Vedic Astrology

The term affliction means negative association which invites problems in a person’s life. Although the weak planets and the afflicted planets have their ways to create problems, both are different. A weak planet does not let you realize the full potential of planets or house. For example, a weak Venus may be a hindrance in getting married while afflicted Venus may lead to a bad relationship with a spouse. Planets, Houses and their effects – Identify the Affliction in your Janampatri Planetary position can lead to its affliction and weakening. It will then have malefic effects on the individual. Let’s see how a planet gets afflicted. When a planet unites with natural malefic like Saturn, Mars, Rahu, and Ketu, it becomes afflicted. The inherent significance of such a planet can be destroyed in such a case. When the lords of sixth, eighth or 12th house aspect any planet it causes affliction to the planet. Combust planets will also lead to distress. When a planet is defeated in a planetary...

A BRIEF LOOK AT THE TWELVE LAGNAS/ ASCENDANTS IN VEDIC ASTROLOGY People are often curious at the beginning of their astrological quest, to know something of the various facets pertaining to their ‘chart’; in other words, they wish to evaluate the basic propensities pertaining to their Lagnas and their Rashi/ Lagna Kundalis (Kundalis). Also, the Chandra Lagna itself and Gochar furnish other popular areas of curiosity.  Lagna is the sign rising on the Eastern horizon at the time of birth and is occupied by a Rāśi (Rashi)/ Vedic sign. The average duration of a sign rising in the Lagna/ Ascendant is two hours and for this reason the twelve Rāśis cover the twenty-four hours duration of the solar day.  Lagna imbues a person with individuality and therefore denotes the self and the personality of the person. It is the first house or Bhāva of the chart and is the commencement point of any horoscopic study. We cannot forget that in all the divisional charts as well there is a Lagna/ as...

How to Choose Auspicious Marriage Date and Vivah Muhurat? Various factors are considered while finding auspicious Hindu Marriage Dates. It is quite tedious process and one should read this article to understand how marriage dates are calculated. This article will clarify what factors are considered and what factors are left while calculating Vivah Muhurats . According to Muhurta Chintamani, marriages should be held only when the Sun is transiting through following Rashis Mesha / Aries Vrishabha / Taurus Mithuna / Gemini Vrischika / Scorpio Makara / Capricorn Kumbha / Aquarius Marriages should not be held when the Sun is transiting through following Rashis Karka / Cancer Simha / Leo Kanya / Virgo Tula / Libra Dhanu / Sagittarius Meena / Pisces Dhanu/Sagittarius month is also known as Kharmas when marriages are prohibited. Solar months Simha and Kanya overlaps with Chaturmas. Vedic astrology defines twenty seven Nakshatras. Abhijit Nakshatra is not considered while counting 27 Nakshatras...

Sun(Ravi/Surya) Hora :  The Sun’s Hora is auspicious for all political work, dealing with and meeting politicians, leaders and government officials, applying for jobs, court related dealings, for buying and selling, and for adventurous undertakings. Moon(Chandra) Hora :  The Moon’s Hora is auspicious for joining service, to meet elders, for change of place and residence, travelling, to undertake house and property related matters, for meeting the opposite sex and romance, for buying and wearing ornaments, for mediation, for buying and selling of textiles and apparels, all water related works and creative and artistic works. Mars(Kuja) Hora :  The Mars Hora is auspicious for dealing with land and agriculture related matters, buying and selling of vehicles, electrical and engineering works, adventurous undertakings and sports, for giving and taking loans, for physical exercises and martial arts, and for matters related brothers and also fire. Avoid quarrels and confrontatio...

Astrology Yogas and Their Result Astrology considers that a person’s behavior is determined by the position of the planets and the nakshatras at his or her birth time, and the factors of the panchang. In this article we will discuss how Yoga influences human behavior. Let us find out what will be the temperament of the native as per his yoga. 1. Vishkumbh yoga Though astrology considers it inauspicious but natives born in this yoga may possess best qualities and good fortune. They are usually very beautiful and intelligent. They do not have to face any financial problems as they are financially secure. Their birth yoga favors a happy family life. Not only this, the natives can easily influence people with their personality and have a big social circle. This yoga makes the natives very intelligent. 2. Preeti Yoga The name itself indicates that its natives will be lively, inquisitive and work in a sporty spirit. They are beauty worshipers. This yoga creates in them a leaning towards the...

Karana and their effects in Astrology Bav Karana Individuals born in Bav Karana in Astrology are spiritual and like to be involved in holy activities. They are divuthful and have faith in giving their best to any work that’s given to them.  Baalav Karana Like the earlier Karana, Baalav Karana also gives a spiritual nature to the person. People born in Balav Karana may do pilgrimage and spend more time of their life doing spiritual activities.  Kaulav Karana A person born in the Kaulav Karana is very friendly. This Karana gives its people some of the best talents like love and caring.  Taitil Karana Persons born in Taitil Karana are very lucky. They have a wealthy life and become a possessor of buildings and properties. Love has an important role in their life and maybe this is the reason they diveat people open-mindedly.  Gar Karana As per Astrology, people of Gar Karana are punctilious. They divust in their aptitude not fortune. They attain their desired objective b...