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     Kurma Yoga is one of the good yogas mentioned in B.V. Raman's 300 Important Combination. Kurma means a turtle in sanskrit.

     Kurma Yoga is said to arise in horoscope if one of the below condition is met:

1. When there are benefics in fifth house, sixth house and seventh house and are situated in exaltion, own or friendly Navamshas.
2. When benefics occupy first house(ascendant), third house and eleventh house in exaltion, own or friendly sign.

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     Kurma Yoga is said to be a good yoga. It makes one world famous who enjoys luxury and has some degree of influence over others. Native is courageous, happy and helpful to others. Generally is calm and nice with others.

     According to B.V. Raman, Kurma Yoga can give good reputation and fame but not much wealth.

     First condition is quite a rarity but second condition is more likely to happen. B.V. Raman says Kurma Yoga has more do with fame and influence over riches. Considering the houses which are involved in formation of this yoga its no surprise that he came to this conclusion. First house represents self, third house represents media and communication, fifth house represents popularity, sixth house represents enemies, seventh house represents business and partnership while eleventh house represents friends and networking contacts. Benefic is any of these houses is sure to raise your influence and fame.