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The D1 chart, also known as the Lagna chart or the main natal chart, is the foundation of Vedic astrology. It maps the positions of planets at the time of a person’s birth, offering insights into their personality, life events, and destiny. Understanding how to calculate and interpret the planetary positions in a D1 chart…

Panic Attacks and Vedic Astrology: Understanding the Connection Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that can overwhelm a person, often without a clear or immediate cause. They can be distressing and debilitating, with symptoms including rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, chest pain, and a feeling of impending doom. From…

The ancient Indian sciences of Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology share profound connections. Both systems are rooted in understanding the universe’s fundamental energies and their impact on human life. In Ayurveda, these energies manifest as the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. They represent the biological and elemental forces that govern our physical, mental, and emotional states.…

Food and Astrology: A Cosmic Connection Food and astrology share an intriguing relationship, one that transcends the physical realm and ventures into the spiritual and cosmic planes. In Vedic astrology, the type of food we consume, the dietary habits we form, and our preferences can be influenced by the alignment of planets, zodiac signs, and…

Mandi is an important concept in Vedic astrology, specifically linked to the calculation of the Gulika. Mandi is considered to be a significant indicator when analyzing various aspects of a person’s life, including health, career, relationships, and general well-being. Understanding the role and influence of Mandi can provide deeper insights into one’s horoscope and life…

The Nakshatras are the fixed stars, asterisms or ‘lunar mansions’ in the zodiac. While the Rashis subdivide the Zodiac into 30-degree sections, the Nakshatras divide it into 13 degree and 20-minute sections. They are assigned many different characteristics that include ruling planets, gender, temperament, symbols, deities, animal symbols and also syllables. Each of these characteristics of the…

Graha Maitri,” or “Planetary Friendship,” is a significant concept in Vedic astrology that helps astrologers understand the relationship and interaction between various planets. This concept is crucial for interpreting horoscopes and making accurate astrological predictions. The Concept of Graha Maitri In Vedic astrology, each planet has a unique nature and energy that influences different aspects…

“Rasi” is a fundamental concept in Vedic astrology, representing the twelve zodiac signs. Each Rasi corresponds to a specific constellation, and their positions at the time of a person’s birth determine their astrological chart. Understanding Rasis is essential to grasping the intricacies of Vedic astrology, as they form the basis for interpreting planetary influences and…

October 10, 2019 by Team Jothishi Kala and sarpa literally mean ‘time’ and ‘serpent’. According to Vedic astrology, we consider Kala sarpa yogam inauspicious. Perhaps, this yoga is one of the most feared in Hindu astrology. There can be twelve types of yogas in this category. However, all of these do not affect us negatively. It can…

June 15, 2019 by Team Jothishi No understanding of Vedic astrology is complete without delving into the concept of Manglik Dosha. Caused by different positions of Mars (Mangal) in different houses of the horoscope, Manglik Dosha has several ill-effects. It is a particularly important concern at the time of marriage, as it can cause severe problems in…