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A Kundali is the placement of planets in the sky at the time of your birth. At the time of your birth, planets and their positions in the sky are noted in your Kundali. In every region, the procedure to prepare a
The transits in the horoscope play a vital role in determining the incidents and events to take place in a native’s life. During the period/sub-period of a planet, if the transit is favourable, the native attains
Position of planets situated in a Kundali determine whether the native will be able to attain the pleasure of a child or not. Yogas formed in a Kundali are based on certain vedic rules and principles. According to vedic
Diseases and illnesses can be determined by the study of medical astrology. The analysis of the duration and severity of the condition can be determined through the analysis of the position of nakshatras as well. This
Before studying your Janma Kundali, a skilled astrologer needs to consider some important aspects related to your Kundali. An astrologer needs to analyse every planet in detail, condition of houses in your kundali,
In Vedic astrology, auspiciousness and inauspiciousness of every planet depends on the Ascendant of Janma Kundali. This is because every planet gives different results for different Ascendants. If a planet is auspicious
Results related to Mahadasha and Antardasha of planets completely depend on the state of planets in a Janma Kundali. These results also depend on the state of relationships between planets and their corresponding
Indu lagna is also known as the ascendant of wealth. It has special significance in Ashtakavarga. It is also known by the name of Moon Yoga in the Brihat Parashara Hora. Indu lagna or Moon ascendant is analyzed to
Today, in this post we will discuss some important facts about muhurat (auspicious-time). There are various kinds of muhurats. SOme are auspicious and some are not. Let’s take a look at them in detail. Godhuli Lagna The
The native starts experiences the effects of sadesati when the Saturn transiting from the Moon comes in the twelfth house. This is the first stage of sadesati. In the second stage the Saturn comes above the Moon. Saturn
A lot of factors in a Janma Kundali determine the occurrence of an incident. First of all, you need to check that the Yogas related to an incident are present. If Yogas related to an incident are absent from your
In Vedic astrology, occurrence of every disease has been defined with the help of Yogas. At times, even doctors are unable to diagnose diseases properly. In such situations, consulting an astrologer to gather
In medical astrology, all the planets represent some or the other part of your body. During the dasha of planet the unfavourable transit, the native has to suffer from the health complications in the body part that is
A good astrologer is able to determine the risks of diseases that a native may suffer from in his life. However, there are various aspects that one should take into consideration while making such predictions. The
Medical Astrology is the branch of astrology which deals with health. We come across many references in the Indian ancient literature regarding relationship between astrology and probable timing of ailments. The 12
This house is also known as Aayu Sthaan. The other names of this house are Naamsheer, Gun, Randhra, Mangalay, Malin, Parabhav, Ayushya, Apwad, Ashuchi, Vighn, Chhidra, Nidhan, Panfar, Trik. Age is analysed in this
If we examine the horoscope we find there are 12 houses. Out of them, 6 are beneficial houses and other 6, 4 house are the Kendra houses. These Kendra houses are placed such that they deemed to have great influence on
In the Natal chart, there are 12 houses representing the various departments of the native and his life. Some houses are considered as benefic and some are malefic. The number of Benefic and Malefic houses are equally
In the Natal Chart, after trines (5th and 9th houses), Kendra houses are the most significant of all. If benefic planets are placed in the Kendra house, it enhances the internal strength of an individual. This helps the
Various theories have been adopted to discover the influences of planets upon the terrestrial phenomena in Indian astrology. Some people accept the intimate relationship that exist between the movement of the
According to the scholars, the person choice to enter in a business depends on the sign present in the ascendant. A person makes his living according to the sign that appears in the ascendant and the planets placed in
Transitions are important to predict the future events. Transit in astrology means the passing of planet through a particular part of zodiac or a particular sign. The influences of the planetary periods and sub periods
Atma means ‘soul’ and Karaka means ‘significator’. Atmakaraka is the significator of the soul’s desire. According to the Vedic philosophy, a soul has rebirth to fulfill all the unfinished desires of the past lives. The
According to Indian astrology, there are six positive zodiac signs. These signs are the odd signs numbered as 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. These positive signs as Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius.They are
As per Indian astrology, there are six positive zodiac signs and six negative zodiac signs. The negative signs are the even signs counted as 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. These negative signs are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo,
There are nine planets in Hindu Astrology that affect the terrestrial phenomena. These nine planets are Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. Planets individually or in conjunction determine
The 7th house or 180th degree from the place of exaltation is the place of debilitation. The debilitation of a planet takes place in a Zodiac. Zodiac is the ring of constellation that lines the apparent path of the Sun
Birth Rashi in astrology is the Rashi or the sign in which Moon is placed at the time of birth. It has a great importance in the predictions of the daily life of an individual. A moon sign horoscope is prepared and has
Exaltation is one of the five essential dignities of a planet in astrology. The exaltation of a planet takes place in a zodiac. Zodiac is the ring of constellation that lines the apparent path of the Sun across the
Planets can be classified under various categories. This classifications can be on the basis of nature. The planets can be classified as natural benefic planets and natural malefic planets. Classification is also
Each zodiac sign has certain peculiarities attributed to it by ancient maharishis and astrologers. Each sign represents some element in nature such as fire, air, earth and water. All the zodiac signs can be categorized
Nakshatra plays an important role in the predictive Astrology. A resultant of the planet placed in the particular zodiac sign is very much influenced after considering the Nakshatra in which the planet is placed. for
A yoga is formed by more than one planet. The nature of the planets if three types, i.e. benefic, malefic and neutral. According to natural classifications benefics are Jupiter, Venus, Well associated Mercury, and
Ascendant lord or Lagnesh is the lord of the rising zodiac sign at the time of birth. Ascendant lord and its strength is like the filament of the bulb. if the filament of the bulb is strong it can resist the voltage
The study of birth chart and the predictions on the basis of it cannot be accurate until the study of the Shadvargas is not done. Shadvargas are the six-fold divisions of a zodiac sign. The main aim of the study of
Nine important planets are considered to affect the terrestrial phenomena in Hindu astrology. The meaning of a planet in astrology is slightly different from the modern astronomy. Before, the age of telescopes, the
The Zodiac is a broad band in the heaven extending 9 degrees on each side of ecliptic. The Zodiac is a circle of light consequently having no beginning or end. The path of the Sun passes exactly through the centre of
Background: There are several legends about Rahu and Ketu in the case of other celestial bodies. We do not find the names of Rahu and Ketu in the most ancient scriptures. Only seven planets are mentioned in the
The Anahat Chakra is located in the heart. This Chakra gives rise to vices like desire, deceit, worry, attachment, pride and insensibility when is dormant. It eliminates all these vices and stimulates purity when it is
Saturn is known as 'Manda' or 'Shani'. Both the names indicate the slow movement of this important and exceptional planet. It is the slowest planet among all the planets and takes about 30 years to complete a full round
Venus Background Venus is known as 'Shukra' in Hindu mythology. He is also known as the Acharya of the Asuras. As a natural benefic, Venus is next to Jupiter. He belongs to the Brahmin caste. It is a feminine planet.
Jupiter - A Background Jupiter is a massive planet and spends around a year in each sign. It takes 12 years to complete the transit through all the 12 signs. He retrogrades once a year for 120 days and stays stationary
Mercury is very interesting and important planet. Sun is considered the spirit, Moon is the mind, Mars is the strength and Mercury is the speech of Kalapurusha in Vedic astrology. Mercury has a dual nature. It becomes
The 12 houses in Horoscope has been equally segmented under good houses and evil houses.these good and evil house are further grouped under various categories such as: Benefic groups Kendra houses Group of 1st, 4th, 7th
If we look at the horoscope we find there are 12 houses. They are well balanced with 6 beneficial houses and 6 evil houses. Of the 6 beneficial houses 4 house are the Kendra houses. These kendra houses are placed such
Mars is a hot, fiery, violent planet. It takes 1 year 321 days and 32 hours to perform his course. He rules Aries and Scorpio. when it comes near the earth it leads to bloody events. The main objects represented by Mars
The results obtained by Moon change with the change in house like Sun gives various results in different houses. Let us now understand that how Moon can give results in the 12 houses. Moon in Ascendant House When Moon
Likewise signs , Planets also has certain charactersticts. Planets also has directions and habitations. In our last chapter we studied about signs and now we will be learning about the planets . Charactersticts of
Mars is the commander of nine planets in astrology. Planet Mars gives its results in its Mahadasha and Antardasha. The results obtained in the period of Dasha of this planet depend on position of its house. The results
It is necessary to know the facts about the characteristics of a planet, ascendant and signs to make predictions from the Kundali of an individual. It is also necessary to determine the position of a planet in a birth
What kind of results planets give in different houses. Before knowing this, let us revise our previous study. The number of planets is 9 and there are 12 houses in Kundali. The Karaka elements of houses are stable. But,
The auspicious and inauspicious character of a planet is decided according to the position of the planet at the time of birth. Apart from this, the results of a planet depend upon the degree of the planet and the sign
When a planet comes near Sun while revolving in the zodiac, then it becomes weak. This state of planets is known as combust state. This is similar to the condition of the person whose eyes are blinded by the intense
Trishansha or D-30 This Kundali is studied to analyze the accidents and diseases happening in someone’s life. We can analyse the disasters of future happening in anybody’s life. There is a special way to prepare a
When any planet travelling in zodiac comes near Sun tends to become weak. This condition of planets is known as extreme. This process exactly takes place like when a vehicle runs very fast , due to its strong bright
According to astrology, planets behave in the same manner as humans do. Planets give benefic results when they are with their friends. And they tend to give malefic results when they are with their enemy planets. Let us
There are natural friendships, and there are instantaneous friendships. Panchada Relationship Chakra is formed with natural and instantaneous friendships of planets. Sometimes the planets are benefic in natural
In their natural form some planets are malefic while some are benefic, but their good or bad results depend on the time of birth and on different ascendants. This classification is based on ascendant’s main planet or
How malefic and benefic they are in different ascendants , can be studied in the following way The lord of Trikon Bhava in a horoscope is always benefic.Trikon Bhava is formed with the three houses in the horoscope.
To determine malefic/benefic planets from the ascendant, the following factors are also considered. Lord in the Sixth, Eighth, and Twelfth House. If the lords sit in the sixth, eighth and twelfth house, then they
Some other factors are also considered while determining malefic or benefic planets from the acendant (lagna) in a horoscope. Let us try to learn about Badhak Place and Badhak Planet in this category. Some of the houses
All the planets in astrology gives results according to their condition, conjuction, and aspect. If the planet is in benefic house such as Trikon Bhava , Kendra Bhava ,then it gives good results or is the lord of any
Among the different planetary avasthas in different signs, today we will try to learn about Baladi Avastha. In the last chapter we learned about Diptadi Avastha. Baladi Avasthas are of 5 kinds. They are calculated in
After studying about Diptadi Avastha and Baladi avastha, lets try to understand about an Avastha created by Rishi Parashara known as Jagratadi Avastha. This Avastha is also based on the different positions of planets in
The first house in a horoscope is the ascendant house. A horoscope begins from the ascendant house. The sign in the ascendant house is known as the ascendant sign. Signs in other houses are determined from this sign.
In the last chapter we studied about the ascendants in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer. In this chapter we will study about the remaining signs in ascendants. Leo Lagna Mars , Jupiter and Sun are benefic for this
In last two chapters we have been studying about the planets which are malefic and which are benefic .In this chapter we will study about the malefic and benefic results of the remaining ascendants. Sagittarius Lagna
Friendly Planets and Enemy Planets, Panchdha Relationship-IV Panchadha Chakra is formed based on the Natural Friendship and Instantaneous Friendship Panchadha Chakra are classified in 5 types.These Classifications are
Vedic Astrology is based on 12 houses, 9 planets and 27 constellations. To apply Vedic Astrology, the birth date and time is considered to create birth horoscope. This birth horoscope has 12 houses, which depict
According to an ancient belief, when disaster drowned entire universe into the darkness, and there was water everywhere, Lord sun divided the whole universe including the nakshtras, planets etc into 12 parts with his
According to Vedic Astrology, a male figure named Kalpurusha is drawn in Kundali.This Kalpurusha depicts all the parts of a human body. The division of human body parts as per Kalpurusha is as follows: Division of human
If 12 signs are arranged as a wheel, then the confederation formed is known as Bhagadh. Sun is the lord of signs Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn of this wheel. Vedic astrology has 12 signs, 9
There are 12 signs in Indian Astrology. These are : .Aries Sign Taurus Sign Gemini Sign Cancer Sign Leo Sign- Virgo Sign Libra Sign Scorpio Sign Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Ownership of these signs is given to
Characteristics of Planets Planets have been divided into two parts, as follows : Benefic Natural Planets In Vedic Astrology, Jupiter and Venus come under the category of natural benefic planets. If moon lies in Shukla
Characteristics of Sun There are 9 planets in astrology. Sun is ranked highest among all. Let us study further about the planet Sun. The Administrative Division of Planets Are : Sun is considered to be the king of
People get curious to know about the skills of an astrologer. It is also very important to know whether a person can practice astrology or not. Although many people try but not everyone can master the vast science of
Development of Astrology in Parashar Era A major part of Vedic astrology is based on Parashari astrology. This is based on the principles and beliefs of an astrologer, sage Parashar. That is why, the astrology of this
In the questions related to disputes the person asking questions is analyzed through ascendant or the one whom the person supports is analyzed through an ascendant. These days the questions related to disputes are asked
In the last chapter we studies that the total value of 12 signs is 360 degree . Each sign is of 30 degree. Now we will learns the position of each sign. Sign - Value of the sign. Aries - 0-30 degree Taurus - 30-60
Celestial Sphere To know what is celestial sphere, we have to understand the concept of universe first. According to the astronomy, the imaginary sphere of vacuum surrounding earth is known as celestial sphere.
The changes in seasons are considered when we talk about learning astrology. We will see in this article how the duration of a day changes. Vasant Sampat Bindu (Vernal equinox) The Sun exactly rises from east on 21st
Sun is responsible for the occurrence of time, day, night and seasons. A Hindu day is considered from one sunrise to another sunrise. Sun when comes at the top of head, the time is known as local afternoon. Earth is not