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27 Nakshatras
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Planets (Grahas)
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Dasha System
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Foundations
BeginnerStart here. These concepts form the bedrock of all Vedic astrology. Understanding the Panchang, the 12 signs, and the 9 planets is essential before moving to any calculations.
What is Vedic Astrology?
Origins, differences from Western astrology, and core philosophy.
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How to Read Panchang
The 5 limbs of the Vedic almanac — Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana explained.
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Understanding Tithi
The lunar day — how it is calculated and what each of the 30 tithis signifies.
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Vara (Day)
Coming SoonThe weekday in Vedic astrology — each day ruled by a planet with specific qualities.
Nakshatra in Panchang
Coming SoonHow the Moon's nakshatra affects the quality of each day.
Yoga in Panchang
Coming SoonThe 27 yogas formed by Sun+Moon longitude — auspicious and inauspicious yogas.
Karana Explained
Coming SoonHalf-tithi periods and their ruling deities — 11 karanas governing activity suitability.
12 Rashis Overview
The 12 zodiac signs, their elements, modalities and ruling planets.
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12 Houses (Bhavas)
Complete guide to all 12 houses — meanings, significations and rulers.
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Navagraha (9 Planets)
The nine Grahas — their natures, significations and relationships.
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Vedic vs Western
Key differences: sidereal vs tropical zodiac, house systems, and approach.
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27 Nakshatras
IntermediateThe Nakshatra system is the heart of Vedic astrology. Each of the 27 lunar mansions spans 13°20' of the zodiac. Your Janma Nakshatra (birth star) reveals your temperament, dasha lord, and compatibility factors.
Ashwini
Ketu-ruled · Horse Head · Ashwini Kumars · Swift, healing, pioneering.
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Bharani
Venus-ruled · Yoni · Yama · Intense, creative, holds great responsibility.
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Krittika
Sun-ruled · Razor/Flame · Agni · Cutting, sharp, purifying.
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Rohini
Moon-ruled · Cart · Brahma · Fertile, artistic, sensual, growth-oriented.
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Mrigashira
Mars-ruled · Deer Head · Soma · Curious, searching, gentle.
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Ardra
Rahu-ruled · Teardrop · Rudra · Intense transformation, emotional storms.
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Punarvasu
Jupiter-ruled · Quiver · Aditi · Return, renewal, generosity.
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Pushya
Saturn-ruled · Flower · Brihaspati · Nourishing, best nakshatra for auspicious starts.
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Ashlesha
Mercury-ruled · Coiled Snake · Nagas · Shrewd, penetrating, healing.
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Magha
Ketu-ruled · Palanquin · Pitras · Regal, ancestral connection, authority.
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Purva Phalguni
Venus-ruled · Hammock · Bhaga · Pleasure, creativity, relaxation.
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Uttara Phalguni
Sun-ruled · Bed · Aryaman · Patronage, contracts, partnership.
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Hasta
Moon-ruled · Hand · Savitar · Skilled, dextrous, witty, craftsmanship.
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Chitra
Mars-ruled · Bright Jewel · Vishwakarma · Artistic, architectural, glamorous.
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Swati
Rahu-ruled · Young Sprout · Vayu · Independent, flexible, business-minded.
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Vishakha
Jupiter-ruled · Triumphal Arch · Indra-Agni · Ambitious, determined, goal-focused.
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Anuradha
Saturn-ruled · Lotus · Mitra · Friendship, devotion, collaboration.
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Jyeshtha
Mercury-ruled · Umbrella · Indra · Eldest, protective, commanding.
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Mula
Ketu-ruled · Tied Roots · Nirrti · Investigative, rooting out, destructive-creative.
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Purva Ashadha
Venus-ruled · Elephant Tusk · Apas · Invincible, confident, purifying.
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Uttara Ashadha
Sun-ruled · Elephant Tusk · Vishvadevas · Victory, righteousness, final triumph.
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Shravana
Moon-ruled · Three Footprints · Vishnu · Listening, learning, connecting.
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Dhanishtha
Mars-ruled · Drum · Eight Vasus · Rhythm, wealth, music, ambition.
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Shatabhisha
Rahu-ruled · 100 Stars · Varuna · Healing, secrets, independence.
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Purva Bhadrapada
Jupiter-ruled · Sword/Two Faces · Ajaikapada · Transformation, intensity, duality.
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Uttara Bhadrapada
Saturn-ruled · Twins/Snake · Ahirbudhanya · Depth, endurance, wisdom.
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Revati
Mercury-ruled · Fish/Drum · Pushan · Journeys, nourishing, the last nakshatra.
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Planets (Grahas)
BeginnerThe 9 Grahas are the primary actors in a Vedic chart. Understanding each planet's nature, significations, exaltation/debilitation, and dasha period is foundational to chart reading.
Sun (Surya)
Soul, authority, father, government. Exalted in Aries, debilitated in Libra.
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Moon (Chandra)
Mind, emotions, mother, public. Exalted in Taurus, debilitated in Scorpio.
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Mars (Mangal)
Energy, courage, siblings, property. Exalted in Capricorn, debilitated in Cancer.
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Mercury (Budha)
Intelligence, communication, business. Exalted in Virgo, debilitated in Pisces.
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Jupiter (Guru)
Wisdom, expansion, children, religion. Exalted in Cancer, debilitated in Capricorn.
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Venus (Shukra)
Love, luxury, arts, vehicles. Exalted in Pisces, debilitated in Virgo.
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Saturn (Shani)
Discipline, karma, delays, longevity. Exalted in Libra, debilitated in Aries.
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Rahu (North Node)
Ambition, foreigners, unconventional. Exalted in Gemini/Taurus.
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Ketu (South Node)
Detachment, spirituality, moksha. Exalted in Sagittarius/Scorpio.
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Dasha System
IntermediateThe Vimshottari Dasha system divides life into planetary periods. Understanding your current and upcoming dashas is one of the most powerful predictive tools in Vedic astrology.
Vimshottari Dasha System
120-year cycle, 9 planetary periods — how the system is calculated.
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Antardasha Guide
Sub-periods within each Mahadasha — timing and interpretation.
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Pratyantardasha
Third-level sub-periods — precision timing of events.
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Sun Mahadasha
6-year Sun period — career, authority, father significations.
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Moon Mahadasha
10-year Moon period — mind, emotions, public life.
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Mars Mahadasha
7-year Mars period — energy, property, siblings.
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Rahu Mahadasha
18-year Rahu period — ambition, foreign elements, transformation.
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Muhurta & Choghadiya
AdvancedMuhurta is the art of selecting auspicious timing for life's important events. Each event type has specific requirements — certain tithis, nakshatras and yogas to seek or avoid.
Rahu Kaal Guide
Coming SoonThe 1.5-hour daily period inauspicious for new starts — varies by weekday.
Choghadiya Guide
Coming SoonAmrit, Labh, Shubh, Char — the four auspicious slots. Rog, Kaal, Udveg — inauspicious.
Hora System
Coming SoonEach hour ruled by a planet — used for specialized daily timing decisions.
Vivah Muhurta
Coming SoonMarriage timing — Shukla Paksha, specific nakshatras, avoid Rikta tithis.
Griha Pravesh Muhurta
Coming SoonHousewarming — Uttarayana preferred, auspicious nakshatra, strong Lagna.
Vehicle Purchase Muhurta
Coming SoonBest on Saptami tithi — Pushya nakshatra, Sunday or Wednesday.
Business Launch Muhurta
Coming SoonTaurus/Cancer Lagna preferred — Mercury strong, avoid Rikta/Bhadra tithis.
Travel Muhurta
Coming SoonAvoid Amavasya and Chaturdashi — check Disha Shool for direction.
Medical Procedure Muhurta
Coming SoonAvoid full/new moon, Rikta tithis — strong Lagna lord essential.
Naming Ceremony Muhurta
Coming Soon11th or 13th day after birth — good nakshatra for child's Moon sign.