Astrology Notes

By analyzing key elements in a birth chart, such as the Sun, Moon, Ascendant, and their respective houses, we can pinpoint both an individual's career inclinations and potential shifts in their professional life. Astrology provides valuable insights into career paths and changes in jobs, drawing from ancient texts. The principle of determining a career from a horoscope that I have found working very well is taken from Phaladeepika, Chapter Karmajeevadhyaya. When examining the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant in a birth chart, we look for the strongest influence among them. This dominant influence guides us to understand an individual's inherent strengths and inclinations towards particular fields of work. Let's break down this process: First, assess the strength of the Sun, Moon,Continue reading

Understanding the concept of Doshas and Prakriti in Ayurveda is crucial for personalized healthcare and maintaining overall well-being. Doshas and Dominance: Ayurveda says that the three Doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – represent different energies in the body. The dominant Dosha in a person's constitution represents their natural state of being or Prakriti. It's the unique combination of energies that make up an individual's physiological and psychological makeup. When we say someone is Vata, Pitta, or Kapha dominated, it means that one of these Doshas is more pronounced or predominant in their constitution. It doesn't mean the absence of the other two Doshas; they are still present but in a less dominant state. Characteristic Qualities: Each Dosha imparts certainContinue reading

Oath-taking ceremonies and yearly charts play significant roles in astrology, offering insights into the governance and destiny of a nation. Now, in just about a month’s time, voting for general election 2024 will end and results will come on the 4th of June. A new government will be sworn in in the 2nd or 3rd week of June. You will see a flurry of astrologers with their analysis on the web. I will also be one of them. Let's delve into the process of how these charts are cast and what each house signifies. Yearly Charts: Yearly charts provide insights into the nation's destiny for the upcoming year. Some important yearly charts that must be studied are Yugadi chart andContinue reading

Jupiter, the planet of expansion, abundance, and wisdom, is on the move again, and this time it's entering the earthy realm of Taurus. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter's transit through different signs and houses can significantly influence our lives, shaping our opportunities, challenges, and growth. With Jupiter in Taurus, its expansive energy will interact uniquely with each zodiac sign's house, offering both opportunities and lessons. Jupiter will be combust from May 8, 2024, Wednesday, 07:07 PM IST to June 3, 2024, Monday, 05:10 AM IST Jupiter will be retrograde from October 9, 2024, Wednesday, 12:33 PM IST to February 4, 2025, Tuesday, 03:09 PM IST Let's delve into what Jupiter's transit through Taurus means for each sign: Aries (Jupiter Transiting 2nd House) AuspiciousContinue reading

In Vedic Astrology, Jupiter is known as a "Guru" or "Brihaspati", meaning teacher or Lord of expansion. Jupiter is considered to be a benefic planet that represents wisdom, wealth, prosperity, and spiritual growth. A well-placed Jupiter with positive aspects and good dignity can bring blessings, wealth, good fortune, success and prosperity, and spiritual growth in an individual's life. Jupiter’s drishti is considered to be on the 5th, 7th, and 9th from where it is located. In order to consider any drishti, it is important to consider the exact degrees, rather than just looking at the house positions. Since Jupiter is a natural benefic, it enhances the significations of the house where it is placed in the horoscope. Further, due toContinue reading

In the world of Vedic Astrology, each planet is a God (Devata) for us that has certain properties and governs an important aspect of life. For more information on how planets behave and what their influence is in the horoscope and hence in our life, please visit this page - Properties and Qualities of Planets in Astrology. There is a table on the front page where you can get the basic type, nature, primary planetary significations, etc. These qualities and the impact of these planets in the horoscope due to their lordships of houses in horoscope is what Astrology is all about. The planets may govern various houses in the horoscope, but they have a profound impact on us andContinue reading

Longevity, mode of death, hidden aspects of life and defeat are looked at from the 8th house. The 8th house also deals with intrigues and scandals (due to the hidden element), hidden enemies, difficulties, obstructions and impediments and unhappiness from sins of the past life. The 8th house is also closely associated with marriage and family. It is the house of the in-laws. Given the “marak” nature associated with the 2nd house, the 8th house is marak for spouse in general. Longevity: The nature and strength of the 8th lord in the horoscope is indicative of longevity along with the ascendant lord. Interestingly, the strength of the 10th lord is also seen for longevity. Saravarth Chintamani, Chapter 7, Shloka 5Continue reading

The monthly horoscope for December 2022 is presented for you based on the moon sign, i.e. janma rashi in your horoscope, based on the Vedic niryana system. Please do not substitute your Sun sign or a western astrology moon sign here. If you do not know your janma rashi, please refer to the kundali application on this page. The 8th house presence for Chandra is called Chandrashtama and is a period of grave caution. Chandrastama dates will be indicated from next month onwards. People with a particular janma rashi should avoid dealing in financial matters on these dates, e.g. investment of property, the stock market, and giving and taking loans should be avoided. The planetary positions for the month ofContinue reading

The monthly horoscope for November 2022 is presented for you based on the moon sign, i.e. janma rashi in your horoscope, based on the Vedic niryana system. Please do not substitute your Sun sign or a western astrology moon sign here. If you do not know your janma rashi, please refer to the kundali application on this page. 8th house presence for Chandra is called Chandrashtama and is a period of grave caution. Chandrastama dates will be indicated from next month onwards. People with a particular janma rashi should avoid dealing in financial matters on these dates, e.g. investment of property, the stock market, giving and taking loans should be avoided. The planetary positions for the month of November 2022Continue reading

In Vedic Astrology, almost in all English books, the nature of the planet and its inherent qualities and the strength of the planet is confused. The avastha of the planet (which dictates the strength) is confused with its ability to do good or bad in the horoscope. According to the ancient texts, the nature of the planet is divided into benefic and malefic. Benefic planets (Saumya grahas) are Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. These indicate favourable, positive and beneficial behaviours. On the other hand, Malefic planets (Kroora grahas) are Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. These planets indicate unfavourable, negative, destructive, fierce and aggressive behaviours.  Similarly, in a specific horoscope, the nature of the planet is modified (to a certainContinue reading