Vedic Astrology Reference
Explore the ancient wisdom of Jyotish - comprehensive encyclopedic reference for Bhavas, Grahas, Nakshatras, Rashis, Yogas, and more.
Bhavas (Houses)
भाव
12 houses representing different life domains - from self to spirituality
Grahas (Planets)
ग्रह
9 cosmic influencers including luminaries, planets, and shadow nodes
Nakshatras
नक्षत्र
27 lunar mansions - the stellar foundation of Vedic astrology
Rashis (Signs)
राशि
12 zodiac signs dividing the celestial sphere into equal parts
Panchang
पंचांग
Five limbs of Vedic calendar - Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana
Jaimini Karakas
जैमिनी कारक
Chara Karakas - variable significators in Jaimini astrology system
Compatibility
कुंडली मिलान
Kundli Milan - Ashtakoot, doshas, and marriage matching systems
Dashas
दशा
Planetary period systems - Vimshottari, Yogini, and other timing methods
Divisional Charts
वर्ग कुंडली
Varga charts from D1 to D60 - specialized divisional analysis
Special Lagnas
विशेष लग्न
Arudha, Hora, Bhava, and other special ascendant points
Upagrahas
उपग्रह
Shadow planets - Gulika, Mandi, Dhuma, and other sub-planets
Yogas
योग
Planetary combinations that create specific results - Raja Yoga, Dhana Yoga, and more
Life Areas
जीवन क्षेत्र
Astrological analysis for career, marriage, health, wealth, and other life domains
Vedic Culture & Practice
Deities
देवी-देवता
Hindu gods and goddesses - Trimurti, Tridevi, Avatars, and divine forms
Festivals
त्योहार
Hindu festivals - Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and sacred celebrations
Samskaras
संस्कार
16 sacred rites of passage from conception to final rites
Remedies
उपाय
Gemstones, mantras, yantras, donations, and fasting remedies
Shadbala
षड्बल
Six-fold planetary strength calculation system
What is Vedic Astrology?
Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish Shastra, is the traditional Hindu system of astrology with origins dating back over 5,000 years to the Vedic period of India. Unlike Western astrology, Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac aligned with the fixed stars and incorporates unique concepts like Nakshatras (lunar mansions), Dasha systems, and specialized divisional charts.
The core components include the 9 Grahas (planets including Rahu and Ketu), 12 Rashis (zodiac signs), 27 Nakshatras (lunar constellations), and 12 Bhavas (houses). Through careful analysis of these elements in a birth chart (Kundli), Vedic astrology provides insights into personality, life events, relationships, career, and spiritual growth.