Sri Narayana Bhatt, autor of renowned astrological text Chamatkara Chintamani, renowned Hindu astrologer of 5th century (A.C) of Ujjaini, examined the various aspects of Kala-sarpa dosha. We explain Kalasarpa dosha based on his writings and on our observation of various horoscopes during the past 48 years.
If in any native's chart, Rahu and Ketu and all the 7 planets stay in the 7 houses, between Rahu and Ketu it is called Kalasarpa dosha.. Agre Rahau. anthye Kethu, sarve Madhya-gathe grahau;KAA.LA SARPA akyaam yogam naupakaasya vinakanaami ! Example :
| Pisces | Aries | Ketu | Gemini |
| | Raasi | Cancer Jupiter | |
| | Sun Mercury Mars Venus | ||
| | Rahu | Moon Saturn | Lagna Virgo |
Rahu and Ketu are the vedic names for the ascending and descending nodes of the Moon respectively. The Sanskrit word kaala has several meanings, one of which is “time.” Sarpa can be translated loosely as “snake / serpent.” Kalasarpa dosha is a phenomenon in which the serpentine energy associated with Rahu and Ketu entwines itself around the other 7 planets, thus constricting and disrupting the planetary rays.
