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Recent articles on Vedic astrology, horoscopes, Nakshatras, doshas, and compatibility.
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Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits, Meaning
Uttara Ashadha is the 21st nakshatra, Sagittarius 26°40' to Capricorn 10°, ruled by the Sun with the Vishvedevas as deity. Meaning, traits and padas.
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Vimshamsa (D20) Chart: Meaning and How to Read It
The Vimshamsa (D20) chart divides each sign into 20 parts of 1°30′ to read spiritual practice, with a deity for each part. How to calculate and read it.
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Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Uttara Phalguni is the 12th nakshatra, Leo 26°40' to Virgo 10°00', ruled by the Sun and presided over by Aryaman. Its traits, padas and marriage.
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Vipreet Raj Yoga: Meaning, Formation, Harsha Sarala Vimala
Vipreet Raj Yoga forms when the 6th, 8th and 12th lords associate only with each other. Its forms, Harsha, Sarala and Vimala, turn affliction to fortune.
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3rd House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Siblings and Courage
By Rohan SharmaThe 3rd house (Sahaja Bhava) governs younger siblings, courage, hands and voice, and strengthens with effort. Its lord, planets and remedies.
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Bhakoot Dosha Effects and Cancellation: 6-8, 9-5, 2-12
Bhakoot dosha scores 0 of 7 when Moon signs sit 6-8, 9-5 or 2-12 apart. Its effects, and how it is resolved when the Moon-sign lords match or are friends.
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Budha Aditya Yoga: Meaning, Effects, Combust Mercury
Budha Aditya Yoga forms when Mercury shares a sign with the Sun. It is common, and its effect turns mainly on whether Mercury is combust. Effects by house.
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Manglik Dosha: How It Is Judged, House by House
By Rohan SharmaManglik Dosha is Mars in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house. How astrologers grade it house by house, when it is serious and what softens it.
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Akhanda Samrajya Yoga: Meaning, Formation, Effects
Akhanda Samrajya Yoga forms when Jupiter owns, not just aspects, the 2nd, 5th or 11th house, which limits it to Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.
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Ardra Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Ardra is the 6th nakshatra, Gemini 6°40'–20°00', ruled by Rahu and presided over by Rudra. Its meaning, traits, padas, Rahu dasha and remedies.
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Dana in Vedic Astrology: What to Donate for Each Planet
By Rohan SharmaDana is charity given to ease a planet: one substance, day and recipient per graha. What to give, when, and how to tell which planet your chart needs.
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4th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Mother and Home
The 4th house (Sukha Bhava) governs the mother, home and inner peace as one interior climate. What it means, its lord, the Moon and common misreadings.
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Chandra Mangal Yoga: Moon-Mars Yoga Meaning and Effects
Chandra Mangal Yoga forms when Moon and Mars share a sign, aspect or exchange signs: a classical wealth yoga earned through trade and effort.
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D10 Chart for Career Abroad: Reading the Dasamsa as an NRI
By Rohan SharmaHow to read your D10 chart when your career crosses borders: the working pattern that travels with you, and what it cannot say about a visa or filing date.
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Dvadasamsa (D12) Chart: Meaning and How to Read It
The Dvadasamsa (D12) chart divides each sign into twelve parts of 2°30′ to show your parents and family pattern. How to calculate it and what to check.
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Jupiter Mahadasha: 16-Year Effects, Antardashas, Remedies
Jupiter Mahadasha lasts 16 years and works through knowledge, children and dharma. All nine antardasha lengths, effects by house lordship and remedies.
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Gemstones for Each Planet: Classical Vedic Rules
Ruby to cat's eye: the classical stone, finger, metal and day for each of the nine grahas, and why only your Lagna's benefics should be strengthened.
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Bhrigu Samhita: What It Is, Who Wrote It, Is It Reliable?
The Bhrigu Samhita is a manuscript tradition of chart-specific verses attributed to sage Bhrigu. Who wrote it, what it covers, and what remains unverified.
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Chaturvimshamsa (D24) Chart: Meaning and How to Read It
The Chaturvimshamsa (D24) chart divides each sign into 24 parts to show fit with formal learning, not raw ability. How to calculate it, with examples.
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Hasta Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
By Rohan SharmaHasta is the 13th nakshatra, Virgo 10°00'–23°20', ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar. Its meaning, traits, padas, Moon dasha and practices.
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11th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Gains and Friends
By Rohan SharmaThe 11th house (Labha Bhava) governs income, friend circles, networks and elder siblings, and is the most reliable desire house. Its lord and planets.
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How to Read a Vedic Birth Chart: 7 Steps, Lagna to Dasha
By Rohan SharmaRead a Vedic birth chart in 7 steps: Lagna, Moon and Nakshatra, planets, houses, yogas, Vimshottari Dasha, then transits. Free tools for steps 1, 2 and 6.
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Ashlesha Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Ashlesha is the 9th nakshatra, Cancer 16°40'–30°00', ruled by Mercury and presided over by the Nagas. Its meaning, traits, padas, gandanta and remedies.
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Ashtakoot Milan (Guna Milan): 36 Points Explained
Ashtakoot Milan, or Guna Milan, scores two charts on eight kootas worth 36 points: what each measures and why Nadi and Bhakoot weigh most.
