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 […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]