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Vedic Astrology is translated from Sanskrit word "Jyotisha", which means “the science of light”. This refers to the lights outside as stars, planets and luminaries as well as the light within. Jyotisha is considered “the eye of the Vedas”, and aims to develop our inner vision, which would take us towards the path of truth and help us to re-connect with the most powerful light of all – the light of the Ātma, which means the soul or the spirit.

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My Jyotish journey – the light and shadows

Although my formal Jyotish studies began over a decade ago, it wasn’t until I entered a traditional jyotish paramparā —a living lineage— that I glimpsed its true essence. The Nudge I Didn’t Ignore “So, how did it all begin? Who encouraged you to get into Jyotish?” I’m asked this often. And the honest answer is — no one did. There was no teacher, no family member, no astrologer, no persuasive friend planting the idea in my head. There was, instead, a silent curious inner impul

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“Just as a blazing fire turns wood into ashes, so does the fire of knowledge turn all karma to ashes.”

Bhagavad Gita 4.37

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Graha drishti – the desire of the planet

Understanding drishti is vital in trying to decipher the undercurrent influences in the birth chart that are essential drivers of our own or others’ desires, which lead to certain actions and shape our experience of life. Etymology Drishti is derived from Sanskrit word dṛṣ, which means to see, to care for, to learn, to understand, to become visible or appear. It does not only refer to physical vision, but also means to see with the mind or by divine intuition. Because of this

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What is a graha?

Graha is a Sanskrit word, which stands for “planet”. Understanding the real meaning of a graha, the primary concepts in vedic astrology, is pivotal in understanding Jyotish science itself. The power to eclipse Graha comes from the word “grahaṇa”, which means “seizing, grasping, holding, catching, captivating, eclipsing”. And therefore, it implies that grahas (planets) have the capacity to grip, seize, get hold of us, our minds, our consciousness and in such a way direct our l

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The Sun and the Moon

“Three things cannot be hidden for long: the Sun, the Moon and the Truth” Buddha The Stars and the Sky The Sun and the Moon are the two guiding lights. The Sun guides us during the day, the Moon guides us during the night. Among the planets they are called luminaries. They always go direct and never retrograde, which means they follow the Universal truth. Always. Sun starts the day and rules the day sky. Nothing else can be seen in the sky during the day, except the glorious

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