Understanding Your Vedic Horoscope (Kundali)
Vedic Astrology, or Jyotish, is the ancient system of astrology from India, dating back thousands of years. Unlike Western astrology, it uses the Sidereal zodiac, which accounts for the precession of the equinoxes. This means your planetary positions may shift back by one sign compared to your Western chart.
A key feature of Vedic astrology is the use of the Moon sign (Janma Rasi) and Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions) to understand your emotional nature and life patterns. It also employs the Dashas system—a planetary timeline that predicts when certain events are likely to unfold in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my sign different in Vedic astrology?+
Vedic astrology uses the Sidereal zodiac, which is aligned with the actual constellations in the sky. Western astrology uses the Tropical zodiac, fixed to the seasons. Due to the earth's wobble (precession), there is about a 24-degree difference between the two.
What is a Nakshatra?+
A Nakshatra is a Lunar Mansion. The zodiac is divided into 27 equal sectors of 13°20'. Your Moon's Nakshatra outlines your deeper emotional temperament and is crucial for compatibility matching.
What is the D-1 and D-9 chart?+
The D-1 chart (Rasi) is your main birth chart showing general life circumstances. The D-9 (Navamsa) is a divisional chart representing specific areas like marriage, later life, and inner strength. Both are analyzed together.
What is 'Sade Sati'?+
Sade Sati is the 7.5-year transit of Saturn over your natal Moon. While often feared, it is a period of immense growth, maturity, and Karmic restructuring, pushing you to build a solid foundation.