The Nine Grahas — More Than Just Planets We have explored the Lagna, Rashis and Bhavas. Now we come to perhaps the most familiar part of Jyotisha — the Navagrahas: Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu. But what exactly is a Graha? The Sanskrit word Graha comes from the idea of […]
The Twelve Dimensions of Life In the previous article, we explored the 12 Rashis and made an important distinction: A Rashi and a Bhava are not the same thing. If the Rashis describe the different fields through which planetary energies express themselves, the Bhavas tell us where in life those influences manifest. In simple terms,
More Than Just Zodiac Signs When someone says, “I am Aries” or “I am Taurus,” they are usually referring to a zodiac sign as though it defines their personality. Jyotisha takes a much deeper view. A Rashi is not a personality label. It is one of the twelve divisions of the zodiac — a field
Understanding the Lagna — The Starting Point of Your Horoscope When someone approaches an astrologer for a horoscope analysis, three pieces of information are usually requested: Date of Birth. Time of Birth. Place of Birth. Most people understand why the date is important. But a common question is: “Why does the exact time matter so
Understanding Prediction, Possibility and Timing in Jyotisha After understanding the relationship between Karma, Destiny and Free Will, we arrive at a question almost every astrologer encounters: Can astrology really predict the future? The simple answer is — Jyotisha can certainly indicate future possibilities and the timing of significant periods in life. But the deeper answer
If Everything Is Predestined, Why Do We Need Astrology? One of the most fascinating questions in Jyotisha is also one of the most difficult: If our destiny is already written, what is the purpose of knowing it? And if we have free will, why do we need a horoscope at all? To understand this, we