Jyotisha
Vedic Foundations
Kundali, planets, houses, doshas, dasha periods, nakshatras — the building blocks every Indian chart rests on.
10 articles published
What Is a Kundali (Vedic Birth Chart)? A Complete Guide for Beginners
A Kundali is a snapshot of planetary positions at your birth moment. Used to predict life patterns, find auspicious timings, identify doshas, recommend remedies. The complete beginner-to-intermediate guide.
The 12 Houses (Bhavas) in a Vedic Kundali — Complete Guide with Significations
Each of the 12 houses (bhavas) governs a specific life area — self, wealth, siblings, home, children, enemies, partner, transformation, dharma, career, gains, losses. The complete reference.
The 9 Planets (Navagraha) in Vedic Astrology — Significations, Friendships, Effects
The 9 planets (Navagraha) — Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu — each rule specific life areas. Complete reference: significations, friendships, days, gemstones, mantras.
Mangal Dosha (Manglik) — Complete Guide: Causes, Effects, Remedies, Marriage Compatibility
Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars sits in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house. Causes marriage delays, friction, marital tension. Complete guide: causes, effects, severity, remedies, the Manglik-Manglik match.
Vimshottari Dasha — The 120-Year Vedic Planetary Period System Explained
Vimshottari Dasha is the Vedic timing system — 120 years divided across 9 planets. Each planet rules for specific years (Sun 6, Moon 10, Mars 7, Saturn 19, Jupiter 16, etc.). Predicts major life events.
The 27 Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions) in Vedic Astrology — Complete Guide
Nakshatras are 27 fixed-star groupings on the lunar path, each spanning 13°20'. Used for personality reading, compatibility matching, muhurta selection, and dasha calculation. Complete reference + your birth-nakshatra meaning.
Yogas in Vedic Astrology — The Powerful Planet Combinations That Shape Your Chart
Yogas are special planetary combinations that produce specific outcomes — Gajakesari (wisdom + wealth), Raja Yoga (royal-status), Dhana Yoga (wealth), Kemadruma Yoga (isolation). Complete guide to identifying yogas in your chart.
Sade Sati Explained — The 7.5-Year Saturn Transit and How to Survive It
Sade Sati is Saturn's 7.5-year transit over the natal Moon's 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses. Each phase = 2.5 years. Affects 1 in 4 people at any time. Complete guide: phases, effects, remedies, repeat cycle.
Pitru Dosha — Ancestral Karma and How to Heal It
Pitru Dosha is ancestral karma indicated by Sun-Saturn conjunction or Sun-Rahu/Ketu in the 9th house. Manifests as: career stagnation, infertility, recurring family illness, financial leaks. Complete healing path.
Kaal Sarp Dosha — When All Planets Sit Between Rahu and Ketu
Kaal Sarp Dosha occurs when all 7 planets fall between Rahu and Ketu, creating a "snake-bound" chart. ~15-25% of Indian charts. 12 sub-types. Complete guide: identification, sub-type effects, severity, Trimbakeshwar puja remedy.