From time to time, I will add articles here on various topics of interest in jyotish, vedic astrology.

Delay in Marriage: Prevailing factors

Delay in Marriage: Prevailing factors

Questions related to serious relationships and marriage inevitably arise when you seek advice from an astrologer.  Such as ‘when will you get married; ‘how long will the marriage last’ ‘will it be a happy union’? There are a few typical combinations where marriage can...

Gandanta Point:  Beginning or Ending?

Gandanta Point: Beginning or Ending?

Gandanta is a Sanskrit word that is derived from ‘gand’ meaning bubble, joint, spot, knot and anta meaning end, termination, dividing line.  In Vedic Astrology, we take this to mean the knot at the dividing line. This bubble or knot at the dividing line occurs between...

Moksha Trikon: Death & Re-Birth

Moksha Trikon: Death & Re-Birth

The 12 houses of the horoscope are divided into the Dharma (duty) trikon houses 1, 5 and 9; the Artha (materialism) Trikon houses: 2, 6 and 10; the Kama (desire) Trikon houses: 3, 7 and 11 and the Moksha (spirituality) Trikon: 4, 8 and 12. In Sanskrit, the word...

Rahu & Ketu:  Using Mean Node vs. True Node?

Rahu & Ketu: Using Mean Node vs. True Node?

So, what exactly are the nodes of the Moon? Well, they are shadow, not physical, planets, also known as Rahu, the North Node, and Ketu, the South Node.  They are deemed to be critical points in a birth chart, paving the way for karmic analysis and judgment.  Lets have...

Vargottama Planets:  Double the Power?

Vargottama Planets: Double the Power?

Essentially, vargottama refers to planets occupying the same sign in Rashi chart as well as the Navmasha chart.  This planet is said to give double the results during its Mahadasha, whether that is auspicious or challenging depends on what the planet signifies in your...

What is Good Karma?

What is Good Karma?

We hear this word so often.  Karma.  So what exactly is Karma? Some say it is the law of cause and effect.  Karma is action, whether physical or mental, that results in a consequence.  Some say Karma is what will happen to you in your next life based on what you do in...

Planets Aspecting the Ascendant

Planets Aspecting the Ascendant

In Chapter 34 of a classical Vedic treatise, Saravali, the effects of planets aspecting the ascendant are indicated. Saravali elaborates on the Lagna bhava (ascendant sign) by narrating the influences of various Grahas (planets) on the Lagna (ascendant).  While the...

AtmaKaraka Planet: What is your Soul Purpose?

AtmaKaraka Planet: What is your Soul Purpose?

Atma means the soul and Karaka means indicator, to make or do, to produce or create, and also that which is instrumental in bringing about an action. The AtmaKaraka planet, or soul planet, is the one that you have the most karma to work with in this life. It is the...

Marana Karaka Sthana, Poor Placements for Planets

Marana Karaka Sthana, Poor Placements for Planets

Marana Karaka Sthana literally means death signifying house, and thus is a house where a planet cannot perform well so it feels like dying rather contributing to the said responsibilities of the house.   This is a common term in vedic astrology, also known as Maraka...

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