Sun (Surya) in Vedic Astrology
The Sun, or Surya, occupies a central position in Vedic astrology as the primary significator of the Atman—the individual soul,…
Jyotisa Basics
Moon in Vedic Astrology
In Vedic astrology, Chandra—the Moon—occupies a position of profound psychological and phenomenological significance. While the Sun represents the Atman or…
Chandra and the Nakshatra System
In Vedic astrology, the Moon (Chandra) attains its fullest interpretive depth through the Nakshatra system, a lunar zodiac of 27…
Twenty Seven Nakshatra
Academic Profiles of the 27 Nakshatras 1. Aśvinī Etymology: “Horse‑born,” associated with swiftness Symbol: Horse’s head Deity: Aśvin Kumāras (divine…
Mars is called Maṅgala (positive) or Kuja (negative) in Vedic Astrology Abstract: In Vedic astrology (Jyotiṣa), Mars (Skt. *Maṅgala*, *Kuja*,…
Mercury in Vedic Astrology
Mercury (Budha) in Vedic Astrology Abstract Mercury (Budha) occupies a distinctive position in Vedic astrology (Jyotiṣa) as the graha governing…
