Jyotish Blog

Articles on Vedic astrology, chart interpretation, and classical Jyotish techniques

Ashtakavarga

What is Ashtakavarga? Understanding the 337-Point System

Ashtakavarga is a scoring system where each of the 7 grahas contributes bindus (points) to each zodiac sign based on classical BPHS tables. Learn how the total of 337 is distributed and what it means for your chart.

5 min read · Ashtakavarga · Transits
Dasha

Understanding Vimshottari Dasha: Your Life's Timeline

The Vimshottari Dasha system divides your 120-year life into planetary periods. Learn how Mahadasha, Antardasha, and Pratyantardasha reveal the timing of events.

6 min read · Dasha · Timing
Divisional Charts

The Navamsa (D9) Chart: Marriage and Soul Analysis

The Navamsa is the most important divisional chart after the Rashi chart. Learn how it's calculated and what it reveals about partnerships and your soul's journey.

5 min read · Navamsa · D9 · Marriage
Transits

Sade Sati Explained: Saturn's 7.5-Year Transit

Sade Sati is the period when Saturn transits the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from your natal Moon. Understand the three phases and what they mean.

4 min read · Sade Sati · Saturn
Yogas

The Five Pancha Mahapurusha Yogas

Ruchaka, Bhadra, Hamsa, Malavya, and Sasa — these five yogas occur when a planet is exalted or in its own sign in a kendra. Learn what each one signifies.

6 min read · Yogas · Pancha Mahapurusha