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Astrology, explained honestly

Kundli, panchang, nakshatras and numerology - what the tradition actually says, and where it stops.

What Is a Dasha, and How Does Astrological Timing Work
Foundations8/3/202611m read

What Is a Dasha, and How Does Astrological Timing Work

A chart shows potential; a dasha shows when it activates. How Vimshottari dasha works, why it is computed from the Moon nakshatra, and how to read a period properly.

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The Twelve Bhavas: A Complete Introduction
Foundations8/2/202611m read

The Twelve Bhavas: A Complete Introduction

Signs describe how; houses describe where in life. A complete introduction to the twelve bhavas, the kendra, trikona, dusthana and upachaya groupings, and the purushartha structure beneath them.

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What Is Ayanamsha, and Why Vedic Astrology Is Sidereal
Foundations8/2/202612m read

What Is Ayanamsha, and Why Vedic Astrology Is Sidereal

Ayanamsha is the angular gap between the sidereal and tropical zodiacs, currently about 24 degrees. It is the most important technical idea in Jyotisha, and the reason two kundali tools can disagree.

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Is Numerology Fake? An Honest Answer
Numerology8/2/202612m read

Is Numerology Fake? An Honest Answer

A straight answer from a company that sells numerology reports. Mostly not a con, but not evidence-based either. Why it feels so accurate, the two-minute test that exposes the problem, and what numerology genuinely does.

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Which Letter Should Your Baby's Name Start From?
The 27 Nakshatras8/2/202612m read

Which Letter Should Your Baby's Name Start From?

Your baby's first syllable comes from the Moon's nakshatra pada at the exact moment of birth, not the birth date. The 108-pada system, the simpler rashi method, and why a second calling name is perfectly traditional.

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Shukra (Venus) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies
Grahas & Bhavas8/2/202612m read

Shukra (Venus) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies

Shukra or Venus is the graha of relationship, beauty, art and comfort. This guide covers its dignities, house-by-house effects, the twenty-year dasha and honest, chart-specific remedies.

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Guru (Jupiter) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies
Grahas & Bhavas8/2/202611m read

Guru (Jupiter) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies

Guru or Brihaspati is the greatest benefic of Jyotisha - karaka of wisdom, children, wealth and dharma. This guide covers its dignity, its 5th, 7th and 9th aspects, results in all twelve houses, dasha, transit and remedies.

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Shani (Saturn) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies
Grahas & Bhavas8/2/202612m read

Shani (Saturn) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies

Shani is the karaka of longevity and discipline, not doom. A grounded guide to Saturn's significations, dignity, aspects, house placements, Sade Sati and the classical remedies - with the fear-selling stripped out.

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Mangal (Mars) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies
Grahas & Bhavas8/2/202612m read

Mangal (Mars) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies

Mangal (Mars) is classed a malefic, yet it is the karaka of courage - and a chart with no Martian strength lacks drive. Its signs, dignity, houses, aspects, dasha and honest remedies, explained.

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Vedic vs Western Astrology: What Actually Differs
Foundations8/2/202612m read

Vedic vs Western Astrology: What Actually Differs

Two different zodiacs, two different anchors, two different theories of timing. A fair, precise comparison of Vedic and Western astrology - what actually differs, and why neither is demonstrably more accurate.

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Chandra (Moon) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies
Grahas & Bhavas8/2/202611m read

Chandra (Moon) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies

Chandra is the karaka of the mind and the graha Indian astrology reads first - your rashi, your rashifal and your entire dasha sequence all come from the Moon. What it signifies, house by house, and how to steady it.

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Surya (Sun) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies
Grahas & Bhavas8/2/202612m read

Surya (Sun) in Vedic Astrology: Significations, Houses and Remedies

Surya is the karaka of the soul, the father and authority in Jyotisha. This guide covers its rulership and exaltation, what it does in each of the twelve houses, combustion, the six-year dasha and traditional remedies.

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