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 […]
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