Kalsarpa Dosha is a term used in Vedic astrology to describe a situation where all the planets Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are placed between the malefic Rahu and Ketu. The term Kal means time and Sarpa means serpent, and the shadowy planets Rahu and Ketu represent the mouth and the body of a serpent. The Dosha is considered inauspicious and is believed to bring negative effects on the lives of individuals. The malefic combinations of planets causing this Dosha make individuals’ lives largely problematic, unhappy, and unstable. However, not everyone having this Dosha will suffer. The effects of Kalsarpa Dosha may create hurdles and delays across different aspects of life such as career, love, marriage, health, and more. There are twelve types of Kalsarpa Dosha, each with its own set of effects and remedies. Some of the types of Kalsarpa Dosha are:

• Anant Kalsarpa Dosha: This Dosha forms when Rahu is in the 1st house and Ketu is in the 7th house, and other planets fall within 1st to 7th house. This combination gives...
• Kulik Kalsarpa Dosha: This Dosha forms when Rahu is in the 2nd house and Ketu is in the 8th house, and other planets fall within 2nd to 8th house. This combination gives financial hiccups. Native also experiences misunderstandings with family and society at large...
• Vasuki Kalsarpa Dosha: This Dosha forms when Rahu is in the 3rd house and Ketu is in the 9th house, and other planets fall within 3rd to 9th house. This Dosha gives spiritual inclination but at the same time, the native encounters hurdles in career and business. This can also lead to blood pressure and problems with siblings...
• Karkotak Kalsarpa Dosha: This Dosha forms when Rahu is in the 8th house and Ketu is in the 2nd house, and other planets fall within 8th to 2nd house. This Dosha is positive in terms of education. Your speech is very persuasive and loved by all. Negatively, this Dosha makes you short-tempered and interested in bad company. Financial issues also persist for the native...
• Ghatak Kalsarpa Dosha: This Dosha forms when Rahu is in the 10th house and Ketu is in the 4th house, and other planets fall within 10th to 4th house. This Dosha increases family issues. The native becomes wicked and doesn’t feel satisfied in his job. Positively, this Dosha can also give political power...
• Sheshnag Kalsarpa Dosha: This Dosha forms when Rahu is in the 12th house and Ketu is in the 6th house, and other planets fall within 12th to 6th house. This Dosha causes health issues and sleeplessness. The native should beware of secret conspirators. These natives live a misfortunate life but earn name...

There are remedies available to reduce the negative effects of Kalsarpa Dosha, such as performing pujas, wearing gemstones, and following specific rituals. It is important to note that astrology is a belief system, and the effectiveness of these remedies is not scientifically proven.