What Is Vedic Astrology?
Vedic astrology (Jyotish) is an ancient Indian system that interprets planetary positions at birth to understand karma, tendencies, strengths, and timing of events.
Planets and Their Significance
- Sun — Authority, confidence, vitality, father, and reputation.
- Moon — Mind, emotions, mother, comfort, and intuition.
- Mars — Energy, courage, action, siblings, and assertiveness.
- Mercury — Communication, intellect, trade, analytics, and logic.
- Jupiter — Wisdom, dharma, children, growth, and guidance.
- Venus — Love, luxury, art, comfort, and relationships.
- Saturn — Discipline, karma, delays, hard work, and justice.
- Rahu — Ambition, foreign influence, unconventional growth.
- Ketu — Detachment, spirituality, research, and inner awakening.
The 12 Houses (Bhavas)
- 1st: Self, personality, health, and life direction
- 2nd: Wealth, speech, family, and stored values
- 3rd: Courage, communication, siblings, and efforts
- 4th: Home, mother, property, and emotional security
- 5th: Intelligence, children, romance, and creativity
- 6th: Disease, debt, competition, and service
- 7th: Marriage, partnerships, and public dealings
- 8th: Transformation, longevity, occult, and inheritance
- 9th: Fortune, dharma, higher learning, and gurus
- 10th: Career, status, karma, and profession
- 11th: Gains, networks, ambitions, and elder siblings
- 12th: Expenses, liberation, foreign lands, and sleep