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Recent articles on Vedic astrology, horoscopes, Nakshatras, doshas, and compatibility.
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Vishakha Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Vishakha is the 16th nakshatra, spanning Libra 20° to Scorpio 3°20', ruled by Jupiter with Indra-Agni as deity. Meaning, traits and its four padas.
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Vrata by Weekday: Which Day to Observe for Each Planet
By Rohan SharmaVrata is a vow observed on a planet's weekday, Sunday for the Sun to Saturday for Saturn. What each day involves and how to choose between planets.
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Yantra Remedies: Geometric Instruments for the Nine Planets
A yantra remedy uses a consecrated geometric diagram for a planet as a daily devotional tool, not an automatic talisman. Forms, consecration and practice.
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6th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Enemies and Service
The 6th house (Ari Bhava) governs enemies, disease, debt and daily service, and improves with age. Its lord, Vipareeta Raja Yoga and remedies.
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Sarvartha Chintamani: Author, Date, Contents, Translations
Sarvartha Chintamani is a medieval Sanskrit natal-astrology treatise known for yoga formation and a house-first method. Author, date and translations.
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7th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Marriage and Spouse
The 7th house (Kalatra Bhava) governs marriage, spouse, partnership and the open enemy. Its lord, Venus, planets in the 7th and dasha timing.
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Rohini Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Rohini is the 4th nakshatra, 10°00'–23°20' Taurus, ruled by the Moon and presided over by Brahma. Its meaning, traits, padas and Moon Mahadasha.
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NRI Kundli Matching: Time Zones, Birth Time and Gotra
By Rohan SharmaNRI kundli matching starts with the right birth time: convert to local time, not IST, since a 5.5-hour error moves the Lagna about 82 degrees on average.
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Pushya Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits and Meaning
Pushya is the 8th nakshatra, Cancer 3°20'–16°40', ruled by Saturn and presided over by Brihaspati. Why the most auspicious nakshatra has Saturn as lord.
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Divisional Charts in Vedic Astrology: The 16 Vargas
Divisional charts (vargas) split each sign into parts, one life area each, from the D9 Navamsa for marriage to the D10 for career. All 16 in one table.
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Sade Sati and Career: Why Work Often Changes
Sade Sati often overlaps the years developmental psychology calls career reassessment. How the three phases map onto job, role and identity changes.
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Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga: The 5 Yogas, Formation, Effects
Pancha Mahapurusha Yoga forms when Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus or Saturn is in its own or exalted sign in a kendra from the Lagna. All five explained.
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How to Find a Vedic Astrologer in the UK: Four Questions
By Rohan SharmaTo find a Vedic astrologer in the UK, ask four checkable questions in ten minutes. Typical UK fees, red flags and how remote consultations work.
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Saraswati Yoga: Meaning, Formation, Effects
Saraswati Yoga forms when Mercury, Jupiter and Venus each sit in a kendra or trikona house from the Lagna, the signature of learning and the arts.
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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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Navamsa (D9) Chart: Meaning and How to Read It
The Navamsa (D9) chart divides each sign into nine parts of 3°20′ to read marriage and dharma. How to calculate it, what vargottama means, how to read it.
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Nadi Dosha: Meaning, Cancellation and When It Matters
By Rohan SharmaNadi Dosha costs all 8 of 36 Ashtakoot points when both Moon Nakshatras share a Nadi. The exceptions that cancel it and how to check your pair.
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Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits, Meaning
Purva Bhadrapada is the 25th nakshatra, Aquarius 20° to Pisces 3°20', ruled by Jupiter with Aja Ekapada as deity. Its meaning, traits and padas.
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9th House in Vedic Astrology: Meaning, Father and Dharma
The 9th house (Bhagya Bhava) governs the father, teachers, long journeys and inherited fortune. Its yogas, remedies and how it differs from the 11th.
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Purva Ashadha Nakshatra: Lord, Deity, Traits, Meaning
By Rohan SharmaPurva Ashadha is the 20th nakshatra, Sagittarius 13°20'-26°40', ruled by Venus with Apas as deity. Its meaning, traits, four padas and remedies.
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Sade Sati Phases: Rising, Peak and Setting Effects
By Rohan SharmaSade Sati has three phases of about 2.5 years each: rising (Saturn 12th from your Moon), peak (on it) and setting (2nd from it). Effects and duration.
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Saturn Mahadasha: 19-Year Effects, Antardashas, Remedies
Saturn Mahadasha lasts 19 years, the second-longest Vimshottari period. Effects, all nine antardasha lengths, remedies and why it can begin after 50.
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Tajika Nilakanthi: Author, Contents and Varshaphal
The Tajika Nilakanthi is the 16th-century text by Nilakantha on varshaphal, the Vedic annual chart cast for the Sun's exact yearly return.
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Prashna Marga: Author, Date, Contents and Use
Prashna Marga is the anonymous 17th-century Kerala text, dated to around 1650 CE, that codifies prashna, horary astrology from the moment of a question.
