In Sanskrit texts, Yuti literally means union / coming together. Here are key references:
📜 Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra (BPHS)
BPHS, Chapter 8 (Graha Yuti Adhyāya):
यदा यदा ग्रहाः सर्वे भवन्त्येकत्र तिष्ठति। तदा तेषां फलं ज्ञेयं युतियोगबलं स्मृतम्॥
Transliteration: Yadā yadā grahāḥ sarve bhavantyekatra tiṣṭhati | Tadā teṣāṁ phalaṁ jñeyaṁ yutiyogabalaṁ smṛtam ||
Meaning: “Whenever planets occupy the same place (sign/house), their results must be judged together — this is called the strength of Yuti (conjunction yoga).”
📜 Phaladeepika (Chapter 6, Verse 1)
Mantreswara says:
युति दृष्टिसम्योगैः फलानि ग्रहदृष्टिजम्। अत एव फलप्रोक्तिः पृथक् पृच्छ्येषु कथ्यते॥
Transliteration: Yuti dṛṣṭisamyogaiḥ phalāni grahadṛṣṭijam | Ata eva phalaproktiḥ pṛthak pṛcchyeṣu kathyate ||
Meaning: “The results of planets arise from their conjunction (yuti), aspects (dṛṣṭi), and mutual associations. Therefore, predictions must consider these factors together.”
📜 Saravali (Chapter 10, Verse 1)
Kalyana Varma defines conjunction:
ग्रहाणां युतिरेवोक्ता एकभावस्थितिर्भवेत्। अन्तराले च सन्दृश्यं युतिरुक्ता मनीषिभिः॥
Transliteration: Grahāṇāṁ yutirevoktā ekabhāvasthitirbhavet | Antarāle ca sandṛśyaṁ yutiruktā manīṣibhiḥ ||
Meaning: “Conjunction (Yuti) of planets is said to occur when they are placed in the same house. Even when they are near to each other (within a few degrees), sages still call it Yuti.”
✅ So, in classical texts:
BPHS emphasizes results of planets together in one place.
Phaladeepika stresses yuti + aspects must be combined for prediction.
Saravali clearly defines Yuti as “planets in the same house/sign” (and stronger when closer in degrees).
🌌 Major Planetary Conjunctions (Yutis) in Classical Vedic Astrology
1️⃣ Sun + Mercury (Budhāditya Yoga)
📜 Phaladeepika (Ch. 6, Verse 11):
भानौ युते बुधे नित्यं बुद्धिमान् स्यान्नरः सदा। Bhānau yute Budhe nityaṁ buddhimān syān naraḥ sadā.
Meaning: “If Mercury is always in conjunction with the Sun, the native will be intelligent and wise.”
🌟 Effect: Sharp intellect, good communication, administrative skills.
2️⃣ Moon + Rahu (Chandra Grahana Yoga)
📜 Saravali (Ch. 27, Verse 23):
राहुयुक्ते शशिनि जायते चञ्चलमानसः। Rāhuyukte śaśini jāyate cañcalamānasaḥ.
Meaning: “When Moon is conjoined with Rahu, the mind of the native becomes restless and unstable.”
🌟 Effect: Emotional ups and downs, attraction to unusual paths, sometimes fame through public attention.
3️⃣ Moon + Ketu
📜 BPHS (Graha Yuti Adhyāya):
केतुयुता मनसो धैर्यं नश्यति। Ketuyutā manaso dhairyaṁ naśyati.
Meaning: “With Ketu conjoined, the stability of the mind is lost.”
🌟 Effect: Spiritual bent of mind, detachment, psychic tendencies, but sometimes confusion.
4️⃣ Mars + Venus
📜 Phaladeepika (Ch. 6, Verse 20):
कुजशुक्रयुते लोके रमणीयरुचिर्भवेत्। Kujashukrayute loke ramaṇīyarucir bhavet.
Meaning: “When Mars and Venus conjoin, the native becomes attractive and sensuous.”
🌟 Effect: Passion, artistic talent, romance, but sometimes impulsive love affairs.
5️⃣ Jupiter + Venus
📜 Saravali (Ch. 16, Verse 45):
गुरुशुक्रसमायुक्ते विद्वान् स्यान्नरपुंगवः। Guruśukrasamāyukte vidvān syān narapuṅgavaḥ.
Meaning: “Jupiter conjoined with Venus makes the native wise, learned, and respected.”
🌟 Effect: Knowledge of scriptures, artistic grace, spiritual and material balance.
6️⃣ Jupiter + Saturn
📜 Phaladeepika (Ch. 6, Verse 25):
शनि गुरुयुते धीमान् दीर्घायुर्यशस्वी च। Śani Guruyute dhīmān dīrghāyur yaśasvī ca.
Meaning: “When Saturn and Jupiter are together, the native is intelligent, long-lived, and famous.”
🌟 Effect: Patience + wisdom, spiritual inclination, leadership in society.
7️⃣ Sun + Saturn
📜 Saravali (Ch. 16, Verse 12):
रविशनियुते पापं जन्मनि क्लेशदायकम्। Ravi-Śani-yute pāpaṁ janmani kleśadāyakam.
Meaning: “Sun and Saturn together create troubles and difficulties in life.”
🌟 Effect: Strained relationship with father/authority, delays, but can bring discipline if strong.
8️⃣ Moon + Jupiter (Gajakesari Yoga, if in angle)
📜 Phaladeepika (Ch. 6, Verse 10):
चन्द्रगुरुयुते राज्ञ्यां गजेन्द्रसमतेजसः। Candraguruyute rājñyāṁ gajendrasamatejasaḥ.
Meaning: “Moon conjoined with Jupiter makes one radiant like a king and noble like an elephant.”
🌟 Effect: Wisdom, prosperity, generosity, high status.
