Kaal Sarp Dosha
What it is
The configuration in which every classical planet stands on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis, read as an intensified, karmically-themed life current.
Formation rule
All seven planets (Sun through Saturn) fall within the half of the zodiac swept from Rahu to Ketu (or all within the other half).
What our engine checks
A longitudinal arc test: each planet’s angular distance from Rahu is computed and the dosha is flagged only when all seven arcs lie on one side (≤180° or ≥180°).
Severity grading
Medium when present; none otherwise. The engine notes it eases once any planet breaks the axis.
Source & honesty note
CONVENTION — a modern, widely-followed configuration NOT defined in BPHS or the classical corpus; stated as such rather than given an invented verse.
Tendency-scoped reading only: a dosha is a factor to weigh, not a verdict on a life. Cancellation and remediation depend on the whole chart and are traditionally assessed by a qualified astrologer.
Questions, answered
What forms Kaal Sarp Dosha?
All seven planets (Sun through Saturn) fall within the half of the zodiac swept from Rahu to Ketu (or all within the other half).
What exactly does the engine check for Kaal Sarp Dosha?
A longitudinal arc test: each planet’s angular distance from Rahu is computed and the dosha is flagged only when all seven arcs lie on one side (≤180° or ≥180°).
How severe is Kaal Sarp Dosha?
Medium when present; none otherwise. The engine notes it eases once any planet breaks the axis.
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