Category: Vedic Astrology

Neecha Bhanga Yoga

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 […]


Graha Relationships

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 […]


Navagraha Gayatri Mantras

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?

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 including Rahu/Ketu

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 […]


Dhana (wealth) Yogas

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 […]


Water signs – Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces

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. […]


Air signs – Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius

Air signs are intellectual, communicative, and artistic in nature. There are three air signs in vedic astrology. They are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. The difference is in the movable, fixed, and dual aspects of these signs. Libra is movable and hence has the most mental currents. Aquarius is fixed and hence has the mental currents. […]


Earth signs – Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn

Earth signs are rigid and determined in nature. There are three earth signs in vedic astrology. They are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. The differences is in the movable, fixed, and dual aspects of these signs. Taurus is fixed and hence the most rigid of the three signs. Capricorn is movable and hence the least rigid […]