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Recent articles on Vedic astrology, horoscopes, Nakshatras, doshas, and compatibility.
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Trimshamsa (D30) Chart: Meaning and How to Read It
The Trimshamsa (D30) chart uses five unequal segments per sign, ruled by five planets, to show adversity and health pressure. How to find your segment.
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Purva Phalguni Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
By Rohan SharmaPurva Phalguni is the 11th nakshatra, Leo 13°20'–26°40', ruled by Venus and presided over by Bhaga. Its meaning, traits, padas, marriage and Venus dasha.
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Vesi, Vasi, Ubhayachari Yogas: Meaning and Effects
Vesi, Vasi and Ubhayachari form from planets in the 2nd and 12th signs from the Sun. Often mislabelled Sankhya yogas; here is what Phaladeepika says.
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2nd House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Wealth and Speech
The 2nd house (Dhana Bhava) governs accumulated wealth, speech, the birth family and food. What it means, its lord, its yogas and remedies.
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Shravana Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Shravana is the 22nd nakshatra, Capricorn 10°-23°20', ruled by the Moon with Vishnu as deity. Its meaning as 'hearing', traits, four padas and dasha.
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Rahu Mahadasha: 18-Year Effects, Antardashas, Remedies
By Rohan SharmaRahu Mahadasha lasts 18 years and brings sudden elevation and dislocation together. All nine antardasha lengths, difficult signs, remedies and a plan.
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Sade Sati by Moon Sign: What Each Rashi Can Expect
Sade Sati by Moon sign: Saturn befriends the lords of Taurus, Gemini, Virgo and Libra but not those of Aries, Cancer, Leo and Scorpio. All 12 Rashis.
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Shashtiamsa (D60) Chart: Meaning and How to Read It
The Shashtiamsa (D60) chart divides each sign into 60 parts of 30 arc-minutes to read past karma. Why it needs a precise birth time, and how to read it.
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Sun Mahadasha: 6-Year Effects, Antardashas, Remedies
Sun Mahadasha lasts 6 years, the shortest Vimshottari period. Effects on career and the father, all nine antardasha lengths, and traditional remedies.
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Revati Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Revati is the 27th and last nakshatra, Pisces 16°40'-30°, ruled by Mercury with Pushan as deity. Its meaning, traits, four padas and closing gandanta.
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Shodasamsa (D16) Chart: Meaning and How to Read It
The Shodasamsa (D16) chart divides each sign into sixteen parts to read sukha, your ease with comfort and vehicles. How to calculate it, with an example.
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12th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Loss and Moksha
The 12th house (Vyaya Bhava) governs loss, expenditure, foreign lands, sleep and moksha. Its planets, its lord in each house and when it activates.
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Tarpan and Pitru Dosha Remedies: The Practical Sequence
By Rohan SharmaTarpan is the daily water offering to ancestors and the first remedy for pitru dosha. How to check your chart, do tarpan, and when rites are warranted.
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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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Swati Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Swati is the 15th nakshatra, in Libra 6°40'-20°, ruled by Rahu with Vayu as deity. Its meaning, traits, four padas and the Rahu dasha it opens.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
