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# VEDIC ASTROLOGY

Janma Kundali – Vedic Astrology . Comprehensive blog on Janma Kundali, Indian Astrology software, free horoscope compatibility, gemstones, Panchanga

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## Posts

- [Transit Results for July 2026](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2026/06/21/transit-results-for-july-2026/) - Transit results for July 2026. Find out how the planetary movements affect various aspects of your life.
- [What’s new on the Astrology Site](https://planetarypositions.com/short-note/2006/05/31/whats-new/) - Date: 1 June 2026: Added Jupiter’s transit in Cancer. Date: 18th November 2025: The website will start with monthly predictions once more. Added predictions for December 2025 Date: 1 May 2024: Added Jupiter's transit results for Jupiter's transit in Taurus Date: 29th April 2024, Vaishakh Krishna Panchami, Vikram Samvat 2018, Shaka Samvata 1946 This blog
- [Transit of Jupiter in Cancer 2026-2027](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2026/05/31/jupiter-transit-in-cancer-predictions-by-signs/) - Jupiter is moving into Cancer. Find out what this major shift means for your daily life, career, finances, and relationships with our straightforward, signs-by-signs breakdown.
- [Monthly Predictions June 2026](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2026/05/18/june-2026-vedic-astrology-predictions-planetary-shifts/) - Major planetary shifts are coming this June 2026. Read your detailed June 2026 monthly horoscope and transit predictions. Get expert Vedic astrology insights on work, health, and finance for all zodiac signs.
- [Distribution of Planetary Influence](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2026/04/26/distribution-of-planetary-influence/) - The distribution of natural benefics and malefics across the various houses (Bhavas) of a natal chart determines the balance of opportunities and impediments within an individual's life.
- [May 2026 Monthly Horoscope: Transit Predictions for All Zodiac Signs](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2026/04/19/may-2026-monthly-horoscope-transit-predictions/) - Discover how the planetary transits of May 2026 impact your health, finance, and relationships. Detailed monthly horoscopes for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and all zodiac signs.
- [Why the 8th House Must Be Vacant in Muhurta: A Guide to Longevity](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/2026/03/26/muhurta-8th-house-vacancy-importance/) - Master the astrology and muhurta of power. Explore why a vacant 8th House is vital for stable government Muhurtas and how specific planets impact longevity of an official post.
- [Monthly Predictions July 2020](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2020/06/28/monthly-predictions-july-2020/) - I apologize for not being able to publish monthly predictions on the website for the past few months. There are two main reasons: The lockdown and work from home have put pressure on everyone. Employees need constant guidance. What is usually a 5-minute face to face conversation in person extends to a 30-minute phone call.
- [August 2020 Monthly Predictions](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2020/08/01/august-2020-monthly-predictions/) - The monthly horoscope for August 2020 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
- [Understanding Oath-Taking and Yearly Charts in Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/2024/05/02/understanding-oath-taking-and-yearly-charts-in-astrology/) - Explore the process of casting oath-taking ceremonies and yearly charts and the significance of each house within them.
- [April 2026 Monthly Horoscope: Planetary Transits and Vedic Astrology Predictions](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2026/03/19/april-2026-planetary-positions-monthly-horoscope/) - Navigate the major planetary shifts of April 2026. From the Sun’s move into Aries to Mercury’s transit through Pisces, discover how these celestial movements impact family, health, career, and finances for every zodiac sign.
- [Planetary Dispositors: How the Landlord Principle Modifies Your Birth Chart](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2026/02/26/planetary-dispositors-landlord-rule/) - Discover how the interaction between House Lords, Karakas, and Dispositors shapes your destiny. Learn the "Landlord and Tenant Principle" of Bepin Behari and Jagannath Bhasin to accurately predict Dasha results.
- [March 2026 Monthly Horoscope: Detailed Transit Predictions for All Zodiac Signs](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2026/02/19/monthly-horoscope-march-2026-all-zodiac-signs/) - Explore your complete March 2026 transit horoscope. From Aries to Pisces, discover how this month's unique planetary alignments influence your professional success and domestic peace.
- [Planets in Corporate Role](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2023/01/11/planets-in-corporate-role/) - 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
- [Jupiter's Aspect in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2023/01/12/jupiters-aspect-in-vedic-astrology/) - 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
- [Monthly Predictions for February 2026](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2026/01/18/monthly-predictions-for-february-2026/) - Find out what the stars have in store with our February 2026 Monthly Predictions. Get detailed astrological insights for Aries through Pisces, covering transit shifts in career, family dynamics, and health. Discover how mid-month movements of the Sun and Mercury will impact your zodiac sign's professional growth and financial stability.
- [Multiple Marriages in Astrology: 7th House and Venus Indicators](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2026/01/31/multiple-marriages-astrology-7th-house/) - Discover Vedic astrology indicators for multiple marriages and marital stability. Learn how the 7th house, Venus, and planetary aspects influence your union.
- [Planetary Aspects and Ayurvedic Constitution](https://planetarypositions.com/astro-remedies/2026/01/25/planetary-aspects-and-ayurvedic-constitution/) - Learn how Ayurvedic Astrology uses your birth chart to determine your Prakriti. Discover how the Lagna and planetary aspects influence Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
- [Inauspicious Results of the Trishadaya Lords (3, 6, and 11)](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2025/12/25/inauspicious-results-of-the-trishadaya-lords-3-6-and-11/) - In revising the analysis of Trishadaya houses (3rd, 6th, and 11th) and their lords, we can focus on the technical principles and predictive outcomes in a more professional context, emphasizing the vital role of conditional factors. The Technical Classification of Trishadaya Lords As Laghu Parashari tells us, the determination of a planet’s influence is highly
- [Monthly Predictions January 2026](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2025/12/18/monthly-predictions-january-2026/) - Monthly Predictions for January 2026. Sun starts the month in Sagittarius, then moves into Capricorn on January 15. Mercury starts the month in Sagittarius.
- [Understanding Graha Drishti in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2025/11/26/understanding-graha-drishti-in-vedic-astrology/) - Understanding Graha Drishti in Vedic Astrology: Rashi vs. Bhava Chalit Perspectives In Vedic astrology, Graha Drishti, the planetary aspect, is one of the most powerful tools for interpreting how planets influence each other and the houses of a chart. Yet, there is often confusion about whether aspects are calculated purely by signs or whether degrees
- [Monthly Predictions for December 2025](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2025/11/18/monthly-predictions-for-december-2025/) - December 2025 Monthly Predictions based on Vedic Astrology planetary positions
- [Unlocking Career Paths and Job Changes Through Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2024/05/10/unlocking-career-paths-and-job-changes-through-astrology/) - 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
- [Health and Wellness with Doshas and Prakriti in Ayurveda and Jyotish](https://planetarypositions.com/ayurveda/2024/05/04/health-and-wellness-with-doshas-and-prakriti-in-ayurveda-and-jyotish/) - 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
- [Decoding the 8th House: Longevity, Death, and Hidden Aspects in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2022/12/03/8th-house-significations/) - 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
- [Jupiter's Transit Through Taurus: Vedic Astrology Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2024/05/01/jupiters-transit-through-taurus-vedic-astrology-predictions-for-each-zodiac-sign/) - Jupiter, the planet of expansion, abundance, and wisdom, is on the move again, and this time it's entering the earthy realm of Taurus.
- [Why is my site free?](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2005/07/22/why-is-my-site-free/) - Back in 2001, I wrote a small program for myself to generate charts. I then showed it to some friends and they suggested that I should design a user interface and publish it on the web. So basically the chart maker program is purely a result of a hobby. Why should I charge money for
- [Manglik Dosha and Chart Matching](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2005/07/25/manglik-dosha-and-chart-matching/) - Why is Mars singled out as a factor affecting marital life and is a very important factor in ascertaining horoscope compatibility in Vedic Astrology. Look at the parameters to make that judgement.
- [Chart - Kundali Matching Fundamentals](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2005/07/26/chart-matching-fundamentals/) - Guna Milap, Kundali Milan: Important factors for horoscope compatibility analysis, derived from these 27 nakshatras. Based on the position of the moon in a nakshatra, the following factors are assigned to a chart.
- [What is in a name? Selecting baby names from nakshatra](https://planetarypositions.com/samskara/2005/08/01/what-is-in-name/) - Select name of a new born baby based on her birth nakshatra, to be used during namakarana samskar, an important ceremony that is performed after 10th day of birth of the baby.
- [Kaun Banega Crorepati?](https://planetarypositions.com/gemstones/2005/08/05/kaun-banega-crorepati/) - I was watching some promos of the quiz show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" on Star Plus and noticed that Amitabh Bachchan is wearing two blue sapphire (i.e. neelam) stones in the middle finger of his right hand. Whenever astrologers ask someone to wear a blue sapphire, they advice caution and it may not suit everyone. But
- [Gemstones](https://planetarypositions.com/gemstones/2005/08/08/gemstones/) - Gemstones are prescribed to either strengthen or balance the energies of these planets in question, i.e. strengthen weak planets so that they do create some good effect, or further strengthen already strong planets, such that their effect is more pronounced.
- [Rahu/Ketu and Eclipses](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2005/08/12/rahuketu-and-eclipses/) - Rahu/Ketu are mathematical entities - how are they related to solar and lunar eclipses?
- [Astrology Chart instead of Resume?](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2005/08/17/astrology-chart-instead-of-resume/) - Six months back, there was one opening in my group and I interviewed at least 10 people for the same. I did not find even one suitable for the position. Problem... the same old problem of people not being able to defend their resumes. I was thinking, what if I ask people for their astrology
- [Copyright? What the heck?](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2005/08/26/copyright-what-the-heck/) - Last week, I was browsing through various astrology sites to see what kind of services they offer. I came across a a website owned by a leading astrologer of India. He has published a lot of books and writes daily columns in leading Indian newspapers. While describing birth charts and chart matching, the web designers
- [Western and Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2005/08/27/western-and-vedic-astrology/) - Basic difference between Western and Vedic Astrology and why they do not reconcile
- [Fortune Telling](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2005/08/31/fortune-telling/) - I was talking to an American friend of mine and the topic of conversation was why Indians spend so much more time in office compared to their other colleagues. He said that it is because Indians do not have anything else to do in life. They do not have other interests. All they think about
- [The story of your life](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2005/08/31/story-of-your-life/) - Your birth chart is the story of your life. Each house in this birth chart describes a portion of this story. It tells about your own self, family, spouse, work/vocation, children and most importantly - artha, dharma, kama, and moksha.Houses in a horoscopes are areas of influence. To take examples from a typical Indian movie
- [Faith and Dogma](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2005/09/27/faith-and-dogma/) - Over the last week, two conflicting points of view made me think and made me think really hard. First, there was a comment in my site's guest book by GK (hi_gk@yahoo.com) which said how can I believe in Astrology being an engineer myself. And the other was an article in New York Times about how
- [Learning Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2005/11/09/learning-astrology/) - First of all, this post is long overdue. I have been on personal leave practically for the entire month :-) First, there was this looong Dussehra vacation and then parents visited us for Diwali. Anyway, things are back to normal now. I will not take long for the next post - I got hold of
- [Happy New Year](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2006/01/07/happy-new-year/) - A very happy new year to all the Blog Readers. I was supposed to publish varshaphal on my blog, but personal and professional life is keeping me bit busy... I hope to do it soon. Shall let you folks know.
- [Kalsarpa Yoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2006/02/05/kalsarpa-yoga/) - 12 type of yogas caused when all the planets are hemmed between Rahu and Ketu.
- [Clarifications on Manglik Dosha](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2006/02/05/clarifications-on-manglik-dosha/) - Manglik Dosha and how it is caused and what nullifies the dosha.
- [Bhava Chart - Chalit Chart](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2006/02/10/bhava-chart-chalit-chart/) - How is a Bhava Chart Calculated? To calculate bhava chart, we need two values – Ascendant and Mid heaven.
- [Date Format - Vimshottari Dasha](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2006/02/21/date-format-vimshottari-dasha/) - Dear Blog Readers, A lot of users of my birth chart application get confused when they see the date format in DD-MM-YY for the Vimshottari Dasha dates, where I display only the last two digits of the year as opposed to displaying the entire string - e.g. 1996 is displayed as 96 and 2004 is
- [Date Format issue for Vimshottari Dasha : Fixed](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2006/02/23/date-format-issue-for-vimshottari-dasha-fixed/) - Hi Everyone, I have fixed the problem for date format. There should not be any confusion now as the dates are displayed in DD-MMM-YYYY format. All of you are requested to try it out and let me know if it works well. Thank you for continuing to use this application and encouraging me to keep
- [PlanetaryPositions.com](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2006/03/05/planetarypositionscom/) - Dear Blog Readers, We have moved... the shiny new location of my website is: http://www.planetarypositions.com For those with the astrological bent of mind, the site name was registered on March 3, 2006 at 12:51 PM in Mumbai (Bombay) and the site was brought up approximately at 11:30 AM on March 05, 2006 in Bangalore. I
- [Advent of Kaliyuga](https://planetarypositions.com/cricket/2006/03/21/advent-of-kaliyuga/) - In Kaliyuga, God does not show Himself so often and has left humankind to deal with the problems pretty much on its own. Yada yada hi dharmasya... seems a bit far. The Kaliyuga in Indian cricket has truly set in over a period of just about three years. The two articles that sum it up
- [Welcome](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2006/05/11/welcome/) - Welcome to my new blog site. I have moved all my astrology articles to this new location and my other blog would now be purely for my own ramblings.
- [Ascendant Nakshatra Pada Calculation Error](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2006/05/19/ascendant-nakshatra-pada-calculation-error/) - Hi All, A problem was reported by Sumit SD who observed the behavior of the application while generating this birth chart of his son. There was a mistake in calculating the nakshatra pada of the ascendant. I have isolated the problem and fixed it. The new version of the software will be uploaded as soon
- [User location and hits](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2006/08/17/user-location-and-hits/) - This map and the little golden dots on it represent the cities where all this site gets hits from. The size of the dot is directly proportional to the number of hits emerging from the corresponding city. Please click on it to get a bigger image. This picture throws up a very nice surprise. The
- [Gaja Kesari Yoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2006/08/20/gaja-kesari-yoga/) - Gaja Kesari Yoga is caused by Moon and Jupiter coming together in a chart by being in Kendras (1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th) from each other.
- [South Indian Version Kundali](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2006/08/22/south-indian-version-kundali/) - Finally, finally there is a South Indian version of the Kundali. The version of the kundali you would want to display is now taken as an input from right where you enter date/place/time of birth details.The birth chart image generator is also updated to generate South Indian or North Indian version of the birth chart.
- [Wordpress, Writer and a New Blog](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2006/08/27/wordpress-writer-and-a-new-blog/) - I have been having a blast with my new ISP since I moved here a month back. I have finally managed to move everything to one place. Images, applet code, servlet code all is in one location and I am sure regular visitors to this site are not complaining as well. Moving the blog completely
- [Sadhe Sati, Saturn's Transit](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2006/09/02/sadhe-sati-saturns-transit/) - Saturn is the slowest planet in the solar system that is relevant to Vedic/Indian Astrology. It takes 29.5 years to complete one revolution around the Sun. Considering 12 rashis, it would be in one rashi for 29.5/12 ~ 2.5 years. In Gochara, Saturn's transits are given a lot of importance because it stays in a
- [Apartments and Vastu Shastra](https://planetarypositions.com/vastu/2006/09/17/apartments-and-vastu-shastra/) - How does Vastu affect apartments instead of a piece of land - relevant in today's time...
- [Shadbala](https://planetarypositions.com/mathematics-of-astrology/2006/09/23/shadbala/) - Shadbala refers to strength of planet in a horoscope. Everywhere and every time during interpretation of a janma kundali and trying to make predictions, we refer to strength of a planet. We try to understand if a planet is really capable of producing the desired result in a Vedic horoscope. We try to provide arguments
- [Use of Google Earth](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2006/10/06/use-of-google-earth/) - That Google Earth is now available for a lot of Indian cities is an old story. There is a fairly decent way of determining the latitude and longitude of birth using this software. Locate the building where the child was born, place the mouse over the building and note down the exact latitude and longitude. Use
- [Panchanga Calculations](https://planetarypositions.com/vedic-calendar/2006/10/06/panchanga-calculations/) - This post is nothing but reiteration of what I have already mentioned in the panchanga.html page. It is just for the sake of completeness. Panchanga or Panchang is Hindu Almanac. The literal translation of Panchanga is "Five Limbs". The five energies it represents are considered for selecting an appropriate and auspicious time for ceremonies or
- [Hindu Festivals](https://planetarypositions.com/vedic-calendar/2006/11/04/hindu-festivals/) - One of my fellow bloggers, Srinivas Shastri wanted to find out if there was a way to find out the day Dussehra occurred in 1916. This is essentially a problem of calendar conversion and a lot of research has gone into this. For quick reference to find it out, I use this website - http://web.meson.org/calendars/.
- [Rama and Krishna](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2006/11/26/rama-and-krishna/) - Astrology charts of two of biggest deitiesand avatars of Vishnu
- [Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2006/12/01/pancha-mahapurusha-yoga/) - Yoga formed when one of the five planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are powerful, i.e. near their point of exaltation, and are in a kendra from Moon or Lagna.
- [Budhaditya Yoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2007/01/01/budhaditya-yoga/) - Sun and Mercury join together (i.e. are conjunct) in a house. This yog, in a person’s chart, is said to give lots of talent, success, honour among his/her peers and fame in society.
- [The Missing Tara Element](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2007/01/08/the-missing-tara-element/) - I get a lot of queries about the Tara element and why it is not being displayed in the Guna Milap applet. This element is not missing in the overall computation that is finally displayed as Nakshatra match. I just did not code it because it is one of the not-so-important fields unlike Graha Maitri,
- [Manglik Dosha Exceptions](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2007/01/15/manglik-dosha-exceptions/) - Vedic Astrology Compatibility: The exceptions for Manglik dosha explained for various lagnas
- [Contributions of Readers to this Astrology Blog](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2007/02/04/contributions-of-readers-to-this-astrology-blog/) - Over the weekend, I was looking at some of the comments that are posted on various astrology articles on this blog. I would like to take this opportunity to thank some of the readers for their comments and suggestions ... I hope they can keep coming back and making more and more contributions to this blog.
- [World Cup 2007](https://planetarypositions.com/cricket/2007/02/18/world-cup-2007/) - The ICC World Cup is nigh... Pundits, in the fields of both cricket and astrology, are trying predict who would win the cup. Astrologically, Mars, 3rd house and the lord of third house govern sports. Strength of these factors and favaourable dasha and bhukti is important for the divine grace necessary for making a good
- [Monthly Newsletter](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2007/02/28/monthly-newsletter/) - Abhilasha, who keeps looking out for various ways to improve this site, pointed me to this site that provides a way for bloggers to send out periodic emails about their blog to subscribers. I have integrated it with the rss feed of this website. Please use the small form on the right sidebar to subscribe.
- [Money Matters](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2007/03/03/money-matters/) - Various Dhana Yogas, i.e. planetary combinations of wealth, are formed when rulers of these houses are associated with each other and with rulers of 1st, 5th and 9th house. This association could be through conjunction in good houses, exchange and through mutual aspect.
- [Guestbook Removed](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2007/03/13/guestbook-removed/) - Dear Readers, I have decided to remove the guestbook feature from the site because I was getting spammed from all corners and had to spend around an hour every day cleaning all the junk postings. Unlike the Wordpress, this system had no good mechanism to filter out the spam. If you want to get in
- [Strong third house : Boon or Curse?](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2007/03/18/strong-third-house-boon-or-curse/) - Vedic astrology birth chart, third house is representative of attributes like courage, younger siblings, short tours, skills, servants and capability of being a writer in literally sense.
- [Why is this astrology site free?](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2007/03/25/why-is-this-astrology-site-free/) - Whenever someone takes any jyotishi's service, it is customary to pay him/her some money as dakshina. However, I do not run this site for money. Back in 2001, I wrote a small program for myself to generate charts. I then showed it to some friends and they suggested that I should design an interface and
- [Vedic Horoscope Calculation and Charting](https://planetarypositions.com/home-main/2007/03/25/vedic-horoscope-calculation-and-charting/) - The intention behind developing this website on Astrology is to help seekers of knowledge of Jyotish by simplifying the most tedious of tasks - Vedic horoscope calculation and charting. As an extension of calculation of planetary positions, this portal also provides free services of horoscope compatibility matching for matrimonial purposes. This process, also known
- [Birth Charts - Janma Kundali, Free Online Vedic Astrology Software](https://planetarypositions.com/home-main/2007/03/25/birth-charts-janma-kundali-free-online-vedic-astrology-software/) - A birth chart (also known as janma kundali, janam kundli, Vedic horoscope) captures the precise astronomical positions of stars and planets at the individual's birth moment. Using the vast amounts of information provided byyour birth chart, Vedic Astrology could predict every important event and possible opportunity that can arise in your life. Currently, the online
- [Divisional Astrology Charts - Studied along with Rashi Chart](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2007/03/27/divisional-astrology-charts-studied-along-with-rashi-chart/) - Divisional Charts, also known as Vargas, are harmonics of the main Rashi kundali. The divisional charts are consulted along with the Rashi kundli for examining specific details
- [Matching of Horoscopes (Guna Milap) to determine compatibility for Matrimonial Purposes](https://planetarypositions.com/home-main/2007/03/27/matching-of-horoscopes-guna-milap-to-determine-compatibility-for-matrimonial-purposes/) - Vedic Astrology has a method of providing a fairly good indication of compatibility based on nakshatras (Lunar Constellations) of prospective husband and wife. It assigns points (guna) for factors that influence marriage. Although, neither this site, nor the whole process is the final say on compatibility issues (guna milap), it can be a good starting
- [How is a Janma Kundali, horoscope cast?](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2007/03/27/how-is-a-janma-kundali-horoscope-cast/) - To cast a birth chart, i.e. the horoscope, the software application takes the four inputs - date of birth, time of birth, time zone and coordinates of the place of birth. Based on that, the application converts all the parameters to the local time of the place by first converting time based on time zone
- [Panchanga](https://planetarypositions.com/note/2007/04/06/panchanga/) - Panch (Five) + Anga (Parts). Panchang is used to determine auspicious and inauspicious parts of the day. Any Vedic calendar contains this information for each day of the month. Start and end times of festivals is determined using Panchanga, as are muhuratas for performing rites etc. This application generates information for 1. Vaar (Day of
- [Discussions/Forum](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2007/04/25/discussionsforum/) - Hello Readers, I have been reading the comments posted to the article - "Strong third house..." and have enjoyed all the comments. Thanks a ton to Anand, Divya Jyoti and Basab Roy for making my effort of maintaining this site worthwhile. I see a need for a forum where users can register and discuss various
- [Neechabhanga, Rajyoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2007/05/06/neechabhanga-rajyoga/) - Conditions describing the cancellation of debility in Vedic Astrology
- [Maraka Planets](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2007/05/18/maraka-planets/) - 3rd and 8th house in a horoscope are houses that denote length of life. The vyayasthanas (12th) from these houses are bestowed with the quality of expending away life. Overall longivity should still be seen from 3rd and 8th, but the cause and timing of death should seen from rulers of 2nd and 7th houses.
- [Diseases and Sixth House](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2007/05/24/diseases-and-sixth-house/) - Vedic astrology, diseases are denoted by sixth house, its ruler and the karaka of the sixth house, Saturn. Following the principles of bhavat bhaavam, being sixth from sixth, eleventh house would also denote diseases.
- [Residential Strength - Avasiya Bala](https://planetarypositions.com/mathematics-of-astrology/2007/06/09/residential-strength-avasiya-bala/) - The strength of the planet in a horoscope derived using this method is called Avasiya bala. We need beginning degree of the Bhava, end degree of the Bhava and mid point of Bhava
- [Spam Wars](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2007/06/25/spam-wars/) - I have been spending almost 20-30 minutes a day to clean out spam hitting the Astrology Notes section on this website. A little more and it would have qualified as vandalism. What this means is that in the process of leaving a comment on this site, you, as a reader will have to take a
- [Blogging in Hindi and Sanskrit](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2007/07/01/blogging-in-hindi-and-sanskrit/) - Over the weekend, I found out a way of inserting Hindi/Sanskrit words in the articles. I will publish the entire procedure of how to use windows live writer to blog in Hindi on my other blog on blogspot. Here, I would like to begin with a shloka: सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः | सर्वे
- [Palmistry and Biology](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2007/07/05/palmistry-and-biology/) - I happened to catch a programme on National Geographic yesterday, July 04, 2007, called "Twins, Triplets and Quads" where it was mentioned that in case there is a shortage of blood in the body of fetus, miracle of biology siphons the blood away from dermis to more important organs of body - e.g. brain. The
- [Our fascination with future](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2007/07/22/our-fascination-with-future/) - It is said that those who do not remember the history are bound to repeat it. Still, most of us rather look forward to the future than look back and reflect. It is quite natural given our fascination with the future and the desire to know more and more about it. There are various reasons why we
- [Good results by Rahu and Ketu](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2007/08/02/good-results-by-rahu-and-ketu/) - In any of the journals of Indian astrology, Rahu or Ketu come from a demonic background. They are considered to be wile, deceitful and dishonest. Rahu is described as a liar, a patient of leprosy, foul mouth and full of criticism about others. Ketu is a scoundrel and one with low character.
- [How to Judge a Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2007/08/08/how-to-judge-a-horoscope/) - I am not being pretentious by keeping the title of my post same as the name of books by Dr. B.V. Raman on subject of astrology. I think it was necessary given the reaction to some of the posts on the yoga category. Anand observed in one of the comments to the post - Good
- [Inter religion marriages and Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2007/09/01/inter-religion-marriages-and-vedic-astrology/) - The karakas and bhavas for marriage, religion and "foreignness" are: Jupiter and Venus. Fifth House: mentality and love affairs. Seventh house: Ninth House: religion and luck. Saturn, Rahu and Ketu: indicating the separating influence in the chart.
- [War time correction for horoscopes](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2007/09/29/war-time-correction-for-horoscopes/) - During World War II, all over pre-independence India, i.e. present day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, clocks were moved forward by one hour to make Indian time 6 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT. The exact dates for this change are from September 1, 1942 to October 14, 1945. 1 For any charts prepared for
- [Daylight savings parameter for horoscopes](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2007/10/02/daylight-savings-parameter-for-horoscopes/) - Based on my email exchanges with Basab over the last few days, I realized that there is still a lot of confusion over how to enter values in the birth chart application to generate janma kundli and it is especially true for folks living outside India and those who live in places with daylight savings
- [The Historical Rama](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2007/11/16/the-historical-rama/) - The horoscope of Lord Rama is presented in the article on Rama and Krishna. According to Ramayana, the date of birth of Rama is the Shukla Paksha Navami of Chaitra Masa. Unfortunately, there is no mention of any year or a reference to a date in present time through which an unambiguous claim can be
- [Predictions using Vimshottari Dasha](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2007/12/02/predictions-using-vimshottari-dasha/) - Dasha period system is the more important of prediction systems in use. There are various dasha periods used within Indian Astrology - Vimshottari, Sodashottari, Dwadashattari, Ashtottari etc. Vimshottari dasha system is marked as the most important one in the ancient texts. The birth chart application in this site displays the Vimshottari dasha.
- [Mercury and creativity](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2008/01/28/mercury-and-creativity/) - Apologies for not being able to write any new posts for a long time. A combination of personal and professional issues did not allow me to work on the site other than performing routine maintenance. I have been going through all the comments though and this one caught my attention where the person is concerned
- [Foreign Travel and Journeys](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2008/02/11/foreign-travel-and-journeys/) - Derive the principles for predicting foreign travel by way of Vedic Astrology. Journeys within a geographical region, Business travel to a foreign land, Tourism or pilgrimage, Change is residence due to profession or marriage
- [Demonic Nakshatras - Gana factor?](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/demonic-nakshatras-gana-factor/) - A not so recent post in the forum referred to demonic nakshatra where the member was worried that most of the planets in his/her chart are in demonic nakshatra. From the post, I gather that by demonic nakshatra the member is referring to the gana factor on horoscope compatibility - dev, manushya and rakshasa. In
- [The Astrological Magazine](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2008/02/29/the-astrological-magazine/) - My subscription cheque for "The Astrological Magazine" has been returned with a note from them: We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, the publication of The Astrological Magazine will stop with the December 2007 issue. All unexpired subscription amounts will be refunded shortly. We thank all our subscribers for their
- [Comment Cleanup and Database Errors](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2008/03/02/comment-cleanup-and-database-errors/) - For all those running a WordPress blog, please note - do not mark any spam comment as "spam" while moderation. Just delete it. If you don't, it will just sit there in the wp_comments table. The performance of your WordPress installation will go down as the size of this table increases. Why am I ranting
- [Vedic Astrology Software - Online](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2008/03/06/vedic-astrology-software-online/) - I get a lot of queries about the Vedic astrology software on this website. Some of the folks who write to me do not have a java enabled web browser. This janma kundali software and the horoscope compatibility software are developed in java and and is embedded in the a web page that loads from
- [Rules of Combination of Planets](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2008/03/16/rules-of-combination-of-planets/) - In a Vedic horoscope, planets are said to be in combination Kshetra Sambandha (क्षेत्र सम्बंध), Drishti Sambandha (दृष्टि सम्बंध), Rashish Drishti Sambandha (राशीश दृष्टि सम्बंध), Yuti Sambandha (युति सम्बंध)
- [Reference Books in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2008/03/26/reference-books-in-vedic-astrology/) - I have updated the Vedic astrology reference book page with a small description of each book. I hope to keep this list current as and when I get new books on this subject.
- [Foreign Travels and Journeys - 2](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2008/04/04/foreign-travels-and-journeys-2/) - 1) Dual signs signifies foreign travel. 2)12th house is a house of foreign residence. I guess the logic behind it is the 12th house is the 4th house(residence) from the 9th house(foreign travel). It is also 9th from 4th.
- [Typo corrected: compatibility matching help page](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2008/04/18/typo-corrected-compatibility-matching-help-page/) - Thanks, “Interested in Astrology”. I have corrected a typo as pointed out by you on the help page. Just wanted to point out a typo on the below link - maximum points is 36, not 38 as you have indicated in the line “For a 100% match, the value would be 38”. Please do correct
- [Making sense of a horoscope - 1](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2008/04/20/making-sense-of-a-horoscope-1/) - The purpose of this article to help a student of astrology take the first step - familiarization with a horoscope and how to make sense of the chart we see in front of our eyes. Most of the concepts here are generic but since I am myself a student of Vedic or Indian Astrology, there
- [Rituals while wearing Gemstones](https://planetarypositions.com/gemstones/2008/05/04/rituals-while-wearing-gemstones/) - Rituals that should be followed while wearing gemstones as per Vedic Astrology - procedures and mantras
- [General Strength of a Bhava](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2008/06/17/general-strength-of-a-bhava/) - In a horoscope, to assess the results of a house with respect to areas it signifies, we need to look at influence of other planets on the house, influence on the lord of the house, and influence on the Karaka of the house.
- [Express Star Teller](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2008/07/07/express-star-teller/) - I have subscribed to Express Star Teller, a Chennai based Vedic Astrology monthly magazine and have been reading it for few months now, after the disappointing closure of The Astrological Magazine. My initial impression of this magazine was (a) not very good editorials and (b) too many ads, as obviously the hangover from the previous
- [Expenses and Spending Money - 12th and 2nd house](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2008/07/20/expenses-and-spending-money-12th-and-2nd-house/) - According to Vedic Astrology, in a horoscope, 12th house indicates: Expenses, Foreign elements, places and journeys to foreign location and Final liberation (moksha)
- [Free Jyotish Horoscope Software](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2008/07/22/various-horoscope-softwares/) - Upon purchase of one year subscription of Express Star Teller, the subscriber is asked for relevant details of date, time and place of birth. This information is used to generate a varshaphal and predictions are made using a commercially available software - Parashara’s Light 6.0. From the printout, it looks like a computer generated report
- [Something is not right...](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2008/07/24/something-is-not-right/) - It was brought to my attention by Saraswati from Chennai that the java application on kundali and kundali match page is not working as expected and is failing with a "no initied" failure. It seems to be a problem with the java/jsp/servlet server on my website. I am on the phone with the customer service
- [Looking good now?](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2008/07/25/looking-good-now/) - The hosting provider has fixed the problem and I was able to run the kundali and chat matching applet as well as generate images on the site. I will keep monitoring the site and will contact the provider if the site goes down again. Please let me know if you think there are any other
- [The Bangalore Blasts](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2008/07/26/the-bangalore-blasts/) - I was very sorry to hear about the blasts in Bangalore in the afternoon of 25/07. Sitting around the television in the company cafeteria, a bunch of colleagues continuously changed channels to get more information on the location and effect of these blasts. It initially started with news about two blasts and gradually the tally
- [The Problem of Translation](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2008/08/31/the-problem-of-translation/) - Why is it really difficult for anyone to translate Vedic Astrology texts from Sanskrit or Hindi to English
- [Profession and Dashamsha Lords](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2008/10/02/profession-and-dashamsha-lords/) - Vedic Astrology - professional life: Lord of the Tenth House, Planets aspecting tenth house, Planets situated in tenth house Tenth House mid point (Bhaav Madhya)
- [Difficult Times](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2008/11/29/difficult-times/) - It was not an ordinary day at work and colleagues pointed out to each other that Bangalore Oberoi and the Taj West End are directly visible from our office. I looked out of the window and shuddered. Even when I was aware that I am a thousand odd kilometers removed from Bombay, I felt scared.
- [Progeny in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2009/01/14/progeny-in-vedic-astrology/) - The combinations for predicting adoption of a child by a couple are based on looking at the weakness of putrakaraka elements in the chart. The yogas of malefic aspect on 5th (and 9th) lords/houses (thus denying children) and also on the 7th house (denying ability to procreate).
- [No Astrology Newsletters](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2009/01/16/no-astrology-newsletters/) - My newsletter server Zookoda is going down and as a result I will not be able to continue the monthly mailer till I figure out an alternative. Quoting from this page: As a result we have decided to put the Zookoda platform on ice. Users will not be able to login effective January 1, 2009.
- [Adoption (Dattak-putra yogas)](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2009/02/09/adoption-dattak-putra-yogas/) - The combinations for predicting adoption of a child by a couple are based on looking at the weakness of putrakaraka elements in the chart. The logic is simple – if there are no natural issues, adoption is the next possibility. The yogas therefore are more or less along the lines of malefic aspect on 5th
- [The New Astrological Magazine](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2009/02/17/the-new-astrological-magazine/) - Message from Mrs. Gayatri Devi Vasudev: ****** You will be glad to learn that I have just launched THE NEW ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE, a monthly devoted to Jyotisha or astrology and other aspects of India's rich intellectual heritage. The March 2009 issue which is now on the stands is the inaugural issue. THE NEW ASTROLOGICAL MAGAZINE
- [Acquisition of immovable property in astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2009/04/10/acquisition-of-immovable-property-in-astrology/) - Purchase of big ticket items like vehicles, cars etc. and property (houses, apartments etc.) should also be looked at from fourth bhava. The karaka planets for these traits are different; Venus being vahanakaraka should be considered for movable property, and Mars mars being grihakaraka should be looked at for immovable property.
- [Hurt by Piracy](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2009/07/30/hurt-by-piracy/) - This astrology site got hurt by piracy again. Someone reverse engineered the chart matching source code from this site and sold to a Sri Lanka based matrimonial site for almost $2,500. The webmaster of this matrimonial site claims to have purchased it from http://www.scriptlance.com/. In the pirated version, the copyright and other information is promptly
- [Sanatana Dharma](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2009/08/20/sanatana-dharma/) - Newsweek reported this article - We Are All Hindus Now written by Lisa Miller. This may come as a surprise to many and give a talking point to the ignoramus lot of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, but believe me, this is nothing new. Any person who has read the Vedas will shrug it off saying “big
- [Geocities, RIP](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2009/08/31/geocities-rip/) - Yahoo is pulling the plug on Geocities and it will close on October 26, 2009. The first version of this website went live on Geocities in March of 2001. For a long time, Geocities was the place to serve the static html pages and the applet for this website. The site had outgrown the “free”
- [Benefic and Malefic Planets](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2009/09/06/benefic-and-malefic-planets/) - Lordship of certain houses in the chart can make the planets deviate from their natural tendencies of doing good or bad. E.g. Jupiter, who is naturally the best beneficial planet, is not good for Kanya (Virgo) lagna. It is similarly neutral for Simha (Leo) lagna
- [Planetary combinations for an astrologer](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2009/09/06/planetary-combinations-for-an-astrologer/) - To achieve knowledge in astrology or any related subject, one should have a natural inclination towards such subjects. A relation between the 1st and 8th houses or 10th and 8th houses indicates interest towards astrological related subjects.
- [Stories around Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2009/10/09/stories-around-astrology/) - All of you must have gone through 100s of comments on astrology posts here by Basab. Here is one more example of how clear a thinker he is. He has a blog on Sulekha that I read whenever he posts a new story and I would like to share with readers of this site. Thanks
- [Exaltation, Debilitation and Moola-trikona Chart](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2010/01/01/exaltation-debilitation-and-moola-trikona-chart/) - This is what I have learnt about exaltation, debilitation and moolatrikona from Shri PVR Narsimha Rao’s book on Vedic Astrology available freely here.
- [An example horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/mathematics-of-astrology/2010/01/01/an-example-horoscope/) - One of my acquaintances asked me to take a look at his horoscope. I am reproducing it here with only some information due to privacy concerns. I would like to get an opinion from other esteemed astrologers who frequent this website. Saturn is debilitated in 10th house. It is not getting neechabhanga as it is
- [Email Subscriptions](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2010/01/10/email-subscriptions/) - Email Subscriptions are back ! Please use the form on upper left hand side corner to subscribe to content to this site - you will get an email once I publish new content on my blog. Subscribe to Jyotish (Vedic/Indian Astrology) by Email ↑ Grab this Headline Animator
- [Astrology Tweets](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2010/01/12/astrology-tweets/) - Here is what Planetary Positions is doing – it is becoming more net savvy :-) You can now follow us on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/planetpos. Any posts written on this blog will be delivered to this twitter account courtesy of Google. Thank you !! PS: With this small post, planetarypositions has reached another milestone – 100
- [Makara Sankranti](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2010/01/14/makara-sankranti/) - Definition of makara sankranti by Vedic calendar.
- [Continuity and Differentiability](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2010/01/17/continuity-and-differentiability/) - High school mathematics introduces the concept of continuous and differentiable functions as the first steps of calculus. For a continuous function, if someone were to compute the value of a function at a point and at another point just besides it, then there would not be a lot of change in the value. In the
- [Classical Books on Astrology – Availability](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2010/01/26/classical-books-on-astrology-availability/) - Vedic Astrology classical books - Availability and publishers
- [What are the odds?](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2010/01/28/what-are-the-odds/) - Did Amitabh Bachchan reall comment on this blog?
- [Vipareeta Raja Yoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2010/02/03/vipareeta-raja-yoga/) - Vedic Astrology: Conditions for constitution of a vipareeta raj yoga: Lord of dusthanas should be situated within 6th, 8th and 12th house only. They should not associated with lords of 1st, 5th, 10th and 9th house.
- [Calling for Articles on Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2010/02/05/calling-for-articles-on-vedic-astrology/) - If there are any astrologers out there who would be interested in contributing articles to this website, please do get in touch : vedic dot astrology @ gmail.com. I will be very happy to publish your work on this website. It would be very helpful to spread good word about Vedic Astrology throughout the world.
- [Some mere mortals](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2010/02/25/some-mere-mortals/) - Even in Satyuga, there was a washerman (dhobi) who doubted Rama and Sita and Sita had to prove herself through agnipariksha… This Kaliyuga has mere mortals like me who doubted the God (of cricket) and had written him off. I had the temerity to ask him to just be a coach and motivator of India
- [Relationships](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2010/04/01/relationships/) - This was an interesting cartoon in DNA, Bangalore. Funny in some sense, after the current furor by Supreme Court on pre-marital sex and live-in relationships. Marriage is defined based on a ceremony, whether it is a ceremony in front of Agni dev, Nikaah in front of a kazi, a church wedding in front of a
- [Parent Child Relationship](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2010/06/20/parent-child-relationship/) - Judging parent child relationship in a Vedic horoscope: we need to look at 5th house in parent’s chart and 9th house. We should look at influences on 5th house and its lord to determine how the relationship and association would be in future.
- [Profession and Downfalls - Part I (Rahu-Ketu Axis)](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2010/07/25/profession-and-downfalls-part-i-rahu-ketu-axis/) - Vedic Astrology: Effect of Rahu/Ketu axis in a horoscope on profession
- [Hacked and back to work](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2010/09/18/hacked-and-back-to-work/) - The site was hacked today – when I logged in to the site for some maintenance, firefox web browser gave me some weird javascript error. I the used Google Chrome to log in and it immediately gave a red coloured warning that the site planetarypositions.com is hosing some malware. My heartbeat and blood pressure spiked.
- [Effect of a Yogakaraka Planet](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2010/09/22/effect-of-a-yogakaraka-planet/) - Vedic Astrology: Methods of judging if a planet is indeed capable of giving results of the yoga it is involved in in a horoscope
- [The Verdict](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2010/10/01/the-verdict/) - The day came and went and India remained calm. We all got home early from work and were glued to the television screen to hear the verdict. I heard it on the television and then rushed to the computer to download the PDF file of the verdict from the Allahabad High Court website. Read it,
- [The Verdict - II](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2010/10/09/the-verdict-ii/) - To further my claim in the previous article that there is no scope for “unbiased” and “independent” research in this country, I would like to draw the attention of the readers to this article in Times of India, How Allahabad HC exposed ‘experts’ espousing Masjid cause. You can find relevant part of the judgment here
- [Return of the blogger](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2011/05/24/return-of-the-blogger/) - I am planning to restart this blog again with few blog posts a week. I have been neglecting this page for quite sometime now and this has resulted in my Astrology knowledge going down. I can’t read charts as well as I could last year. Hopefully, it will improve again with practice. Another problem that
- [Krishna’s fault?](https://planetarypositions.com/religion/2011/05/24/krishnas-fault/) - Saw this interesting post in newspapers today – Bangalore Body Fake. It says: They had miserably failed to prove the legal existence of Iskcon, Bangalore as an independent autonomous body, it said... It had fabricated documents and was falsely claiming its right over the properties. There was no evidence on record to show that the
- [Open for comments](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2011/05/25/open-for-comments/) - The website is open for question/answers, comments again. These would be moderated for SPAM though. Many thanks !
- [Is it luck, or Providence or simple Destiny?](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2011/06/03/is-it-luck-or-providence-or-simple-destiny/) - An interesting perspective on luck (or just maybe destiny) that I read in the Economic Times today on luck and corporate success. Just want to bring to your attention, and let you yourself make something out of it, rather than me going on a rant about Astrology :-) Quoting from the article.. ... has earned
- [Ramdev is missing the whole point](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2011/06/05/ramdev-is-missing-the-whole-point/) - Baba Ramdev, who has woken up against the Indian Government on the issue of corruption and black money is missing the whole point. I am afraid that all his posturing will eventually get the better of him and he will become inconsequential. He has no idea of the black money economy in India. It is
- [Profession and Downfalls Part II – Sun’s effect in the horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2011/12/21/profession-and-downfalls-part-ii-suns-effect-in-the-horoscope/) - Role of Sun affecting 10th house and its karaka - job, profession. What to predict by Sun's placement in a horoscope
- [How to Judge Diseases](https://planetarypositions.com/medical-astrology/2011/12/23/how-to-judge-diseases/) - In a janma kundali, association of the Lord of 6th house with any of the planets will show up as a disease. If both the Karaka and Lord are associated with 6th lord, then problems will be magnified.
- [Money Matters and 12th House](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2012/04/23/money-matters-and-12th-house/) - Jyotish - In a janma kundali, 12th house is said to signify losses and expenditure with respect to money.
- [Love Marriage and Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2012/04/23/love-marriage-and-vedic-astrology/) - Horoscope compatibility and love marriage. : Seventh house and implications of affect of various planets on it.
- [Transit of Venus and Combustion](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2012/04/27/transit-of-venus-and-combustion/) - Description of a combust planet according to Vedic Astrology texts Jataka Paarijata, Saravali, Uttara Kalamrita
- [Reviewing More Books on Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2012/04/27/reviewing-more-books-on-vedic-astrology/) - I hadn’t found time to work on the website for quite some time now. This was very evident from the frequency of posts, not allowing comments etc. During this time, I did purchase a lot of books, but hadn’t reviewed them on the site under this list – Vedic Astrology Books.I am trying to reverse
- [Reaching out to Astrology Enthusiasts](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2012/05/02/reaching-out-to-astrology-enthusiasts/) - Some time back, I activated Feedburner feeds on this Astrology website. It allows for two services – (1) a RSS reader that RSS savvy readers can read on the web and (2) mailing list and twitter delivery for new Vedic Astrology articles that appear on this page. The website is reaching couple of milestones –
- [Saturn affecting Profession in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2012/05/13/saturn-affecting-profession-in-vedic-astrology/) - Role of Saturn affecting 10th house and its karaka - job, profession. What to predict by Saturn's placement in a horoscope
- [First Reads on Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2012/05/21/first-reads-on-astrology/) - Books on Vedic Astrology that are extremely important to the beginners - comprehensive list.
- [HTML Format Astrology Chart](https://planetarypositions.com/kundali-software/2012/05/28/html-format-astrology-chart/) - It was brought to my notice that the HTML format horoscope is not working on this site. It seems that the server where this application was hosted has deleted my account. The astrology chart was made using a perl script and I seem to have lost the source code for it :-( I am still
- [Continuity of the civilization and lessons for future](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2012/05/30/continuity-of-the-civilization-and-lessons-for-future/) - I would like to bring to the readers’ attention this paper on Indus Valley Civilization and a blog in New York Times. It talks about the collapse of the Harappan civilization and how it was affected by the changes in climactic conditions thousands of years back. The article talks about how the changes in monsoon
- [Jupiter, is He a Saviour always?](https://planetarypositions.com/guest-articles/2012/06/11/jupiter-is-he-a-saviour-always/) - Jupiter's role in predicting problems in workplace - Vedic Astrological perspective
- [Displaying Birth Charts & Kundali Matching application](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2012/12/02/displaying-birth-charts-kundali-matching-application/) - Issues with horoscope compatibility and online horoscope calculation application on this site
- [Sanyasyoga – Combinations for an ascetic](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2012/12/02/sanyasyoga-combinations-for-an-ascetic/) - Astrological traits of a sanyasi that signifies a pravrajya-yoga in a vedic horscope, which can predict bachelorhood
- [Start of new school session](https://planetarypositions.com/samskara/2013/04/07/start-of-new-school-session/) - Vedic astrology prescribes muhurtas for both start of studies for kids as well as start of a new session in schools. These should be thought about as two different samskaras. While start of studies for a child is thought to be as aksharambha (अक्षरारंभ), start of a new session and acquiring new stream of knowledge
- [Marital Stability and Discord–Astrological Perspective](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2013/04/14/marital-stability-and-discord-astrological-perspective/) - Horoscope Compatibility: discord in a marriage and the influence of various planets that results in separation and denote lack or absence of marriage in a chart vs. presence, but resulting in a separation.
- [Planetary Actions and Domain of Houses](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2013/12/28/planetary-actions-and-domain-of-houses/) - determination of how planets act in a chart for a given matter. Therefore, it is important for us to first determine which house should be studied.
- [New Look and New Areas](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2014/04/29/new-look-and-new-areas/) - Dear Readers, We welcome to you to the new website – new look and new areas that we will keep adding to the site. There is one area that I will add with immediate effect is “readers’ queries”. We will pick up interesting questions from the comments section and post their answers to the readers’
- [New Section on Readers’ Queries](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/04/29/new-section-on-readers-queries/) - We are starting a new section to address queries posted by the readers on the site. This will be captured under this category type “readers’ queries” and it will be tracked as one of the most important sections on this website going forward. I will take help from other astrologers to contribute to this section.
- [Professional Worries](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/05/06/professional-worries/) - Commented by Bijesh Menon There was a question posed on the post on Saturn affecting professional life. The readers can refer to the detailed question here. The gist of the question is that there are issues on professional life and the gentleman asking the quetion has filed a case against the employer as the employer
- [Divisional Charts–Vargas](https://planetarypositions.com/mathematics-of-astrology/2014/05/11/varga-divisional-charts/) - Definition of various divisional charts in Vedic Astrology - detailed description
- [Saturn & Sun Opposition](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2014/05/11/saturn-sun-opposition/) - Saturn and Sun are in opposition now. As of May 10th 2014 afternoon, Saturn is at 25Li57 and Sun is at 25Ar55, which is almost 180° apart from each other. This is pretty interesting time for astrologers as this means that both Sun and Saturn are exalted. This isn’t a very good combination in a
- [Links Fixed, Malware Checked & Social Networks](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2014/05/13/links-fixed-malware-checked-social-networks/) - Hello Readers, I have been working on the website trying to fix broken links, ensuring that all the inwards links are correct and done a general sweep of the website. Google and Bing say this and I am happy to report that the site is functional without any malware and without any problems. I would
- [Horoscope Incompatibility & Remedies](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2014/05/16/horoscope-incompatibility-remedies/) - Dosha Samyam due to papa graha – or balancing of malefic content for horoscope compatibility is as important as taking care of Manglik Dosha during horoscope or birth chart matching prior to marriage. It takes tremendous teamwork between husband and wife to make the marriage work. While matching the horoscope, we should look at all
- [Graha Shanti Remedies Steps](https://planetarypositions.com/astro-remedies/2014/05/19/graha-shanti-remedies-steps/) - Lal Kitab and many other astrological texts talk about donation of few things for planets that are either malefic, weak or afflicted in a janma kundali. For example, for malefic Sun in a horoscope, wheat, gold needs to be donated. Mung, green fruits are donated for Mercury. Similarly, if moon is afflicted in a kundali,
- [2014 Elections–Important Dates & Times](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/2014/05/20/2014-elections-important-dates-times/) - Election process and schedule: http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/GE2014/Schedule/Home.htm. Good and interactive map with the dates and place of voting. Results declared – through the day on 16th May. PM Manmohan Singh tenders resignation: 17th May 2014 between 12.50 pm and 1.10 PM at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. There was a band of time between which MMS reached
- [Alternatives for Gemstones](https://planetarypositions.com/gemstones/2014/05/24/alternatives-for-gemstones/) - It is not always possible to get a good gemstone that does not have a dosha in it. We should wear gemstones that are free of inclusions and flaws. Brihat Samhita talks about how these flaws look like. The author says that a gemstone with blemishes that looks like crow feet, an insect or an
- [Narendra Modi Swearing-in Chart](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2014/05/26/narendra-modi-swearing-in-chart/) - The kundali of Shri Narendra Modi taking oath as 15th Prime Minister of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan is attached. The swearing in ceremony started just after 6:00 PM when the President of India came down the stairs. As soon as he came down, his permission to begin the ceremony was sought. Immediately after, Modi
- [Prediction of Second Marriage](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2014/05/29/prediction-of-second-marriage/) - Second marriage is predicted if there is both beneficial and malefic influence on 7th house, its lord and Venus. There are hundreds of combinations that are used to explain second marriage in Vedic Astrology. All of them are centred around a simple logic that there is separational influence on the factors governing marriage in a
- [Horoscope Astrology Software Security Warning](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2014/05/30/horoscope-astrology-software-security-warning/) - Hello Readers, The java based astrology software that is installed on this site is not working for newer versions of java. It is giving some arbitrary security warning and the java installation on newer computers does not allow it to run. As a result, many of the visitors on this site are unable to generate
- [Janma Kundali in Image Format](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2014/05/31/kundali-in-image-format/) - Hello All, The facility to generate image format janma kundali and to save it on your own hard disk to keep a copy is back on this website. I have fixed the backend facility to generate the image of the kundali appropriately. The way to access this software is through the horoscope generation applet. Once
- [Jupiter’s Transit in Cancer–2014](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/06/01/jupiter-2014-cancer-transit/) - Find out how you are affected due to Jupiter’s transit in Cancer by referring to your Janma Rashi. This affect is long term – and will be functional through July 2015. As per Vedic Astrology’s niryana calculations Jupiter will move from Gemini to Cancer on 19th June 2014. As per the coordinates of Bangalore are
- [Nadi Dosha Cancellation](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/06/01/nadi-dosha-cancellation/) - Referring to this comment on Chart Matching Fundamentals, the rules of Nadi Dosha are revisited: Nadi Dosha: If there is nadi dosha in the chart, i.e. if the nadis of would be bride and groom are the same, there are two exceptions that exist: If the same planet is the lord of janma rashi of
- [Horoscope Matching Question](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/06/03/horoscope-matching-question/) - There was a question on horoscope compatibility here, where there was an issue with the horoscope matching software. There seems to be a problem in Horoscope matching . I entered the following details: Bride: Gurkirat | DOB: 10-2-1994 | HH:18 MM:54 | |TZ: 5-30E | Saving: No | Lat: 30-56N | Long: 76-46E | Charttype:
- [Query on Marriage Timing](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/06/06/query-on-marriage-timing/) - I was asked to analyse this horoscope by one of the readers and check the possibility of marriage in the kundali. Please allow me to share my analysis. Looking at the overall strength of the chart, it is noticeable that the lagna is Simha (Leo) and its lord is located in 3rd house in Tula
- [Sixth House in Kundali and Debt](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2014/06/10/sixth-house-kundali-debt/) - Debt, loans and such money matters are seen from sixth house in a horoscope. 6th is a malefic house in a horoscope. Location of a planet in the sixth house is considered a bad placement. Similarly, placement of 6th house lord in any other auspicious house is considered bad for the house. The only good
- [Timing of Marriage: Delays and Remedies](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2014/06/15/marriage-timing-delays-remedies/) - Prediction of marriage and delays has to be seen from effect on the factors associated with 7th house. An attempt is made in this article to predict marriage and to provide remedies for delays. It is not an attempt to predict horoscope compatibility as it is covered in other articles. The main factors that are
- [Profession and further studies](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/06/19/profession-and-further-studies/) - The current post is in response to this comment on the Profession Worries post of the blog. It is written by Bijesh Menon and his contact information is at the end of the blog post. Dear Rao, Let me start with a delineation regarding your profession. Your horoscope has several notable positive factors regarding profession
- [Multiple planets in one house](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2014/06/22/multiple-planets-in-one-house/) - There are many combinations when there are more than four planets in a house in a horoscope. These are very interesting kundalis and are a challenge to interpret. A lot of care must be taken to apply usual rules of combinations of planets as there are many such combinations to consider. Assuming that all the
- [Starting Monthly Predictions](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/2014/06/22/starting-monthly-predictions/) - Hello Readers, In the next few days, I will be posting my first article on monthly predictions. These predictions will be made on the janma rashi or the moon sign. If you do not know your moon sign, please first find it out through the horoscope software application on this page on the website. Afterwards,
- [Monthly Predictions July 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2014/06/26/astrology-predictions-july-2014/) - July month’s predictions are 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 applet on this page. There are important
- [Rahu/Ketu Transit 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/06/29/rahu-ketu-transit-2014/) - Find out how Rahu/Ketu transit of 2014 in Virgo and Pisces respectively will affect you according to the janma rashi. If I take the latitude and longitude of Bangalore, Rahu/Ketu will enter the signs around midnight of July 12/13 2014 and will stay in these signs for approximately one and a half year till 9
- [Jupiter Combust in Transit: July 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/07/01/jupiter-combust-july-2014-transit/) - The people or persons who have Moon in their janma kundali in the sign of Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces will feel the good effects of the Jupiter transit through July 2015. Jupiter is transiting through Cancer now and is in its exaltation sign is good for the all the folks for whom the
- [Horoscope Compatibility Using Name](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2014/07/03/horoscope-compatibility-using-name/) - चालू नाम से कुंडली मिलान, कितना सही? There is a practice in India to take the name of bride and groom and use that information for matching of the horoscope. What people do is that they take the first letter of the name, try to derive a nakshatra and then match horoscope. This practice is
- [11th House in Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2014/07/05/eleventh-house-horoscope/) - There was a question on 11th house and what is signifies. The question was very specific as to why 11th house in a horoscope is considered inauspicious. Eleventh house is indeed considered to be Labhsthana and its karakatva is indicated by income that we earn through our primary means of livelihood. Tenth house in a
- [Remedies for Manglik Dosha](https://planetarypositions.com/astro-remedies/2014/07/09/remedies-manglik-dosha/) - This post is a compendium of remedies advised for manglik dosha elsewhere in the website. There are tons of questions around this hence the need to consolidate it in one place and add my thoughts and analysis around it. Recap: Manglik Dosha is caused due to position of Mars (mangal) in certain houses in the
- [Basics of Planetary Transits (Example Sun)](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/07/13/basics-of-planetary-transits-example-sun/) - I was not able to finish the post on weekly predictions due to various reasons. As it is a habit to come up with an article at the end of the week, I am sharing the notes on transits that I refer to most often. I am aware that these notes are not very useful
- [Stock Market and Astrological Aspects](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2014/07/16/stock-market-astrological-aspects/) - Hello Readers, These are my very preliminary and basic notes on how stock markets are predicted using Vedic Astrology. These are derived from the bible of Mundane Astrology that is Brihat Samhita. Brihat Samhita describes the matter/material associated with planets and then the movement of planets through various signs and nakshatras affects the demand and
- [Astrology and Stamps](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2014/07/19/astrology-and-stamps/) - When I was a kid, my hobby was collecting stamps. I started at the age of 10 and till the time I went to college, I kept buying all sorts of stamps – Indian, foreign… all shapes and sizes. At one time, I had a full book of over a thousand stamps. I was quite
- [Monthly Predictions August 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2014/07/20/monthly-predictions-august-2014/) - August month’s predictions are 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 applet on this page. There are important
- [Venus Jupiter Conjunction August 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2014/07/24/venus-jupiter-conjunction-august-2014/) - On August 18, Venus and Jupiter will be conjunct. They will come close to the exact longitudinal degree early morning on August 18. Both Jupiter and Venus are pretty bright planets and thus it will be a great planetary spectacle in the early morning sky during this while. This conjunction is happening in the Cancer
- [Weekly Panchanga August 3rd 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/08/01/weekly-panchanga-august-3rd-2014/) - This is the panchanga for the whole week that is generated for the whole week of August 3rd 2014 for Bangalore, India. If you are looking for specific panchanga for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page – panchanga.html. The table below explains how to read the changes. Take the
- [Queries on Children, Progeny](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/08/02/queries-on-children-progeny/) - Shri S Sharma has answered two questions posted on Progeny and Vedic Astrology post. I am deleting the comment from there and adding them in the Readers’ Queries section. Thanks you Sir for your responses. I sincerely hope it helps the readers of the website. Question 1 posted by Neha here > http://www.planetarypositions.com/yoga/2009/01/14/progeny-in-vedic-astrology/#comment-16742. The answer
- [Weekly Panchanga August 10th 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/08/09/weekly-panchanga-august-10th-2014/) - This is the panchanga for the week that is generated for the whole week of August 10th 2014 for Bangalore, India. If you are looking for specific panchanga for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page – panchanga.html. The table below explains how to read the changes. Take the case
- [Saturn Mars Conjunction August 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/08/11/saturn-mars-conjunction-august-2014/) - Effect of Mars/Saturn conjunction on various rashis, natal horoscope and on day to day affairs is described in the article. Saturn and Mars will be conjunct on August 25th/26th. The exact conjunction will occur around midnight of August 25th, going into August 26th. Their latitudinal degrees are different, and therefore the planets will not eclipse
- [Weekly Panchanga 17 Aug 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/08/16/weekly-panchanga-17-aug-2014/) - This week of August 17th 2014 is a little better than last one where Panchak operated and a bunch of inauspicious Yogas made the week very tight. As you will see below, this week is a better one compared to last one. The panchanga is generated for the week taking the reference of Bangalore, India.
- [Monthly Predictions September 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2014/08/20/monthly-predictions-september-2014/) - September 2014 month’s predictions are 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 applet on this page. Jupiter remains
- [Weekly Panchanga : August 24th, 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/08/23/weekly-panchanga-august-24th-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of August 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page – panchanga.html. The table below explains how to read the changes. Take the case of Tithi for example: Tithi
- [Kendradhipati Dosha](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2014/08/25/kendradhipati-dosha/) - Description of Kendradhipati dosha in a horoscope according to Vedic Astrology. This is associated with benefics owning kendras - 1, 4, 7 and 10 in a janma kundali. Read on for more details.
- [Badhaka Planets](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2014/08/27/badhaka-planets/) - Vedic Astrology : What are badhaka planets that create problems and hindrances in what otherwise looks to be a straightforward beneficial aspect?
- [Panchanga 31 Aug 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/08/30/panchanga-31-aug-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 31st August through 6th September 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page – panchanga.html. The table below explains how to read the changes. Take the case of
- [Weekly Panchanga: 7 September 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/09/05/weekly-panchanga-7-september-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 7th September through 13th September 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. This is a tough week with small pockets of muhurtas to take up new activities. Continue with your life on plans that are already made and focus your energies on such activities. Panchak starts on
- [Venus Gochar Kanya Rashi Sept Oct 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/09/07/venus-gochar-kanya-rashi-sept-oct-2014/) - Find out how Venus Gochar affects you according to your moon sign. Venus will transit (gochar) to Virgo/Kanya rashi in early morning hours on 25th September 2014 as per Indian Standard Time for a horoscope prepared for Bangalore. Venus remains in Virgo through October 19th, when it moves to its own sign of Libra on
- [Sanskrit Dictionary](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2014/09/07/sanskrit-dictionary/) - There are a lot of good books on Vedic Astrology in Hindi and other languages, as compared to the quality and quantity of books in English. The books in English are directed towards Western countries and to expose them towards this ancient science. These books are frequently written on basic topics, like how to cast
- [Total Lunar Eclipse: 8th October 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2014/09/10/8th-october-2014-total-lunar-eclipse/) - On 8th of October, a total lunar eclipse would occur that would visible throughout most of North America, South America, eastern Asia – China, Japan, Korea etc., and Australia. The information about the extent, duration and the visibility on Earth can be obtained through this site - NASA Map and Eclipse Information. In India, this
- [Weekly Panchanga: 14th Sept 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/09/12/weekly-panchanga-14th-sept-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 14th September through 20th September 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. Panchak ended on Thursday, September 11. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page – panchanga.html. The table below explains how to read
- [Monthly Horoscope October 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2014/09/18/monthly-horoscope-october-2014/) - Health, family, travel/trips and career/business – the horoscope of October 2014 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
- [Weekly Panchanga: 21 September 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/09/20/weekly-panchanga-21-september-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 21st September through 27th September 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page – panchanga.html. The table below explains how to read the changes. Take the case of
- [Stock Market Forecast: October 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2014/09/23/stock-market-forecast-october-2014/) - This is an attempt at predicting India stock market by looking purely at astrology principles. For the month of October 2014, the following sectors will be in play: Stock Market to be range bound and slow from September last week onwards From first week of October, after markets reopen after Gandhi Jayanti and Vijaya-dashmi, rumours
- [Partial Solar Eclipse 23rd October 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/astronomy/2014/09/25/partial-solar-eclipse-23rd-october-2014/) - On 23rd of October, a partial solar eclipse would occur that would visible throughout North America and eastern parts of Russia. This eclipse will not be visible in India at all and hence there is no effect on persons residing in India. This is the day when we will be celebrating Dipawali – Lakshmi Pooja.
- [Panchanga for week of 28th Sept 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/09/26/panchanga-for-week-of-28th-sept-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 21st September through 27th September 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page – panchanga.html. The table below explains how to read the changes. Take the case of
- [Saturn’s Transit to Scorpio: November 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/10/02/saturns-transit-to-scorpio-november-2014/) - Saturn’s transit to Libra is coming to an end. On Nov 4th 2014, Saturn will move from airy sign of Libra to watery sign of Scorpio. It will remain in Vishakha nakshatra and move from 3rd pada to 4th pada of Vishakha. It will remain in Scorpio for a period of approximately three years and
- [Panchanga: Oct 5 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/10/04/panchanga-oct-5-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 5tt October through 11th October 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. This is a difficult week for finding new muhurta. There is a dagdha yoga on Sunday, rikta tithi later in the week and other inauspicious nakshatra and yoga, the number of days when new ventures
- [Parallels in India](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2014/10/04/parallels-in-india/) - I got this message from a friend of mine about an article in National Public Radio website - In India, Science And Astrology Comfortably Coexist. It is an interesting article from Western perspective, but it is nothing new in India. Quoting from the article: It is not uncommon in India to find highly educated people
- [Muhurta Timing for Diwali 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2014/10/08/muhurta-timing-for-diwali-2014/) - Diwali will be celebrated on 23rd October 2014 all over the world. The good timing, i.e. Muhurta for Dipavali depends on the Panchanga of the day and also the lagna when Lakshmi Poojan can happen. Apart from this, Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will be open for approximately 75 mins for Muhurat Trading from
- [Weekly Panchanga 12th October 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/10/12/weekly-panchanga-12th-october-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 12th October through 18th October 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. Again, not all days conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page –
- [Monthly Horoscope November 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2014/10/17/monthly-horoscope-november-2014/) - Saturn moving to Scorpio is the major transit of this month. This will change the perspective on all moon signs. The monthly horoscope for November 2014 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
- [Weekly Panchanga Oct 19 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/10/18/weekly-panchanga-oct-19-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 19th October through 25th October 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. Again, not all days conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page –
- [Stock Market Prediction Nov 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2014/10/23/stock-market-prediction-nov-2014/) - October uncertainty that made stock market like a ponzi scheme should be over and will not continue the trend in November. The important planetary transits of November 2014 are covered in the relevant section in the monthly horoscope and prediction post published earlier this month. Further, the predictions for the month are based purely on
- [Weekly Panchanga 26th Oct 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/10/25/weekly-panchanga-26th-oct-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 26th October through 1st November 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page
- [Saturn Combust in Scorpio](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/10/27/saturn-combust-scorpio/) - As explained in this other article on Saturn’s transit, Saturn crosses over to Scorpio in the first week of November 2014. At the same time, since Sun would be closer to moving to Scorpio on Nov 17/18, the overall differences in degrees of these two astronomical bodies is not that much. Going by degrees of
- [Conjuctions of Planets and Graha-Yudh](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2014/10/30/conjunction-planets-grah-yudh/) - I have learnt this from Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra. As a student, I humbly acknowledge his teachings. He has covered this in multiple places in his other books – for example in Chapter 17 of Brihat Samhita – pages 282 to 291. The books were in क्लिष्ट Hindi and it was a little difficult for
- [BJP Chief Ministers Swearing In Charts](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2014/10/31/bjp-chief-ministers-swearing-in-charts/) - The two BJP chief ministers of Haryana and Maharashtra were sworn in this week. Oct/Nov is not a good time for new governments coming in since Venus & Saturn are combust throughout – but government formation cannot be in limbo just to wait for a good/auspicious timing. In the given circumstances, the astrologers have done
- [Weekly Panchanga 2nd Nov 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/11/01/weekly-panchanga-2nd-nov-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 2nd November through 8tht November 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. This week is not a good week to start new business, activities. As you can see, this is precisely the
- [Saturn and Marriage](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2014/11/04/saturn-and-marriage/) - The problem that astrologers and general populace is that they view Saturn as malefic planet for all cases. It is true that Saturn is a malefic (क्रूर ग्रह), but is not a malefic for all horoscopes and all lagnas. It is a natural malefic and causes scarcity and delay. However, it is not a functional
- [Jupiter Retrograde Dec 2014 to April 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2014/11/07/retrograde-jupiter-cancer-dec-april/) - Jupiter is currently transiting its exaltation sign of Cancer. It is currently in forward direction although the speed is coming down. Now, it is time for Jupiter to come to a halt and start moving back in the same sign. Jupiter becomes Retrograde on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 at approximately 02:00 hours. At this time,
- [Panchanga for 9 Nov to 15 Nov 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/11/08/panchanga-for-9-nov-to-15-nov-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 9th November through 15th November 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Last week was not a good week to start new business, activities. If you are looking for specific time/details for
- [Goa Chief Minister Oath Taking Time](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2014/11/08/goa-chief-minister-oath-taking-time/) - The new Chief Minister of Goa took oath of office on Saturday, 8th November 2014 at 4.00 PM in Panaji, Goa. I did not watch the television to note the exact time, but this site mentions that the ceremony was supposed to start at 4.00 and the newsflash came in at 4.05 PM that he
- [Mundane Astrology Outlook for India in 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2014/11/12/mundane-astrology-outlook-india-2015/) - The two important dates for Mundane Astrology outlook for India are the Hindu New Year and the Mesha Sankranti. Astrology charts for the two dates are presented below with an attempt at their analysis. Additionally, this year will see 4 eclipses, which is a norm for a calendar year. Both the solar eclipses are not
- [Panchanga For 16th Nov Onwards](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/11/14/panchanga-for-16th-nov-onwards/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 16th November through 22nd November 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Last week was not a good week to start new business, activities. If you are looking for specific time/details for
- [Eclipses in 2015: Mundane Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2014/11/15/eclipses-2015-mundane-astrology/) - There are 4 eclipses that occur during the calendar year 2015. These are: Solar Eclipse – March 20th 2015, coinciding with the Hindu New Year. This is not visible in India. Lunar Eclipse – April 4th 2015, which is visible in India Solar Eclipse – September 13th 2015, not visible in India Lunar Eclipse –
- [Gold Prices](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2014/11/16/gold-prices/) - Readers are encouraged to take a look at this link in Hindustan Times. The article indicates the following: Gold recovered its glitter on Saturday as it vaulted ₹715 to record its second biggest single-day gain this year, driven by rising demand ahead of the wedding season and weak US economic data. Prices are set to
- [Monthly Horoscope December 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2014/11/19/monthly-horoscope-december-2014/) - The monthly horoscope for December 2014 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
- [Panchanga 23rd November 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/11/22/panchanga-23rd-november-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 23rd November through 29th November 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Last week was not a good week to start new business, activities. If you are looking for specific time/details for
- [Stock Market Predictions Dec 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2014/11/22/stock-market-predictions-dec-2014/) - Astrological factors indicate that overall sentiment in the market in December 2014 be that of profit taking. The market has run quite a bit during last 6 months and whoever did not cash out in Oct/Nov will definitely try to do so in December. The following should be watched carefully in the Indian stock market
- [Vedic Astrology Horoscope for 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2014/11/25/vedic-astrology-horoscope-for-2015/) - The yearly horoscope for 2015 based on the Moon sign or janma rashi. Please do not substitute this for the Sun sign as per Western Astrology. The following are the long term transits of planets during 2015, which will affect various persons according to the janma rashi in their horoscope. Other transits like that for
- [Smriti Irani: Opinions and Everybody's business](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2014/11/25/smriti-irani/) - Planetarypositions.com is a serious astrology site. I do believe in the science and art of astrology. However, I also believe in free speech and respect the opinions that are expressed on internet and on the media. Over past few days, Mrs. Smriti Irani has been in news for the wrong reasons. She visited an astrologer
- [Panchanga 30th November](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/11/30/panchanga-30th-november/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 30th November through 6th December 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Not many good muhurtas are there through the week. Panchak also continues through Tuesday night and ends shortly after Wednesday
- [Dual House Ownership in Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2014/12/03/dual-house-ownership-horoscope/) - Planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn own two signs each in Vedic Astrology where we do not take Uranus, Neptune and Pluto into account. Sun and Moon have ownership of just one sign each. This complicates matters for some new astrologers who aren’t able to judge the true nature of the planet and ascertain
- [Panchanga 6th December 2014](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/12/06/panchanga-6th-december-2014/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 7th through 13th December 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Not many good muhurtas are there through the week. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you
- [Date of birth of Ram-revisited](https://planetarypositions.com/religion/2014/12/06/date-of-birth-of-ram-revisited/) - There was a program going on on Zee News just now that was talking about the dates from Ramayana. Valmiki records the birth of Rama as Chaitra Shuddha Navami (9th), on Punarvasu Nakshatra and five plants were exalted then; Sun in Mesha upto 10 deg., Mars in Capricorn at 28 deg., Jupiter in Cancer at
- [Panchanga 14th to 20th December](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/12/13/panchanga-14th-to-20th-december/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 14th through 20th December 2014 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Not many good muhurtas are there through the week. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you
- [January 2015 Astrology Predictions](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2014/12/18/january-2015-astrology-predictions/) - The monthly horoscope for January 2015 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
- [Collated Reader Queries](https://planetarypositions.com/readers-queries/2014/12/20/collated-reader-queries/) - [Editor: I have moved the queries from comments section to the readers queries. These have been edited to keep some of the sensitive information out] Comment on December 16, 2014 at 2:49 pm I have seen your blogs and would like to consult you for our fortune of having kids. We are married for 5
- [Panchanga 21st December to 27th December](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2014/12/20/panchanga-21st-december-to-27th-december/) - With Sun in Saggitarius, there is a problem with the month as there is Guru Dosha (Sun is in sign of Jupiter). This period should generally be avoided for any big launch, opening or a new business or taking a long term financial positions. The panchanga is generated for the week of 21sh through 27th
- [Stock Market Predictions January 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2014/12/21/stock-market-predictions-january-2015/) - Looking back at the previous month - December 2014, my predictions about the profit taking and market going down were bang on. The on place where I failed miserably was my reading on the oil prices. I had predicted that oil prices will break the downward trend and will up up, but looks like भगवान
- [Panchanga for 28th Dec through 3 Jan 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2014/12/26/panchanga-for-28th-dec-through-3-jan-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 28th December through 3rd Jan 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Again, Sun remains in Saggitarius and by the principle of Guru dosha, if you can avoid, avoid any good muhurtas
- [Makar Sankranti and Sun becoming Uttarayan](https://planetarypositions.com/religion/2014/12/28/makar-sankranti-sun-uttarayan/) - The day of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated in India on 15th January 2015. As in Bangalore, Sun enters Capricorn, i.e. Makar rashi on January 14th, 2015 at 18:57 hours. However, on 14th, sunset is indicated to be 18:07 hours, which is before the astronomical event and hence the festival will be celebrated on 15th
- [Raghuvar Das Oath Taking Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/01/10/raghuvar-das-oath-taking-horoscope/) - Shri Raghuvar Das or Bhartiya Janata Party took oath of office as the new chief minister of Jharkhand on 28th December 2014 in ceremony that was held in the state capital of Ranchi. The details of the ceremony to create a kundali/horoscope are as follows. The source of this is television news stories and screen
- [Weekly Panchanga starting 11 January 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/01/10/weekly-panchanga-starting-11-january-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 11th January through 17th Jan 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Again, Sun remains in Sagittarius and by the principle of Guru dosha, if you can avoid, avoid any good muhurtas
- [February 2015 Moon Sign Based Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/01/15/february-2015-moon-sign-based-horoscope/) - The monthly horoscope for February 2015 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
- [Stock Market Predictions February 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/01/16/stock-market-predictions-february-2015/) - Looking at the last month, gold sentiment indeed is lower with 56% of investors recommending sell rating on the yellow metal. It will continue to go down and overall 2015 returns on gold are predicted to be negative. The stock markets were choppy and Nifty showed signs of a head and shoulders pattern by 14th
- [Panchanga for 18th through 24th January 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/01/17/panchanga-for-18th-through-24th-january-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 18th to 24th Jan 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Again, Sun is now Uttarayan in Makar (Capricorn) and good muhurtas can be used. If you are looking for specific time/details
- [Venus Gochar Meena Rashi Feb March 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/01/21/venus-gochar-meena-rashi-feb-march-2015/) - Find out how Venus Gochar affects you according to your moon sign when Venus is exalted in Meena Rashi. Venus will transit (gochar) to Pisces/Meena rashi in evening hours on 16th February 2015 as per Indian Standard Time for a horoscope prepared for Bangalore. Venus remains in Pisces through March 12th, when it moves to
- [Weekly Panchanga 25th - 31st Jan 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/01/24/weekly-panchanga-25th-31st-jan-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 25th to 21st Jan 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Again, Sun is now Uttarayan in Makar (Capricorn) and good muhurtas can be used. If you are looking for specific time/details
- [Website Maintenance News](https://planetarypositions.com/website-maintenance/2015/01/30/website-maintenance-news/) - Readers, Believe me, it is not easy to maintain any website – be it astrology website or any other website for that matter. It requires quite a lot of administration effort and for someone like me who has a regular job, it is quite difficult to both maintain the website as well as to devote
- [Weekly Panchanga - 1st to 7th Feb](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/01/31/weekly-panchanga-1st-to-7th-feb/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 1st to 7th Feb 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. Again, Sun is now Uttarayan in Makar (Capricorn) and good muhurtas can be used. If you are looking for specific time/details
- [Effect of Delhi Elections on Stock Market](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/02/02/effect-of-delhi-elections-on-stock-market/) - Please refer to my article on India stock market in the month of January where I had mentioned that the honeymoon period for Narendra Modi government is pretty much over and there will be lot of street protests eroding the support that the government has created over the period of 8 months. This prediction was
- [Panchanga 8th through 15th Feb](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/02/07/panchanga-8th-through-15th-feb/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 8th through 14th Feb 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page -
- [Financial Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/02/09/financial-astrology/) - Mundane astrology is a branch of Vedic Astrology that deals with day to day happenings and how it affects life around us. Learnings from this branch are used to predict the effect of movement of planets on countries, their rulers, commodity prices, futures etc. This concept can be readily applied to share market and financial
- [Gold Prices and Accumulation](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/02/09/gold-prices-and-accumulation/) - Gold prices will move in a band or a zone in next few months and years. While there will be local minimum and maximums, overall gold prices will not show major upswing. However, gold always is a time tested investment. The problem with gold is that everyone believes in buying and accumulating it in physical
- [Saturn Retrograde in Scorpio March 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/02/11/saturn-retrograde-in-scorpio-march-2015/) - Saturn becomes retrograde on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 20:10 IST and subsequently becomes direct on Sunday, August 02, 2015 at 11:10 IST for a horoscope generated for Bangalore. This will need to be adjusted appropriately. For example, for New York City, USA, Saturn becomes retrograde on Saturday on Saturday, March 14, 2015 10:40 EST
- [Panchanga 15th through 21st Feb 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/02/14/panchanga-15th-through-21st-feb-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 15th through 21th Feb 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page -
- [Arvind Kejriwal’s swearing-in Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/2015/02/15/arvind-kejriwals-swearing-in-horoscope/) - Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in as Chief Minister of Delhi state on 14th February 2015 at 12.15 PM in New Delhi (source: TV grabs, news articles and this link from Times of India). He became the Chief Minister for the second time after the state of Delhi gave his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) an unprecedented
- [Moon Sign Based Monthly Horoscope March 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/02/16/moon-sign-based-monthly-horoscope-march-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for March 2015 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
- [Panchaga for 22nd-28th Feb 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/02/21/panchaga-for-22nd-28th-feb-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 22nd through 28th Feb 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page -
- [Stock Market Predictions March 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/02/22/stock-market-predictions-march-2015/) - Recap: Month of January was indeed a month of ups and downs. The momentum continued till 1st week of Feb. As predicted, trend changed both in first week of Feb and also around Feb 18th, exactly as noted in my February blog. Markets made a hammer/hanging man candlestick on 18th followed by a downtrend on
- [Nitish Kumar Swearing In](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/02/24/nitish-kumar-swearing-in/) - Shri Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth time on 22-Feb-2015 at 17:00 PM in Patna, Bihar. This was necessitated by his party-mate Shri Jitan Manjhi resigning from the post. The source of the time of swearing in is this Twitter photo from ANI news. Mr. Nitish Kumar has
- [Panchanga: 1st to 7th March](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/02/28/panchanga-1st-to-7th-march/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 1st through 7th March 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page -
- [Jammu & Kashmir Assembly Oath Taking](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/03/02/jammu-kashmir-assembly-oath-taking/) - The elections for the state of Jammu & Kashmir in India were held from November 25, 2014 to December 20, 2014. This was a very peaceful and successful election which saw the populace of J&K come out in large numbers and embrace democracy. The overall voter turnout was 65.23%, which is absolutely unprecedented. Even the
- [Yogas in Horoscope Application](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2015/03/06/yogas-in-horoscope-application/) - Hello Readers, The followings yogas are being coded in the astrology horoscope section. This is a list of 50 odd yogas that my application is currently capable of coding. This post is supposed to be a comprehensive list for all of you to refer to. This has now been added to the astrology application and
- [Panchanga 8-14 March 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/03/07/panchanga-8-14-march-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 8th through 14th March 2015 taking the reference of Bangalore, India. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on this page -
- [Panchanga 15 through 21st March](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/03/14/panchanga-15-through-21st-march/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 15th through 21st March 2015 taking the reference of many cities through the world. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on
- [Surya Grahana 20th March 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/03/18/surya-grahana-20th-march-2015/) - A solar eclipse occurs on 20th March 2015. This eclipse is visible in Europe, North/East Asia, North/West Africa, the western part of North America and Atlantic region as well as in the Arctic. This eclipse is not visible in other parts of the world. For the residents of the affected region, appropriate Rashi-Graha-Nakshatra shanti/sanskar should
- [Monthly Predictions April 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/03/19/monthly-predictions-april-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for April 2015 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
- [Weekly Panchanga 22nd to 28th March](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/03/21/weekly-panchanga-22nd-to-28th-march/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 22nd through 28th March 2015 taking the reference of many cities through the world. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet on
- [Stock Market Predictions April 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/03/22/stock-market-predictions-april-2015/) - The predictions of the month of March were again reasonable about general impetus to the market after budget: However, the markets had already run up prior to the budget and while the budget was great according to the industry (this prediction came true), the overall market sentiment did not keep up with the budget speech
- [Chandra Grahana April 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/03/25/chandra-grahana-april-2015/) - A lunar eclipse occurs on 4th April 2015. This eclipse is visible in much of Asia, Australia, large parts of both North & South America, islands in Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. It does cover a lot of parts of the world, but is not visible in Africa and Europe. For the residents of the
- [Panchanga 29th March to 4th April 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/03/31/panchanga-29th-march-to-4th-april-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 29th March through 4th April 2015 taking the reference of many cities through the world. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet
- [Panchanga: 5th through 11th April 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/04/06/panchanga-5th-through-11th-april-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 5th April through 11th April 2015 taking the reference of many cities through the world. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet
- [Direct Motion of Jupiter in Cancer 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/04/09/direct-motion-of-jupiter-in-cancer-2015/) - Jupiter is in direct motion now that the retrogression period has finally ended. The results of direct motion will be visible. Please refer to this article to find out how the rest of the transit of Jupiter in Cancer will continue. Good opportunities are expected to show up for these rashis which have favourable transit
- [Panchanga: 12th to 18th April](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/04/12/panchanga-12th-to-18th-april/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 12th April through 18th April 2015 taking the reference of many cities through the world. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet
- [Mesha Sankranti 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/04/15/mesha-sankranti-2015/) - Mesha Sankranti: Occurs on April 14th, 2015 @ 13.34 hours for a horoscope for the capital of India – New Delhi. Mesha Sankranti is celebrated as Bihu in Assam and Baisakhi in Northern part of the country. This is the day on which Sun enters the first sign of Zodiac as well as its exaltation
- [Moon Sign Based Monthly Horoscope May 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/04/17/moon-sign-based-monthly-horoscope-may-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for May 2015 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
- [Panchanga 19th through 24th April 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/04/19/panchanga-19th-through-24th-april-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 19th April through 24th April 2015 taking the reference of many cities through the world. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet
- [Stock Market Predictions: May 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/04/22/stock-market-predictions-may-2015/) - The month of March and April 2015 have now caused much upheaval in the market. The predictions from March and April both have not caused much cheer in the market as my posts have been indicating. However, the cheer should now be taken into account as far as the Hindu New Year is concerned. Post
- [Panchanga 26th April to 2nd May 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/weekly-panchanga/2015/04/25/panchanga-26th-april-to-2nd-may-2015/) - The panchanga is generated for the week of 26th April through 2nd May 2015 taking the reference of many cities through the world. All days that do not conform to “panchanga shuddhi” principles will need to be avoided. If you are looking for specific time/details for your place, then you should use the panchanga applet
- [Natural Properties of Planets in Interpretation](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/05/10/natural-properties-of-planets-in-interpretation/) - This article describes how to use natural properties of planets in interpreting a horoscope and making predictions. Each of the planets in Vedic Astrology is described as having certain set of properties as described in these pages in detail. Sun is regal planet that denotes authority and represents government. Moon is emotional by itself and
- [Moon Sign Based Monthly Horoscope June 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/05/18/moon-sign-based-monthly-horoscope-june-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for June 2015 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
- [Stock Market Astrology June 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/05/23/stock-market-astrology-june-2015/) - Stock markets in India are essentially flat compared to where they were at the beginning of May. It is a very tentative recovery in the market with couple of pretty huge drops in the market in the first week of May. It does not look like a recovery though, since the overall sentiment of the
- [Jayalalithaa Swearing In Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/05/24/jayalalithaa-swearing-in-horoscope/) - The swearing in chart of J. Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is presented here. The ceremony was conducted in Madras University auditorium on 23rd May 2015 at 11.08 AM. According to popular belief, Jayalalithaa is understood to be a very keen follower of Astrology and does not even step outside of her house
- [Born on Moon, Mars?](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/05/25/born-on-moon-mars/) - With the technology on the verge of taking us to Mars in just a matter of decades, there is a distinct possibility that there can be children born on another planet. A equal possibility is a moon base where human being could settle in near future. This will blow all astrology out of the window
- [Jupiter's Transit of Leo 2015-2016](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/06/07/jupiters-transit-of-leo-2015-2016/) - Jupiter will be in Leo (Simha) Rashi from July 14, 2015 through August 11, 2016. It would enter the sign of Simha, ruled by Sun during early hours of July 14th for a horoscope cast for Bangalore, India. Jupiter will be in Magha Nakshatra to begin with, i.e. till 13°20” in the span on Leo
- [Most Important Houses in a Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2015/06/13/most-important-houses-in-a-horoscope/) - In today’s world, a child is born into a rat race. Helicopter parents get to vicariously live their life one more time through their children. Since the very beginning, there is a huge sense of competition, starting from the weight and the height of the baby, to the amount of money charged by the nursing
- [Monthly Horoscope July 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/06/21/monthly-horoscope-july-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for July 2015 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
- [Stock Market Astrology July 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/06/27/stock-market-astrology-july-2015/) - I have decided to wait till the end of the month to post the financial astrology predictions. This is because the recap and looking back on the past month is easier. Not only does it tell the readers what the value of the blog is, it also tells me if the predictions have gone awry
- [Beeja Sphuta, Kshetra Sphuta](https://planetarypositions.com/astro-remedies/2015/07/04/beeja-sphuta-kshetra-sphuta/) - This article is related to progeny in Vedic Astrology. To understand the strength of the child bearing factors in both male and female horoscope, there is a method defined in Phaladeepika. It is a simple method and can be followed by anyone. The purpose of the article is to explain the method in brief and
- [Monthly Horoscope August 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/07/21/monthly-horoscope-august-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for August 2015 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
- [Saturn Return in Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/07/26/saturn-return-in-horoscope/) - Over the past few months, I have been noticing that the set of people who come to me for consultation have one important trait in their horoscope - almost 50% of them have Saturn in Scorpio in their charts. A significant percent also have Saturn in retrograde as well. Please note that these are people
- [Stock Market Predictions August 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/08/02/stock-market-predictions-august-2015/) - July 2015 Recap July 2015 has again been average to good for the predictions on this site. Hindalco was indeed downward from 1st July onwards. Considering the beginning of the month, Banking has been flat to downwards. You should continue watching this till 2nd week of August. SBI did not follow the prediction, 20 day
- [Monthly Horoscope September 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/08/23/monthly-horoscope-september-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for September 2015 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
- [Stock Market Predictions September 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2015/08/30/stock-market-predictions-september-2015/) - As I sat down to make predictions about Indian stock market for the month of September, I looked at my July and August predictions. I had used the word "good to average" for July predictions. For August, I did not predict the sudden drop in the market, which is indeed a failure. At this time,
- [Moon or Ascendant?](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/09/06/moon-or-ascendant/) - This is a very frequent question on the mind of an astrologer as to what should be the main reference of the predictions while examining a horoscope. Astrologers frequently struggle with this problem. However, as they mature, they realize the answer to the this main question is – BOTH! Both ascendant and moon as as
- [Monthly Horoscope October 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/09/22/monthly-horoscope-october-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for October 2015 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
- [Chandra Mangal Yoga: Exchange Special Case](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2015/10/01/chandra-mangal-yoga-exchange-special-case/) - Chandra-Mangala yoga, which is a yoga caused by combination of Moon and Mars, is a special yoga for financial prudence. The persons having mutual yoga between Mars and Moon, in exact opposition or close conjunction, are worldly wise as far as money is concerned. This is a euphemism for highly materialistic nature. Such persons can
- [Position of Mars in a Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/10/11/position-of-mars-in-a-horoscope/) - Mars is considered a malefic, kroora planet in Vedic Astrology. The effect of Mars in a horoscope results in aggressive tendencies brought to fore and to whatever is the area of life affected by Mars – through aspect/drishti or location. As noted in the article on Mars as a planet, Mars is the senapati of
- [Monthly Horoscope for November 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/10/21/monthly-horoscope-for-november-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for November 2015 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
- [Diwali and Trading Muhurta](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2015/11/09/diwali-and-trading-muhurta/) - A very happy festival season to all of you. The festival of Diwali is traditionally a 5 day festival with the following details: Dhanteras: 9th November 2015 Naraka Chaturdashi: 10th November Deepavali: 11th November Govardhan Pooja: 12th November Bhai Dooj: 13th November. Diwali Poojan Muhurta The timing of the Muhurta is specific to Bangalore, India
- [Guru Chandal Yoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2015/11/14/guru-chandal-yoga/) - From January 2016 onwards, both Jupiter and Rahu would share the sign of Leo. While Jupiter has been in Leo since mid of 2016, Rahu will transit into Leo towards end of January 2016. This combination will exist till mid-August. Also, since Jupiter will be transiting out of Leo in forward direction and Rahu will
- [Mundane Astrology: Eclipses in 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2015/11/15/mundane-astrology-eclipses-in-2016/) - There are 5 eclipses that occur during the calendar year 2016. These are: Solar Eclipse – March 9th 2016. This is visible in India. Lunar Eclipse – March 23rd 2016, which is visible in India Lunar Eclipse – August 18th, 2016, which is not visible in India Solar Eclipse – September 1st 2016, partly visible
- [Monthly Predictions December 2015](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/11/18/monthly-predictions-december-2015/) - The monthly horoscope for December 2015 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
- [Moon Sign Based Predictions: 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2015/11/21/moon-sign-based-predictions-2016/) - Yearly predictions for 2016 based on the moon sign
- [Moon Sign Predictions January 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2015/12/17/moon-sign-predictions-january-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for January 2016 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
- [Rahu Ketu Transit - Leo/Aquarius](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2015/12/18/rahu-ketu-transit-leoaquarius/) - Find out how Rahu/Ketu transit of 2016 in Leo and Aquarius respectively will affect you according to the janma rashi. If I take the latitude and longitude of Mumbai, India, Rahu/Ketu will enter the signs around midday of January 30th, 2016 and will stay in these signs for approximately one and a half year till
- [India Predictions for 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2016/01/03/india-predictions-for-2016/) - The predictions are based on Hindu New Year horoscope and the Mesha Sankranti chart prepared for New Delhi, India. These predictions will be in effect from March 2016 onward, but will start showing their effect in day to day affairs of the country. “Not for the faint-hearted” - this was the phrase that came to
- [Stock Market Predictions January 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2016/01/04/stock-market-predictions-january-2016/) - Subscription Model A very happy new year 2016 to all of you. I am back in 2016 with the predictions on financial astrology. I have spent last few months doing my research on movement of planets on Indian stock market. This has led to development of statistical models in conjunction with astrological indicators. These models
- [Monthly Predictions February 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/01/18/monthly-predictions-february-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for February 2016 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
- [Stock Market Predictions February 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/financial-astrology/2016/02/02/stock-market-predictions-february-2016/) - January Month Market Recap During the month, there is no uptrend in oil prices. Even if there is an uptrend in first part of the month, it will be neutralized by the 2nd week. Commodity prices of all metals are showing a downtrend as well. Coal stocks will take a hit. This was indeed the
- [Moon Sign Based Monthly Predictions March 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/02/20/moon-sign-based-monthly-predictions-march-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for March 2016 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
- [Houses of Profession, Courage, Enemies, Bhagya](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2016/02/23/houses-of-profession-courage-enemies-bhagya/) - Tenth house in a Vedic Astrology horoscope is the karmasthana. All the world’s a stage and men and women play their part as defined by their 10th house. It is therefore a house of performance on the world stage and the respect and recognition that we gain here. These important factors of prestige, rank and
- [Monthly Horoscope - April 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/03/21/monthly-horoscope-april-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for April 2016 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
- [Venus as Eighth House Lord](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2016/03/27/venus-as-eighth-house-lord/) - In Vedic Astrology, planets have their own natural significations, karkatva and natural dispositions. Thus, Sun will always denote the father, Moon the mother and so on. The planets also bring in the effect of the house they become lord of in the horoscope. The lord of 1st house will represent the physical body, health and
- [Moon Sign Based Horoscope for May 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/04/22/moon-sign-based-horoscope-for-may-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for May 2016 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
- [Friction Within Family Members](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2016/04/23/friction-within-family-members/) - Astrology provides a good way to find out potential and possibility of friction within a family. With the houses in a horoscope signifying a relation, effects on the house can speak volumes about the quality of relationship that can be maintained. To judge the relationship, as always, we need to start with the house, lord
- [Moon Sign Based Predictions June 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/05/23/moon-sign-based-predictions-june-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for June 2016 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
- [Monthly Predictions - July 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/06/26/monthly-predictions-july-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for July 2016 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
- [Jupiter Transit through Virgo](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2016/07/13/jupiter-transit-through-virgo/) - Jupiter will be in Virgo (Kanya) Rashi from August 11, 2016 to September 12th 2017. It would enter the sign of Virgo, ruled by Mercury during late hours of August 11th for a horoscope cast for Bangalore, India. Jupiter will be in Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra to begin with. It will move to Hasta on 28th
- [Moon Sign Based Predictions for August 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/07/18/moon-sign-based-predictions-for-august-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for August 2016 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
- [Urjit Patel, RBI Governor](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2016/08/21/urjit-patel-rbi-governor/) - It is always interesting to see how some of the bureaucrats who are born in last week of October when Sun is in debilitation/neecha. I picked up this from Times of India who mentioned that Urjit Patel who will be 53 years old on 28th October is picked up as RBI governor. I am therefore
- [Monthly Predictions September 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/08/21/monthly-predictions-september-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for September 2016 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
- [Monthly Horoscope - October 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/09/19/monthly-horoscope-october-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for October 2016 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
- [Monthly Horoscope November 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/10/19/monthly-horoscope-november-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for November 2016 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
- [Saturn's Transit to Sagittarius](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2016/11/12/saturns-transit-to-sagittarius/) - Saturn moves to Sagittarius in the afternoon of January 26th 2017 for a horoscope calculated for Bangalore to begin its approx 2.5-3 years journey in this sign. Although Saturn and Jupiter belong to two different camps in Astrology, Saturn considered Jupiter to be neutral and hence Saturn is well placed in this sign. The favourable
- [Monthly Horoscope and Predictions - December 2016](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/11/19/monthly-horoscope-and-predictions-december-2016/) - The monthly horoscope for December 2016 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
- [Skin Diseases and Mercury](https://planetarypositions.com/medical-astrology/2016/12/09/skin-diseases-and-mercury/) - Our solar system consists of nine planets. Out of these 7 planets are considered in Astrology. According to Vedic Astrology, these seven planets represent parts of our bodies. Mercury is the ruler or significator of our skin. Strong Mercury in a chart represents vibrant skin. Afflicted Mercury in the chart represents diseases related to the
- [Monthly Horoscope January 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2016/12/24/monthly-horoscope-january-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for January 2017 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
- [Moon Sign based Yearly Horoscope for 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2016/12/26/moon-sign-based-yearly-horoscope-for-2017/) - The yearly horoscope for 2017 based on the Moon sign or janma rashi. Please do not substitute this for the Sun sign as per Western Astrology. The following are the long term transits of planets during 2017, which will affect various persons according to the janma rashi in their horoscope. Other transits like that for
- [Year End Musings of An Astrologer](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2016/12/26/year-end-musings-of-an-astrologer/) - People turn towards doctors and astrologers only when they are facing problems. They go with symptoms, expect the symptoms to reveal the real root cause of the problem and then expect the problem to be resolved through various means. In case of astrologers, these remedies are expected to be mantras, tantras and ratnas. While correct
- [Forecast for February 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/01/19/forecast-for-february-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for February 2017 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
- [Forecast for March 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/02/22/forecast-for-march-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for March 2017 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
- [New Year 2017 Vikram Samvat 2074 Predictions](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2017/04/03/new-year-2017-vikram-samvat-2074-predictions/) - A Very Happy New Year Vikram Samvat 2074 to all of you!! May this new year bring joy and prosperity for all of you and help fulfill your dreams! Unlike Gregorian calendar, we do not start our new year at 12.00 AM. New Year starts at the time on the new moon day in the
- [Monthly Predictions for April](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/04/12/monthly-predictions-for-april/) - The monthly horoscope for April 2017 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
- [Mesha Sankranti Chart 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2017/04/16/mesha-sankranti-chart-2017/) - The Mesha Sankranti chart for chart drawn for Indian capital New Delhi at 1.32.19 hours on April 14th 2017 does not paint a nice picture. This is a Makara lagna chart, which lagna lord Saturn sitting in inauspicious 12th house. According to Shri Bepin Behari, off all the locations of lagna lord within dusthanas, 12th
- [Monthly Predictions May 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/04/16/monthly-predictions-may-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for May 2017 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
- [Words of Encouragement](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2017/05/20/words-of-encouragement/) - Everyone likes a word of encouragement after a job well done. A good reading for me is a massive release of dopamine, which is a neuro-transmitter tied to reward center of brain. This chemical affects memory, learning process. A good reading and a subsequent phone call release lots of dopamine in the mind and immediately propels
- [Monthly Predictions June 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/05/24/monthly-predictions-june-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for June 2017 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
- [Monthly Predictions - July 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/06/18/monthly-predictions-july-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for July 2017 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
- [Monthly Horoscope August 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/07/27/monthly-horoscope-august-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for August 2017 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
- [Monthly Predictions for September 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/08/25/monthly-predictions-for-september-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for September 2017 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
- [Rahu Ketu Transit through Cancer and Capricorn](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2017/08/28/rahu-ketu-transit-through-cancer-and-capricorn/) - Find out how Rahu/Ketu transit of 2017 in Cancer and Capricorn respectively will affect you according to the janma rashi. If I take the latitude and longitude of Mumbai, India, Rahu/Ketu will enter the signs around evening of August 17, 2017 and will stay in these signs for approximately one and a half year till
- [Jupiter's transit to Libra 2017-2018](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2017/09/10/jupiters-transit-to-libra-2017-2018/) - Jupiter will be in Virgo (Kanya) Rashi from September 12th 2017 to October 12th 2018. It would enter the enemy sign of Libra, ruled by Venus during late hours of August 11th for a horoscope cast for Bangalore, India. Jupiter will be in Chitra Nakshatra to begin with. It will move to Swati on 14th
- [Monthly Predictions for October  (Brief)](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/10/03/monthly-predictions-for-october-brief/) - The monthly horoscope for October 2017 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
- [Monthly Predictions November 2017](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2017/10/25/monthly-predictions-november-2017/) - The monthly horoscope for November 2017 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
- [Yearly Horoscope for 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2017/12/21/yearly-horoscope-for-2018/) - The yearly horoscope for 2018 based on the Moon sign or janma rashi. Please do not substitute this for the Sun sign as per Western Astrology. The following are the long-term transits of planets during 2017, which will affect various persons according to the janma rashi in their horoscope. Other transits like that for Sun,
- [Dasha Analysis](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2018/01/12/dasha-analysis/) - Dasha periods, where a planet operates and when the results come to fruition - A planet is capable of giving results as per its functional or natural significations either in the mahadasha or antardasha. The functional significations are based on the lordship, placement, and yogas this planet would have in the horoscope. The natural signification
- [Monthly Predictions February 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/01/18/monthly-predictions-february-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for February 2018 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
- [Monthly Horoscope and Predictions March 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/02/20/2400/) - The monthly horoscope for March 2018 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
- [Determining Profession from Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2018/02/21/determining-profession-from-horoscope/) - Tenth house in a horoscope indicates profession and reputation of a person. The kind of work that is undertaken as a vocation, the status gains in society, help from the government of the day (kings in olden times), etc. is seen from the 10th house and the lord of 10th. Apart from the bhava and
- [Rectification of Birth Time](https://planetarypositions.com/astrological-miscellany/2018/03/03/rectification-of-birth-time/) - Why does this site not take up rectification of birth time? Time of birth is a very important factor in constructing a birth chart. It needs to be accurate as error of few minutes in recording the birth time changes the divisional charts. Few questions each individual has for himself is about life, health, family
- [Monthly Predictions April 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/03/18/monthly-predictions-april-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for April 2018 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
- [Monthly Horoscope for Moon Signs for May 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/04/19/monthly-horoscope-for-moon-signs-for-may-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for May 2018 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
- [Birth during Solar and Lunar Eclipses: Grahan Yoga](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2018/04/22/birth-during-solar-and-lunar-eclipses-grahan-yoga/) - Solar and Lunar eclipses are caused when the light of Sun is restricted in reaching either Earth or Moon. The mathematics of eclipses is presented in this article about how eclipses happen and what Rahu and Ketu have to do with the orbit of Moon around the Earth intersecting with Earth’s orbit around Sun. In
- [Monthly Rashifal For June 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/05/19/2440/) - The monthly horoscope for June 2018 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
- [Monthly Predictions for July 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/06/19/monthly-predictions-for-july-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for July 2018 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
- [Monthly Predictions for August 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/07/22/monthly-predictions-for-august-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for August 2018 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
- [Jupiter's transit through Scorpio 2018-2019](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2018/09/17/jupiters-transit-through-scorpio-2018-2019/) - Jupiter will be in Scorpio (Vrishchik) Rashi from October 12th 2018. It would enter the friendly sign of Scorpio, ruled by Venus during evening hours of October 12th for a horoscope cast for Bangalore, India. Jupiter will be out of Scorpio to enter Sagittarius on 5th of November 2019. Important Planetary Influences on Jupiter Combustion Guru asta (combustion)
- [Monthly Predictions for Rashis October 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/09/20/monthly-predictions-for-rashis-october-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for October 2018 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
- [Monthly Predictions November 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/10/23/monthly-predictions-november-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for November 2018 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
- [Monthly Predictions December 2018](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/11/26/monthly-predictions-december-2018/) - The monthly horoscope for December 2018 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
- [Monthly Predictions - Jan 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2018/12/23/monthly-predictions-jan-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for January 2019 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
- [2019 Yearly Horoscope for Moon Sign](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2018/12/30/2019-yearly-horoscope-for-moon-sign/) - The yearly horoscope for 2019 based on the Moon sign or janma rashi. Please do not substitute this for the Sun sign as per Western Astrology. The following are the long-term transits of planets during 2019, which will affect various persons according to the janma rashi in their horoscope. Other transits like that for Sun,
- [Monthly Predictions February 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/01/27/monthly-predictions-february-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for February 2019 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
- [Rahu Ketu Transit 2019: Gemini and Sagittarius](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2019/03/14/rahu-ketu-transit-2019-gemini-and-sagittarius/) - Find out how Rahu/Ketu transit of 2019 in Gemini and Sagittarius respectively will affect you according to the janma rashi. Rahu/Ketu will go through the transit of Gemini and Sagittarius by entering the sign on March 7, 2019, and will stay in these signs for approximately one and a half year till September 3, 2019.
- [Monthly Forecast April 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/03/22/monthly-forecast-april-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for April 2019 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
- [Relationship Problems and Planets](https://planetarypositions.com/horoscope-compatibility/2019/03/23/relationship-problems-and-planets/) - In Vedic Astrology, planets are assigned specific karakatva. They are responsible for specific areas in life. They also manage specific relationships, e.g., Sun is indicative of the father, Moon of the mother, Venus for the spouse in a man's horoscope, Jupiter for the husband in a woman's horoscope, etc.. This is called principle of natural
- [Monthly Predictions May 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/04/23/monthly-predictions-may-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for May 2019 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
- [Monthly Predictions for June 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/05/30/monthly-predictions-for-june-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for June 2019 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
- [Monthly Predictions July 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/06/24/monthly-predictions-july-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for July 2019 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
- [Monthly Predictions August 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/07/21/monthly-predictions-august-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for August 2019 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
- [Monthly Predictions For September 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/08/28/monthly-predictions-for-september-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for September 2019 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
- [Monthly Predictions October 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/09/29/monthly-predictions-october-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for October 2019 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
- [Monthly Predictions November 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/11/02/monthly-predictions-november-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for November 2019 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
- [Jupiter in Sagittarius](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2019/11/06/jupiter-in-sagittarius/) - Jupiter is transit in Sagittarius (Dhanu) Rashi from November 5th 2019. It entered its own sign of Sagittarius in the early morning hours for a chart cast for Bangalore, India. There will be a brief transit in Capricorn in the middle of the year 2020, with retrogression bringing it back in Sagittarius. Jupiter will be
- [Monthly Predictions December 2019](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/11/30/monthly-predictions-december-2019/) - The monthly horoscope for December 2019 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
- [Monthly Predictions January 2020](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2019/12/25/monthly-predictions-january-2020/) - The monthly horoscope for January 2020 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
- [Predictions for Year 2020](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/yearly-horoscope/2020/01/01/predictions-for-year-2020/) - The yearly horoscope for 2020 based on the Moon sign or janma rashi. Please do not substitute this for the Sun sign as per Western Astrology. The following are the long-term transits of planets during 2020, which will affect various persons according to the janma rashi in their horoscope. Other transits like that for Sun,
- [Saturn Transit in Capricorn](https://planetarypositions.com/transits/2020/01/15/saturn-transit-in-capricorn/) - Saturn moves to Capricorn in the morning of January 24th 2020 for a horoscope calculated for Bangalore. This will be a BIG event to begin its approx 2.5 to 3 years journey in this sign. Saturn coming in its own rashi indicates that all rashis will feel the benefic results of Saturn and malefic results
- [Monthly Predictions February 2020](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2020/02/01/monthly-predictions-february-2020/) - The monthly horoscope for February 2020 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
- [Monthly Predictions March 2020](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2020/03/01/monthly-predictions-march-2020/) - The monthly horoscope for March 2020 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
- [Basic Lessons: Real Estate or Stock Market](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2020/03/08/basic-lessons-real-estate-or-stock-market/) - From the time of being hunter-gatherer to developing agricultural practices, humankind has been a hoarder. This arose from compassion for weaker members of the family and children who were never able to collect food for themselves. A sense of possession for the family was created. This continued through history where wars were fought over land,
- [Monthly Thoughts - April 2020](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2020/03/21/monthly-thoughts-april-2020/) - The monthly horoscope for April 2020 is not being presented this month. The country and the world grappling with fears of COVID-19 and things around us are shut down. A lot of us are working from home and maintaining social distancing to weed out the virus as soon as possible. Others are, well being top
- [Restarting the Astrology Blog](https://planetarypositions.com/thoughts/2022/10/05/restarting-the-astrology-blog/) - Over last few years, I have been very much away from Astrology and have only found time to do one off consultation. Covid took a toll on a lot of our day to day timetables. We got disconnected from the world. The daily schedule was thrown off. The lines of work from home, education, taking
- [Strength vs Nature of Planets](https://planetarypositions.com/yoga/2022/10/12/strength-vs-nature-of-planets/) - 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
- [Monthly Predictions November 2022](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2022/10/27/monthly-predictions-november-2022/) - 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
- [Monthly Predictions December 2022](https://planetarypositions.com/forecast/monthly-forecast/2022/11/27/monthly-predictions-december-2022/) - 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

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- [Yogi Adityanath UP Government](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/events/yogi-adityanath-up-government/) - Yogi Adityanath's oath taking ceremony happened at 14.18 hours. The time was ascertained based on TV grab images - Zee News in particular. During this hour, nakshtra was Jyeshtha, which is although being ruled by Mercury, is a teekshna nakshatra. It is auspicious for laying foundation of the house, tantrik activities, legal recourse and is
- [Donald Trump](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/public-figure/donald-trump/) - The astrological data about Donald Trump is taken from Astro Databank referenced here. This has a AA rating on the horoscope, which essentially a very reliable rating. This chart shows all the characteristics of Trump. He has no control over his words to the extent of being stingy with truth. Check out the following: Jupiter in 2nd
- [Hillary Clinton](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/public-figure/hillary-clinton/) - The source of the data is http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Clinton,_Hillary, which does not authenticate the time of birth. Still, if the date of birth is right, the degrees of planets can be ascertained with reasonable accuracy. Can you have a politician who is presidential nominee, and almost a shoo in for the office with two debilitated planets? Sun
- [Sonowal Assam BJP Government](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/events/sonowal-assam-bjp-government/)
- [Brussels Terrorist Attacks](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/events/brussels-terrorist-attacks/) - Important points to consider while looking at this horoscope: There is kemadruma yoga in the chart with 2/12 from Moon being empty. This is one of the important indicators for a mental problem. The Lagna lord is in 8th. It may be swakshetra, but Scorpio is a militant sign. Saturn is in Scorpio in a
- [Pramod Mahajan](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/public-figure/pramod-mahajan/) - Sun is out of debilitation, but is still in Libra. This did not affect the overall horoscope as far as authority is concerned, but Pramod Mahajan was thought more of a troubleshooter rather than an awe inspiring leader. Saturn is in 3rd house, which gave acute business sense to him. It under 5th aspect of Rahu,
- [Salman Khan](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/artist/salman-khan/) - This chart indicates the qualities of Ruchaka yoga. Lagna lord Mars is exalted in 10th house and going towards its exaltation. Mars from there is aspecting Lagna itself, it is also affecting the 4th house of emotions and 5th house of creativity and affairs. Salman is known for his brash/rash and aggressive behavior and he
- [Sachin Tendulkar](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/sportsperson/sachin-tendulkar/) - Both Sun and Mars are close to their highest exaltation! Mars is the aggression required for a sportsperson.
- [Paris Terrorist Attacks](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/events/paris-terrorist-attacks/) - Note the close conjunction between Mars and Rahu. Since this is an overall conjunction, the question is why did this hit Paris and why not any other city in the world?
- [Nitish Kumar and RJD Government](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/events/nitish-kumar-and-rjd-government/) - Shri Nitish Kumar took oath of office after winning the Bihar Elections with stupendous majority. The elections were won and fought in his name and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was not able to convince the voters of Bihar as well as Shri Nitish Kumar did. In the end, BJP is third largest party in
- [Mukesh Ambani](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/industrialist/mukesh-ambani/)
- [Events](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/events/)
- [Bal Gangadhar Tilak](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/public-figure/bal-gangadhar-tilak/)
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- [Sportsperson](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/sportsperson/) - The planet governing sports activity is Mars. Mars provides the necessary aggression and determination for a sports person to go against a competitor. Delivering in a big arena in front of crores of fans shouting at the the top of their voice requires a lot of courage and Mars is the main planet. 6th House
- [Criminal](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/criminal/) - A criminal mind is a mind that is sick and delusional and/or capable of inflicting pain on others. Malefic planets - Mars & Saturn are important planets that if affect the ascendant, ascendant lord and Moon produce criminals. Rahu is also an important planet that creates delusions. 6th house is a house of enemies. A
- [Artist](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/artist/) - Artists are rules mainly by Venus. A well placed and strong Venus indicates fine arts and ability to enthrall audience. Art, drama, acting, movies & cinemas, advertisements, jewelry are all professions ruled by Venus. Apart from Venus, Jupiter is also important since Jupiter creates abundance of everything that it is associated with. Writers are governed
- [Celebrity Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/) - The celebrity astrology data here is sourced from various sites and books. Notable is Astro.com, which in turn references many other books, publications etc. Each of the data has certain accuracy factor that is mentioned in the website. The analysis is not a full fledged analysis of the charts. It is meant to delineate the
- [J Jayalalitha](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/public-figure/j-jayalalitha/)
- [Osama Bin Laden](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/criminal/osama-bin-laden/)
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- [Atal Behari Vajpayee](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/public-figure/atal-behari-vajpayee/)
- [Sourav Ganguly](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/sportsperson/sourav-ganguly/)
- [Virender Sehwag](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/sportsperson/virender-sehwag/)
- [Mahendra Singh Dhoni](https://planetarypositions.com/celebrity-astrology/sportsperson/mahendra-singh-dhoni/)
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- [Leo](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/leo-simha/) - Leo is an odd male sign of fiery nature/element. It is fixed in mobility and is long ascension. It represents kshatriya varna and is strong during the day time. Leo is of bilious/pitta prakriti/temperament. It represents eastern direction and its colour is white. Leo is ruled by Sun. Pride, will power, shining light of Sun
- [Gemini](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/gemini-mithuna/) - Gemini is an odd, airy sign of dual nature – both fixed and movable. It is of short ascension and male. It is of green in colour and represents people living in villages. It is strong during night time. Gemini is of mix prakriti, i.e. all three vaat/pitta and kaph. Gemini is the sign of
- [Capricorn](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/capricorn-makara/) - Capricorn is an even and female sign. It is of earth element and is movable nature. It is of short ascension. Capricorn represents southern direction. Its prakriti/temperament is vaat/airy. It is strong at nights. Makar/Capricorn is a sign rules by Saturn. It denotes the knees of the Kala Purusha. For people born in this sign,
- [Cancer](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/cancer-karka/) - Cancer is an even, hence female sign. It is of water element. It is movable sign of long ascension. This sign is strong during the night time. It is of Brahmin caste and represents a pink colour. Its prakriti/temperament is kaph/phlegm. Cancer is ruled by Moon, a planet that is associated with emotions, heart and
- [Aries](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/aries-mesha/) - Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. It is an odd, male and movable sign. It is of bright red colour, is of fiery element/nature and should be considered violent. It is of short ascension. It rules hills and forests. Aries is strong during night time and its prakriti/temperament is bilious/pitta. Aries is governed
- [Aquarius](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/aquarius-kumbha/) - Aquarius is an odd hence male sign. It represents the element of air and yet is a fixed mobility sign. It is of short ascension. Aquarius is deep brown in colour and is strong in day time. It has a mix prakriti/temperament, i.e., it represents all three - vaat/pitta and kaph. Aquarius is a sign
- [Virgo](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/virgo-kanya/) - Virgo is an even, hence female sign. It is of earth nature and dual/common mobility. It is long ascension and is strong during the day time. Its direction is south. Its prakriti/temperament is vaat/airy. Virgo is the sign of Mercury, which is the fastest planet in the solar system and in Vedic astrology, barring Moon.
- [Taurus](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/taurus-vrishabha/) - Taurus is an even, earthy, fixed sign. It is considered female and is of short ascension and is powerful at night. It is white in colour. It represents villages and agricultural land. Its prakriti/temperament is vaat/airy. Taurus represents southern direction. Taurus is governed by Venus. It is the second sign of the zodiac and hence
- [Scorpio](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/scorpio-vrishchika/) - Scorpio is an even hence female sign. It is of water element and of fixed mobility. It is long in ascension. It is strong at night. Its direction is north and its prakriti/temperament is kaph/phlegm. It is reddish-brown in colour. Scorpio is owned by Mars, and symbolizes the sexual organs of the Kal Purusha. Scorpio
- [Sagittarius](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/sagittarius-dhanu/) - Sagittarius is a male and odd. It is of fiery nature and common/dual mobility. It is of long ascension. Its prakriti, i.e. temperament is bilious, i.e pitta. It is strong at night. It has a orange-brown or yellowish-brown colour. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and is Jupiter’s fiery sign that signifies expansion and extroversion. For
- [Libra](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/libra-tula/) - Libra is an odd male sign, which is of airy element, and is of movable nature. It is black in colour and is strong in day time. Libra represents western direction. Libra is a shudra varna sign. It represents all three temperaments together - i.e. vaat, pitta and kaph. Libra is the sign governed by
- [Pisces](https://planetarypositions.com/signs/pisces-meena/) - Pisces is an even hence a female sign. It belongs to water element and dual/common mobility. It is of short ascension. This sign is strong at night. It rules the north direction. Pisces if of kaph/phlegm prakriti, i.e. temperament. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and represents the feet of the cosmic man. For the people
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- [Punarvasu](https://planetarypositions.com/nakshatra/punarvasu/) - Nakshatra Punarvasu Symbol Bow and arrow Planet Lord Jupiter Gana Dev Direction North First Letter of namesas per Jamna Nakshara Kae (कै), Ko (को), Haa (हा) Hee (ही) Deity Aditi Punarvasu is an intellectual nakshatra. It lies 3/4 in Gemini. The lord for Punarvasu nakshatra is Jupiter, while Gemini is ruled by Mercury. A powerful
- [Ardra](https://planetarypositions.com/nakshatra/ardra/) - Nakshatra Ardra Symbol Human Head Planet Lord Rahu Gana Dev Direction West First Letter of namesas per Jamna Nakshara Koo (कू), Ghaa (घा), Gya (ज्ञ), Cha (च) Deity Rudra Ardra is a sharp (तीक्ष्ण) nakshatra. Activities like marriage, building a house should not be taken up in this nakshatra. This is a good nakshatra for
- [Nakshatra](https://planetarypositions.com/nakshatra/) - Nakshatras are important in Vedic Astrology for all the three branches - prediction, electional astrology & samskara and mundane astrology
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- [Rohini](https://planetarypositions.com/nakshatra/rohini/) - Nakshatra Rohini Symbol Cart Planet Lord Moon Gana Manushya Direction East First Letter of namesas per Jamna Nakshara O (ओ), Va (वा), Ve (वे), Vo (वो) Deity Brahma, Prajapati Shri Krishna was born in Rohini Nakshatra, the constellation of Prajapati. See Notable Horoscopes by Dr. Raman, where he quotes the Bhagwata for the same and
- [Kritika, Krittika](https://planetarypositions.com/nakshatra/kritika-krittika/) - Nakshatra Krittika Symbol Knife Planet Lord Sun Gana Rakshasa Direction North First Letter of namesas per Jamna Nakshara Aa (आ) Ee (ई) U(उ) Ay (ऐ) Deity Agni I am not sure why the English spelling of this nakshatra is usually Krittka when in Sanskrit, it is clearly written as कृतिका. This nakshatra is denoted by
- [Ashwini](https://planetarypositions.com/nakshatra/ashwini/) - Properties and qualities of Ashwini Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology
- [Bharani](https://planetarypositions.com/nakshatra/bharani/) - Description of Bharani Nakshatra - it is a fierce/krura nakshatra, ruled by Yama, the god of death.
- [Saturn in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/vedic-astrology-planets/saturn/) - Saturn is one of the most dreaded planets in Vedic Astrology, but the perception is absolutely wrong. Saturn is the disciplinarian, stickler to the rules and had a great sense of justice.
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- [Mars in Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/vedic-astrology-planets/mars/) - Mars denotes aggression, competition and a warrior like attitude in Astrology. Responsible for much dreaded and misunderstood Manglik Dosha.
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- [Encyclopaedia of Indian Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/encyclopaedia-indian-astrology/) - Encyclopaedia of Indian Astrology is a dictionary cum compendium for Vedic astrology terms. It comes in two volumes – volume one that includes terms from English alphabet A to L and volume two from M-Z. From whatever little I know of Indian Astrology, this is an extremely detailed book and the author has really taken
- [The Stars and Your Profession](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/the-stars-and-your-profession/) - Name of the book The Stars and Your Profession, An Astrological Guide to Choosing Your Career Author Prem Kumar Sharma Publisher Rupa and Co Amazon Link The Stars and Your Profession: An Astrological Guide to Choosing Your Career The varna or caste system in India started by being based on vocation chosen by an individual
- [Mahadeva's Jataka Tatva](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/mahadevas-jataka-tatva/) - Name of the book Jataka Tatva Author S.S. Sareen Publisher Ranjan Publications Amazon Link Mahadeva's Jataka Tatva I am an astrologer of little knowledge. Jatak tatva is a set of short shlokas divided into five parts: dealing with basic principles of astrology, place and condition at the time of birth, each of the twelve houses
- [Jataka Parijata](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/jataka-parijata/) - Name of the book Jataka Parijata Author Dr. Sureshchandra Mishra Publisher Ranjan Publications, New Delhi Amazon Link Jataka Parijata Volumne 1 and Jataka Parijata Vol. 2 Jataka Parijata is one of the oft quoted works on Vedic Astrology and predictive analysis. I have a Hindi edition published by Ranjan Publications and the above links in
- [Important Planetary Yogas](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/important-planetary-yogas/) - Name of the book चुने हुए ज्योतिष योग Author Kalidasa, commentary by Jagannath Bhasin Publisher Ranjan Publications, New Delhi, India Language Hindi It is important to realize the genius behind Shri Jagannath Bhasin and his overall contribution to the field of Vedic Astrology in India. This book, like his other one Uttara Kalamrita, is an
- [Esoteric Principles of Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/esoteric-principles-of-vedic-astrology/) - Name of the book Esoteric Principles of Vedic Astrology, a Tretise of Advanced Predictive Techniques Author Bepin Behari Publisher Sterling Publishers (I) Pvt Ltd. Amazon Link This is a book on Vedic Astrology that is written with one goal in mind – to be relevant in today’s world, and yet be completely faithful to the
- [Dashaphal Darpan](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/dashaphal-darpan/) - Name of the book Dashaphal Darpan Author Pt. Shrinivas Pathak Editing and Commentary Dr. Sureshchandra Mishra Publisher Ranjan Publications, New Delhi, India Dr. Sureshchandra Mishra mentions in the foreword of the book that any book on Vimshottari Dasha can only be written on the basis of Brihat Parashara Hora Shashtra and LaghuParashari. Therefore to be
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- [Astro Sutras](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/astro-sutras/) - Name of the book Astro Sutras Author J.N. Bhasin Publisher Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Astro sutras, In sixteen chapters, this short book covers basics of Indian astrology - basic traits of planets, their lordship of various signs, rules of friendship and enmity between planets, exaltation and debilitation signs and drishti of aspects
- [The Astrology of the Seers](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/the-astrology-of-the-seers/) - Name of the book The Astrology of the Seers, A comprehensive guide to Vedic Astrology Author Dr. David Frawley Publisher Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Astrology of the Seers The Astrology of the Seers really is comprehensive and as the name suggests, proves to be a wonderful guide on Vedic Astrology. I have
- [Varshaphal - Hindu Progressed Horoscope](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/varshaphal-hindu-progressed-horoscope/) - Name of the book Varshaphal - Hindu Progressed Horoscope Author Dr. B. V. Raman Publisher UBS Publishers Distributers Pvt Ltd Amazon Link Varshaphal or the Hindu Progressed Horoscope (Astrology) To quote Dr Raman from the preface to the first edition of the book, he was “impelled to make an exposition based on the Tajaka system,
- [Uttara Kalamrita](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/uttara-kalamrita/) - Name of the book Uttara Kalamrita Author Kalidasa, commentary by Jagannath Bhasin Publisher Ranjan Publications, New Delhi, India This book is written by Kalidasa and there is a lot of evidence to suggest that he is the same Kalidasa who was one of the navaratnas in the court of King Vikramaditya of Ujjaini and was
- [Three Hundred Important Combinations](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/three-hundred-important-combinations/) - Name of the book Three Hundred Important Combinations Author Dr. B. V. Raman Publisher IBH Prakashana, Bangalore, India. Amazon Link Three Hundred Important Combinations Dr. Raman presents three hundred combinations in this book - beneficial ones which he calls yoga and malefic ones which he calls arishta - relating to all aspects of human life.
- [The Art of Matching Charts](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/the-art-of-matching-charts/) - Name of the book The Art of Matching Charts Author Gayatri Devi Vasudeva Publisher Motilal Banarsidas Publishers, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Art of Matching Charts Over the years, The Astrology Magazine has carries articles and editorials on chart matching for matrimonial purposes and this product seems to be a product of properly organizing all
- [The Nakshatras, The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/the-nakshatras-the-lunar-mansions-of-vedic-astrology/) - Name of the book The Nakshatras, The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology Author Dennis M. Harness Publisher Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, USA Amazon Link The Nakshatras: the Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology There are some books in astrology with a specific title where real subject matter relevant to the title is present in less
- [Notable Horoscopes](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/notable-horoscopes/) - Name of the book Notable Horoscopes Author Dr. B. V. Raman Publisher Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Notable Horoscopes There are seventy six horoscopes studied in this book. Dr. Raman has selected them from a wide range of personalities to present in this book - from one end of spectrum containing horoscopes of
- [Muhurta (Electional Astrology)](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/muhurta-electional-astrology/) - Name of the book Muhurta (Electional Astrology) Author Dr. B.V. Raman Publisher UBS Publishers Distributers Amazon Link Muhurta or Electional Astrology For those who think that muhurta is just a good time you ask from a pandit to begin an new project, this book would be an eye opener and would tell you what muhurta
- [Medical Astrology, a Rational Approach](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/medical-astrology-a-rational-approach/) - Name of the book Medical Astrology, a Rational Approach Author J.N. Bhasin Publisher Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Medical Astrology: A Rational Approach When dealing with diseases, the two vedangas - astrology and ayurveda have worked together and jyotishis (astrologers) and vaidyas (doctors following ayurveda) have helped each other cure and overcome diseases
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- [How to Judge a Horoscope (Volume I and II)](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/how-to-judge-a-horoscope-volume-i-and-ii/) - Name of the book How to judge a horoscope Author Dr. B. V. Raman Publisher Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi, India Amazon Link How to Judge a Horoscope (Vol. I & II) This book is a classic from Dr. B. V. Raman and is a must for both students and veterans in astrology. It is published
- [Graha and Bhava Balas](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/graha-and-bhava-balas/) - Name of the book Graha and Bhava Balas Author Dr. B. V. Raman Publisher UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd Amazon Link Graha and Bhava Balas: a unique treatise for measuring the strengths of planets and houses numerically The books on astrology by Dr. B. V. Raman are concise and short. This book is a typical one,
- [Gems and Astrology](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/gems-and-astrology/) - Name of the book Gems and Astrology Author Gauri Shankar Kapoor Publisher Ranjan Publications Amazon Link Gems & Astrology Gems should be used to further increase the strength of beneficial planets in a horoscope and also to strengthen the weak ones to bring about an overall balance in the chart. This books explains the qualities
- [Determining Profession and ups and downs in career](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/determining-profession-and-ups-and-downs-in-career/) - Name of the book Determining Profession and ups and downs in career Author Sumit Chugh Publisher Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India We live in a cynical world where success and failure are judged through career, profession, wealth and other worldly possessions. The person may be the most unhappy in the job he is doing, but
- [Chamatkar Chintamani](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/chamatkar-chintamani/) - Name of the book Chamatkar Chintamani Author Narayan Bhatt, Translation and commentary by Brijbihari Lal Sharma Publisher Motilal Banarasidas, New Delhi, India In this book, one chapter is dedicated to each of the nine planets in astrology. The author describes each of the nine planets in detail - their characteristics, colour, caste, the direction a
- [Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/brihat-parashara-hora-shastra/) - Name of the book Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra Author Maharshi Parashara with translation, commentary and editing by R. Santhanam Publisher Ranjan Publications, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra Of Maharshi Parasara Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra is one of the classics of Indian Astrology and it can be safely said that Indian Astrology
- [Brihat Jatakam](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/brihat-jatakam/) - Name of the book Brihat Jatakam Author Acharya Varahamihara, translation and editing Dr. Suresh Chandra Mishra Publisher Ranjan Publication, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Brihat Jataka of Varahamihira This classic of Indian astrology, authored by Acharya Varahamihira is accorded the same level of importance as that of Brihat Parashara Hora Shashtra. I have this book
- [Ashtakavarga System of Prediction](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/ashtakavarga-system-of-prediction/) - Name of the book Ashtakavarga System of Prediction Author Dr. B. V. Raman Publisher UBS Publishers Distributers Pvt Ltd Amazon Link Ashtakavarga System of Prediction Ashtakavarga is a mathematical tool of Vedic predictive astrology. It is used primarily in judging timing of events. Dr. Raman, in his experience, had found it to be a very
- [Art of Prediction](https://planetarypositions.com/astrology-books/art-of-prediction/) - Name of the book Art of Prediction Author J N Bhasin Publisher Sagar Publications, New Delhi, India Amazon Link Art of Prediction I have read “Art of Prediction” from beginning to end multiple times and after each reading I have come across an as yet undiscovered trait for myself that helps me improve my understanding
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