The Astrology Library
Vedic Astrology, explained
A growing reference on Jyotish — the nine planets, the twelve rashis, the nakshatras, houses, doshas, remedies, gemstones and pujas. Written for readers, deep enough for students.
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- How to Read Your Birth Chart (Kundli): A Beginner’s GuideA beginner's guide to reading your birth chart (kundli): what it shows, North vs South Indian styles, the 12 houses and signs, 9 planets, and the lagna.
- Rashi (Moon Sign) vs Sun Sign: Which Matters in Vedic AstrologyRashi (Moon sign) vs sun sign in Vedic astrology: why Jyotish reads the Moon for daily prediction, how to find your rashi, plus nakshatra pada and naming.
- The Navamsa (D9) Chart: Marriage, Dharma & Inner StrengthThe Navamsa (D9) chart is Vedic astrology's key to marriage, dharma and a planet's deeper strength. Learn vargottama, spouse reading and traditional remedies.
- The Vimshottari Dasha System ExplainedThe Vimshottari Dasha is Jyotish's 120-year timing system. Learn the mahadasha order, durations, antardasha sub-periods and how events are timed.
- Vedic vs Western Astrology: The Key DifferencesVedic vs Western astrology explained: sidereal vs tropical zodiac, ayanamsa, Moon-sign focus, nakshatras, dashas, houses, aspects and why your sign changes.
- What Is Vedic Astrology (Jyotish)? A Complete GuideA clear guide to Vedic astrology (Jyotish): the sidereal zodiac, planets, houses, nakshatras, dashas, remedies, and how it differs from Western astrology.
- What Is the Panchang? The Hindu Almanac ExplainedThe Panchang is the Hindu almanac built on five limbs — tithi, vaara, nakshatra, yoga and karana. Learn to read it, find a muhurat, and date every festival.
- Your Ascendant (Lagna): Why It Matters MostYour Lagna (Ascendant) is the sign rising at birth and the foundation of a Vedic chart. Learn what it means, how to find it, and the role of the Lagna lord.
Planets
- Budha (Mercury) in Vedic Astrology: Significance, Effects & RemediesBudha (Mercury) in Vedic astrology is the karaka of intellect, speech and commerce. Discover its significance, effects across signs and houses, and remedies.
- Chandra (Moon) in Vedic Astrology: Significance, Effects & RemediesChandra (Moon) in Vedic astrology governs the mind, mother and emotions. Learn its significance, exaltation, waxing and waning strength, effects and remedies.
- Guru (Jupiter) in Vedic Astrology: Significance, Effects & RemediesGuru (Jupiter) in Vedic astrology — the great benefic: what Brihaspati signifies, house and sign effects, exaltation, key yogas, dasha and Thursday remedies.
- Ketu in Vedic Astrology: The South Node’s Effects & RemediesKetu in Vedic astrology — the shadow south node of detachment, moksha and past-life karma. Its effects when strong or afflicted, plus traditional remedies.
- Mangal (Mars) in Vedic Astrology: Significance, Effects & RemediesMangal (Mars) in Vedic astrology governs courage, energy, siblings and property. Explore its effects, Manglik dosha and remedies like Hanuman puja and coral.
- Rahu in Vedic Astrology: The North Node’s Effects & RemediesRahu, the North Node in Vedic astrology, rules ambition, obsession, illusion and foreign gains. Explore its effects across the houses plus remedies and mantras.
- Shani (Saturn) in Vedic Astrology: Significance, Effects & RemediesShani (Saturn) in Vedic astrology — the karmic taskmaster. What Saturn signifies, its effects, exaltation and debilitation, Sade Sati, dasha and remedies.
- Shukra (Venus) in Vedic Astrology: Significance, Effects & RemediesShukra (Venus) in Vedic astrology is the karaka of love, marriage, luxury and the arts. Learn its significance, house effects, dasha and Friday remedies.
- Surya (Sun) in Vedic Astrology: Significance, Effects & RemediesSurya (Sun) in Vedic astrology signifies the soul, father, authority and vitality. Explore its signs, houses, dasha, yogas plus remedies like ruby and mantra.
Zodiac (Rashi)
- Dhanu (Sagittarius) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsDhanu (Sagittarius) Rashi guide: ruled by Jupiter, this fire sign's traits, career strengths, love matches, compatibility, lucky colours and Vedic remedies.
- Kanya (Virgo) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsKanya (Virgo) Rashi in Vedic astrology: Mercury-ruled earth sign traits, career strengths, love, compatibility, finances, health, lucky elements and remedies.
- Karka (Cancer) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsKarka (Cancer) rashi in Vedic astrology: the Moon-ruled water sign's traits, career, love and compatibility, plus lucky colour, number, day and remedies.
- Kumbha (Aquarius) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsKumbha (Aquarius) Rashi in Vedic astrology — personality, strengths, career, love, health, finances, lucky colour, number, gemstone and Saturn remedies.
- Makara (Capricorn) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsMakara (Capricorn) Rashi in Vedic astrology: Saturn-ruled earth sign traits, career, love, health, lucky colours and numbers, and traditional Saturn remedies.
- Meena (Pisces) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsMeena (Pisces) Rashi in Vedic astrology: ruled by Jupiter, water element. Explore personality, career, love, health, lucky colours, numbers and remedies.
- Mesha (Aries) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsMesha (Aries) rashi in Vedic astrology: personality traits, career, love and compatibility, health, finances, lucky colour, number, gemstone and Mars remedies.
- Mithuna (Gemini) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsMithuna (Gemini) Rashi explained: Mercury-ruled air sign traits, career, love compatibility, health, lucky colours, numbers, gemstones and Vedic remedies.
- Simha (Leo) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsSimha (Leo) Rashi in Vedic astrology — personality, strengths, career, love, health, finances, famous natives, lucky colour and day, and Sun remedies.
- Tula (Libra) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsTula (Libra) Rashi in Vedic astrology — personality traits, career, love and compatibility, plus lucky colour, number, day, gemstone and Venus remedies.
- Vrishabha (Taurus) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsVrishabha (Taurus) Rashi explained: the Venus-ruled earth sign's traits, career, love compatibility, health, lucky colours, numbers, days and Vedic remedies.
- Vrishchika (Scorpio) Rashi: Traits, Career, Love & Lucky ElementsVrishchika (Scorpio) rashi in Vedic astrology: ruled by Mars and linked to Ketu. Personality, career, love, health, lucky colour, day, gemstone and remedies.
Nakshatras
Houses (Bhava)
- The Eighth House (Randhra Bhava): Longevity, Transformation & the OccultThe Eighth House (Randhra Bhava) in Vedic astrology governs longevity, sudden events, transformation, inheritance and the occult. Meaning, planets and remedies.
- The Eleventh House (Labha Bhava): Gains, Income & FriendsA complete guide to the Eleventh House (Labha Bhava) in Vedic astrology: gains, income, elder siblings, friends, planets, the 11th lord and traditional remedies.
- The Fifth House (Putra Bhava): Children, Intellect & RomanceThe fifth house (Putra Bhava) in Vedic astrology governs children, intellect, creativity, romance and past-life merit. Meanings, planets and remedies explained.
- The First House (Lagna Bhava) in Vedic AstrologyA complete guide to the First House (Lagna Bhava) in Vedic astrology: self, body, appearance and vitality, the Lagna lord, planets within, effects and remedies.
- The Fourth House (Sukha Bhava): Home, Mother & HappinessThe Fourth House or Sukha Bhava in Vedic astrology governs mother, home, land, vehicles and inner peace. Explore its karakas, effects and traditional remedies.
- The Ninth House (Dharma Bhava): Luck, Dharma & the GuruExplore the Ninth House (Dharma Bhava) in Vedic astrology: fortune, father, gurus, higher learning, pilgrimage, dharma, key placements and traditional remedies.
- The Second House (Dhana Bhava): Wealth, Family & SpeechThe Second House or Dhana Bhava in Vedic astrology governs accumulated wealth, family, speech, food and values. Explore planetary effects, remedies and FAQs.
- The Seventh House (Kalatra Bhava): Marriage & PartnershipsThe seventh house (Kalatra Bhava) in Vedic astrology rules marriage, spouse, business partners and public ties. Explore its significance, planets and remedies.
- The Sixth House (Ari/Ripu Bhava): Health, Enemies & ServiceThe sixth house (Ari/Ripu Bhava) in Vedic astrology governs health, debts, enemies, work and service. Explore its meaning, planets, lords and remedies.
- The Tenth House (Karma Bhava): Career, Status & ReputationThe tenth house (Karma Bhava) in Vedic astrology governs career, status, authority and reputation. Explore its significations, planets, yogas and remedies.
- The Third House (Sahaja Bhava): Courage, Siblings & CommunicationThe third house (Sahaja Bhava) in Vedic astrology governs courage, younger siblings, communication and skills — with planets, the third lord and remedies.
- The Twelfth House (Vyaya Bhava): Loss, Foreign Lands & MokshaA complete Vedic astrology guide to the Twelfth House (Vyaya Bhava) — loss, expenses, foreign travel, sleep, isolation, spirituality, moksha and remedies.
Doshas & Remedies
- Guna Milan: How Kundli Matching Works (36 Points)A clear guide to Guna Milan and Kundli matching in Vedic astrology: the eight kootas, the 36-guna score, what score is needed and the doshas that override points.
- Kaal Sarp Dosha: Types, Effects & RemediesKaal Sarp Dosha explained — how the Rahu-Ketu axis forms it, the 12 types, their effects, cancellations, and remedies like Trimbakeshwar puja and mantras.
- Mangal Dosha (Manglik): Meaning, Effects & RemediesWhat Mangal Dosha (being Manglik) means in Vedic astrology, how it is calculated from Lagna, Moon and Venus, its effect on marriage, cancellations and remedies.
- Nadi Dosha in Marriage Matching: Meaning & RemediesUnderstand Nadi Dosha in Vedic marriage matching: why Nadi scores 8 of 36 gunas in Ashtakoot, the three Nadis, classical exceptions and traditional remedies.
- Pitra Dosha: Ancestral Karma, Signs & RemediesPitra Dosha in Vedic astrology explained: ancestral karmic debt, chart signs, effects, plus Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan remedies, framed as tradition.
- Shani Sade Sati: The 7.5-Year Saturn Cycle ExplainedShani Sade Sati is Saturn's 7.5-year transit across the 12th, 1st and 2nd from your Moon sign. Learn the three phases, effects by Moon sign and remedies.
Gemstones
- Blue Sapphire (Neelam) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowBlue Sapphire (Neelam) is Saturn's fast-acting gem. Learn its benefits, who should wear it, the vital trial test, how to wear it and key cautions in Vedic astrology.
- Cat’s Eye (Lehsunia) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowCat's Eye (Lehsunia) is Ketu's gemstone in Vedic astrology. Its benefits, who should wear it, the finger, weight, day, mantra, quality, price and key cautions.
- Diamond (Heera) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowDiamond (Heera) is the gemstone of Venus (Shukra) in Vedic astrology. Learn its benefits, who should wear it, the wearing method, substitutes and cautions.
- Emerald (Panna) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowEmerald (Panna) in Vedic astrology: Mercury's gemstone — its benefits, who should wear it by ascendant, correct wearing method, mantra and cautions.
- Hessonite (Gomed) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowHessonite (Gomed) is Rahu's gemstone in Vedic astrology. Its benefits, who should wear it, wearing method, mantra, quality, price, substitutes and key cautions.
- Pearl (Moti) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowPearl (Moti) is the Moon's gemstone in Vedic astrology. Learn its benefits, who should wear it, the correct wearing method, weight, mantra and cautions.
- Red Coral (Moonga) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowRed Coral (Moonga) is Mars's gemstone in Vedic astrology. Its benefits, who should wear it by ascendant, the wearing method, quality, substitutes and cautions.
- Ruby (Manik) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowA complete Vedic astrology guide to Ruby (Manik), the Sun's gemstone: benefits, suitable ascendants, correct weight, metal, finger, day, substitutes and cautions.
- Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) Gemstone: Benefits, Who Should Wear It & HowYellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) is Jupiter's gemstone in Vedic astrology. Learn its benefits, who should wear it, wearing method, mantra, quality and cautions.
Pujas & Mantras
- Hanuman Worship & Tuesday Remedies for MarsVedic guide to Hanuman worship for Mars: Hanuman Chalisa, Bajrang Baan, Tuesday & Saturday observances, fasting, daan and a step-by-step puja for Mangal dosha.
- Navagraha Puja: Balancing the Nine PlanetsNavagraha Puja explained: what it is, when it helps, the nine grahas, plus traditional mantras, offerings and remedies to balance planetary influences.
- Planetary Remedies (Upaya): A Practical OverviewA practical guide to Vedic planetary remedies (upaya): mantra, daan, gemstones, fasting, colours and deity worship, plus how to choose and use them safely.
- Rudrabhishek Puja: Meaning, Benefits & MethodRudrabhishek Puja explained: bathing Shiva's Linga, sacred ingredients, the step-by-step method, ritual scales, auspicious days and Mumbai temples to visit.
- Saturn (Shani) Remedies: Calming the TaskmasterSaturn (Shani) remedies from Vedic tradition: Saturday rituals, Hanuman worship, mantras, oil donations, fasting and Shani temples to calm the taskmaster.
- The Gayatri Mantra: Meaning, Benefits & How to ChantThe Gayatri Mantra explained: its Rigvedic meaning, the Savitr and Sun connection, the best times to chant, its benefits and a simple daily method to begin.
- The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: Meaning, Benefits & How to ChantMahamrityunjaya Mantra explained: line-by-line meaning, benefits, correct pronunciation, when and how to chant, japa counts and common mistakes to avoid.