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Vedic Astrology Basics
Short, calm lessons — read your own chart with confidence.
Lessons
1What is a Kundli?A map of the sky at the moment you were born. · 2 min read2What is a Graha?The nine forces Vedic astrology reads. · 2 min read3Lagna vs RashiWhy your 'sign' depends on who is asking. · 2 min read4The 12 Bhavas (houses)Twelve areas of life, from self to moksha. · 3 min read5The 12 Rashis (signs)Elements, ruling Grahas and nature of each sign. · 3 min read6What is a Dasha?The planetary periods that time events. · 3 min read7Doshas, calmly explainedManglik, Kaal Sarp and Sade Sati without the fear. · 3 min read
The nine grahas
The 12 houses (bhavas)
The 12 rashis (signs)
| Rashi | Element | Nature | Ruled by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | Fire | Movable | Mangal |
| Vrishabha (Taurus) | Earth | Fixed | Shukra |
| Mithuna (Gemini) | Air | Dual | Budh |
| Karka (Cancer) | Water | Movable | Chandra |
| Simha (Leo) | Fire | Fixed | Surya |
| Kanya (Virgo) | Earth | Dual | Budh |
| Tula (Libra) | Air | Movable | Shukra |
| Vrishchika (Scorpio) | Water | Fixed | Mangal |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | Fire | Dual | Guru |
| Makara (Capricorn) | Earth | Movable | Shani |
| Kumbha (Aquarius) | Air | Fixed | Shani |
| Meena (Pisces) | Water | Dual | Guru |