Vedic Astrology Wiki

A glossary of essential Jyotish terms — from Kundli and Nakshatras to Yogas and Doshas.

Antardasha

Sub-periods within a Mahadasha that refine planetary timing predictions.

The glance a planet casts on other houses and planets in a chart.

The angular difference between the tropical and sidereal zodiacs.

One of the 12 houses in a birth chart, each governing a life domain.

When a planet gets too close to the Sun and loses its signification strength.

A planet placed in its weakest sign, diminishing its positive results.

Astrological afflictions like Mangal Dosha that indicate challenges in life.

A planet placed in the sign where it expresses its highest potential.

Real-time movement of planets through the zodiac affecting your chart.

The nine celestial bodies (Navagraha) used in Vedic chart analysis.

The Vedic birth chart mapping planetary positions at the moment of birth.

Major planetary period in the Vimshottari Dasha system spanning years.

The science of choosing auspicious timing for important life events.

One of 27 lunar mansions that add depth to planetary interpretation.

The five limbs of Vedic time: Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana.

One of the 12 sidereal zodiac signs used in Vedic astrology.

Gemstones, mantras, rituals, and donations prescribed to strengthen planets.

When a planet appears to move backward, intensifying its karmic effects.

Divisional charts like Navamsa (D9) that reveal specific life themes.

Special planetary combinations that bestow distinct results in life.

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