The rising sign at birth, known as the Lagna or Ascendant, shifts roughly every two hours. This chart, which represents a person’s physical characteristics, personality, and overall karmic structure, is fundamental to Vedic astrology. Because it is sensitive to the time of birth, even small errors can cause big discrepancies in how the chart is interpreted.

2. D10( Dashmansha ) chart shows our career and karma.

Derived from the 10th division of the birth chart, the Dashamsa chart offers insights into a person’s public life, career development, and profession. The D10 chart shows how that karma manifests in the workplace, whereas the D1 chart describes the type of karma one is destined to carry out.

3. Transit of saturn and Jupiter matters a lot because of slow-moving planets.

The slow-moving planets Jupiter and Saturn have a significant effect on people and societies during their transits. While Jupiter’s transit impacts development, wisdom, and expansion, Saturn’s transit impacts discipline, accountability, and karmic lessons.

4. There are total of 27 Nakshatras ( Stars). All 27 nakshatras are Wives of moon and All the names of nakshtras are the names of Moon’s Wife.

According to Vedic mythology, the Moon has 27 wives, which stand in for the 27 Nakshatras, or lunar palaces. Every Nakshatra, which covers 13°20′ of the zodiac, gives the Moon’s influence during its transit particular characteristics.

5. Exaltation of Planets

According to Vedic astrology, every planet has a sign in which it is exalted, or exhibits its energies in the most favourable way:

• Sun: High in Aries
• Moon: High in Taurus
• Mars: High in Capricorn
• Mercury: In Virgo, elevated
• Jupiter: High in Cancer
• Venus: High in the sign of Pisces
• Saturn: High in Libra
• Rahu: High in Gemini
• Ketu: High in Sagittarius

6. Saturn return can give some past life karmic incidents.

7. Only Leo and Cancer have one Ruler Sun and Moon

According to Vedic astrology, a planet rules each sign of the zodiac. Notably, among the signs, Leo and Cancer are unique in that they are ruled exclusively by the Sun and the Moon, respectively.

8. D9 chart shows strength of our planets , marriage life and later part of our life. Saturn matures at 36 , Moon at 24 , Sun at 21 , jupiter at 16 , rahu at 42 , mars at 28 , mercury at 32.

The Navamsa (D9) chart is essential for comprehending the more profound facets of a person’s life, such as marriage, spiritual development, and planet strength. The full expression of a planet’s energies is indicated by its planetary maturity age:

• Sun: 21 years
• Moon: 24 years
• Mars: 28 years
• Mercury: 32 years old
• Jupiter: 16 years
• Venus: 25 years
• Saturn: 36 years
• Rahu: 42 years

9. Mahadasha and Antara Dasha play important roles in giving positives and negatives in your horoscope.

A person’s life is divided into periods ruled by various planets (Mahadasha) and then further subdivided into sub-periods (Antardasha) according to the Vimshottari Dasha system. Life events are greatly influenced by these times, and the nature of the ruling planet has an impact on the results.

10. D9 chart also tells about our spouse.

Venus rahu , mars venus, and mars venus Rahu makes a person very romantic and can give extra material affairs. It also makes a person lustful.

One can learn about their spouse and marital life from the D9 chart. A romantic nature or the possibility of extramarital affairs can be indicated by specific planetary combinations, such as Venus with Rahu or Mars.

11. Venus ketu can makes a person detached from his wife or a person who loves hermit nature.

When Venus (love, relationships) and Ketu (spirituality, detachment) align, a person may become detached from worldly pleasures, such as relationships, and prioritize spiritual fulfillment over materialistic goals.

12. Mars in 1st , 4th , 7th , 8th and 12th cause Manglik dosha.

Your horoscope is like a balance sheet of your past life karmas. When Mars appears in the first, fourth, seventh, eighth, or twelfth house of the natal chart, it is known as Manglik Dosha, and it may lead to marital difficulties. It is thought that this dosha results from karmas from previous lives influencing relationships in the present. 

13. Jupiter ketu in 12th house

This combination makes a person highly spiritual, intuitive and can attain moksha as well. Given that the 12th house is associated with the subconscious and spiritual domains, Jupiter and Ketu’s positions there suggest a strong propensity toward spirituality, intuition, and the possibility of moksha (liberation).

14. Saturn rahu combination is Sharapit dosha

However this combination can also makes a person a highly successful hacker and good in IT fields. Shapit Dosha, which denotes a curse or difficult karmic pattern, is the conjunction of Saturn and Rahu. Even though it can present challenges, it can also give people special abilities like hacking or technological know-how. 

15. Moon and sun combination causes Amavasya dosha.

Amavasya Dosha can result from the Sun and Moon being conjunct in a natal chart, particularly during a new moon (Amavasya). This can lead to emotional instability and mental health issues.

16. Lord of 7th house in 6th , 8th and 12th house cause delays in marriage or problems in married life.

Marriage delays or difficulties may be indicated if the lord of the seventh house (marriage) is positioned in the sixth (conflict), eighth (sudden changes), or twelfth (loss) houses.

17. Aspect of Jupiter is saviour in astrology.

According to Vedic astrology, Jupiter’s aspects are highly beneficial. Its influence can act as a guiding and protective force in a chart, mitigating negative effects.

18. In Vedic astrology, benefic and malefic planets

Jupiter, Venus, Mercury (when unaffected), and the waxing moon are examples of natural benefics.

Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu, the Sun, and the waning Moon are all examples of natural malefics.

Astrologers can evaluate planetary influences in a chart with the aid of these classifications.

19. Career Indicators and the Sun in the First House

Mars , sun , Rahu and saturn in 10th house gives good career. Because of its fiery nature, the Sun in the first house can cause baldness. Furthermore, a strong career orientation with the potential for success and leadership is frequently indicated by the presence of Mars, Sun, Rahu, or Saturn in the 10th house.

20. Lords of 9th and 5th houses are luckiest for us.

12th house , Moon , Rahu , Ketu and Jupiter are related to foreign traveling. The lords of the 5th (intelligence) and 9th (fortune) houses are regarded as auspicious, frequently bringing good fortune and favourable results. In the 12th house, planets like Jupiter, the Moon, Rahu, and Ketu may portend travel or settlement abroad.

21. Affected 4th house can also give you a foreign traveling or person lives away from his hometown.

An afflicted fourth house, which stands for home and homeland, could indicate frequent travel, including overseas travel, or living far from one’s birthplace.

22. D60 chart tells about our past life but its not easy to predict it as it changes with seconds.

Deep insights into past life karmas and their impact on the present life can be gained from the Shashtiamsha (D60) chart. Because of its sensitivity, even small errors in birth time can have a big impact on how it is interpreted.

23. Chakras and Planetary Associations

Every one of the seven chakras in Vedic astrology is associated with a particular planet:
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• Mars is the root chakra.
• Venus is the sacral chakra.
• Plexus chakra is of the Sun
• Moon is the heart chakra.
• Mercury is the throat chakra.
• Jupiter is the third eye chakra.
• Crown Chakra: Ketu and Saturn

Astrological remedies can improve energy flow and foster holistic wellness by addressing imbalances in these chakras.

24. Brahma Muhurat: The Time of Divine Consciousness

The most spiritually powerful time of day is thought to be Brahma Muhurat, which takes place between 4:00 and 5:30 AM, or about 1.5 hours before sunrise. Because the mind is more open and the atmosphere is calm, this time of day is perfect for meditation, prayer, and other spiritual activities.

25. Rahu and Ketu: The Karmic Nodes

In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets, referred to as the North and South Lunar Nodes, respectively. They are linked to spiritual development and karmic lessons. Knowing where they are in one’s chart can help one understand the influences of past lives and the difficulties of present ones.

26. Karmic Protection through Goddess Worship

According to Vedic astrology, each sign of the zodiac is linked to a particular goddess, whose worship can provide spiritual guidance and karmic protection. For instance, Taurus people may connect with Goddess Lakshmi, while Aries people may approach Goddess Durga for blessings.

27. Navagraha: The Nine Planetary Deities

In Vedic astrology, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu are the nine planetary deities that make up the Navagraha. Worshipping these celestial bodies is thought to enhance positive energies and lessen negative ones, as they have an impact on many facets of human life.

28. Samudrika Shastra: The Study of Physical Features

An ancient Vedic discipline called Samudrika Shastra uses physical attributes, like body composition and facial features, to infer a person’s personality and fate. It adds deeper levels of comprehension to astrological readings.

29. Sidereal Zodiac: A Fixed Star-Based System

The sidereal zodiac, which is based on the fixed positions of constellations, is used in Vedic astrology. This system differs from the tropical zodiac used in Western astrology in that it takes into account the precession of the equinoxes.

30. Dasha System: Planetary Periods

According to the Dasha system, a person’s life is divided into periods that are governed by various planets. A timeline for possible opportunities and challenges is provided by each Mahadasha (major period) and its sub-periods (antardashas), which have an impact on different life events.

Conclusion

Vedic astrology, which has its roots in ancient wisdom, provides insights into destiny, personality, and the karmic forces that shape our lives. Every component adds to a thorough understanding of our spiritual and material journeys, from the significance of planetary positions to the influence of lunar mansions and dashas.

These facts demonstrates the richness and intricacy of Vedic astrology, highlighting its function as a compass for self-discovery and individual development. People can overcome obstacles in life with more clarity and purpose when they align with cosmic rhythms. The concepts of Vedic astrology are a timeless tool for people on a journey of self-discovery, whether they are looking for advice on relationships, careers, or spiritual growth.

Adopting the principles of Vedic astrology promotes a more harmonious existence and a closer relationship with the cosmos, demonstrating the science’s ongoing relevance in our contemporary society.

Author:-  Varun Mishra (Spiritual Trainer)
                    Vedic Jyotish & Numerologist