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How to read north Indian style horoscope

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In the course of explaining details of astrology it is possible that I may explain few horoscopes and it is useful to understand the basics of reading horoscope. Today we will learn how to read horoscope drawn in north Indian way. Once you learn this, south Indian way is not very difficult.                A horoscope consists of houses and signs. You may know that there are total 12 signs and there are 12 houses as well. Every planet is posited in one of the 12 signs sign and in one of the 12 houses. The most important sign is ascending sign or an ascendant. This is also called Lagna in Indian astrology.                In north Indian style, houses in a horoscope are shown at fixed location. Below diagram shows houses in a north Indian horoscope.  So 1 means first house, 2 means second house and so on… In your horoscope you may see ...
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Vedic Astrology: Saptavargaja Bala

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Saptavargaja Bala  means the strength of the seven-fold division. For calculating the Saptavargaja bala 1. The relative strength of a planet either being in the sign of the friend or enemy is first ascertained. Moreover the temporary friendship or enmity is also ascertained. The combination of temporary and permanent relationship gives us more comprehensive combined relationship. This relationship is applied to sapatvargas and then the strength is ascertained. 2. Out of shodahsavargas Rasi, Hora, Drekkana, Saptamsa, Navamsa, Dwadashamsa and Trimsamsa together create saptavarga. For ready reference we are giving the table of Permanent Friendship and Temporary Friendship between the planets. Permanent Relationship (Naisargika Maitri) Planet Naisargika Mitra (Friend) Naisargika Shatru (Enemy) Sama (Neutral) Sun Moon Mar Jup Ven Sat Mer Moon Sun Mer None Mar Jup Ven Sat Mars Sun Moon Jup ...
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The mystic meaning of Shree Saraswathi Yanthram

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        Recently someone asked me about the scientific meaning of Shree Saraswathi Yanthram and I thought many of you may have same question. Many Hindus have been drawing and praying Shree Saraswathi Yanthram or Shree Saraswathi sign since childhood. Many of you may know that Shree Saraswathi is a goddess of 14 Vidya or sources of knowledge and 64 Kala or art forms. Therefore, she is also a goddess of creation and creativity.          On another note Shakthi is represented by a triangle in Vedic culture. The real meaning of word Shakthi is skill. You may wonder why a skill is represented by a triangle. A skill is represented by a triangle because a skill requires perfect coordination between Mind, Body & Intellect. The 3 sides of a triangle represent Mind, Body & Intellect. Let’s learn about Shree Saraswathi Yanthram in this context. Below is a picture of Shree Saraswathi Yanthram. As you observe the pictur...
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Vedic Astrology: Calculation of Ascendant or Lagna

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Ascendant is the point of ecliptic on the eastern horizon at a specific time. Let us calculate the ascendant step by step To calculate this point tropical longitude of sun is required. Step 1: Calculate the tropical longitudes of the sun. Tropical longitude of sun = Nirayana longitudes + Ayanamsha. Step 2: Calculate the difference between the birth time (LMT) and a sunrise on a given day. This is called as Ishta kala . Step 3: Consider the sign in which the sun is in and the degrees he has traversed in that sign. ( Note: Consider the tropical longitudes of the Sun. ) Step 4: Calculate by direct proportion the expired portion of the sign the sun is in at the time of sunrise. Step 5: Calculate the unexpired portion by deducting the expired portion of the sign as calculated in the fourth step. Step 6: The duration as calculated in the 5 th   step should be deducted from the Ista Kala . If duration of the sign is greater than Ista Kala then ig...
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Vedic Astrology: Bhava Calculation or Calculation of Cusps

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             In today’s post, we are continuing the example given for calculation of ascendant in the  previous post . The horoscope depends on the two important points. They are the Ascendant and the Meridian Cusp It is known as Madhya Lagna or the cusp of the tenth house. Bhaskaracharya the great astronomer of India has defined it as the point where the meridian of the place cuts the ecliptic. Formula for the calculation of the tenth house 1. If the birth is after sunrise but before the mid-day then the formula is [1/2*Duration of the day] - Istakala 2. If the birth is after midnight but before sunrise then the formula is [1/2*Duration of the day] + [Sunrise - Birth time] 3. If the birth is after midday but before sunset then the formula is Istakala - [1/2*Duration of the day] 4. If the birth is after Sunset but before midnight then the formula is [1/2*Duration of the day] + [Birth time - Sunrise]    ...
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