10. Astrology

👑 Decoding Destiny: Planetary Combinations Behind Extraordinary Lives “Yoginaḥ karmabhūmau bhavanti daivād vibhūtidhāḥ”“It is through divine planetary yogas that great souls manifest their power in the world.”— Jyotiṣa Vākyam 🔮 What Are Rare Yogas? Rare Yogas are exceptional planetary combinations that produce extraordinary power, success, spiritual wisdom, or wealth. Unlike common Yogas, these are rare because they require: These Yogas don’t just create comfort — they create greatness. They have been observed in charts of…

🌟 Yogas in Vedic Astrology Unlocking the Hidden Codes of Wealth, Wisdom, and Spiritual Destiny “Yogāḥ prabhavanti jñānam, dhanaṁ, śauryam, sukham ca hi”“Yogas produce knowledge, wealth, courage, and happiness.”— Parāśara Hora Śāstra 🔮 What is a Yoga in Astrology? In Vedic astrology, Yoga (योग) means a “union” or “connection” — a special configuration formed by the position, ownership, strength, and relationship of planets and houses. Yogas are the blueprints of potential in a birth chart….

🕰️ The Daśā Systems in Vedic Astrology Understanding Karmic Timelines Through Planetary Periods “Daśāḥ karmaphala-prāpti-kālikāḥ”“The Daśās are the timekeepers through which karmic fruits are delivered.”— Parāśara Hora Śāstra 🔮 What is a Daśā? In Jyotiṣa Śāstra, Daśā (दशा) means “state, period, or condition”. It refers to the specific time periods ruled by different planets in your life. These Daśās govern when the karma (stored in your chart) will manifest, whether as opportunity, struggle, transformation, or…

🏠 The 12 Bhāvas (Houses) in Vedic Astrology Unlocking the Map of Human Life through the Cosmic Grid “Bhāvānāṁ phalam uktam tu janma-lagna-vicāraṇāt”“The results of life unfold by analyzing the twelve houses from the rising sign.”— Bṛhat Parāśara Horā Śāstra 🔮 What Are Bhāvas? In Jyotiṣa (Vedic astrology), Bhāva means “house” or “area of life.” The 12 Bhāvas are like rooms in the mansion of the sky, with each house representing a distinct dimension of…

🌌 The 27 Nakṣatras (Lunar Mansions) in Vedic Astrology The Soul Map of Emotions, Destiny & Dharma “Nakṣatrāṇāṁ ahaṁ śaśī”“Among the Nakṣatras, I am the Moon.”— Bhagavad Gītā 10.21 In Vedic astrology, Nakṣatras are the soul-code of the sky — 27 deep-space constellations that form the bedrock of Jyotiṣa. While the 12 Rāśis (Zodiac Signs) shape the body and outer behavior, it is the Nakṣatras that sculpt the mind, emotions, karma, and spiritual orientation. 🕉️…

The 9 Grahas in Vedic Astrology The Celestial Powers that Shape Our Karmic Blueprint “Navagrahāḥ karmabandhānām kāraṇāni bhavanti hi”“The nine planets are indeed the instruments for the binding (and liberation) of karma.”— Parāśara Hora Śāstra 🪐 What Are Grahas? In Vedic astrology, grahas (ग्रहाः) are not just physical planets — they are cosmic intelligences that grasp (from the root ‘grah’) or influence human consciousness. Each graha represents a unique force of karma, a divine archetype…

The 12 Rāśis (Zodiac Signs) in Vedic Astrology Mesha to Meena – The Cosmic Wheel of Karma “Dvādasa rāśayo jñeyāḥ sarve janma-phalapradāḥ”“The twelve zodiac signs are to be known — they bestow the fruits of birth.”— Jyotiṣa Śāstra In Vedic astrology, the 12 Rāśis (zodiac signs) are not mere star clusters but divine archetypes—cosmic energies through which the grahas (planets) express themselves. Each rāśi is a unique frequency in the eternal dance of space (ākāśa)…

Introduction to Astrology in Sanatana Dharma “Yat Pinde Tat Brahmande” – What is in the body is in the cosmos. As above, so below. Astrology, known in Sanskrit as Jyotiṣa (ज्योतिष), is one of the oldest and most profound sciences of ancient India. Rooted deeply in the Vedic tradition, astrology is not merely fortune-telling—it is the sacred art of decoding the cosmic blueprint that governs life, time, and karma. 🌟 Meaning of Jyotiṣa: The Science…