Vedic astrology guides

Short, plain-language guides for beginners. Start with the kundali, then read the others as you go.

Kundali basics

Start here: what the birth chart is and how its parts fit together.

What is a kundali?: A simple guide to the birth chart: Lagna, Rashi, Nakshatra, houses, planets and Dasha.
Rashi (moon sign) guide: The 12 rashis, their traits, and what they mean for personality and predictions.
Nakshatra guide: The 27 lunar mansions of Vedic astrology and their influence on life.

Traditional practices, explained with care and reflection in mind.

Vedic remedies: Traditional remedies for common doshas, explained with reflection in mind.
Gemstones guide: Which gemstone suits a birth chart, by planet, in plain language.

Timing for the festivals and family days of the year.

Diwali muhurat: the best time for Lakshmi puja: When to perform the Lakshmi puja on Diwali, and how the panchang sets it.
Dhanteras: what to buy, and what it means: The meaning of Dhanteras, and a considered way to mark it.
Navratri: the nine nights and what they mean: The nine nights, the forms of the goddess, and common practices.
Akshaya Tritiya: why it is said to bring lasting gain: Why this day is seen as a good time to begin something.
Ekadashi: the eleventh lunar day and why people fast: The eleventh lunar day, its meaning, and a health note on fasting.
Griha Pravesh: choosing a good day to enter a new home: Choosing a favourable day to enter a new home.
Rakhi and Karva Chauth: timing the festivals of family: Timing Rakhi and Karva Chauth with the panchang.

Common chart conditions that people ask about, explained calmly.

Mangal Dosha: what it means, and what it does not: What Mangal Dosha means in traditional teaching, and what it does not.
Kaal Sarp Dosha: what people fear, and what it actually says: What the term means, and why it should be read in the full chart.

How the planets move now, and how that connects with your chart.