There are two main intelligence yogas in vedic astrology. The first is Budha-Aditya yoga and the second is Saraswati yoga. Budha-Aditya yoga – this is the most common intelligence yoga in vedic astrology. The yoga forms when Sun and Mercury are conjunct in any rasi. About 33% of the charts have this yoga. Saraswati Yoga […]
Classical astrology texts spend a lot of verses providing different combinations that confer rulership. In the olden days, every King had an astrologer in his court and consulted the astrologer for important events. Lineage was of primary importance, and so lot of time was spent providing combinations that predicted the next King. Power and fame […]
In astrology, the weakest position of a graha is when it is in its sign of debilitation. The graha is in its neecha state. Bhanga means cancellation. So, neecha bhanga yoga refers to scenarios that cancel the neecha status of a graha. A graha that has neecha bhanga can act like it is exalted. Neecha […]
Vedic astrology is all about graha relationships. The relationship can be between grahas, between rashis, or bhavas. When it comes to graha relationships between grahas not all relationships are equal. There is a hierarchy. The level of influence of the relationship in one’s chart depends on this hierarchy. Yogas Yogas – the most important relationships […]
The navagraha gayatri mantras are used to meditate on the nine grahas in vedic astrology. These mantra are easy to memorize because they are similar in structure. The navagraha gayatri mantras have three lines each. The first two lines focus on aspects of the graha (god). The last line indicates the graha. The first line […]
Can Rahu Ketu be beneficial? Rahu and Ketu are natural malefics and in general cause more difficulties. Many people turn towards god when they undergo suffering. This is a good thing and can help individuals deal with problems. Ketu, as a natural moksha karaka, can help turn suffering into something positive, by inculcating an interest […]
Yogakarakas are grahas that give very auspicious results to the natal chart. These grahas are “karakas” for “yoga”. Grahas become yogakarakas because of their lordships or their placement. The accepted definitions by all books are By lordship – Any graha that owns a Kendra (1,4,7,10) house and a Trikona (1,5,9) house, simultaneously will be a […]
There are many dhana yogas in vedic astrology. The common ones are the “basic dhana yoga”, “chandra mangala yoga”, “maha akshmi yoga”, “gauri yoga”. Basic Dhana Yoga Basic Dhana Yoga: The basic form of dhana yoga involves interactions between the lord of the wealth houses (2 and 11) and the trinal houses (1, 5, and […]
The most feared transit in vedic astrology is that of Shani (Saturn). Shani gives bad results when it transits houses 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12 houses from the Moon. Shani gives good results when it transits houses 3, 6, and 11 from the Moon. Shani’s transit is neutral in the other four (5, 7, […]
Water signs are adaptable in nature. There are three water signs in vedic astrology. They are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. The difference is in the movable, fixed, and dual aspects of these signs. Cancer is movable and hence the most adaptable. Scorpio is fixed and hence the least adaptable. Pisces is dual and hence in-between. […]