Category: Vedic Astrology

Nabhasa – Dala and Akriti Yogas

Nabhasa Dala and Akriti yogas are based on the placement of the seven visible grahas, excluding Rahu and Ketu, in houses. There are 22 of these combinations – two under Dala yogas and the rest (20) under Akriti yogas. Placement of Benefics and Malefics Four of the Nabhasa Dala and Akriti yogas look at the […]


Nabhasa Asraya Yogas

Nabhasa yogas represent pattern of grahas in the sky. There are four groups of these yogas – Asraya (3), Dala (2), Akriti (20), and Sankhya (7). In this blog we look at Nabhasa Asraya yogas. There are three Nabhasa Asraya Yogas. These are based on the placement of the seven (excluding Rahu and Ketu) visible […]


Nabhasa Sankhya Yogas

Nabhasa Sankhya yogas are seven yogas formed when the visible grahas (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) occupy 1 through 7 different signs. Rahu and Ketu are not included. These are Vallaki or Veena (7), Dharma (6), Pasha (5), Kedara (4), Shula (3), Yuga (2), and Gola (1). If the visible grahas occupy more […]


May 2019 Rasi Predictions

Transits can predict indications for each rasi. Key transits influencing May 2019 Rasi Predictions are: Mercury: Pisces to Aries on May 4th 2019 Mars: Taurus to Gemini on May 7th 2019 Venus: Pisces to Aries on May 11th 2019 Sun: Aries to Taurus on May 16th 2019 Mercury: Aries to Taurus on May 18th 2019 […]


Gandanta Points in Vedic Astrology – how significant are they?

Gandanta points are astronomical in nature. Gravity is the scientific force that serves as the guiding principle in vedic astrology. Gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of the objects and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects. Therefore, the Moon, which is closest to the Earth, is very important. […]


Lagnas in Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology gives emphasis to three main reference points, or lagnas; the Sun, the Moon, and the Ascendant. The Ascendant or the Udaya Lagna represents reality. If you want to look at what will happen in someone’s life you would analyze from the ascendant. That is why a lot of emphasis is given to the […]


Arudha Lagna (What others think of you)

How to determine what others think about you in vedic astrology. The answer is the “Arudha Lagna”. Facts, in vedic astrology, are seen from the lagna (udaya) or ascendant. So, questions like, will I get married, how many children would I have, will I buy a new house, will I get a promotion… are all […]


Challenging Transits ahead in 2019 (esp. May – June)

On March 7th 2019 Rahu and Ketu transited into Gemini and Sagittarius respectively. Saturn is already in Sagittarius, making for some very challenging transits in the upcoming months. The Gemini-Sagittarius axis is especially challenged making it tough for people with Gemini (Mithuna) and Sagittarius (Dhanusu) Moon signs (rasis). Here are some of the key dates: […]


Vargottama Grahas

Vargottama grahas are grahas that are in the same rasi (sign) in the Rasi (D-1) and Navamsa (D-9) charts. Such grahas gain strength. They are stronger than the strength indicated in the D-1 chart. A strong (exalted, own sign, dig bala…) graha becomes stronger if it is in the same rasi in the D-9 chart. […]