Astrology Notes

Doshas in Ayurveda In Ayurveda, dosha refers to the three fundamental energy principles—Vata (movement), Pitta (energy), and Kapha (stability)—that govern how the body and mind function. While the Sanskrit word dosha literally means “fault” or “something that can go wrong,” in Ayurveda it does not mean a personal mistake. Instead, it describes functional imbalances in the body–mind system.  Ayurvedic context: Here, dosha refers to biological energies or functional states that arise from the five elements (air, water, fire, earth, space). Types of doshas: Vata (Air/Wind): Governs movement, circulation, and nervous system activity. Pitta (Fire/Bile): Governs metabolism, digestion, and transformation. Kapha (Water/Phlegm): Governs structure, lubrication, and stability. Each person has a unique balance of these three, called their Prakriti (constitution). HealthContinue reading

Aries Predictions for February 2026 Transit overview: Aries natives begin the month with Benefic Sun and Malefic Mercury in your 10th house, both offering favorable career aspects. Malefic Venus and Benefic Mars, also in the 10th, present adverse professional challenges. Benefic Jupiter retrogrades adversely in the 3rd house, while Malefic Saturn maintains an adverse transit in the 12th. Malefic Rahu's favorable transit in the 11th is moderated by adverse Malefic Ketu in the 5th. Mid-month, the Sun, Mercury, and Venus shift to your 11th house. The Sun's favorable influence is now moderated, Mercury maintains favorable professional effects, and Venus turns favorable, enhancing social interactions and financial prospects. Family Family life is mixed. Early month offers new friendships and support fromContinue reading

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 dependent on the houses it rules (functional lordship). It does not supersede its inherent nature (natural benefic or malefic), but it is modified a lot and the nature does change.  Inauspicious Lordship: The 3rd, 6th, and 11th houses (Tri, Shada, and Ayaa) are classified as inauspicious or evil houses. Therefore, their lords are designated as functional malefics who produce negative influences during their dasha orContinue reading

Monthly Predictions for January 2026 are presented for Vedic Astrology Moon sign, i.e., your rashi. Sun starts the month in Sagittarius, then moves into Capricorn on January 15. Mercury starts the month in Sagittarius, then moves into Capricorn on January 18. Venus starts the month in Sagittarius, then moves into Capricorn on January 13. Mars starts the month in Sagittarius, then moves into Capricorn on January 16. Jupiter is in Gemini throughout the month. Jupiter is retrograde for the entire month. Saturn is in Pisces throughout the month. Rahu is in Aquarius throughout the month. Ketu is in Leo throughout the month. Aries Monthly Transit Horoscope for January 2026 Transit overview: For Aries natives, this month brings significant planetary shifts.Continue reading

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 matter. The answer lies in distinguishing between the Rashi chart and the Bhava Chalit chart. Please note that I am not talking about Rashi drishti (where planets located in movable, fixed and dual signs have specific drishti) here. What is being worked upon is based on sphuta drishti, which is used to calculate Dikbala. The Rashi Chart: Establishing The Impact The Rashi chart is theContinue reading

Aries monthly transit horoscope December 2025 Transit overview: The Sun and Mars are adverse in your 8th and 9th houses, creating conflicts and challenges with authority. Saturn’s harsh Sade Sati continues in your 12th house, bringing financial pressure and emotional distress. Jupiter is retrograde and adverse, impacting domestic peace and professional confidence. Amidst these challenges, Venus is a powerful benefic in your 8th house all month, promising financial gains, romance, and pleasure. Mercury starts adverse but turns favourable in your 8th house, aiding financial strategy, though its effects are checked by Venus. Rahu is favourable for gains in your 11th house but is moderated by Ketu, which is adverse in your 5th house. Family Venus offers a steady stream ofContinue reading

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

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

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

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