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Free Prashneeyam Course: A Unique Course on Kerala Horary Astrology Are you interested in learning the ancient and accurate system of Kerala horary astrology? Do you want to know how to answer any question using the principles of Prashna Marg and Krishneeyam? If yes, then you are in luck! Saptarishis …

The concept of karma and reincarnation is entrenched in Indian ethos. It may have emanated from the notion  of 8.4 million yonis ( species) through which a soul is believed to pass before he can enter maanav yoni ( human species ),the highest stage of biological evolution. But even after …

About Alison Bodhani Alison Bodhani started college at the age of sixteen at Simon’s Rock of Bard College in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and has a Masters in counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She began studying Vedic Astrology in 1998 with masters of the subject, chiefly Hart …

Rahu and Ketu are considered shadow planets in Vedic astrology, and they are known for their significant impact on the life of an individual. Here is a brief overview of the role of Rahu and Ketu in Vedic astrology: Rahu: Rahu is associated with materialism, worldly desires, and ambition. It represents …

Lord Shiva is a prominent deity in Hinduism and is one of the three main gods in the Hindu pantheon, along with Brahma and Vishnu. He is also known by several other names such as Mahadeva, Maheshwara, Nataraja, and Rudra. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is considered the destroyer …

We use several divisional charts (16 according to VPHS), the navamaamsha or the D-9 being the most popular, although the most misunderstood also, but here I propose to write something about the D-20, i.e. the Vimshamsha. I think that I am right when I say that this is one of …

Maha Shivratri is an important Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March). This year, Maha Shivratri will be observed on 18th February 2023. Maha Shivratri is considered to be one of the most auspicious days for Hindus and …

Introduction Many of the dictums given in Bhavarth Ratnakar are not fully explained in available translations because of which they are discarded by both professional astrologers and amateur astrologers. Those who know the deeper meaning of these dictums don’t disclose it to others and those who are learning astrology do …

Following are the practical demonstrations of the effect of the Aprakāśagrahas and Upagrahas on someone’s life. One may ask, is it truly important to judge these effects? Why are many Jyotiṣīs not concerned about them and can still make good predictions? These are logical questions, but they are not difficult …

The Story of Surya, the Sun God Surya, the Sun-God, is eternal in existence and beyond the limits of form and manifestation. It is through His own Maya or delusive nature that He becomes qualified and manifest. Being there since the earliest possible moment of time, He is also called …