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Recent articles on Vedic astrology, horoscopes, Nakshatras, doshas, and compatibility.
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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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Mantra Remedies by Graha: Beej Mantras for Nine Planets
A mantra remedy is a graha's beej mantra recited on its weekday as devotional practice. The nine mantras, days and offerings, framed as tradition.
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Rare Yogas in Vedic Astrology: 6 the Popular List Skips
Six real yogas from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra that popular lists skip: Vipareeta Raja, Neecha Bhanga, Adhi, Kalanidhi, Saraswati, Daridra.
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8th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Effects, Longevity
The 8th house (Ashtama Bhava) governs longevity, hidden knowledge and unearned wealth, not just misfortune. Meaning, effects and how to find yours.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Children, Creativity
The 5th house (Putra Bhava) governs children, intelligence and creative work as one signification. Its meaning, its lord, and how to find yours.
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Dhanishta Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
By Rohan SharmaDhanishta is the 23rd nakshatra, Capricorn 23°20' to Aquarius 6°40', ruled by Mars with the Eight Vasus as deity. Meaning, traits, padas and remedies.
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Chitra Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Chitra is the 14th nakshatra, Virgo 23°20' to Libra 6°40', ruled by Mars and presided over by Tvashtar. Its meaning, traits, padas and Mars dasha.
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Ashwini Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Ashwini is the 1st nakshatra, Aries 0°00'–13°20', ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Ashvini Kumaras. Its traits, padas, Ketu dasha and remedies.
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Kalanidhi Yoga: Meaning, Formation, Effects
Kalanidhi Yoga forms when Jupiter sits in the 2nd or 5th house supported by Mercury and Venus, a classical signature of cultivated learning and the arts.
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Magha Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Magha is the 10th nakshatra, Leo 0°00'–13°20', ruled by Ketu and presided over by the Pitris. Its meaning, traits, padas and ancestral remedies.
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Jyeshtha Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Jyeshtha is the 18th nakshatra, Scorpio 16°40'-30°, ruled by Mercury with Indra as deity. Its meaning as 'eldest', traits, four padas and remedies.
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Lagna (1st House): Meaning and Effects in a Chart
The Lagna is your 1st house and rising sign at birth. What it means, how the Lagna lord and each of the 12 Lagnas shape a Vedic chart.
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Manglik Dosha Cancellation: The 7 Classical Conditions
By Rohan SharmaSeven classical conditions cancel or soften Manglik Dosha: Mars in its own or exalted sign, a Jupiter aspect, both partners Manglik, a strong Lagna lord.
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Krittika Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Krittika is the 3rd nakshatra, 26°40' Aries to 10°00' Taurus, ruled by the Sun and presided over by Agni. Its meaning, traits, padas and Sun dasha.
