- Saturn in the 1st house (Libra, exalted), Mars in the 7th house (Aries), Rahu in the 9th house (Gemini), and Sun in the 12th house (Virgo)
Effect:
- Imprisonment due to legal or criminal charges.
- Saturn in Lagna gives a harsh, serious personality, making enemies.
- Mars in the 7th house leads to violent confrontations.
- Rahu in the 9th house creates legal struggles.
D. Bandhana Yoga in Cancer, Leo, or Pisces Lagna (Imprisonment in a Fort)
📖 Source: Sambu Hora Prakasha (14/57)
- If malefics occupy Cancer, Leo, or Pisces Lagna, the person may be confined in a fort, palace, or isolated building.
- This could mean house arrest, forced exile, or being locked away in a private facility.
Example 4: Bandhana Yoga Leading to House Arrest or Secret Confinement
- Lagna: Leo
- Saturn in the 1st house (Leo), Mars in the 9th house (Aries), Sun in the 12th house (Cancer), Rahu in the 5th house (Sagittarius)
Effect:
- Possible house arrest or exile.
- Saturn in Lagna makes the person a target for political imprisonment.
- Rahu in the 5th house indicates deception or betrayal leading to confinement.
E. Bandhana Yoga in Scorpio Lagna (Underground Confinement)
📖 Source: Sambu Hora Prakasha (14/57)
- If malefics occupy Scorpio Lagna, the person may be confined underground (solitary confinement, hidden dungeons, or secret imprisonment).
Example 5: Bandhana Yoga Leading to Underground Confinement
- Lagna: Scorpio
- Saturn in the 1st house (Scorpio), Mars in the 5th house (Pisces), Rahu in the 12th house (Libra), Sun in the 2nd house (Sagittarius)
Effect:
- Possibility of being detained in secret locations.
- Saturn and Mars make the person harsh and combative, attracting enemies.
- Rahu in the 12th house increases hidden confinement.
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Conclusion
Bandhana Yoga is one of the most serious yogas in Vedic astrology, often leading to imprisonment, forced confinement, or legal entanglements. The type of confinement depends on planetary placements and the sign of the Lagna. However, the severity of this yoga can be reduced through remedies, which we will cover in Part 2: Effects, Challenges, and Remedies for Bandhana Yoga.
Next: Remedies and How to Overcome Bandhana Yoga!
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