Astrology, explained honestly
Kundli, panchang, nakshatras and numerology - what the tradition actually says, and where it stops.
Dhanishta Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Dhanishta is the 23rd nakshatra, running from late Capricorn into early Aquarius. Its symbol is a drum, its deity the eight Vasus and its ruler Mars - here is what that means for character, padas, dasha and matching.
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Uttara Ashadha is the later invincible one - the nakshatra of lasting victory won through integrity rather than force. Its deity, elephant tusk symbol, four padas, Sun mahadasha and Gun Milan behaviour explained.
Jyeshtha Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Jyeshtha is the eighteenth nakshatra, the seat of Indra in the last third of Scorpio. Its traits, four padas, Mercury dasha, Gun Milan behaviour and gandanta - explained without the fear-selling.
Vishakha Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Vishakha nakshatra spans 20 degrees Libra to 3 degrees 20 Scorpio, ruled by Jupiter, with the dual deity Indra-Agni and a triumphal arch for its symbol. Traits, four padas, dasha timing and Gun Milan.
Chitra Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Chitra nakshatra runs from 23 degrees 20 minutes Virgo to 6 degrees 40 minutes Libra under Mars and Tvashtar, the divine architect. Traits, padas, dasha, Gun Milan, and why its star anchors the sidereal zodiac.
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Uttara Phalguni is the nakshatra of the kept promise - ruled by the Sun, presided over by Aryaman, and spanning Leo into Virgo. Its traits, four padas, dasha and Gun Milan role, explained honestly.
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Purva Phalguni is the eleventh nakshatra, 13.20 to 26.40 Leo, ruled by Venus and presided over by Bhaga. Its symbol is the front legs of a bed. Here is what it means for character, padas, dasha and matching.
Ashlesha Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Ashlesha is the ninth nakshatra, the coiled serpent of the Nagas in the last third of Cancer. Its traits, four padas, Mercury dasha, Gun Milan behaviour and gandanta - explained without the fear-selling.
Pushya Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Pushya nakshatra spans 3.20 to 16.40 Cancer and is the one the tradition calls the most benevolent of all 27. Its deity, symbol, four padas, Saturn dasha, Guru Pushya yoga and Gun Milan behaviour, explained plainly.
Ardra Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
The sixth nakshatra sits at 6.40 to 20.00 Gemini, ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra, the storm. Its teardrop symbol, the four padas, the 18-year Rahu dasha it opens, and how it behaves in matching.
Mrigashira Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Mrigashira nakshatra runs from Taurus into Gemini under Mars and the moon-god Soma. Its deer-head symbol explains a searching temperament - here are its padas, dasha, gana, nadi and yoni in full.
Krittika Nakshatra: Traits, Deity, Pada and Compatibility
Krittika is the razor nakshatra, ruled by Agni and the Sun, straddling Aries and Taurus. What its symbol, its four padas, its 6-year Sun mahadasha and its Rakshasa gana actually mean in a chart.