What Is Vedic Astrology?

Vedic astrology (Jyotish) is an ancient Indian system that interprets planetary positions at birth to understand karma, tendencies, strengths, and timing of events. It uses rashis, nakshatras, houses, dashas, and transits to provide practical guidance.

Planets and Their Significance

Sun

Authority, confidence, vitality, father, and reputation.

Moon

Mind, emotions, mother, comfort, and intuition.

Mars

Energy, courage, action, siblings, and assertiveness.

Mercury

Communication, intellect, trade, analytics, and logic.

Jupiter

Wisdom, dharma, children, growth, and guidance.

Venus

Love, luxury, art, comfort, and relationships.

Saturn

Discipline, karma, delays, hard work, and justice.

Rahu

Ambition, foreign influence, unconventional growth.

Ketu

Detachment, spirituality, research, and inner awakening.

Houses and Meanings

  • 1st: Self, personality, health, and life direction
  • 2nd: Wealth, speech, family, and stored values
  • 3rd: Courage, communication, siblings, and efforts
  • 4th: Home, mother, property, and emotional security
  • 5th: Intelligence, children, romance, and creativity
  • 6th: Disease, debt, competition, and service
  • 7th: Marriage, partnerships, and public dealings
  • 8th: Transformation, longevity, occult, and inheritance
  • 9th: Fortune, dharma, higher learning, and gurus
  • 10th: Career, status, karma, and profession
  • 11th: Gains, networks, ambitions, and elder siblings
  • 12th: Expenses, liberation, foreign lands, and sleep

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