Learn Vedic Astrology

Free, sourced educational guides on classical Vedic astrology concepts. Every page cites specific verses from Phaladeepika, Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, and other classical texts.

Transits

Sade Sati — Saturn's 7.5-Year Transit

What Sade Sati is, its three phases (Arambha, Madhya, Anta), which Moon signs are affected right now, and how to check if yours is active.

Sources: Phaladeepika Ch. 26, 28 · BPHS
Transits

Gochara — Vedic Planetary Transits

How planetary transits work in Vedic astrology, why the Moon sign is the reference point, favourable and unfavourable houses, and Vedha (planetary obstruction) rules.

Sources: Phaladeepika Ch. 28 · BPHS
Timing

Vimshottari Dasha — The 120-Year Planetary Period System

The nine planetary periods, how the starting Dasha is calculated from your birth nakshatra, and how Mahadasha, Antardasha, and Pratyantardasha work together.

Sources: BPHS · Classical Jyotish
Scoring

Ashtakavarga — The Eight-Point Transit Scoring System

How bindus are calculated from eight sources, Sarvashtakavarga (combined score), and how MeriKundali uses Ashtakavarga as a modifier in weekly forecasts.

Sources: BPHS · Phaladeepika
Scoring

Tara Bala — Nakshatra-Level Transit Strength

The nine Taras (Janma, Sampat, Vipat, etc.), which are favourable and cautionary, and how your birth nakshatra affects planetary transit strength.

Sources: BPHS · Classical Jyotish
Dosha

Mangal Dosha (Manglik) — What the Classical Texts Actually Say

BPHS Ch.81 v.47-48, the cancellation rules (mutual Manglik, Jupiter aspect, Yogakaraka), and why the fear narrative is not supported by the classical tradition.

Sources: BPHS Ch.81 · Jagannath Hora
Dosha

Kaal Sarp Dosha — What It Actually Means

The classical texts do not contain this term. The 12 types based on Rahu's house, what reduces the configuration, and the honest position on this popular concept.

Sources: Modern Jyotish · Practitioner Consensus
Combinations

Yogas in Jyotish — Pancha Mahapurusha, Raja Yoga, and More

The nine families of yogas, Pancha Mahapurusha (Ruchaka, Bhadra, Sasa, Maalavya, Hamsa), Gaja-Kesari, Raja Yoga, Dhana Yoga, and Kemadruma — with honest frequency notes.

Sources: BPHS · P.V.R. Rao
Transit

Saturn in Pisces 2025–2027 — Effects on Every Moon Sign

Saturn entered Pisces in early 2025 and remains until late 2027. Full effects for all 12 Moon signs, Sade Sati phases for Aquarius/Pisces/Aries, and classical themes.

Updated: 2026 · Current transit